Ring Rust
with Scott

Scott is the Couch Pirates own wrestling expert analyst. He runs an action figure wrestling league (the AFWA) and is a founding member of the EFW (he also created both sites, check them out). After you read Ring Rust, you'll never watch wrestling the same way again!

(April 20, 2002)Hello follow marks, today we will be looking at the Backlash card. I must admit I can't wait for Sunday to watch this PPV. I know the card isn't the best we have seen but for once in a long time I really don't know where the storylines are headed, and I don't have a clue as to who will win each match. As you know I do my best to give to you my most educated prediction as to who is gonna win and why. So with that said I hope I'm right with these predictions but regardless I think we'll see a great PPV come Sunday.

***Please note as of this time (04-18-02) there is only ten matches on the Backlash card***

Spike Dudley vs. William Regal for the European Championship

Who will win? Spike Dudley
Why? The fans like Spike and more than that they love to watch Regal lose
Who I would let win? Spike Dudley
Why? Same as above.

Kurt Angle vs. Edge

Who will win? Edge
Why? Its time for the Edge-Head to go higher up on the card and a big win over Angle would help him do it.
Who I would let win? Edge
Why? For the same reasons as stated above.

Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall

Who will win? Scott Hall
Why? Because its time he got a win over someone besides Crash Holly or Spike Dudley. Plus X-Pac will be ringside to help out if needed.
Who I would let win? Scott Hall
Why? Like him or not Scott Hall has been working his ass off since coming into the WWF. I think its time they rewarded him with a good solid win.

Tajiri vs. Billy Kidman* for the Cruiserweight Title

Who will win? Billy Kidman
Why? The WWF will reunite real life couple Torrie and Billy together at Backlash. Torrie will leave Tajiri and Kidman's popularity can only go up with the beautiful Torrie by his side.
Who I would let win? Tajiri
Why? A heel Tajiri is oh so great.

Jazz vs. Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship

Who will win? Jazz
Why? I see Molly Holly interfering in this one.
Who I would let win? Jazz
Why? She's a much better wrestler than any of the other women the WWF has to offer.

Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven for the Tag Team Championship

Who will win? Al Snow & Maven
Why? To promote Tough Enough 2. But don't be surprised to see Billy & Chuck win the Titles back on Smackdown the following week.
Who I would let win? Billy & Chuck
Why? Matching Headbands gotta love the Headbands.

Jeff Hardy vs. Brock Lesner

Who will win? Brock Lesner
Why? If he loses his first match, then why all the hype? He will dominate most of the match.
Who I would let win? Brock Lesner
Why? Simply put, because I hate Jeff Hardy.

Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guererro for the Intercontinental Championship

Who will win? Rob Van Dam
Why? Because he's R-V-D!
Who I would let win? Eddie Guererro
Why? I would keep this rivalry going for another PPV.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Undertaker for the #1 Contender

Who will win? Undertaker
Why? Ric Flair is gonna turn on Austin.
Who I would let win? Undertaker
Why? Austin winning the #1 contender is so damn predictable. A feud with owner Ric Flair would be good for Austin, Ratings and the RAW program.

Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Triple H

Who will win? Triple H
Why? Chris Jericho will ruin Hogan's hopes for WWF gold. Which will turn into feud between the "Living Legend" and "Grandpa" Hogan.
Who I would let win? Triple H
Why? I'd turn him into a Mega-Heel at Backlash. I would have him get out the ol' Sledgehammer on Hogan and beat him to a pulp. If your gonna turn HHH into a heel now is a good time since everybody loves to love Hollywood Hulk Hogan. This could lead to a rematch at King of the Ring, HHH vs. HHH.

Well that's my predictions. Next week we'll take a look back at Backlash.

Till next time you marks.

-Scott

 

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