Predictions for tonight's WWE pay-per-view, which I will be attending at Baltimore'1st Mariner Arena:
WWE champion John Cena vs. Batista in a Last Man Standing Match: With all of the recent speculation that Batista's days in WWE are numbered, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Cena will retain the title. WWE could always pull a swerve and have Batista win to prove the Internet Wrestling Community wrong (just as it booked Rob Van Dam to defeat Randy Orton a few years ago when the word was out that RVD was leaving), but I doubt it. I'm going with Cena in another exciting match between these two.
World heavyweight champion Jack Swagger vs. Randy Orton in an Extreme Rules Match: It wouldn't surprise me if Orton won the title, but I don't think he's going to. Here's my scenario: Orton is about to win the match, but Jericho comes out and attacks him, allowing Swagger to get the victory. Jericho later explains that it should have been him getting the shot at Swagger, and he wasn't going to allow Orton to take the title to Raw. Then either Orton gets drafted to Smackdown or Jericho gets drafted to Raw on Monday night's three-hour Raw, and the two begin a feud.
Edge vs. Chris Jericho in a Steel Cage Match: There appears to be the blow-off match to their program. Since Jericho defeated Edge at WrestleMania XXVI last month, Edge will win what figures to be a very good match.
Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk (Punk's hair is on the line): This could be an excellent match if they are given enough time. Punk just wouldn't be the same without his long hair, so I'm predicting (hoping) that he wins, perhaps thanks to outside inteference by a debuting member of the Straight Edge Society.
Sheamus vs. Triple H in a Street Fight: With Triple H having won their first meeting at WrestleMania XXVI, Sheamus has to win tonight if the program is to continue. The street fight gimmick allows Triple H to lose in a manner in which he still comes out looking strong.
WWE women's champion Michelle McCool vs. Beth Phoenix in an Extreme Makeover Match: It hasn't been explained what exactly an Extreme Makeover Match is, but I suppose there will be a lot of props such as lipstick, hair spray, powder, etc. I think Phoenix overcomes outside interference by Layla and Vickie Guerrero and wins the title.
JTG vs. Shad Gaspard in a Strap Match: It seems obvious that Gaspard is going to benefit from the dissolution of Cryme Tyme more than his former tag team partner. Gaspard's singles push begins with a convincing victory tonight.