WWE Judgement Day 2008 Predictions [Updated]

Steel Cage match for the WWE Championship
Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton
Dave Says: I don't see Triple H losing the title this quickly although it's nice to see that Randy Orton is still being presented as champoinship material. Although I have to admit that I'm tired of Triple H, Orton and Cena being the only three ever vying for the title.Triple H wins.
I Say: I totally agree with Dave. Triple H is not going to lost the title this quick. The WWE could be desperate for that 'Anything Can Happen' feeling by having these 2 trade the title back and forth, but I'll stay with Trips. I am fairly confident that this is not the end of this feud. A 3-way next month with Cena in the mix? Probably.

John Cena vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield
Dave Says: Oh please. Don't insult me. Cena is not going to lose to the blubber Layfield.
I Say: Hasn't Cena been absent from RAW for a week or two before this past Monday? This feud has very little build-up (and a weak one at that). I'll be safe and say Cena wins. Another meaningless feud for the returning JBL (Jericho, Finlay, and Cena) should be on the way. JBL v. Duggan maybe?

Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
Dave Says: Shawn Michaels will win.
I Say: I really have no clue who is going to win. I can see both guys winning this match. I know that HBK won that great match at WM in Seattle so I think that Jericho may win this time, but they may be trying to transition HBK into become more of a sneak and a cheat (a la Ric Flair), but still a babyface. Here is my pick - HBK get's a 'legit' injury (kayfabe), but Jericho doesn't buy it and uses it to his advantage to get the win.

WWE Tag Team Championship
John Morrison and The Miz (c) vs. Kane and CM Punk
Dave Says: Morrison and Miz keep the titles.
I Say: I can't disagree with Dave here. Miz and Morrison keep the titles, but I see a DQ finish. I'll go with M&M. By the way, If you haven't checked out Miz and Morrison's .com show, The Dirt Sheet, you're missing a pretty good show (sometimes).

World Heavyweight Championship
The Undertaker vs. Edge
Dave Says: Here is my surprise (and most likely wrong) pick of the evening. I see Edge getting back the title. Undertaker never keeps it for long.
I Say: I totally disagree. This is likely 'Taker's last title run and I'm pretty sure that it will be a somewhat lengthy one. Could he lose the title at some point only to gain it back and hold it until the end of his career? Absolutely, but he's not losing it yet.
Update: When making my predictions I forgot that 'Taker was stripped of the Title a few weeks back and that the title is now vacant. In any event, I still think that Undertaker will win the match and re-gain the title. I think that the title may still be vacant after this match - There's an off-chance that there will be a draw or a DQ in which case i would imagine that the Title would remain vacant.

Triple Threat match for the WWE Women's Championship
Mickie James (c) vs. Beth Phoenix vs. Melina
Dave Says: I'm leading with my heart. Melina wins back the title. Ahhh Melina.
I Say: I know one thing for sure (at least I think I do) - Melina is not winning the title here. It's either James or Phoenix in this match. Here's a tidbit of inside information - The whole Phoenix/James feud was supposed to be a Phoenix/Ashley feud, but Ashley did something to make the bookers switch the feud. With that said, seeing as how Mickie was never supposed to get this title run I have to say that she drops it to Phoenix here.

Last Minute Addition to the Card:
Big Show vs. Mark Henry
Dave Says: No Pick
I Say: I have no clue why Henry is still on the roster. He tends to frequently injure himself or others. Plus, he's not very entertaining. I liked him better when he was Sexual Chocolate. Back when he joined the WWE (right after the 1996 Olympics) he signed a contract for an outrageous amount or money. Back in 2006 I was convinced that the WWE wasn't going to resign him, but his contract expired during a time that the WWE was struggling with injuries so he resigned with them for what I hope is a lot less money. Back to this match. I don't like Mark Henry very much so I will pick Big Show to win.

Summary:
Dave said: Triple H, Cena, HBK, Miz/Morrison, Edge, & Melina.
I Said: Triple H, Cena, Jericho, Miz/Morrison, Undertaker, Phoenix, & Big Show.

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