Wrestleview Staff and Readers Predictions
WWE Payback Edition
June 16, 2013
Written by: Mr. V of Wrestleview.com
Introduction
Hello everyone and welcome to the Fifth season of Wrestleview’s Staff Predictions (for the 2013-2014 season). The season starts now and will last until WrestleMania XXX! The eighth set of predictions will be for WWE’s Payback! The show will be at the Allstate Center in Chicago, IL!
Current Standings
The 2013-2014 Wrestleview Staff Standings (As of TNA Slammiversary XI)
(The number in parentheses is points earned from the previous PPV. Remember, it is 2 points for a title and 1 point for a non-title picked correctly).
1) Coire McCrystal 61 pts. (9)
2) Dave Stephens 55 pts. (6)
3) Jason Namako 55 pts. (9)
4) Greg McNeish 55 pts. (10)
5) Clinton Bowman 54 pts. (7)
6) Anthony Valvo 54 pts. (10)
7) Josh Boutwell 52 pts. (5)
8) Nick Gray 51 pts. (4)
9) Wrestleview Readers 51 pts. (7)
10) Matt O’Brien 46 pts. (6)
11) Gary Hernon 46 pts. (9)
12) Darragh O’Connor 40 pts. (1)
13) Mike Tedesco 34 pts. (5)
2013-2014 Wrestleview Readers Predictions (As of TNA Slammiversary XI)
1) Rick Taylor 60 pts. (9)
2) Jordan Benterman 57 pts.(8)
3) Wade Bradford 57 pts. (7)
4) Derek Johnson 53 pts. (9)
5) Ryan Rivera 52 pts. (6)
The 2013-2014 PPV Predictions Projected Schedule
WWE
Money in the Bank 2013
SummerSlam 2013
Night of Champions 2013
Over the Limit 2013
Hell in a Cell 2013
Survivor Series 2013
Table, Ladders, and Chairs 2013
Royal Rumble 2014
Elmination Chamber 2014
WrestleMania XXX (will mark the official end of next season)
TNA
Bound for Glory 2013
Genesis 2014
Lockdown 2014
ROH
Best in the World 2013 (6/22 – NEXT PPV)
Death Before Dishonor XI
Glory by Honor XII
Final Battle 2013
12th Anniversary
WrestleMania Weekend Shows for 2014
And Now, The Predictions for WWE Payback 2013!
Congratulations to our Reader of the Week, James Lacrenza who had the highest amount of points for Slammiversary!
As of press time, have yet to receive predictions from Dave Stephens, Nicholas Gray & Mike Tedesco).
(Non-Title Matches are 1 point, Title Matches are 2 points.)
Pre-Show Match: Damien Sandow vs. Sheamus
Coire M. – Sheamus.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – Sheamus.
Josh B. – Sheamus.
Greg M. – Sheamus.
Jason N. – Sheamus.
Anthony V. – Sheamus.
Matt O. – Sheamus.
Darragh O. – Sheamus.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – Sheamus.
James L. – Sheamus
CONSENSUS: 10-0 Sheamus.
WWE Divas Title: AJ Lee vs. Kaitlyn (c)
Coire M. – AJ Lee.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – AJ Lee.
Josh B. – AJ Lee.
Greg M. – AJ Lee.
Jason N. – AJ Lee.
Anthony V. – AJ Lee.
Matt O. – AJ Lee.
Darragh O. – AJ Lee.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – AJ Lee.
James L. – AJ Lee.
CONSENSUS: 10-0 AJ Lee.
WWE United States Title: Kane vs. Dean Ambrose (c)
Coire M. – Dean Ambrose.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – Kane.
Josh B. – Dean Ambrose.
Greg M. – Kane.
Jason N. – Dean Ambrose.
Anthony V. – Dean Ambrose.
Matt O. – Dean Ambrose.
Darragh O. – Dean Ambrose.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – Dean Ambrose.
James L. – Dean Ambrose.
CONSENSUS: 8-2 Dean Ambrose.
Triple Threat Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title: The Miz vs. Curtis Axel w/Paul Heyman vs. Wade Barrett (c)
Coire M. – Curtis Axel.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – Curtis Axel.
Josh B. – Curtis Axel.
Greg M. – Wade Barrett.
Jason N. – Curtis Axel.
Anthony V. – Curtis Axel.
Matt O. – Curtis Axel.
Darragh O. – Curtis Axel.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – Curtis Axel.
James L. – Curtis Axel.
CONSENSUS: Curtis Axel 9, Wade Barrett 1, The Miz 0.
WWE Tag Team Titles: Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns (c’s)
Coire M. – The Shield.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton.
Josh B. – The Shield.
Greg M. – The Shield.
Jason N. – The Shield.
Anthony V. – The Shield.
Matt O. – The Shield.
Darragh O. – The Shield.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – The Shield.
James L. – The Shield.
CONSENSUS: The Shield 9-1
CM Punk w/Paul Heyman vs. Chris Jericho
Coire M. – CM Punk.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – CM Punk.
Josh B. – CM Punk.
Greg M. – Chris Jericho.
Jason N. – CM Punk.
Anthony V. – Chris Jericho.
Matt O. – Chris Jericho.
Darragh O. – CM Punk.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – Chris Jericho.
James L. – CM Punk.
CONSENSUS: CM Punk 6-4.
WWE World Heavyweight Title: Alberto Del Rio w/Ricardo Rodriguez vs. Dolph Ziggler (c) w/AJ Lee & Big E. Langston
Coire M. – Dolph Ziggler.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – Dolph Ziggler.
Josh B. – Dolph Ziggler.
Greg M. – Dolph Ziggler.
Jason N. – Dolph Ziggler.
Anthony V. – Dolph Ziggler.
Matt O. – Dolph Ziggler.
Darragh O. – Dolph Ziggler.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – Dolph Ziggler.
James L. – Dolph Ziggler.
CONSENSUS: Dolph Ziggler 10-0.
3 Stages of Hell Match for the WWE Title: Ryback vs. John Cena (c)
(1st Fall will be a Lumberjack Match, 2nd Fall will be a Tables Match, 3rd Fall (if necessary) will be an Ambulance Match.)
Coire M. – John Cena.
Dave S. – N/A.
Nick G. – N/A.
Clinton B. – John Cena.
Josh B. – John Cena.
Greg M. – John Cena.
Jason N. – John Cena.
Anthony V. – John Cena.
Matt O. – John Cena.
Darragh O. – John Cena.
Mike T. – N/A.
Gary H. – John Cena.
James L. – John Cena.
CONSENSUS: John Cena 10-0.
Dismissal
Well, that concludes this recent season of Predictions from the Faculty! We will take a 6-Day Break and will return or predictions for the next PPV, ROH’s Best in the World.
Take Care and enjoy the show tonight! Be sure to listen to the Payback Post-Show hosted by Adam Martin and Doug Lackey.
Until next time, you are DISMISSED!
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