EC- Taker vs Punk vs Morrison vs Jericho vs Mysterio vs R-Truth - WHC

[Ambiguous Turd]

Undertaker vs CM Punk vs John Morrison vs Chris Jericho vs Rey Mysterio vs R-Truth​

Announced on Smackdown you will see at Elimination Chamber, The Undertaker take on his own series of challengers for the World Heavyweight Championship.

We are seeing two newcomers to the Elimination Chamber match. John Morrison and R-Truth. Personally, I think the chamber is a great way to elevate these two talents and I am glad to see them pushing R-Truth especially, as he has a great connection with the audience, and I am happy to see a charismatic Black wrestler receive a push on the Brand.

What do you think the Wrestlemania plans are, as whoever wins this match is bound to be defending the World Heavyweight Championship against either Edge or someone else.

People have speculated that Jericho could take the title, and we could see the anticipated Edge vs Jericho showdown at Mania.

However, at the same time, CM Punk is on a roll, and since he is involved in a huge push with the Straight Edge Society, what better way to move that persona full steam ahead then by winning the World Heavyweight Championship.

Not as keen on Mysterio winning, nor am I sold on R-Truth and John Morrison's chances in this either ... however if anyone has a shot at it, it is likely either Punk or Jericho.

And let's not forget that the title may not change hands at all, and much like Sheamus is the expected winner of the WWE Title Match according to current poll results, the Undertaker may in fact keep his title to defend against Shawn Michaels.

Then again, Shawn Michaels may cost Taker this match to force Taker into having a Non Title match with him and proceed into what is likely to be a second epic, but Non-Title encounter.

This match definitely has a lot of possibilities. Take the poll and see how everyone else seems to be thinking about who is going to win.

 

[Zeedeevel]

I'm torn between jericho and taker simply because I know that taker vs hbk will happen and edge vs jericho will happen. if jericho wins it will be hbk costing taker, but if taker wins i expect an edge vs hbk match for the title shot since neither of them have a match at the event right now. I ended up voting for jericho just because i would like to see him with a title, but i think it can go either way

 

[Undertaker the 5th]

I think CM Punk is going to win because like you said he has been on a roll and the straightedge society might take part in that match. I see him winning and being somehow involved in probably a triple threat at wm against edge and jericho.

 

[avi01]

Would love too Jericho win this and have Jericho vs. Edge. That would probably mean Shawn Michaels costing Undertaker the match leading to the rematch at Wrestlemania.

 

[Checkmate]

Ok, lets break this down a bit-

Rey Mysterio - He didn't go over Taker one on one. He isn't going to main event Wrestlemania. I forgot if I was trying to make a point other than Rey not having a chance of winning here.

R-Truth - This guy is a midcarder. Ok, he's in this match to get some exposure. Great. But, he can't logically win here. Morrison is next in line to elevate from midcard faces to main event material. Truth won't cut in line.

Morrison - I'll be realistic and give him an outside shot here. While he won't win unless a massive swerve is pulled, he is a better choice than R-Truth or Rey Rey.

CM Punk - Punk COULD win this match, but it just doesn't fit in with the rumored Wrestlemania plans. Who would he face? Edge? Where does that leave Jericho? Undertaker? Where does that leave HBK? Too much hassle for giving Punk another transitional reign. Pass.

Jericho - He is one of the two guys that could logically win. A Jericho win could set up Taker/Michaels and Jericho/Edge. Not to mention, Jericho is the biggest threat to the title reign in this match anyways.

Undertaker - Of course, Taker could just retain. Assuming Edge challenges the guy on RAW (Sheamus or not), HBK could challenge Undertaker anyway and Jericho could move on to something else.


The best fit to the rumored plans is having a Jericho win, with or without interference. I really don't believe HBK interfering would be best here; Jericho should possibly just go over Undertaker clean. Taker has had one hell of a title reign, and Jericho should be booked as a solid champ for Edge to take the title from at Mania.

 

[hfdsa_14]

I'd love to see CM Punk win but, it's highly unprobable and will rip off several WM matches... so the only guy apart from Taker who has a chance to win is Y2J.Although i don't like him anymore and that he is fat lol, he is a great in-ring competitor and i DO see Edge vs Y2J at WrestleMania 26

 

[mral82]

I see a major swerve or upset jericho won't win due to his legal problems right now. I see Mysterio or Punk winnin to set-up a match between the 2 at Mania mask vs Title/hair. WWE doesn't reward ppl w. legal troubles. Edge will go after the WWE title at Mania. Does anybody the EC where Edge was Eliminated by Hardy 1st then went to the 2nd Chamber match and win the title. So something similar may happen this year. I'd rather see Edge on Raw the SD! So i'm goin w/ Punk or Mysterio on this 1.

 

[Klown_Karnage]

There's a few ways this one could go...but here's the way I see each competitor's chances:

Rey Mysterio: The least likely to win on the basis that he is, by his very nature, the antithesis of the sort of wrestler that Vince McMahon likes and therefore likes to see succeed. He gets over because he's a fan favorite and Vinnie's a businessman, not because Vinnie wants to see him succeed. The only way he'll get another WHC run is maybe a token period before he retires.

R-Truth: Well, I can see him making a good showing, but not winning. Way I see it, he'll have to win a midcard championship before he gets to the main event. After all, they can't all be Sheamus, can they? But, if he were to start working out with Triple H, then who knows?

CM Punk: Now here's a possibility, but I doubt he'll win given that he's not really set up for a championship storyline right now. He's got his Straight Edge society to worry about...that and making eyes with Serena. (Ever notice how he likes to pet her scalp?)

John Morrison: Even more likely to win than Punk. He's had an ECW Championship run and an Intercontinental run as well as a Tag-Team championship run. He's due for the main event. The WWE could pull a surprise upset and have him walk away champ. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Still, I don't think he's the most likely to win, given the ongoing stories.

Chris Jericho: I hate to say it (mostly because I hate hearing the pouty-faced little scrub brush whining all the time) but he's actually more likely to win, story-wise given all the trouble he's had with the others on the roster, but as has been mentioned, his legal problems of late make that unlikely.

The Undertaker: Will main event Wrestlemania in one capacity or another, and therefore the most likely to win. End of story.

 

[colalella2891]

I guess i'm the only one that's pissed that Rtruth is in this match...

I just don't like the guy. I don't think he deserves to be in this match. All he has to show for himself is connecting with the audience with his entrance music. That's it. His ring skills aren't spectacular...

He hasn't won any titles yet, every other superstar has... Kane or Matt Hardy should be in this match, not Rtruth.

However, I see Jericho winning, and I think that's the majority. All the dots are connected. However, I still really don't see the point in repeating Taker/Shawn, but oh well. Jericho will win.

 

[Theo Mays]

I have no problems with R-Truth being in the match. Just like last year, R-Truth is this year's Mike Knox. Knox had no business in the EC, he was in to see if he could look good with the main event guys. Hell who is too say R-Truth won't get attacked by HBK and HBK will stake claim and try to cost Taker the title.

Back on topic here. I agree with most that this pretty much comes down to Taker/Jericho. Now I'd like to see Edge/Jericho go at it at Mania, I don't want to see another Taker/HBK match. Not that they won't put on a quality match, it would just have some high expectations to live up to. So in my heart I want Taker to win and find someone new to fight at Mania. And if he were to lose to Edge I hope that he won't be fighting HBK at Mania again.

 

[Mantaur Rodeo Clown]

I would really like Taker to drop the title here. Just watching him in matches this past month, you can really tell he is hurting bad and at the end of his tether, which could be an explanation for why the WHC title match at the Rumble was so short. It's a real shame, because we all love Taker, but he needs to let drop the title here for his own sake. The multiman aspect is great for him, as he doesn't have to work so hard, and he could still eave the chamber strong without the strap.

However there is a huge potential for someone like Morrison or R-Truth here. Can you imagine the huge boost they would recieve should they pin the WHC Champion? The beauty of this is that they don't need to win the match, but could still have a "victory" over the champion. I'm really looking forward to R-Truth and/or Morrison shining through in this match. As for Mysterio, I see him as filler and a big face name to add some mystique and mystery to the match. See what I did thar?

Now onto the real contenders, which would be Jericho and Punk. Punk has been on a roll lately after a bit of a down period in the fall where he recovered his thoughts I suppose. He's an outside chance to take the title, simply because of the run he's had leading up to a stellar performance in the Royal Rumble. The only thing that stands in the way of him being my number one choice to take the title would be that he still has a feud with DX in the background, being Number 1 contender for the Tag Title. Added onto an uncertain parin g for Wrestlemania in terms of who he would face and how he would fit into the Edge situation, I feel he doesn't have as good a chance as Jericho.

Jericho is my pick to win it. He's been idling quietly since JeriShow split, and this is his ticket back into the limelight. It's just the right setting for him to take it, with Edge around the corner and the match beckoning. Jericho could certainly work as the transitional champion to Mania, and I think he deserves to main event another Mania.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

This. Is gonna be fucking amazing. Clearly MOTN, and possible MOTY. Seriously. The talents of the guys involved in this is so flush, and so well adapted to a chamber match, its amazing. Everyone in here bumps like crazy, and will certainley have a fair share in this thing. Especially with Taker cleaning house.

Personally, I feel Jericho is going to take this, on account of HBK interefering. I don't know exactly how that will play out, since they are inside the chamber, but thats just what I am predicting. Should be amazing.

 

[LigerBomb]

Well let's see what we need to get done:

Taker/HBK: Basically a forgone conclusion that it will happen, thought I do believe we may be swerved into not getting the rematch at mania this year. Taker doesn't have to necessarily lose the belt for the rematch to happen though most believe the most clear way to set it up would be for Taker to lose the belt due to HBK's involvement.
Jericho/Edge: Less of a sure thing, but most seem to want to see the match, and it would give both men something to due at mania so why not? Now the real question is do we go through with the match therefore setting up Jericho to win the belt or do we put it on hold so that Edge uses his Rumble win to go after Taker --which also derails HBK/Taker II: Electric Boogaloo-- first at Wrestlemania and then eventually go after Jericho as the champ... which after typing said plan out seems really far-fetched. Perhaps he goes after Sheamus? But really who wants to see that? And what a lame build it would be, to a very underwhelming match.
Seeing as how it would set things up rather smartly the common sense thing to do would therefore be for HBK to be the catalyst for both matches to take place. That said WWE isn't always know for their common sense so G-d knows what'll happen.
To be fair the rest of the guys have significantly less of a possibility of winning but out of all of them I suppose Punk has the best chance. He doesn't need the belt but it never hurts and would give the sXe society even more clout. Also judging by the past few weeks it seems like they are possibly teasing/testing the waters to see if there is interest in a Punk HHH fued, so why not give him the belt so HHH has an even better reason to pursue. Although duh, I know they aren't on the same show so not a whole lot of feasibility in this little scenario panning out.
Morrison seems to still be involved with the mid-card, not in perpetuity but just for right now. R-Truth is good but not yet --if ever-- great. And lets be honest Rey will probably be a one or two time champ max, and this just isn't his time. I guess I just convinced myself that it'll happen the way it must but there is still a very real part of me that expects something entirely different. Iguess we'll have to wait and see...

 

[CamaroIroc]

I actually see Punk walking out with the title.

Joey Mercury has re-signed with WWE, and is rumored to debut as part of the SES.

This involvement with Punk, as well as his past with Morrison, gives a great opening to put the title on Punk at John's expense.

Punk, 'Taker and Morrison are the final three in the match. Punk hits the GTS on Taker, and Morrison hits the Superkick on Punk, goes to pin Taker. Taker sits up and chokeslams or Tombstones Morrison, and the pin is broken up by Punk. As Taker goes to Chokeslam Punk, Punk slips out, hits a ref bump, and goes for a roll-up on Taker. Taker locks in the Gates of Hell close to the side of the ring. Mercury runs down and slides some kind of weapon in to Punk, and Punk pops Taker with it. Morrison, seeing Taker down, then hits the Starship Pain on him, and goes for the pin. Punk then pops Morrison with it, laying him out, the ref wakes as Punk pins Morrison, and Punk hits a 2nd GTS on Taker, and gets the three count.

This enters Mercury into the SES, where he can feud with Morrison, getting a rub from Morrison.

Morrison can feud with Mercury, Punk, and the SES, getting the rub from being in a feud with the Champion.

Taker can have a short feud with Punk for two Smackdowns after EC, then is attacked and beat down by HBK during a Title Match on the 2nd Smackdown. Taker FINALLY accepts HBKs 'Mania challenge after this.

This sets up Taker vs HBK WITHOUT any title on the line. This also sets up Mercury/Morrison, and allows for a Punk/Jericho challenge at Mania.

Edge doesn't declare which belt he's going after at Mania - instead, Edge interferes in the Punk/Jericho match, laying both men out before "cashing in" his Title Shot right there, and pinning Punk - a repeat of his now-classic first MITB cash-in.

This sets up Edge/Jericho/Punk feud, in which Punk can slowly be phased out to engage in other feuds, possibly the SES holding the Tag Team Championships, leaving Edge/Jericho to have The Feud Of The Year for 2010.

 

[Dead-Angel]

This match looks like it could be one of the best EC matches ever , finaly its full with good wrestlers who will blow of the roof , personally I would love to see Morrison taking the title is about fucking time! then they could build morrison vs punk at mania and why the fuck not , oh yeah edge thats the main reason why y2j must win the title so that edge could challange him , but it could be like i said before taker goes to ring and hbk superkicks him and taker cant even continue and go to the chamber so he would be replaced by batista or other guy that way taker will be pissed at hbk and would accept hes challange , y2j would win the chamber and after the match edge comes from crowd spears y2j and shows everybody that he will challange y2j any thoughts

 

[the_icon84]

I have a very good opinion. This is my first time writing on the forum, so please hear me out!
Jericho will win EC, HBK may or may not screw the Undertaker out the title match. You never know he could do what Edge did in the EC last year. However, Jericho wins the WHC. HBK vs Undertaker and Jericho vs Edge at WM26 (by where Edge wins). Christian wins the MITB, cashes it in sometime very soon after WM26 and takes Edge's WHC and setting up an old school fued people have waiting to see for a number of years now.

Who wins out of HBK and Undertaker, who knows? HBK and Edge could have a match at EC PPV for the right to face any champion (maybe Undertaker) at WM26.

Any thoughts?

 

[twentytwo]

Unless they decide to do Cena and Hart vs. Batista an Vince, I see UT winning and Batista attacking him after the match and brutalizing him. UT will then take time off between EC and WM, in which he will defend the belt vs. Batista.

Earlier in the night HBK will enter and win the MITB bank match. He will make it clear that his plan is to cash it in vs. the UT - tonight - at Mania. Problem will be that when he wins MITB, he will be selling either a big time beating ot possible injury. All through he show the announcers will talk about this...

Main Event time, UT and Batista are announced and in the ring. Both looking toward the enterence, waiting for HBK, the crowd will be going nuts chanting his name...waiting, waiting, waiting...finally, the ref will throw his hands up in the air and go to call for the bell...

Then HBK's music hits and the place comes unglued.

HBK then goes on to win the World Title, getting revenge on the guy who tossed him from the rumble, and fullfiling his dream of beating the UT and ending the streak.

I used to think if they ever broke the streak it would have to be to a young guy, but in this case I can see it going to HBK. It would be BIGGER than the send off they gave Ric Flair (which he then took a giant shit on, but that's another topic).

HBK would then come out on Monday, give a heart felt speech, and disapear for a while. He'd return in time for one last run, one last Mania match (prob vs. HHH) and retire.

That's my prediction.

 

[The Kingpin]

I think the only two realistic winners for this match, if not The Undertaker, then its going to be CM Punk and Chris Jericho. Heres Why.

Chris Jericho:

This is the obvious one, it would be the Ultimate Storyline heading into WrestleMania with the Jericho vs Edge thing, plus with him being the best Heel the company has at the moment and the fact that Edge is back, he has a great chance of winning this match.

CM Punk:

Yes theirs his current push with the Straight Edge Society and the fact that hes been on a major roll lately but I have another reason, anyone remember when CM Punk cashed in his Money in the Bank on Edge and become the World Heavyweight Champion? Well wouldn't that be a great Storyline as it would be a type of Payback/Vengeance type of thing.

My Pick: Chris Jericho

Just to hard to think that WWE wont make Jericho vs Edge at WrestleMania.

 

[BJS518]

I definately see Y2J winning the WHC at EC. It just makes sense because Edge will obviously go after Jericho at WM. But many people have suggested HBK screwing Taker in the chamber match. Can somebody explain how that could even happen? The entire match takes place inside of an enclosed structure. The only way I can see it happening is HBK brutally attacking him pre-match, but that seems kinda lame doesnt it?

I just see Y2J winning the strap, leaving 'Taker with nothing to do at WM except accept HBK's challenge.

NOTE: Im not knocking anyones opinion on the screwing thing, I just dont see how it could happen beside the Edge/Kofi scenario.

 

[Dead-Angel]

hm i have this crazy memory from EC in 2005 , hbk was the reffere in that match , so if hbk somehow would be reffere in this match at the end it would be taker and y2j left and boom hbk superkicks taker allowing jericho to win the title! and becoming superheel at the same time

 

[Dr. Stinger A. Zoidberg]

The only logical winner in this case would be Jericho. Unless the WWE wants to do some sort of triple threat match featuring Edge and Jericho. Jericho will walk out winner. The WWE wouldnt have tarted a rivalry this close to Wrestlemania only to have it not culminate at Wrestlemania.

However, Rumors are going around that Morrison's contract is expiring soon, and he will not re-sign with WWE if he doesnt become world champion. So, if Jericho didnt walk out winner at Whatever the hell they call the PPV now(No Way Out? Elimination Chamber?), I can definitely see Morrison walking out Champ in an upset win.

 

[classicviolence]

The way Jericho and Edge were talking on SD! this week leads me to believe that Jericho will win his 6th World Title (Finally) and Headline WM again (Finally).

CM Punk is getting a strong push, however he has been jobbing or getting DQ for the past 2 months.

JoMo and Truth are getting the right kind of push here, and i expect them to show off and show the WWE universe why they belong in the title hunt.

Rey will somehow cost CM Punk the match which will lead to a match between them.

Taker will lose this match, but not because of HBK, as I believe that HBK v HHH will more than likely happen at WM XXVI. That would leave Undertaker to take on someone that needs to be elevated (Sheamus, Punk etc.)

 

[CoreyLangNumber3]

Cmon imagine if Batista had taken R-Truths place. It could have easily been the main event all major stars of smackdown competeing in one match would av sold but no they try to nice to the mid carders. Im guessing either Batista or Shwan Michales interferes resulting in Jericho getting the sly pin on Undertaker.
Undertaker goes on a full on rampage but realises he is just giving what Shawn wants. Shawn turns on HHH in a tag match,

Randy Orton vs Ted Dibiase (WWE Championship)
Edge vs Chris Jericho (WH Championsip)
HHH vs HBK (NO DQ)
The Undertaker vs....... I want CM Punk

CM Punk is on a push, Heel vs Face, Undertaker gets pissede at Punk saying he was the first person to make him tap and stuff

Well thats what I want

 

[ben.stewart96]

I would LOVE to see Morrison win, but I had to vote for Jericho because he is the only logical one! (Apart from 'Taker)
R-Truth - A mid-card, doesn't deserve a title shot yet. I couldn't see him winning because where would he go from that, WWE can't have a storyline with R-Truth vs 'Taker, he would get CREAMED!
Rey - Poor little man. He's the WWE littlest big man, yet he can't have another title reign? He's had so many chances, but officially can't win it. UNLUCKY!
CM Punk - At the moment, he is number one contender for 2 titles. If he is going to win one, I'll be the Tag titles. (Even though he doesn't deserve them.) Unless he can make it a proper stable, I don't think he'd be able to keep up the pressure of being Tag champ + World title.
Morrison - I would LOVE to see him win, and if he does, it's an outside shot. But with rumors of Jericho vs Edge, and 'Taker vs HBK, this will be VERY unlikely.
'Taker - This is a MAJOR possibility, as 'Taker vs HBK for the title would be amazing, however, HBK has been denied once, so why won't he again?
Jericho - OBVIOUS win IMO, HBK could screw 'Taker out of the title, causing 'Taker to want revenge, setting up 'Taker vs HBK, and Jericho would win the title, with Jericho (c) vs Edge at Wrestlemania.

Just my thoughts.

 

[simonz43]

I see a major swerve or upset jericho won't win due to his legal problems right now. I see Mysterio or Punk winnin to set-up a match between the 2 at Mania mask vs Title/hair. WWE doesn't reward ppl w. legal troubles. Edge will go after the WWE title at Mania. Does anybody the EC where Edge was Eliminated by Hardy 1st then went to the 2nd Chamber match and win the title. So something similar may happen this year. I'd rather see Edge on Raw the SD! So i'm goin w/ Punk or Mysterio on this 1.

Please tell me this is a joke... Mysterio and Hardy to name a few... Besides, one thing the WWE are not gonna mess up this year is WM. With TNA continually challenging WWE, they are eventually going to be a problem. WWE is going to want to make us, the fans, happy. The older ones who are actually going to be able to afford and order WM. They will give us what we want, and I don't know to many people who dont want a Jericho vs. Edge match.