WWE Elimination Chamber Preview
By: Larry Causion Jr. CausionCreations.com
Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015
Credit: Dave Meltzer, WrestlingObserver.com
Tonight the WWE presents its second big show of the month with Elimination Chamber, but this show only available on the WWE Network. The card looks pretty good on paper, so let's take a look.
Every WWE show these days looks good on paper. They could add a match, but probably don't have to because the top four matches should all get a lot of time and on paper all should be very good.
Let's check out the card.
Every WWE show these days looks good on paper. They could add a match, but probably don't have to because the top four matches should all get a lot of time and on paper all should be very good.
Let's check out the card.
WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SETH ROLLINS VS. DEAN AMBROSE
SETH ROLLINS VS. DEAN AMBROSE
This isn't the time for Rollins to be losing the title with Brock Lesnar returning and Roman Reigns still not having gotten his main event title shots. These two had a really good long match last night in Laredo getting ready and I can't imagine this bout not being great.
JOHN CENA VS. KEVIN OWENS - NON TITLE CHAMPION VS CHAMPION
While not billed as the main event, most consider it the real main event on the show. The non-title aspect would seem like a way for Owens to win while keeping Cena as champion. The fact Owens has laid Cena out at every turn would normally indicate a Cena win. But I can't make sense out of Owens not winning here in his first big PPV match unless they've got a really creative finish. Plus, it's not scheduled as a one-and-done program. It will be interesting to see what kind of a match the two have and how the crowd reacts. Cena went on TV and practically set up "Fight Owens Fight" chants if people pay attention. No matter what, this is Owens' biggest match and it's really the most important match on the show long-term.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH
King Barrett vs Sheamus vs Dolf Ziggler vs R Truth vs Ryback vs Rusev???
King Barrett vs Sheamus vs Dolf Ziggler vs R Truth vs Ryback vs Rusev???
As of today, Rusev was still being advertised. There was talk of Bray Wyatt earlier in the week being added. At one point, Sheamus was scheduled to win, but we'll see. Barrett has lost so much late that you almost have to consider his winning as a possibility. Ziggler is also a possibility. Ryback would be a surprise and R-Truth would be a shock and also a silly move.
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKKI BELLA VS. PAIGE VS. NAOMI (TRIPLE THREAT MATCH)
NIKKI BELLA VS. PAIGE VS. NAOMI (TRIPLE THREAT MATCH)
It feels like it's time for Naomi to win.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH
NEW DAY VS KIDD & CESARO VS LOS MATTADORS VS LUCHA DRAGONS VS PRIME TIME PLAYERS VS THE ACENSION
NEW DAY VS KIDD & CESARO VS LOS MATTADORS VS LUCHA DRAGONS VS PRIME TIME PLAYERS VS THE ACENSION
It's too early to take the title from The New Day. On paper, there are enough good wrestlers here that it should be a hell of a match. I sure wish the Uso's were healthy though.
NEVILLE VS. BO DALLAS
This will probably be short and Neville should win with the red arrow. Damn shame Neville isn't in the IC title Chamber match. But they had to save a spot for R Truth.....