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CALDWELL: Predictions on the rest of the Fatal Four-Way PPV line-up

May 31, 2010 - 12:25:53 PM
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By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE has established their two main event matches for the Fatal Four-Way PPV on June 20. This week, WWE will likely begin setting up the undercard matches featuring the Intercontinental Title, the U.S. Title, and the Unified Tag Titles.

WWE hasn't made it clear whether the undercard title matches will be contested in four-way matches, but WWE has certainly set up the possibility for that to occur.

So, for the sake of argument, let's look at some predictions for how WWE will fill out the undercard with four-way title matches.

U.S. Title prediction

- U.S. champion R-Truth vs. The Miz vs. David Otunga vs. Daniel Bryan

Torch reader Akis suggested David Otunga could win NXT this week, then pick up his title shot for winning the contest against his NXT Pro, R-Truth. That's a good prediction and makes sense.

What doesn't make sense is Otunga one-on-one against Truth, especially on a PPV without a net. Otunga has not developed in the ring since NXT began and it could be a rough night if he were put in a one-on-one situation. Granted, WWE could create a less-traditional wrestling match with run-ins, interference, etc., but the Fatal Four-Way PPV format sets up nicely to avoid having Otunga on an island with Truth.

WWE could also kill two birds with one stone inserting former U.S. champion The Miz and Daniel Bryan, Miz's NXT Rookie, into the match to "blow off" the first season of NXT. WWE has been building toward Miz vs. Bryan for 15 weeks. This could be the first taste of a singles match down the road coming out of the Fatal Four-Way PPV.

IC Title prediction

- IC champion Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Matt Hardy vs. Christian or Cody Rhodes

The IC Title situation on Smackdown sets up nicely for a triple threat match of Kingston vs. McIntyre vs. Hardy, but it's the Fatal Four-Way PPV. Christian would be a nice addition to give him a PPV title match opportunity, but it would seem to "stack the deck" against the heel, McIntyre, with three babyfaces in the match.

Cody Rhodes would be a good addition to the match as one of the featured mid-card heels on Smackdown since coming over to the brand. Granted, Rhodes has spent more time on Superstars than Smackdown lately, but he would help create some balance in a four-way match.

Unified tag title prediction

- Hart Dynasty vs. Uso Brothers vs. William Regal & Kozlov vs. Archer & Hawkins

The team of Chris Jericho & Wade Barrett is also worth considering for a four-way Unified tag title match, especially if Barrett wins the NXT contest on Tuesday.

The Unified tag title picture seems to be rather fluid, especially with the addition of the Uso Brothers on Raw last week, so it's up in the air which teams might actually be involved in a tag title situation.

Vance Archer & Curt Hawkins added to the mix would give the match a sense of urgency with Archer & Hawkins only having 30 days to "make an impact." WWE could create a "make or break" storyline where they either win the tag titles or their 30-day contracts are not renewed.


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