Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk
John: Prediction – CM Punk
Trevor: This will be the match of the night. CM Punk is the anti-Cena and is respected for his epic in-ring ability and most of all his promo skills aka “pipebombs”. Punk has been absent since the night after Wrestlemania recovering from injuries he obtained during his match with the Undertaker. Let’s not forget Chicago is his hometown which will give CM Punk the hometown advantage with the crowd. Prediction CM Punk
Ed: This match has the potential to steal the entire show. Jericho is one of my favorite’s and has been on a pretty good roll lately. Punk has been away since Wrestlemania so you have to give the edge to Jericho there. However, I’m thinking it will be Punk who comes out of here with the win. Prediction: CM Punk
Damien Sandow vs. Sheamus (WWE Payback Kickoff match)
John: Prediction – Sheamus
Trevor: why in the world is Sheamus in the kick-off show? His matches are always high quality Prediction Sheamus
Ed: A few months ago who would have thought Sandow would be in a match this big? Not me, that’s for sure. However, he has proven to be one of the better heels in WWE at the moment and a win over Sheamus would be huge. That’s not gonna happen though. Prediction: Sheamus
United States Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Kane
John: Prediction – Dean Ambrose
Trevor: will be a solid match performance by both individuals. prediction Ambrose wins
Ed: This should be a really good match as well. Ambrose is a fantastic in ring performer, and Kane is well…… Kane. I going with The Shield member on this one though, even though they got their first loss on Smackdown. Prediction: Dean Ambrose
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel (Triple Threat Match)
John: Prediction – The Miz
Trevor: despite his recent push there is still the question if Curtis is worthy of a pay-per-view win. If it was something like a WrestleMania I would say Axel would loose. However since this is a new event (payback) I give the win to Curtis Axel. Prediction Curtis Axel
Ed: There is no other choice on this but Curtis Axel and the push that the WWE is giving him. Any discussion about how good the other two have been is a waste of breath. Prediction Curtis Axel
Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee
John: Prediction: AJ Lee
Trevor: This has been long overdue fans of both AJ Lee and Kaitlyn have expected a high profile match for over a year. It seams like WWE creative is at a loss as to what should happen with the entire divas division. If this match is done right it could start a new era for the divas division. I’m sure the much talked about match between Taryn Tarrel and Gail Kim in TNA will be a factor in how this match was written. prediction AJ Lee
Ed: There are several ways this match could go. Kaitlyn has been losing it mentally, so will she lose the belt as well. I could very well be time for the WWE to push AJ Lee’s in ring ability and the title would be a great way to do that. I don’t think that’s gonna happen though so I’m going with Kaitlyn to retain the title and hoping the make this fued into much more that a back stage battle of the Divas. Prediction: Kaitlyn
WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton & Daniel Bryan
John: Prediction – Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns
Trevor: The Shield is one of those factions that makes waves fot a tome and then kind of loose their edge. In the wrestling industry fans can easily grow tired of a gimmick if it is not properly used. However this match will be more about Daniel Bryan. His recent boost in popularity with the crowds has provided for an interesting dynamic. Bryan will shine in this match and Randy Orton will most likely turn heel. There is some tall of Daniel Bryan turning however at this point nothing the creative team could do would make fans turn on Bryan. However it would be beneficial creativity to have Rolins and Reigns keep the tag team titles. Prediction Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns
Ed: Rumors of a Randy Orton heel turn. The Shield losing as a team for the first time on Smackdown. Daniel Bryan’s weakest link phobia. Even though I think at the moment Bryan has been the best in ring performer since Wrestlemania, I think The Shield will prevail again and retain their belts. Prediction Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns
World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio
John: Prediction – Dolph Ziggler
Trevor: Dolph has been out of action for some time and the WWE probably feels a win for him is a must have. Look for Zeb Colter to be a factor in the outcome. A win for Ziggler would generate good heat for Summerslam. Prediction Dolph Ziggler
Ed: Not a whole lot to say here other than The Show Off’s push got sidetracked by injury (thanks Jack Swagger). Prediction: Dolph Ziggler
WWE Champion John Cena vs. Ryback (Three Stages of Hell Match)
John: Prediction – John Cena
Trevor: John Cena is the face of the company while liked by the younger generation he is despised by the older. While Ryback will be showcased as a ruthless monster Cena wins. Prediction John Cena wins
Ed: On paper this looks like the perfect match for Ryback to finally win the WWE Title. However matches aren’t won on paper and the WWE isn’t ready for Ryback to be the face of the company. Prediction: John Cena
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