It's time once again for everyone's favorite column........... mine! So kids put your parents to bed, cause it's showtime!
This time we will go over two major happenings, one of which is the recent draft lottery and the impact it will have and the other is Rampage's upcoming pay- per-view Evil Intentions, so in the words of Xzibit.... let's go!
DRAFT LOTTERY
Rampage:
1. Rey Mysterio: Probably the second biggest loss for PrimeTime is this man, simply because there is no one in wrestling like Rey Mysterio.
2. Rick Clark: This is one pick I think will work for Clark, cause on PrimeTime he took a back seat to Muhammad Hassan and his anti American/racial dispostion and now Clark can simply do for himself.
3. Matt Hardy: A loss for SlaughterHouse's tag team division, once again we are going to see if Matt Hardy can go at it alone and have success.
4. Travis Wakeman: In my opinion even though he went second, I think Wakeman was the top pick for Rampage, Wakeman brings a lot to Rampage and working for Stephanie McMahon. She will look for him to use all he brings.
PrimeTime:
1. Super Crazy: A good addition to the PrimeTime roster since the man called the insane luchador will not replace Rey Mysterio but he will add a spark to the lightheavyweight or tag team diviosn that was lost with Mysterio's departure.
2. Taylor Made: Matt TGaylor a.k.a Taylor Made is the sleeper pick in my opinion. He brings a lot of untapped potential to Shane McMahon's brand.
3.Psychosis: This guy is one of my favorite luchador's simply because he is big enough to wrestle in the heavyweight division but weighs enough to be a lightheavyweight which is a plus for PrimeTime.
4. Soul Reaper: One of the young talents from SlaughterHouse, Reaper should make a mark now on his own. (Has been released)
SlaughterHouse:
1. Essa Rios: One of the top lightheavyweights in the business, he should be a good additon to the X-divison. (Traded back to PrimeTime)
2. Shane Helms: Much like Psychosis on PrimeTime, Sugar Shane is also able to wrestle in more than one division so a major addition he is to SlaughterHouse's already flourishing X-divion or whereever he will compete.
3. Shawn Stasiak: A great second generation wrestler that will bring the good old fashion veteran vibe into the locker room.
4. Nemesis: The biggest addition to the brand is this veteran grappler who will obviously make a major threat to the top two singles titles.
EVIL INTENTIONS
1. Eddie Guerrero vs Derek Darko: I really do not think Darko is used to the type of man he will face in this match. Guerrero brings a multi exceptional style to his career in the TWF and the ultimate equalizer is his ability to cheat to win at the drop of a hat, that's why Eddie is my pick to win.
2. Mordecai vs Viscera: This guy Mordecai hung around with the greatest heel in the business, Drew Blood and says Viscera is the ultimate sinner? In my opinion big Vis crushes the pale rider.
3. Women's title: Mystical vs Trish: This will be a tough challenge for Trish's title but she is still a tough chick and will leave with the title.
4. Tag team titles: Jindrak/Cade vs Jamal/Rosey: I am a fan of this upstart team of Jindrak and Cade and think they have the tools to unseat the champs to win their first titles in the TWF and do that together.
5. Money Mike vs Rey Mysterio: This will be a stiff challenge for one of my favorite wrestlers, Rey Mysterio. Mike is a veteran that likes to do what ever he has to do to get a win over his opponents. The only advantage Rey has is the fact that he has been in the ring on a constant basis while Mike is just getting back into the ring and I think that will be his down fall and what Rey needs to win.
6. King of Cable/fatal fourway: Joe Corey vs Carney vs Carlito vs Rob Storm: This match will not favor the champion what so ever, especially with the biggest thorn in his side Carney being in it. But in the end, Corey always pulls it out of the fire and I think he will again.
7. Travis Wakeman vs Bradshaw: This match is all about respect, the lack there of Bradshaw shows towards Wakeman and the multitude that Wakeman has from everyone around him in the company. That's why when it comes down to it, Wakeman's ground game will beat Bradshaw's brawler style.
8. TWF championship: John Cena vs Kurt Angle: This is gonna be the one to see, cause this match is about total opposites doing battle for TWF gold. In the end I say John Cena's heart will out do Angle.
Sound Offp> This months topic is relationships in the business and family members wanting to get in the ring.
Chaos Wolf: "Well speaking from personal experience, since Chae is traveling with me I'd have to say I'm for these topics. I don't have to worry about Chae being alone or being safe. If you're having an off couple of nights in the ring, at least you know once you and your woman are back at the hotel, she will try to ease your frustrations. When I was injured Chae was by my side the whole time. I was surprised and happy when she said she was going to come back with me.
Jason Oliver: "I would have to say the romance is good, look at Wolf, Wakeman, Money Mike and Joe The Show. You just can't stop it anymore. Where do you meet people? Your work, that's where. I meet people and that's where people meet people. As for family, I have a little bro trying to make it in the business so it's kind of hard for me not to be for that so I say good on both".
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Joe Corey: "I am all for relationships forming in this business. If it wasn't for the business, I would not have met Alexis, which was the greatest moment in my life, a close second being my King of Cable title reign. She is there for me when I need support, and I know she always will be. Now, as for bringing family members into the business, if they can contribute, I am all for it. However, if they are just doing it to feed their egos or push their weight around, I.E. Stephanie McMahon, then they should just stay at home and leech off daddy for the rest of their lives".
Travis Wakeman: "As long as the romantic relationship doesn't affect your performance and isn't put before your job, I don't see a problem with it. Family members on the other hand should only be allowed to have a spot in the business if they have the talent to be there, meaning they are better than any other candidate".
jordan rockwell: "i happen to have a stake in both of these topics since for one my wife is in the business, and i think in the beginning you are hesitant about getting involved with someone you work with but as time goes on, your feelings grow and the other person'S do too and that leads to things. So while obviously I have benefited from the business relationship, I am neither for or against it cause quite simply it depends on the people in it and whether they can make things work. As far as the other one goes my sister compete's in the business and truth be known this was not my first choice for what I wanted for her but it's what she wanted so I supported her decision and I helped her get her foot in the door. The hardest part of this is watching your younger sibling who you have looked after their whole lives get hurt, so while this is hard to go through you gotta let 'em grow up".
