Welcome back to the blog, it's been a while since we have predicted matches for a pay per view isn't it? only difference now is we have a LIVE crowd and not an empty arena full of virtual screens, also, admittedly, not much of WWE programming has been watched in the past few weeks because of the Euros, so it will be interesting to see how the predictions pan out.
Kick Off Show Match
SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match
Rey & Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. The Usos
If you saw SmackDown from this past Friday, you will know Jey pinned Rey via a roll up in the six man tag, logic states that Rey & Dominik will get their win back here. Predicted Winners: and still. SmackDown Tag Team Champions. Rey & Dominik Mysterio.
Men's Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Ricochet vs. John Morrison vs. Riddle vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Big E vs. Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
This is a strong line up for a high quality match up, eight contenders here, time to break down each participant. Ricochet will be part of some memorable spots, for example, flips, dives, hitting the ring rope off the top of the ladder, John Morrison likewise, Riddle is very entertaining to watch and perhaps one would argue he could be victorious here, what a moment that could be in front of a live crowd.
Drew seems like an obvious choice to win because he is not allowed to challenge for the WWE title as long as Bobby is champion, perhaps the Money in the Bank could be a way for him swerving that stipulation. Big E winning here would be well deserved and establish him as a true singles competitor. Kevin Owens has some unfinished business with Roman Reigns, do not forget about that.
Seth Rollins will aim to win the match and emulate his cash in from WrestleMania all those years ago, he is involved in a story with Edge, perhaps that will play a part. Shinsuke Nakamura will bring his A Game but it will not be enough, but you never know what will happen. Two choices have now been selected.
Predicted Winner: Drew McIntyre or Big E.
RAW Tag Team Championship Match
AJ Styles & Omos (c) vs. The Viking Raiders
A match that was previously advertised for RAW has now been advertised for Pay Per View, which will end with the titles not changing hands. Predicted Winners: and still. RAW Tag Team Champions. AJ Styles and Omos.
Women's Money In The Bank
Asuka vs. Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Nikki Cross vs. Liv Morgan vs. Zelina Vega vs. Natalya vs. Tamina
Asuka won last years Money In The Bank, became RAW Women's Champion, however, she was never booked properly by the creative team, if she wins here, it would be nice to see. Naomi is an interesting choice because Roman's faction has The Usos, we know she is married to Jimmy in real life, it would be great see her win the ladder match, cash in on the SmackDown Women's Champion, whoever that may be at the time, win the title and then go on and join The Usos and Roman.
Should Alexa win here, she will play mind games on the champions, which may make interesting television. As a fan of Nikki Cross, it's great to see her part of a prestigious match, even though she is not going to win, she will put up a good fight. Liv is in this match, she has momentum heading in to it, she is one of the choices to win here, however, there is a belief she might be taken out prior to the match, by who? either Carmella or Sonya Deville, if that does happen? and Sonya takes Liv's place in the match? we do not know this will happen for sure, if so, she will be one of the favourites to win, interesting to see how the crowd reacts to that scenario, in terms of Zelina, Natalya and Tamina, they will have close calls but they'll fall short of winning.
Predicted Winner: Naomi or Liv Morgan.
WWE Championship Match
Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Kofi Kingston
Bobby will aim to make a statement with a dominating win against former champion Kofi Kingston, who has been in the mind of the Almighty in recent weeks during the run up to this contest, do not expect this match to go 20-25 minutes. Predicted Winner: and still. WWE Champion. Bobby Lashley.
RAW Women's Championship Match
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
As you know, not much wrestling has been watched by myself in recent weeks because of the Euros, congratulations to Italy, well deserved, just wanted to say that, in case you do not know who won, apparently Rhea was injured this past week after an attack from Charlotte, so she will attempt to over come the odds even though she is champion, however it will not be enough. Predicted Winner: and NEW RAW Women's Champion. Charlotte Flair.
Universal Championship Match
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Edge
The following contest will be an all out war between two greats in the business, Roman will want to continue his reign as champion, whereas Edge will want to realise his dream and win the title again, his plans will be denied by Seth towards the end to set up their match for SummerSlam. Predicted Winner: and still, Universal Champion. Roman Reigns.
There you have it, the predictions are complete. Money In The Bank will be an interesting event for sure.