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**Cyke** · 10-19-2004, 02:30 AM

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Triple H (c) VS. Chris Benoit

Edge is not a believable main eventer, in my book, and a bad match against Triple H may actually hurt his character further. Also, the WWE can't risk Edge losing when he's being pushed to main event status. HBK and Triple H have faced each other numerous times, and their singles matches together aren't exactly memorable... just above average. Chris Benoit gets my vote not only by default, but because he's the best in-ring worker of Raw, and because I want to give Benoit a chance to win the title again, even though deep down I know Trips will keep.

Choose The Gimmick Match: Randy Orton VS. Ric Flair - Submission

Think about it. We're never, ever going to see a more brutal match from Randy Orton than the one he had with Mick Foley at Backlash this year. It's not going to happen, and certainly not with someone as fragile as Ric Flair. Ric's the man, but the kind of punishment he can dish out and take can't compare to Foley's. As a result, the main draw of a Steel Cage and Falls Count Anywhere, their brutality, won't hold up to what we've already seen countless times before.

However, with a submission match, things suddenly gain interest. Randy Orton doesn't have a threatening submission hold, and even if he did, it likely wouldn't compare to the classic figure-four leg lock of Ric Flair. Since Randy Orton will almost surely win the match (as part of his MEGApush), it'll be interesting to see how Randy can beat Ric at his own game. Plus, what would be more memorable, a 24-year-old superstar beating the hell out of an old man in a steel cage or backstage, or a rising top babyface beating a technical legend like Ric Falir with a submission hold? Remember, Ric Flair has nothing left to prove. He can lose all his matches from now on until retirement, and he'd still be the legend we know today. On the other hand, Orton needs the best victories against every top star he faces from now on, in order to make him a believable contender for the World Title. Beating Flair with a submission hold is the best win Orton can have in this match, and it'd certainly be the most push-effective.

Intercontinental Championship Match: Chris Jericho VS. Maven

Yes, Maven. The guy WWE doesn't know what to do with. The Tough Enough winner that's just starving for a gimmick, a feud, anything. Shelton Benjamin can get his push at any other time. He's certainly waited long enough, so he can wait for one more PPV. Christian's feud before HBK was Jericho, which lasted for quite a while. Plus, Christian will not look good if he loses against Y2J for like, the billionth time. Scratch that, Christian losing altogether is bad news. He needs a feud he can win. I want to see something different. And Rhyno, well... Rhyno won't get pushed, even if he does with the title. He'll remain at the level he's at forever, just like nearly every other guy available for election. Maven is a guy that has yet to have a respectable feud with which he can be judged. He's someone with potential. The crowd loves him despite wrestling occasionally on Heat. What other superstar with no gimmick and such little TV time gets as much crowd reaction as Maven?

Use him.

Weapon of Choice Match: Kane VS. Gene Snitsky - Lead Pipe

I don't think I need to explain why chairs would be boring, and steel chains aren't exactly my thing, if the Trips vs. Kane match at Judgment Day 2001 was any indication. Plus, with a Steel Pipe, there's more likelihood of blood flowing in the ring. Fun!

Women's Championship- Diva Battle Royale: Trish Stratus (c) VS. Victoria VS. Gail Kim VS. Nidia VS. Molly Holly VS. Stacy Keibler - French Maid

I was originally going to pick schoolgirl, but my girlfriend changed my mind about it. I'm a boob man, so... with what outfit am I likely gonna' see more cleavage? French Maid wins by default.

Choose The Contest:: Christy VS. Carmella - Lingerie Pillow Fight

More skin. Duh.

Choose the stipulation Match: Eugene VS. Eric Bischoff - Loser wears a dress

Head shaving is so 200... um... a month ago. It's just boring, and guys like Kurt Angle and Show have shown it isn't exactly an act of humiliation. Eugene and Eric would much prefer to be bossed around on TV than do the other two, so scratch that. That leaves us with the dress... Bischoff in a dress for a month would be the funniest thing on Raw since Rock promos.

10-19-2004, 02:30 AM	#25
Cyke Awesome Posts: 25	World Heavyweight Championship Match: Triple H (c) VS. Chris Benoit Edge is not a believable main eventer, in my book, and a bad match against Triple H may actually hurt his character further. Also, the WWE can't risk Edge losing when he's being pushed to main event status. HBK and Triple H have faced each other numerous times, and their singles matches together aren't exactly memorable... just above average. Chris Benoit gets my vote not only by default, but because he's the best in-ring worker of Raw, and because I want to give Benoit a chance to win the title again, even though deep down I know Trips will keep. Choose The Gimmick Match: Randy Orton VS. Ric Flair - Submission Think about it. We're never, ever going to see a more brutal match from Randy Orton than the one he had with Mick Foley at Backlash this year. It's not going to happen, and certainly not with someone as fragile as Ric Flair. Ric's the man, but the kind of punishment he can dish out and take can't compare to Foley's. As a result, the main draw of a Steel Cage and Falls Count Anywhere, their brutality, won't hold up to what we've already seen countless times before. However, with a submission match, things suddenly gain interest. Randy Orton doesn't have a threatening submission hold, and even if he did, it likely wouldn't compare to the classic figure-four leg lock of Ric Flair. Since Randy Orton will almost surely win the match (as part of his MEGApush), it'll be interesting to see how Randy can beat Ric at his own game. Plus, what would be more memorable, a 24-year-old superstar beating the hell out of an old man in a steel cage or backstage, or a rising top babyface beating a technical legend like Ric Falir with a submission hold? Remember, Ric Flair has nothing left to prove. He can lose all his matches from now on until retirement, and he'd still be the legend we know today. On the other hand, Orton needs the best victories against every top star he faces from now on, in order to make him a believable contender for the World Title. Beating Flair with a submission hold is the best win Orton can have in this match, and it'd certainly be the most push-effective. Intercontinental Championship Match: Chris Jericho VS. Maven Yes, Maven. The guy WWE doesn't know what to do with. The Tough Enough winner that's just starving for a gimmick, a feud, anything. Shelton Benjamin can get his push at any other time. He's certainly waited long enough, so he can wait for one more PPV. Christian's feud before HBK was Jericho, which lasted for quite a while. Plus, Christian will not look good if he loses against Y2J for like, the billionth time. Scratch that, Christian losing altogether is bad news. He needs a feud he can win. I want to see something different. And Rhyno, well... Rhyno won't get pushed, even if he does with the title. He'll remain at the level he's at forever, just like nearly every other guy available for election. Maven is a guy that has yet to have a respectable feud with which he can be judged. He's someone with potential. The crowd loves him despite wrestling occasionally on Heat. What other superstar with no gimmick and such little TV time gets as much crowd reaction as Maven? Use him. Weapon of Choice Match: Kane VS. Gene Snitsky - Lead Pipe I don't think I need to explain why chairs would be boring, and steel chains aren't exactly my thing, if the Trips vs. Kane match at Judgment Day 2001 was any indication. Plus, with a Steel Pipe, there's more likelihood of blood flowing in the ring. Fun! Women's Championship- Diva Battle Royale: Trish Stratus (c) VS. Victoria VS. Gail Kim VS. Nidia VS. Molly Holly VS. Stacy Keibler - French Maid I was originally going to pick schoolgirl, but my girlfriend changed my mind about it. I'm a boob man, so... with what outfit am I likely gonna' see more cleavage? French Maid wins by default. Choose The Contest:: Christy VS. Carmella - Lingerie Pillow Fight More skin. Duh. Choose the stipulation Match: Eugene VS. Eric Bischoff - Loser wears a dress Head shaving is so 200... um... a month ago. It's just boring, and guys like Kurt Angle and Show have shown it isn't exactly an act of humiliation. Eugene and Eric would much prefer to be bossed around on TV than do the other two, so scratch that. That leaves us with the dress... Bischoff in a dress for a month would be the funniest thing on Raw since Rock promos.