Here Comes the Pain: WWE Stomping Grounds: Predictions

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WWE Stomping Grounds, first of it’s name, is this Sunday Live on the WWE network at 7pm. This PPV is full of rematches, which usually reduces interest in the show. However, I believe this PPV has the potential to being one of the better shows of the year. With that, on to the predictions…

New Day vs Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn: 

These two teams are definitely capable of a match-up that could potentially have the quality of an instant classic. Only caveat to this is that, this match will probably be on the preshow and only have a run time of 12 minutes. With this being said the baby faces always go over on the preshow.

Prediction: New Day

Cruiserweight Championship Match: 

Tony Nese [c] vs Drew Gulak vs Akira Tozawa: As all cruiserweight matches are, this will be another fast-paced, fun match. With these 3 competitors each having a different style, fans will be in for a treat with this triple threat. With Tony Nese being champion since Wrestlemania and Tozawa being a former champ, I believe it is Drew Gulak’s time to take over as king of the cruiserweights. Over the past few months, Gulak’s character has become more serious in and outside the ring. He has shown up on NXT, put on good matches with everyone he’s faced, and proved that he is one of the best in-ring competitors in WWE.

Prediction: Drew Gulak

Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre: 

Contrary to popular belief, Roman Reigns is not indestructible. Drew McIntyre has also been affiliated with Shane McMahon, Elias, and occasionally The Revival and Baron Cobin as of late and with their persistent dastardly shenanignans, there’s no way they allow McIntyre to lose this match. Even though Roman Reigns is nothing short of superman and most likely will come close to winning this match, I believe McIntyre will begin his push to super stardom come Sunday night.

Prediction: Drew McIntyre

Raw Tag Team Title Match:

 The Revival [c] vs The Uso’s: The Revival just reclaimed the Raw tag titles only 2 weeks ago, and WWE wants to do everything they can to keep Dash and Dawson happy. It’ll be hard to imagine the belts get hot shotted to the Uso’s so quickly. This is the match-up we’ve all been waiting for with two of the best tag teams in the world. If there is no outside interference than this match could easily be match of the night.

Prediction: The Revival

Raw Women’s Title Match:

 Becky Lynch [c] vs Lacey Evans: Becky Lynch is the man for a reason and Lacey Evans hasn’t been able to get the upper hand on Lynch yet. However, Lacey Evans always has a few tricks up her sleeve and very well could possibly dethrone Lynch. With this being said, I do believe Becky Lynch’s reign of terror will last for a long while, meaning it can’t end just yet.

Prediction: Becky Lynch

Smackdown Live Tag Team Title Match: 

Daniel Bryan & Rowan [c] vs Heavy Machinery: Heavy Machinery is a fun, young, tag-team that could give Bryan & Rowan some trouble. Even though Heavy Machinery could easily be the new Smackdown Live Tag champs, Bryan & Rowan are seasoned vets that know all tricks of the trade.

Prediction: Daniel Bryan & Rowan

United States Title Match: 

Samoa Joe [c] vs Ricochet: I’m a big fan of Samoa Joe, and him with any title is good enough for me. He’s probably the most dominant superstar in all of WWE and can win in multiple different ways. If it were up to me, Joe would’ve been World or Universal champ a long time ago but for whatever reason, the higher ups aren’t as high on Samoa Joe as the fans. Ricochet has been getting an extraordinary push since he’s been on the main roster but it definitely well deserved; the dude is phenomenal. I don’t think Ricochet would’ve won the 5-way match on Raw if he wasn’t going to win the US title from Joe.

Prediction: Ricochet

Smackdown Live Women’s Title Match: Bayley [c] vs Alexa Bliss:

 This match will be perfect to cement Bayley as a bad-ass when it comes to in-ring competition. In previous title matches against Alexa Bliss, Bayley has never been able to let loose and dish out a beat down. This time around, Alexa Bliss will have Nikki Cross at ringside so shenanigans could definitely influence the outcome. I think this Sunday will be different as Bayley will manage to retain her title.

Prediction: Bayley

WWE World Championship (Steel Cage) Match: 

Kofi Kingston [c] vs Dolph Ziggler: Haven’t seen a steel cage match in a while, so this’ll be a fun one. Kofi and Dolph have a rivalry that spans back the better part of a decade and they always put on a great match. A steel cage match for these two is perfect for the next chapter in this rivalry and the match being for the World title adds a little razzle-dazzle. Dolph Ziggler has always been on of the most talented superstars on the roster and always does a good job at reinventing himself. I think another title run will serve Dolph well. Kofi Kingston has been a servicable champion and for him to finally have the title after 11 years of being overlooked makes his run as much sweeter. Kofi has had the upper hand as of late, some with the help of the New Day in his corner but he’ll have to do it all on his own this time. I’d be happy with either outcome of this match as both superstars are well deserving of holding the World title.

Prediction: Kofi Kingston

WWE Universal Championship Match w/Special Guest Referee: 

Seth Rollins [c] vs Baron Corbin: At the time of this writing, the special guest referee has not been announced. Whoever it is, it will serve to benefit Baron Corbin of course as the boss’s son, Shane McMahon is one of his partners in crime. Speculation points to Brock Lesnar, but with being Mr. Money in the Bank, Corbin can’t be stupid enough to run the risk of having Brock cash-in on him after potentially beating Rollins. Whoever the ref ends up being, this match will probably be a mess of sorts and Seth Rollins will have to somehow overcome it all to retain. Rollins has been on a rampage over the past couple weeks and I believe it’ll continue as he’ll defeat Corbin once again.

Prediction: Seth Rollins

 Thanks for reading! 

-        Sterling Jeffries