Backlash Preview

With a WWE ppv and the NFL draft this weekend the Shames-o-matic prediction meter will be working overtime. Up first my take on Backlash:

Chris Masters over Carlito: After a slow start the fans have really taken to Carlito and will soley be behind him in this match. Not sure though if he can break the masterlock if it's applied so expect Masters to get the win in what should be the start of a good long term feud between these two.

Kane over the Big Show: The former tag team champions are on the outs after Kane snapped in a shameless plug for his new movie, "See No Evil". Since Kane has a storyline working around this movie expect him to get the win unless Big Show technically does via DQ. But this is another feud that is just starting so they can't really have a clean finish.

RVD over Shelton Benjamin: This is a high stakes match since it's for both the IC Title and a World Title Shot. Since so much is at stake it makes more sense to have RVD pick up the win especially since there are rumors circulating that ECW will be making a full time comeback soon and RVD is a likely frontman for that promotion.

Trish Stratus over Mickey James: This women's title match has taken a bizarre twist with both women pretending to be the other. Order should be restored after the match when Trish when's back her title.

Umaga ove Ric Flair: The WWE blatantly ripped off NWA/TNA by creating this character in the mold of Somoa Joe. I guess it's only fitting since NWA/TNA ripped them off by creating a character named Abyss in the mold of Mankind. Umaga should win easily to get an immediate push.

HBK over the McMahons: I don't like the direction of this feud since it has too many religios overtones to it but could have some good spots in it like the match at Wrestlemania did. HBK should win unless there's outside interference on the McMahons behalf. Perhaps Umaga or another new guy.

HHH over Edge and John Cena: This highly anticipated triple threat match could shape the immediate future of the WWE with a possible face turn for Triple H or heel turn for John Cena in the works. Considering that it might make sense to have Edge as the champion and while they still might go in that direction it might take another month to get there. Until then HHH should get back on his throne as the self proclaimed King of Kings.

*We could also see a tag team match involving the spirit squad which if we do they will most likely retain their titles.