w/ Alex Archer & Violet Buttle
Team Hell No & Ryback vs. The Shield in a TLC Match
Alex: Although it might be a little early to have The Shield in there with three of the top babyfaces in the company, this match has the potential to really get them over. I'm not sure how a 6-man TLC match is going to work, but hopefully they can pull it off. I think WWE will have Ambrose, Reigns, and Rollins come away with the W. The story is dead in the water if they lose (see: Aces & Eights).
Violet: Hopefully WWE learns from TNA’s mistakes in booking frequent Aces and Eights losses. The Shield needs to win this match in order to continue looking like a threat.
Big Show (c) vs. Sheamus in a Chairs Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Alex: I don't know if I can handle another boring Sheamus run. I think this would be a great night for Ziggler to defeat John Cena to retain his MITB briefcase, and then cost Sheamus the match, cash in, and become the new WHC. I can dream, right?
Violet: My prediction for this match is the same as it was for the last PPV. Big Show will win. His title reign has the potential to be slightly more interesting than another Sheamus reign would be.
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler in a Ladder Match for the MITB Briefcase
Alex: I don't see them taking the briefcase away from Ziggler. I think we'll see AJ, Vicki, and hopefully Brad Maddox get involved in this one.
Violet: If the briefcase were not specifically for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship match, I would worry that Cena might walk away with Dolph’s Money in the Bank briefcase(which he has already defended). However, I really don’t see Cena stepping away from the WWE title scene, especially with the Rock challenging for the belt at the Royal Rumble.
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Wade Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship
Alex: Kofi has done a good job as Intercontinental Champion, but Wade Barrett has looked really strong the last few weeks. I could see this feud continuing until at least Elimination Chamber, but I think Barrett goes into WrestleMania as the IC Champ.
Violet: Kingston’s had a strong run as Intercontinental champ, but I think it’s Barrett’s turn to hold the belt.
Antonio Cesaro (c) vs. R-Truth for the United States Championship
Alex: Cesaro is money and the WWE sees that. If Truth somehow comes away with the win at TLC, expect to see Cesaro make the move to a main event caliber feud very soon.
Violet: Cesaro has to win. He has to. There’s no way he’ll lose to Truth…right?
Sin Cara & Rey Mysterio vs. Team Rhodes Scholars
Alex: Team Rhodes Scholars is the more fresh and interesting team, so I think they'll get the win. Rey and Sin Cara are fun to watch, but I don't see them beating Cody and Sandow and then chasing the tag belts.
Violet: I think that Team Rhodes Scholars will win and go onto face Team Hell No in a future title match simply because I suspect that WWE would book a heel team to go up against the popular champions.
"Santa's Helper" Number One Contender's Diva Battle Royal
Alex: Oh, what a waste. WWE has a great Diva's champion and a few good ladies on the roster to challenge her, so what do they do? They dress them up in pseudo-slutty Santa outfits and give them a minute or two for a themed battle royal. Hopefully at least one Diva goes the Gail Kim route and eliminates them self in protest.
Violet: Eve is good at what she does, so why not give her an actual feud? Besides, these Diva battle royals are unbearable.
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