Big Cass v Rusev
This seems like a hastily thrown together match based on the fact that neither of these guys have anything to do. Most of Rusev's storylines (Reigns, Ziggler etc) revolve around Lana in some way and it would be nice if his next one actually had something to do with him and his abilities as a wrestler, like when he was first called up and unstoppable. I really have no idea where they're going with this, so I'm just going to assume that Rusev picks up the victory with Cass having a decent attempt at being a singles wrestler.
Winner: Rusev
Sami Zayn v Braun Strowman
There is a ten minute time limit on this match which is sensible. Strowman beat the living daylights out of Zayn previously because he didn't want the match to end. There's no benefit to having the same thing happen. Zayn is the ultimate underdog and this is the ultimate challenge - a man who had to be stopped from pummelling him into oblivion. This all points to the result ending in a no-contest as Zayn becomes the first man to survive being in a ring with Strowman for ten minutes.
Result: no contest/draw
Seth Rollins v Chris Jericho
I'm really hoping Jericho picks up the win. It's unlikely, as it's Seth Freaking Rollins. The number one draft pick would usually be the obvious winner, especially as Jericho has put over pretty much everyone at some point. However, he deserves to pick up a decent victory every once in a while, especially if he is to look like a credible threat to Owens when they finally start going against each other.
Prediction: Jericho
WWE Cruiserweight Championship:
Rich Swann (c) v TJ Perkins v The Brian Kendrick
This belt has had three holders in three months. In order to make it seem credible, someone needs to hold onto it for a while. TJP and The Brian Kendrick have got their own feud going on, so it makes sense for Rich Swann to hold onto it and defend against other cruiserweights with these two guys having a non-title related story.
Prediction: Swann
WWE Women's Championship Iron Man Match
Sasha Banks (c) v Charlotte
I think this will be the match of the night. It should probably be the main event but likely won't, as the two male champions are in the other match. I think this will probably end up with both competitors getting at least one pinfall. Sasha should retain here, though, so that either means a narrow victory or a draw. I'd hope for a narrow victory as Charlotte then won't be owed a rematch and Sasha can take on Bayley or Nia Jax to mix things up a bit. Whilst this rivalry has been good, it has been at the expense of pushing the other women who should be allowed to shine for a while before these two inevitably fight again at Wrestlemania.
Prediction: Banks to win 2-1.
WWE Universal Championship:
Kevin Owens (c) v Roman Reigns
There is no reason to give Reigns a second title. Which is probably why it might happen. Rollins had two titles a while ago and it led to him wrestling both Cena and Sting at Night of Champions last year. No one wants to see Reigns wrestle two matches in one night. One match is one too many for some people. Unless they've got a really good reason to get Reigns over well by giving him the red belt, Owens should retain, especially as he has been doing really well as a champ in my opinion. Owens retains and Jericho starts to covet the title (possibly by winning the Rumble... in my dreams) to finally break up their friendship and turn him face.
Prediction: Owens
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