MVP vs. Jack Swagger: Let's hope this one lasts longer than their two minute encounter on Raw this past Monday. The story here is Swagger, being the All-American American, can't stand that fans cheer for MVP, who previously did jail time. WWE has high hopes for these two in the future; let's hope they can deliver the goods.
Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler for the IC title: This is a rematch from Night of Champions. I enjoyed their first PPV meeting, and now with the naughty but nice Maria at Dolph's side, look for Ziggler to walk out with the gold.
Christian vs. William Regal for the ECW title: It's great to see the man billed from Blackpool, England back in the title picture. Look for Regal to fly the British flag to capture the ECW title from Captain Charisma. Regal's new apparent followers - Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov could be the deciding factor.
Kane vs. Great Khali: Don't expect this one to be a catch-as-catch-can classic, but these two behemoths should provide a few bangs for your buck. You won't know, as TV bosses edited the segment during UK airings, but Kane kidnapped Khali's handler Ranjin Singh last week on Smackdown. While he was being held hostage, it was revealed that Ranjin and Khali were "brothers". Expect Khali to gain some measure of revenge for his blood.
Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. Cryme Tyme for the tag titles: JTG and Shad make their Summerslam debuts against Y2J and the largest athlete on the planet. The last time these teams met it ended with NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal humiliating Show by forcing him out of the ring with a shoulder charge. I fear the former World Heavyweight champs may be too much for the guys who like that money, money. Yeah yeah.
D-Generation X vs. The Legacy: Triple H has recruited his old running buddy to help him take care of business. I don't care much for the writing teams lame attempt at DX humour, but anything involving HBK is okay by me. This will be Michaels first TV match since his epic battle with The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 25. DX was cool ten years ao, but this is now and the young Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. should go over. Sadly, that won't be the case. The returning DX will take this one hands down, and sell lots of T-shirts and glow sticks while doing it.
Randy Orton vs. John Cena for the WWE title: Arguably the top heel and babyface in the company right now. These two met at Summerslam two years ago. Cena successfully defended the title on that occasion after he kicked out of an RKO and hit Orton with his Attitude Adjustment. This time around Orton is the champion, with all the momentum on his side. Flip a coin, but I'll go with Orton to retain.
Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the World title: This will be the eighth TLC match in the history of WWE, and Punk's first, so one would naturally give the nod to Hardy. However, Hardy has never won a match at Summerslam in four attempts. And, according to many industry insiders, he will soon be taking extended time off. This match will steal the show but I can't see the death-defying Jeff Hardy keeping his title.
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