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Most surprising: Jericho. There was a 98% chance Eddie would beat Brock, since there was a No. 1 contender match and Goldberg wasn't in it. Benoit isn't so likely - it looked like a given he'd win the belt at 'Mania, but since HHH and HBK started getting up to their old tricks it's all up in the air - but there's still a decent chance. Therefore, I'll go for Jericho. I didn't hear anything about Jericho possibly winning, I just thought he was making up the numbers in the Vengeance tournament so Rock or Austin could take the title.
Most overdue: This is close between Eddie and Benoit, since both have overcome their own problems (drugs and injuries respectively, and among other things) and have consistently worked their asses off for years. I think I'll go for Benoit on this one, but it's close.
Most likely for 2nd reign: Probably Guerrero. Unless Jericho is suddenly thrust into the title picture, I can't see it happening for him anytime soon. Benoit will have his moment in the spotlight, and as much as I hate to see it happen, he'll just be dropped back into the midcard. Eddie has the talent, the look, the mic skills and the charisma, and since he's on Smackdown he has one distinct advantage over Benoit and Jericho - lack of politics.
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