June 27, 2003
Okay, since it's PPV time again here in the TWF, this edition of my column will cover TWF Payback, the first ever PrimeTime PPV.
1. Batista w/ Sable vs. Val Venis: In this match the big valbowski will go with the manster of PrimeTime and while you can never discount the former TWF world champion Val Venis, Batista is a serious natural disaster waiting to happen and leaves nothing but wreckage in his shadow.
my pick: Batista
2. Frankie Kazarian vs. Nova: This match is the battle of former tag team partners which always makes for interesting viewing. While Nova is an innovator of offense at times during his career, his former partner will not be without his new associtates in his corner.
my pick: Frankie Kazarian
3. Jamal and Rosey w/ Rick Martel and Nidia vs. Jordan Rockwell and Rhyno: This will be the first big test for the new team of Jordan Rockwell and Rhyno when they battle former tag team champions. But Rockwell and Rhyno will not back down from the two big men despite a four on two disadvantage and will take it to Jamal and Rosey from start to finish.
my pick: Jordan Rockwell and Rhyno
4. Rob Van Dam vs. Charlie Haas: This match maybe one major test for RVD, going against the all american from Seton Hall. But as in the past, Haas has never faced a man with the style of RVD.
my pick: RVD
5. Dylan Jansens vs. Raven: This is simply a personal issue between these two and classic Raven mind games. Problem is Raven has gotten under Jansens skin and that may help him win but Jansens is younger, quicker and stronger then the veteran from the bowery.
my pick: Dylan Jansens
6. Lightheavyweight title match: Hayabusa w/ Jim Cornette defends against Carney: In this one, Hayabusa has the younger Carney in several areas and being that he is a veteran and his willingness to break all rules to win will get him the win. The biggest thing Hayabusa has over Carney is Jim Cornette. While Carney has the youth and the daredevil mentality along with the never say die attitude that leads him to do dangerous moves to win, he's still at a great disadvantage.
my pick: Hayabusa
7. Kid Gundam w/ Jim Cornette vs. The Ultimo Dragon: With Jim Cornette in his corner, Gundam will battle the legendary Ultimo Dragon who is the most traveled and internationally known superstar in the business who possesses one of the best finishers in the game, the dragon sleeper and if applied, Gundam will either tap out or have his neck broken.
my pick: The Ultimo Dragon
8. Kurt Angle vs. Aries: This will be one to see when the vial and disgusting Aries battles the olympic hero Kurt Angle. During the past few weeks, Aries has had problems with Angle, specifically when Kurt made him tap out on PrimeTime.
my pick: Travis Wakeman
10. Universal title match: Brock Lesnar defends versus Chris Benoit: This will be the show stealer of the ppv, when Brock Lesnar, who is without a doubt the baddest man in professional wrestling, defends his title against the greatest wrestler in the business, Chris Benoit. In my opinion Brock has the youth, size and strength advantage over Benoit. But the one major factor for Benoit is in two words.... Crippler Crossface! If he slaps it on, Brock's reign is over.
my pick: Chris Benoit
IS IT ME....
1. Is it me, or is the biggest question mark of the ppv gonna be the Intercontinental title match?
2. Is it me, or is Chris Benoit overdue to have a world title around his waist?
3. Is it me, or has Kurt Angle turned Aries into his wanna be badass big mouth bitch?
4. Is it me, or do Jordan Rockwell and Rhyno seem to be comfortable as a team rather quickly?
5. And finally, is it me, or is it weird to be in the month of June and not be heading into the King of the Ring?
That's all the time I have for this month so as always this is ya boy jd saying, that's my two cents! But I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.
