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WWE Roadblock and Predictions

No fucking around, last stop before the Road to Wrestlemania really starts. How many of you had filet mignon for breakfast like I did? Let's go.

Pre-Show

Big Cass vs. Rusev

Feel like it's been a while since we've had a pre-show match to talk about. Usually they're pretty shitty which is why, so it makes me question whether it's a good thing or a bad thing that we're getting a main card caliber match. Are they taking the pre-show more seriously? I know Rusev has a history of getting buried for months at a time, but no shot Big Cass would ever get pushed down the card IRL, so maybe this is a sign of things to come for the kick offs. But I digress.
This match is for Enzo's honor because Rusev would kill him if they were fighting tonight. Cass has yet to look weak ever in his life. And Vince has no problems handing Rusev an L. Especially on the pre-show where they're just trying to fire up the crowd. I wouldn't be shocked if Rusev maybe gets Cass in an Accolade or something and Enzo runs out to save his buddy, which makes it hard to predict. Maybe he comes out and Rusev lets go to go at Enzo just to get hit with a big boot from Cass for the pin?

Prediction: Big Cass


Main Card

Rich Swann (c) vs. TJ Perkins vs. Brian Kendrick -- Cruiserweight Championship

I admittedly have not watch 205 Live and haven't been too focused on the Cruiserweights. I mean, just from watching Raw it's hard to because they get no TV time, but I want to like them, so I promise to be better.
Either way, the belt has been a revolving door since it's conception and it's time for some stability. With little to no story development, why strip the current champ? Let a guy hold on to the belt for a while to build some stories. I think Kendrick takes the pin to drop out of the title scene and Perkins and Swann who are the two stars of the division thus far will feud it out for a little.

Prediction: Rich Swann


Sami Zayn vs. Braun Strowman -- 10 Minute Time Limit For Sami Zayn's Safety

Braun Strowman is a fucking stud and I'm not afraid to admit that I'm in love with him. WWE has done an unreal job of building him up and I'm convinced that he will never lose. That's why this time limit makes things so interesting.
Sami Zayn really fought for this match and it produced the corniest promo and fake trade of all time by our LOVELY GM Mick Foley... jk.
But like I was saying, Zayn REALLY wanted this match and I refuse to believe he won't make it to ten minutes. I still think Braun will kick his ass but Zayn will probably get a little bit of offense in to shock him. Basically, it either has to be a squash, or the time limit has to expire. Anything else and this is trash. Unless Foley steps in and stops the match again, but he seems like he's in Zayn's camp on this one so I doubt it.
Maybe Strowman will keep kicking his ass once time is up.

Prediction: Match ends at 10 minutes


The New Day (c) vs. Cesaro & Sheamus

Everything about this SCREAMS New Day dropping the belts tonight. Everyone is saying their run is stale -- not in a bad way, it's just time for a change -- and they just broke the record for the longest reign in company history, which almost always means a loss shortly after. But why be so predictable?
I mean, Cesaro & Sheamus were still brought together because they hated each other and The New Day still wins the numbers game. So why just hand the belts off like that? Why not have the champs pull a move like they did twice this past Monday and use the numbers to their advantage? It adds drama to a fresh program and let's them build their run a little longer.

Prediction: New Day retains


Seth Rollins vs. Chris Jericho

This is Seth's first non-title PPV match in like 17 matches so I'm a little saddened, but this is an unreal match to have instead so I can't complain. The outcome of this match seems pretty obvious so let's look at some future possibilities instead.
Rollins is most certainly feuding with Triple H next. But how will we get there? Will Triple H interfere? We haven't seen him in forever and he has to come back some time, so why not? It really depends on when they want to fight, be it Mania or the Rumble. That will decide when and how he returns. I think we might have to wait a little more for that.
But is tonight where JeriKO start their true feud? I'll get to that later I guess. Unless Owens comes out to help his friend win? Or would that just anger Chris even more?

Prediction: Seth Rollins


Kevin Owens (c) vs. Roman Reigns -- WWE Universal Championship

First of all, Roman Reigns is a pussy for not putting his belt on the line here. Fuck you Crilley.
A lot of rumors were swirling around that Reigns would win the belt to be the double champ like WWE's newest rival, Conor McGregor, but I'm not buying it. I think KO and Y2J need to feud over the belt. Jericho's time with the company is fading away and he deserves one last shot at the belt. Not to mention how good their promos will be together and HAVE to be in the main event.
I think Jericho 100% comes out tonight to help Owens win. But it will only be because of how much he hates Roman Reigns. Owens will be happy about his best friend, Chris, helping him, and then Jericho might hit Owens with the Codebreaker to get things going. TBD.
Either way, I refuse to pick Reigns, especially going against Kevin Owens who owns the championship advantage. But Reigns will still be the US champ so not all is lost if he loses.

Prediction: Kevin Owens retains


Sasha Banks (c) vs. Charlotte -- 30 Minute Ironman Match for the Women's Title

Banks vs. Flair for the 30th time it seems like. They will obviously steal the show, but I've just seen it too many times. Charlotte doesn't lose on PPV and they've done nothing to build up the risk of the streak being broken, so it can't happen. I think Banks will trust Ric Flair too much who is 100% turning on her to get back with his daughter. Wouldn't it only make sense for the Dirtiest Player in the Game to cook up a master plan like this? The interesting thing though is the fact that there is no rematch after this. This is it. Thank god. We survived the longest feud with the most title changes ever.

Prediction: Charlotte 

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WWE TLC Predictions

We got TLC tonight which usually means a million big spots through the titular weapons. First blog since Rich joined WEEI. Let's get after it.

Main Card

Kalisto vs. Baron Corbin -- Chairs Match

This match is a lock to be a disappointment. Nobody cares about this feud at all and hopefully this is the official end of it.
Normal WWE booking suggests that we get a happy ending and the face comes out on top. But Corbin is supposed to be a big and nasty dude that should kick Kalisto's ass, and with the chair stipulation, I think that's what will happen here. Corbin needs to be pushed as a monster heel and a loss here just ruins his credibility (kind of like Bray Wyatt), and Kalisto will always be the underdog, so a loss on him is fine.
That's my pick. Onto the good matches.

Prediction: Baron Corbin


Heath Slater & Rhyno (c) vs. Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton -- Smackdown Tag Team Championships

Slater and Rhyno are still champions? I swear they haven't been on TV since they won the belts like 2 months ago. Wild.
This match SCREAMS Orton turning on Wyatt and giving up this charade, but I think it's more important to get the belts off of the current champs first and adding the belts to build to the inevitable turn for some extra drama.
Much like Orton ate a Reigns spear at Survivor Series to save his boss, I think he will eat a Gore from Rhyno (possibly turning it into an RKO?) to set Wyatt up for the pin. Let's give Bray a championship just once.

Prediction: Orton and Wyatt


The Miz (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler -- Intercontinental Championship

FINALLY!!! This has been announced as the official end of this feud and I could not be happier. This is a tough one to predict though. Do they want to keep it on Miz who has been KILLING his run as champ and give him a fresh feud with somebody else? Or do they want to give Ziggler a chance to take the title scene in a different direction?
My bold but not too bold prediction says that Miz will 100% feud with Daniel Bryan. Obviously, Bryan can't wrestle due to his injuries, but he can do it through someone else.
Bryan forced Miz into this title defense and that's why I think he might finally drop the belt for good. I think Ziggler will steal the match from the champ and that will piss the Miz off, leading to him getting in Daniel Bryan's face and furthering the tension between them. And as good as the Miz has been as champ, all good things must come to an end and I think we could all use a new IC title scene. Plus dropping the belt won't keep him off of TV because he's literally feuding with the guy who runs the show (assuming I'm right). So let's see where it goes but for now..

Prediction: Dolph Ziggler


Nikki Bella vs. Carmella -- No DQ Match

I ate a Butterfinger last night, so it's time for a Besse's Be Bolder Prediction Brought to You By Butterfinger.
I think Eva Marie was the one who attacked Nikki Bella at Survivor Series, and with the no DQ stipulation, I think she interferes here to help Carmella get the win and start a feud with Nikki Bella. Stay woke.
Also, I think Carmella sucks. She's corny as fuck.

Prediction: Carmella


Becky Lynch (c) vs. Alexa Bliss -- Smackdown Women's Championship Tables Match

All you need to know is that Alexa Bliss sealed her fate when she tossed Becky Lynch at the contract signing. No way she ends the night standing tall like that and then stays hot going into tonight to become the champ. No shot. WWE doesn't work that way.
Alexa Bliss is worthy of a title run, but Becky Lynch is starting to hit her stride so might as well stretch it out a little bit more.
I also think this is like the first women's tables match? Should be interesting.

Prediction: Becky Lynch


AJ Styles (c) vs. Dean Ambrose -- WWE Championship TLC Match

Since I'm dropping this blog late, I should drop it like my hands are slippery like Butterfingers so time for another Besse's Be Bolder Predictions Brought to You By Butterfinger.
1. James Ellsworth will turn heel and cost Dean the match while pairing up with the man who he is 3-0 against.
2. The Undertaker makes an appearance and starts a feud with AJ Styles.
SO.... I will combine the two. Check this out.

I think Ellsworth turns on Ambrose like I said, and while he stands in the middle of the ring with the Champ That Runs The Camp, the lights go out and Taker attacks them. This goes perfectly with my prediction from the Survivor Series blog where Taker beats Styles for the belt at Rumble and then drops it to Cena at Mania. Book it. LOCK IT UP.

Prediction: AJ Styles

I probably could've done better with this, but I just didn't have much to say on the matches so let's just see where tonight takes up.

As always.. @KButter_22

Keefe Joins WEEI's Dale & Holley

And then Dale and Michael speak way to highly of me...

Thrilled to announce that I'll be joining WEEI and the @DaleEArnold & @MichaelSHolley Show! Thanks to everyone at 98.5 for 7 great years.

— Rich Keefe (@Keefe21) December 1, 2016