Chris Jericho's dream of winning the Rumble and headlining WrestleMania was taken away by a returning Edge. The words, "I Have NOTHINHG!" echoed throughout the FedExForum arena. There is no one better in the WWE, I feel, that can deliver on a promo with such life, passion, and hatred. You may beg to differ. You may have a list of people that can who are still with the company. I ask you, when was the last time they cut such a promo?Chris Jericho barged into Teddy Long's office to find the 2010 Royal Rumble Winner, Edge. He attributes his return to Jericho, "You gave me the strength to come back... You created a monster." The best possible WrestleMania match is to have Chris Jericho face off against Edge. They have enough to feud over. During Jericho's Slammy victory speech seven weeks ago, he made light of Edge's injury, as if it were a punch line.
Edge recovered from a torn Achilles tendon; doctors were unsure whether he'd ever be able to compete again. Edge vowed, after missing two WresleManias, that he wouldn't miss a third. Edge's first night back on SmackDown meant only one thing, the return of the Cutting Edge, with special guest, the World's Champion The Undertaker. Except it wasn't Taker who showed, but Jericho and eventually the Straight-Edge Society.
C.M. Punk and Chris Jericho may have overbearing domineering views on the outcome of the Elimination Chamber, but they still have to go through the Demon of Death Valley to achieve that boast.
Whoever does come out the Elimination Chamber may have to face The Ultimate Opportunist come WrestleMania.
Potential Contenders
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.1
Triple-Threat: Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison
Who to pick in a match where you have the big red monster, the chosen Scotsman, and the Guru of Greatness? Well in order to determine that let us break it down.
Kane: The younger brother of The Undertaker, a multi-time World Champion, the only man to ever face the Undertaker twice at WrestleMania, are certainly some impressive accolades for Kane to find himself facing off with his brother once again. But is round 3 really something that the fans want?
The history between these two brothers call out for another encounter, just not at WrestleMania. The last time these two fought at WrestleMania was 2004, The Undertaker had been buried by Kane, and was looking for payback. The highly anticipated rematch turned out to be more spectacle than anything worth remembering. So despite the history, I wouldn't recommend Taker-Kane III at 'Mania XXVI.
Drew McIntyre: A man who has been undefeated in singles competition, has never been pinned, won the I-C Title on his first attempt, and successfully defended it on numerous occasions against the former champion. In addition, it took not one, but both members of D-X to eliminate him from the Royal Rumble.
Drew McIntyre is truly rising as a serious threat for anyone that stands in his way, but is a World Title opportunity all that smart?
WWE placed the WWE Title on Sheamus, and the fans are not fully behind the push. Sure it shows WWE's willingness to push younger wrestlers, but, most importantly, wrestlers need to be built up properly. For a while, Randy Orton was unmatched with his intensity in the ring; but, with rise of such young stars in Sheamus and McIntyre, there is a change occurring in the WWE.
McIntyre is on the right path, what he needs right now is not a World Title Shot, but another competitor for the I-C Title.
John Morrison: A tag team strategist, multi-time tag team champion, three-time I-C Champion, and truly a man beyond good and evil as he can handle the role of heel and fan favorite with ease.
Ever since Jeff Hardy's departure from the company, SmackDown has been in need of a fan favorite to lead as the face of the brand. However, WWE feels that Rey Mysterio is the man for the job, but I beg to differ.
Mysterio may be just as great with the fans as a John Cena, but he is prone to injury. And to give him a World Title, and suffer an injury would not bod well for the company.
As for John Morrison, he is truly an amazing specimen of talent, charisma, and physical fitness. He has proven to be championship material: with successful runs as WWE and World Tag Team Champions, along with a memorable I-C Title run.
The Triple Threat went great. Morrison's pinfall victory over Kane, not only asserts his dominance but it protects McIntyre from incurring a pinfall loss.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.2
R-Truth vs. Mike Knox
R-Truth has been steadily rising with some big wins over Jericho, escalating even further this past Sunday. At the Royal Rumble, R-Truth eliminated both the Big Show and Mark Henry, the two biggest threats in the match.
I'm still not on board with this push, but after taking out Mike Knox to earn an entry spot in the Elimination Chamber, I cannot deny R-Truth.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.3
Batista vs. C.M. Punk
C.M. Punk has lately come off as an anti-Christ figure. Not saying that Punk is a demon, but he twists the words of Jesus to maintain his ego. He preached to his society, "There is no you, without me." Shouldn't that saying go the other way around, methinks?
This was in regards to his qualifying match with Batista, mostly asking for some sort of interference against The Animal.
However, the match ended on a count-out because Batista simply counted himself out. This could have something to do with what took place after RAW went off the air. John Cena finally did come to Bret's aid - even though who needed it then? - and Batista walked away. He then came charging back and pummeled John Cena, and Batista PowerBombing him through steel steps.
Could Mr. McMahon have enlisted Batista as the muscles? Is Batista starting a feud with John Cena? Possibly act as surrogates for Mr. McMahon and Bret Hart? Hopefully not the latter, but the first part sounds ridiculously entertaining. It'd be nice to see the two biggest, and most overrated superstars duke it out at WrestleMania XXVI.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.4
Chris Jericho vs. Matt Hardy
Chris Jericho, who said that he qualifies for nothing, found himself in an easy fight against Matt Hardy. Interestingly enough that Jericho and Matt where both in the cab with Gregory Helms before he got arrested, and they now found each other contending for an entry spot.
Matt Hardy attempted a Twist of Fate, but Jericho evaded with assist from the ropes. Jericho struck with the Codebreaker to win.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.5
Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler
A revival match from last summer's Intercontinental Title feud, Dolph and Rey this time fought for a richer prize, an entry into the Elimination Chamber.
Dolph Ziggler had some close calls, and surely does have signs of perfection. But is the heart of the underdog greater than perfectly executed moves?
Dolp Ziggler, once vying for the I-C Title, is now shuffled in the mid card scene. Especially after losing to Morrison in a series of title matches, Ziggler is going through a dry spell. And for a gimmick that should be outspoken, he's awfully quiet.
Yet, it should say something for WWE management to place Ziggler in a contenders qualifier match for the World's Title. But in the end, he was just a stepping stone for Mysterio to once again be tossed into the title picture.
Elimination Chamber Match Participants for World Heavyweight Title
Defending Champion: The Undertaker
Participants: John Morrison, R-Truth, C.M. Punk, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio
Glama-Feat for WrestleMania?
Perky little Mickie James is complacent with being the new Women's Champion for a fifth time. With months of intense humiliation by the hands of Lay-Cool, the worst is yet to come in the form of The Glamazon.
Entering the Royal Rumble at No. 6, Beth Phoenix eliminated the Great Khali and delivered a vicious clothesline to C.M. Punk before being eliminated. Despite the short run, Glamazon was fighting with grown men, while Mickie was busy with little girls.
But before we can see Beth contend for the Women's Title, Michelle McCool still has her mandatory rematch clause. Oh, and a tag team match.
The women's match was Beth Phoenix and Mickie James against Lay-Cool. Mickie-Beth worked well together for a while, with clean tags an no one-up manships, However, Beth struck Mickie square in the face to let a British-chippy try to score the pinfall. Even after being punched in the face, Mickie still managed to roll up Layla for the win.
Beth Phoenix, despite at times choosing to team with McCool, has no allegiance to Team Lay-Cool.
Yet, with Mickie James and Beth Phoenix having an underlining feud since the start of their trade to SmackDown, I wouldn't be surprised if we witness Beth Phoenix contend for the title at WrestleMania. It would be a women's match worth seeing, and definitely a change of pace from the last three playboy/Ms. WrestleMania failures.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.1
Triple-Threat: Kane vs. Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison
Who to pick in a match where you have the big red monster, the chosen Scotsman, and the Guru of Greatness? Well in order to determine that let us break it down.Kane: The younger brother of The Undertaker, a multi-time World Champion, the only man to ever face the Undertaker twice at WrestleMania, are certainly some impressive accolades for Kane to find himself facing off with his brother once again. But is round 3 really something that the fans want?
The history between these two brothers call out for another encounter, just not at WrestleMania. The last time these two fought at WrestleMania was 2004, The Undertaker had been buried by Kane, and was looking for payback. The highly anticipated rematch turned out to be more spectacle than anything worth remembering. So despite the history, I wouldn't recommend Taker-Kane III at 'Mania XXVI.
Drew McIntyre: A man who has been undefeated in singles competition, has never been pinned, won the I-C Title on his first attempt, and successfully defended it on numerous occasions against the former champion. In addition, it took not one, but both members of D-X to eliminate him from the Royal Rumble.
Drew McIntyre is truly rising as a serious threat for anyone that stands in his way, but is a World Title opportunity all that smart?
WWE placed the WWE Title on Sheamus, and the fans are not fully behind the push. Sure it shows WWE's willingness to push younger wrestlers, but, most importantly, wrestlers need to be built up properly. For a while, Randy Orton was unmatched with his intensity in the ring; but, with rise of such young stars in Sheamus and McIntyre, there is a change occurring in the WWE.
McIntyre is on the right path, what he needs right now is not a World Title Shot, but another competitor for the I-C Title.
John Morrison: A tag team strategist, multi-time tag team champion, three-time I-C Champion, and truly a man beyond good and evil as he can handle the role of heel and fan favorite with ease.
Ever since Jeff Hardy's departure from the company, SmackDown has been in need of a fan favorite to lead as the face of the brand. However, WWE feels that Rey Mysterio is the man for the job, but I beg to differ.
Mysterio may be just as great with the fans as a John Cena, but he is prone to injury. And to give him a World Title, and suffer an injury would not bod well for the company.
As for John Morrison, he is truly an amazing specimen of talent, charisma, and physical fitness. He has proven to be championship material: with successful runs as WWE and World Tag Team Champions, along with a memorable I-C Title run.
The Triple Threat went great. Morrison's pinfall victory over Kane, not only asserts his dominance but it protects McIntyre from incurring a pinfall loss.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.2
R-Truth vs. Mike Knox
R-Truth has been steadily rising with some big wins over Jericho, escalating even further this past Sunday. At the Royal Rumble, R-Truth eliminated both the Big Show and Mark Henry, the two biggest threats in the match.
I'm still not on board with this push, but after taking out Mike Knox to earn an entry spot in the Elimination Chamber, I cannot deny R-Truth.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.3
Batista vs. C.M. Punk
C.M. Punk has lately come off as an anti-Christ figure. Not saying that Punk is a demon, but he twists the words of Jesus to maintain his ego. He preached to his society, "There is no you, without me." Shouldn't that saying go the other way around, methinks?This was in regards to his qualifying match with Batista, mostly asking for some sort of interference against The Animal.
However, the match ended on a count-out because Batista simply counted himself out. This could have something to do with what took place after RAW went off the air. John Cena finally did come to Bret's aid - even though who needed it then? - and Batista walked away. He then came charging back and pummeled John Cena, and Batista PowerBombing him through steel steps.
Could Mr. McMahon have enlisted Batista as the muscles? Is Batista starting a feud with John Cena? Possibly act as surrogates for Mr. McMahon and Bret Hart? Hopefully not the latter, but the first part sounds ridiculously entertaining. It'd be nice to see the two biggest, and most overrated superstars duke it out at WrestleMania XXVI.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.4
Chris Jericho vs. Matt Hardy
Chris Jericho, who said that he qualifies for nothing, found himself in an easy fight against Matt Hardy. Interestingly enough that Jericho and Matt where both in the cab with Gregory Helms before he got arrested, and they now found each other contending for an entry spot.
Matt Hardy attempted a Twist of Fate, but Jericho evaded with assist from the ropes. Jericho struck with the Codebreaker to win.
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Entry No.5
Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler
A revival match from last summer's Intercontinental Title feud, Dolph and Rey this time fought for a richer prize, an entry into the Elimination Chamber.
Dolph Ziggler had some close calls, and surely does have signs of perfection. But is the heart of the underdog greater than perfectly executed moves?
Dolp Ziggler, once vying for the I-C Title, is now shuffled in the mid card scene. Especially after losing to Morrison in a series of title matches, Ziggler is going through a dry spell. And for a gimmick that should be outspoken, he's awfully quiet.
Yet, it should say something for WWE management to place Ziggler in a contenders qualifier match for the World's Title. But in the end, he was just a stepping stone for Mysterio to once again be tossed into the title picture.
Elimination Chamber Match Participants for World Heavyweight Title
Defending Champion: The Undertaker
Participants: John Morrison, R-Truth, C.M. Punk, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio
Glama-Feat for WrestleMania?
Perky little Mickie James is complacent with being the new Women's Champion for a fifth time. With months of intense humiliation by the hands of Lay-Cool, the worst is yet to come in the form of The Glamazon.Entering the Royal Rumble at No. 6, Beth Phoenix eliminated the Great Khali and delivered a vicious clothesline to C.M. Punk before being eliminated. Despite the short run, Glamazon was fighting with grown men, while Mickie was busy with little girls.
But before we can see Beth contend for the Women's Title, Michelle McCool still has her mandatory rematch clause. Oh, and a tag team match.
The women's match was Beth Phoenix and Mickie James against Lay-Cool. Mickie-Beth worked well together for a while, with clean tags an no one-up manships, However, Beth struck Mickie square in the face to let a British-chippy try to score the pinfall. Even after being punched in the face, Mickie still managed to roll up Layla for the win.
Beth Phoenix, despite at times choosing to team with McCool, has no allegiance to Team Lay-Cool.
Yet, with Mickie James and Beth Phoenix having an underlining feud since the start of their trade to SmackDown, I wouldn't be surprised if we witness Beth Phoenix contend for the title at WrestleMania. It would be a women's match worth seeing, and definitely a change of pace from the last three playboy/Ms. WrestleMania failures.
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