Tables, Ladders and Chairs will take place LIVE this Sunday from The ThunderDome at Tropicana Field in St Petersburg, Florida. Below is the current match card, I have written the predictions blog hours before the SmackDown go home show, so there may be more matches added to the line up.
Match Card
RAW Tag Team Championship Match
The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) (c) vs.
The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander & Shelton Benjamin)
The rivalry between the two teams has run its course, the matches prior to this one have been very entertaining to watch, however, it's time for these guys to move on to new opposition, I see the tag team championships change hands here. Predicted Winners: and NEW Tag Team Champions. The Hurt Business.
SmackDown Women's Championship Match
Sasha Banks (c) vs. Carmella
Ever since Carmella returned to SmackDown with a new gimmick, she has targeted Sasha Banks, there was a throwaway match on the last episode which ended in a DQ finish, as I'm writing this, I'm thinking the challenger is just a place holder ahead of "The Boss" next storyline/opponent. Predicted Winner: and still SmackDown Women's Champion. Sasha Banks.
TLC Match for the Universal Championship
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens
Roman is the best heel in all of wrestling right now, he has taken his character to the next level, I would say it is even better than when he was part of The Shield. Kevin has been excellent as a face, however, he is a natural heel, let's talk about this here match, the story began in the lead up to Survivor Series when Jey and KO were feuding, which has transferred to this one, on Sunday, I expect to see Jimmy Uso return and join Jey to complete the tribe whilst costing Kevin the match. Predicted Winner: and still Universal Champion. Roman Reigns.
WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Match
Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler (c) vs. Asuka & ?
Nia and Shayna have made a pretty decent team, which is why they're tag team champions, they achieved the goal of taking Lana out of Sunday's match. in regards to who may team up with Asuka? I predict it will be Charlotte, who hasn't been seen on WWE TV since she was attacked by Jax a few months ago. Predicted Winners: and NEW Women's Tag Team Champions. Asuka & Charlotte.
Firefly Inferno Match
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
Wyatt & Orton have been feuding on and off for a while, this is the latest chapter. WWE announced the stipulation on social media, if this was a normal match then the interest wouldn't be there at all, however, with the Firefly Inferno stipulation, this changes the whole complexion of the match, this is probably going to be a cine-match. Alexa has been noticeably absent in recent weeks, she may make an appearance to distract Orton and help Wyatt win. Predicted Winner: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt.
TLC Match for the WWE Championship
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. AJ Styles
This is a SummerSlam/WrestleMania calibre match up, it's a shame it's taking place before a virtual crowd, instead of people actually in attendance, expect to see plenty of shenanigans from AJ trying to get the advantage by involving his bodyguard, Omos. I would love to see AJ stand on the shoulders of Omos and attempt to grab the championship instead of using the ladder. Mr, Money in the Bank The Miz will no doubt be watching this match backstage with interest and seek any opening to cash in, I predict his efforts with be dashed by Keith Lee who will seek to get some revenge from Monday Night on RAW. Drew faces a lot of obstacles here but he will overcome them. Predicted Winner: and still WWE Champion. Drew McIntyre.
That is it for the predictions, the build up for the event has been poor but it may very well be an entertaining watch. Thanks for reading.