WWE Backlash 2008 Results

World Heavyweight Championship
The Undertaker (c) vs. Edge
A pretty good match. As expected, Undertaker won. The win came after Edge tapped out to the triangle chokehold just like WM24. After the match Edge was taken away on a stretcher.
Me: 1/1
Dave: 1/2

ECW Championship
Kane (c) vs. Chavo Guerrero
Kane won.
Me: 2/2
Dave: 2/2

Fatal Four-Way Elimination match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
I should have gone with my first instinct and picked HHH. He won the match and the title for the 12th time.
Me: 2/3
Dave: 3/3

Shawn Michaels vs. Batista (w/Chris Jericho as Special Guest Referee)
This was probably the match of the night. With an impartial Jericho as the referee Shawn won after a Superkick. HBK appeared to injure his right knee in the match, but it could all end up being a work.
Me: 3/4
Dave: 3/4

The Big Show vs. The Great Khali
In a very slow match Big Show won after a chokeslam.
Me: 4/5
Dave: 4/5

WWE United States Championship
Montel Vontavious Porter (c) vs. Matt Hardy
Matt Hardy won the match to become the new U.S. Champion. After the match Hardy said this was the biggest title win of his career. While I am sure that is true since the U.S. Title is the highest ranking singles title that Hardy has won I get the suspicion that they may be using this to set-up a Matt v. Jeff feud.
Me: 4/6
Dave: 4/6

12-Diva Tag Team match
Mickie James, Maria, Ashley, Michelle McCool, Cherry & Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix, Melina, Jillian Hall, Layla, Victoria & Natalya Neidhart.
This match was a lot better than I thought that it would be. The heels won after a Beth Phoenix suplex onto Ashley.
Me: 5/7
Dave: 4/7

I pick 5/7 correct and Dave picked 4/7 correct. Not too bad.

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WWE Backlash 2008 Predictions

World Heavyweight Championship
The Undertaker (c) vs. Edge
I Say: There is little doubt in my mind right now that Undertaker will retain the title. Sure, he might lose here by DQ or something to prolong the feud or something, but I'm just going to go with an Undertaker win
Dave Says: Undertaker will retain the title.

ECW Championship
Kane (c) vs. Chavo Guerrero
I Say: It's safe to say that Kane will walk away with the win. I am looking forward to this match for one reason - the commentary. Mike Adamle has taken over for Joey Styles and from what I hear his play-by-play is horrible and want to hear it.
Dave Says: Kane will dominate again.

Fatal Four-Way Elimination match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
I Say: I really, really want to pick Triple H to win, but the whole coining of the catchphrase 'Age or Orton' makes me think that Orton's title run will go on a little bit longer. While Trips may win, JBL and Cena won't.
Dave Says: Triple H will get the title.

Shawn Michaels vs. Batista (w/Chris Jericho as Special Guest Referee)
I Say: This seems like one of those feuds that the WWE throws together just because they don't have any real ideas on what to do with the two guys (see JBL v. Jericho not too long ago). This feud is going to be short (hopefully) and serve a single purpose - to turn Batista heel so he can have a heel v. face feud with Undertaker. I would have much rather seen Batista and Umaga continue there WM feud. Oh yeah...Michaels wins.
Dave Says: Batista will win with help from Jericho.

The Big Show vs. The Great Khali
I Say: This feud is based soley on Show and Khali's size. Show wins. The end.
Dave Says: Show will win.

WWE United States Championship
Montel Vontavious Porter (c) vs. Matt Hardy
I Say: This must be the longest running feud the WWE has had in a while. First they were enemies and feuded. Then they were teammates and feuded. Now they are enemies again. While I think that Hardy will eventually get the US Title from MVP, it's just not here.
Dave Says: MVP will win.

12-Diva Tag Team match
Mickie James, Maria, Ashley, Michelle McCool, Cherry & Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix, Melina, Jillian Hall, Layla, Victoria & Natalya Neidhart.
I Say: This match is basically 1.5 wrestlers (Mickie & Ashley) v. 4 wrestlers (all but Jillian and Layla). That doesn't really mean anything though. My guess is that Beth eliminates most if not all of the faces. Heels win.
Dave Says: The good girls will win. Natalya Neidhart??? Is that Jim Neidharts daughter? Could he possible produce an attractive offspring?

Summary:
I picked: 'Taker, Kane, Orton, Michaels, Big Show, MVP, & Heels.
Dave picked: 'Taker, Kane, Triple H, Batista, Big Show, MVP, & Babyfaces.

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