I wish I had decided to sit down and make the time to make some predictions before the Rumble, and maybe even before TLC, because I'm certain they would have been completely different to the ones i'm gonna make now. And these predictions will probably be invalid after Elimination Chamber, but oh well here we go.
Wrestlemania 26 Predictions:
1. World Heavyweight Championship
Chris Jericho(c) vs. Edge
- After a lot of thought, this match makes the most sense as there is a decent betrayal/revenge story behind it. Edge in the main event is a given, and Jericho deserves to be there with him. I think this match would have a great build-up as the two of them are two of the best on the mic and have tireless character portrayals. Not too concerned about who walks out the winner, just hope this happens as it will definitely provide on the big stage.
2. WWE Championship
Sheamus(c) vs. Kofi Kingston
- This is a wild prediction, but I think it's essential that it happens. The rest of the card is going to be a lot of high profile non-title matches, but that shouldn't overshadow this. People keep complaining about seeing the same old faces in the title picture at Mania, well this is something completely different. It's new and fresh, and has potential to maybe even steal the show. Sheamus will have the highlight of his career with a victory at EC, but Kofi Kingston's success will begin at Wrestlemania 26!
3. Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
- Vinnie Mac's favourite, the triple threat match. I think this is a good way for Triple H to turn heel. Triple H NEEDS to be a heel once more, and getting fed up with HBK's whining and bitching about facing Taker at Mania should be the turning point. Also, a triple threat match will be good for Taker. It will be something new for him at Mania and it will also mean he won't have to carry the whole match, which will be good for his injuries. This match will be a great way to continue the streak and is a must happen before they hang up their boots.
4. Street Fight
Vince McMahon vs. Bret Hart
- I think we all know that this is going to happen. I don't think it will be as good or brutal as Vince's match against Hogan at WM19, but is a great way to finally seal this feud for good and prevent any more mention of the god damn Montreal Screwjob. Vince tapping out to the Sharpshooter will be a classic moment for years to come.
5. John Cena vs. Batista
- This match had a sucky build-up when it happened at Summerslam 2008, but now that Batista is a heel, I think this match has potential to be a crowd pleaser. As much as I dislike John Cena, I think this will bring the best out of him. Again, not too concerned with the winner of this match, but you would expect Cena to walk out victorious.
6. Randy Orton (w/Bob Orton) vs. Cody Rhodes (w/Dusty Rhodes)
vs. Ted DiBiase (w/Ted DiBiase Sr.)
- The destruction of Legacy has been brewing since their formation, and I think this is a great way for either Rhodes or DiBiase to make a break into the main event picture. With their fathers in their corners, it will make this match doubly special, and considering Ted DiBiase Sr. is being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year I would expect Ted DiBiase to walk out as the winner.
7. Money in the Bank Ladder match
Christian vs. R-Truth vs. John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Jack Swagger vs.
Evan Bourne vs. Zach Ryder (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Ezekiel Jackson (w/William Regal)
- It's always hard to predict this match, but these are the 8 names I have decided on, with 4 faces and 4 heels. Ryder and Jackson are dubious selections as I expect they will go to Raw, and selecting from Raw's mid-card is hard to do. Other options for this match are Chris Masters, Carlito, Matt Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Kane and hate to say it but maybe Hornswoggle.
8. "Hair vs. Mask" match
CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
- I'm not too sure about the stipulation, but I think this match should happen. With this stipulation, I cannot see Mysterio losing and I can see it being a huge crowd pleaser when CM Punk gets his head shaved. The Straight Edge Society will probably be banned from ringside and I bet Scott Armstrong will be the referee. 1...2...3! BALDY! BALDY!
9. Unified Tag Team Championships/United States Championship
Big Show & The Miz(c) vs. MVP & Mark Henry
- Basically, this will be a "Winner Takes All" type match. If ShowMiz wins, they retain the tag titles and Miz retains the US Title. If MVP & Mark Henry win, then they will win the tag titles and MVP will win the US Title. I think this would be a good opening match.
10. Miss Wrestlemania Battle Royale
- A filler/toilet break match. After last year I expect this will become a tradition now.