WWE SummerSlam preview and predictions: Can C.M. Punk defeat Jeff Hardy in a TLC match? Will John Cena become the WWE Champion once again? Will Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes spoil the return of DX?


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WWE SummerSlam preview and predictions: Can C.M. Punk defeat Jeff Hardy in a TLC match? Will John Cena become the WWE Champion once again? Will Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes spoil the return of DX?
Aug 23, 2009 - 10:15 AM


The following predictions are made without any knowledge of the match finishes. I am guessing just like you are.

Jeff Hardy vs. C.M. Punk in a TLC match for the World Heavyweight Championship: I don't understand why this is considered "Jeff's match" when he has never won one, but Punk has won Money in the Bank twice. Anyway, I am guessing this will go on in the middle of the show and not in its rightful main event slot. I'm guessing they will tear down the house in the obvious match of the night and Punk will walk away with the gold. I'm curious to see if John Morrison and/or Matt Hardy will play a role in the match.

Randy Orton vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship: During Dot Net Weekly, I predicted a win for Orton and Legacy, however, I am changing my mind because I don't think they will sweep their matches. It would make sense for this to go on last and send the crowd home happy with Cena winning the title. Although I don't want that to happen, it probably will. Cena wins and we probably see a rematch at the next pay-per-view.

Degeneration X (Shawn Michaels and Triple H) vs. Legacy (Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase): Here is my sleeper (and perhaps stupid) pick for the show. I think DiBiase and Rhodes go over here in some screwy fashion. Had Michaels not returned on television and this was his first appearance since WrestleMania, I would pick a DX win. However, a win for Legacy would be huge for them and I think they'll get it. DX will get their win back down the road.

Chris Jericho and Big Show vs. Cryme Tyme for the Unified Tag Team Championships: I am still very disappointed in this match because Jericho is the only reason I am looking forward to it. I think Cryme Tyme will win the tag titles, but not at SummerSlam. JeriShow wins and retains.

Christian vs. William Regal for the ECW Championship: There is money in the babyface chase after a title, so I predict a Regal win and title change here, perhaps with help from his crew of Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson. Then we can look forward to a series of tag team and six man tag matches on ECW. They could even slowly turn Jackson babyface over time.

Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship: One of two things will happen here. Either Mysterio will win and Dolph's push will be halted (for now), or Dolph will win the title. I am going with the latter. Ziggler makes the most of his second PPV IC title shot.

MVP vs. Jack Swagger: I am hoping this will not be a six minute match nobody remembers after it happens. I think if they get eight to ten minutes and the announcers really put them over instead of talking about DX or the Raw main event, this could be a very enjoyable match. I'll go with Swagger winning here and the feud continuing.

Kane vs. The Great Khali: I predict this will be the "come down" match after TLC. I think Kane will work his ass off and upgrade Khali to "horrible." I don't know how it will happen, but I say Kane wins or there will be some sort of no contest.

Follow along with Jason Powell as he will be covering the show as it airs on pay-per-view from Los Angeles.

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