WWE SmackDown Taping Results (02/20) *Spoilers*

[RatedGSuperstar]

Originally Posted by Fabien Barthez Koslov over Taker clean? Seems like a strange decision.

It does seem a little weird, but I guess they're thinking they have to make Kozlov look like a legit threat to the Undertaker's streak if he's going to face HBM/JBL for the "right to end the streak." Most of us know that Kozlov's undefeated singles streak would end if he went up against Taker, though, so I don't know why they're wasting the time building that when they've already teased HBM/Taker.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Originally Posted by RatedGSuperstar It does seem a little weird, but I guess they're thinking they have to make Kozlov look like a legit threat to the Undertaker's streak if he's going to face HBM/JBL for the "right to end the streak." Most of us know that Kozlov's undefeated singles streak would end if he went up against Taker, though, so I don't know why they're wasting the time building that when they've already teased HBM/Taker.

Good post. Well, they do have over a month and a bit to WrestleMania. This pads out the interactions they actually have to do between HBK and Taker. Also, to a mark, Kozlov pinning Taker clean would be pretty scary for a Taker fan heading into Mania.

Personally, I think they should do some sort of "Tri-Brand Cup," or something, at Mania. Have one guy from each brand, and the winner gets a trophy for his show. Put Rey Mysterio, Finlay and Vladimir Kozlov in there, and I think you'd have a pretty decent match.