Oh look, it’s that time again for another Predictions post. As you may know, because of my distaste for the Saudi Arabian Government having this deal with WWE, I am making this post free for all. Have at it.
These are my predictions for Saudi Blood Money IX aka. WWE Night of Champions 2023.
Non-Title Matches
Becky Lynch vs Trish Stratus
WINNER: Becky Lynch
Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar
WINNER: Cody Rhodes
Title Matches
GUNTHER (C) vs Mustafa Ali in a singles match for the Intercontinental Championship
WINNER: GUNTHER to retain
Rhea Ripley (C) vs Natalya in a singles match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship
WINNER: Rhea to retain.
Bianca Belair (C) vs Asuka in a singles match for the RAW Women’s Championship
WINNER: Asuka to win and become champion,.
Sami Zayn (C) & Kevin Owens (C) vs Solo Sikoa & Roman Reigns in a tag team match for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship
WINNER: Sami & Kevin to retain.
Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins vs AJ Styles in a singles match for the Inaugural World Heavyweight Championship
WINNER: Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins to win and become the inaugural champion.
The song reached Number 1 in Ireland’s singles chart (lasting 21 weeks) and Ireland’s Dance chart in 1999. With re-releases of the track over the year re-ranking it.
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Lyrics
Give me release Witness me I am outside Give me peace
Heaven holds a sense of wonder And I wanted to believe That I’d get caught up When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave I am sinking In this silence In this white wave In this silence I believe
Passion chokes the flower Till she cries no more Possesing all the beauty Hungry still for more
Heaven holds a sense of wonder And I wanted to believe That I’d get caught up When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave I am sinking In this silence In this white wave In this silence I believe
I can’t help this loning Comfort me I can’t hold it all in If you won’t let me
Heaven holds a sense of wonder And I wanted to believe That I’d get caught up When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave I am sinking In this silence In this white wave In this silence I believe
Live from Puerto Rico and hosted by Bad Bunny, it is WWE Backlash!
Here are my predictions for the show:
Non-Title Matches
Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs Omos in a singles match.
Omos doesn’t need the win here, Seth winning this match would elevate him for the World Heavyweight Championship (WHC) that is upcoming. Seth to Win!
Matt Riddle, Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jay Uso & Solo Sikoa) in a 6-man tag team match,
This should be a fun 6-man tag regardless of the decision. Storyline would say that Matt, Kevin & Sami to win which would be the conclusion of this storyline with Roman and The Bloodline.
Bad Bunny vs Danian Priest in a San Juan Street Fight
First ‘hardcore’ match for Bunny as he draws weapons for Damian. Damian and the rest of The Judgement Day shouldn’t lose this as it would look bad for TJD but my gut is telling me to ‘pop the crowd’ – Bad Bunny to win
Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar in a singles match.
This should be a brutal match. Brock is going to go to town on Lesnar so it would only make sense that Brock Lesnar wins
Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar at WWE Backlash
Title Matches
Austin Theory (C) vs Bobby Lashley vs Bronson Reed in a Triple Threat Match for the United States Championship
I feel this could go either way. My money would have to be on Bronson Reed to build him up as a credible thread. Bronson Reed to win
Bianca Belair (C) vs IYO SKY in a singles match for the RAW Women’s Championship
As much as I like IYO, I cannot see her winning this. There is no credible threat to Bianca for the title as of yet. Perhaps with the WWE Draft going into effect on Monday, there will be new challengers for Bianca on Friday when she goes over to SmackDown. Bianca to retain
Rhea Ripley (C) vs Zelina Vega in a singles match for the SmackDown Women’s Championship
Just like with Bianca, Rhea is going to be on RAW and is holding the other brand’s belt, BUT I can see Zelina getting this monster push and solidifying the LWO by giving her the title in her home country of Puerto Rico. Zelina to win
In 1967, Belfast-born Sir Van Morrison released the hit single ‘Brown Eyed Girl’.
The instantly recognisable bass notes and the bright guitar chords really pieced this song together. With the recognisable tones of Morrison’s voice accompanying, it really is one of those songs that you don’t skip if it comes up in a playlist.
Hey, where did we go? Days when the rains came Down in the hollow Playin’ a new game Laughin’ and a-runnin’, hey, hey Skippin’ and a-jumpin’ In the misty morning fog with Our, our hearts a-thumping and you
My brown-eyed girl And you, my brown-eyed girl
And whatever happened To Tuesday and so slow? Going down the old mine with a Transistor radio Standing in the sunlight laughing Hiding ‘hind a rainbow’s wall Slipping and sliding All along the waterfall with you
My brown-eyed girl You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing? Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da Just like that Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da, la-tee-da
So hard to find my way Now that I’m all on my own I saw you just the other day My, how you have grown Cast my memory back there, Lord Sometimes I’m overcome thinking ’bout it Making love in the green grass Behind the stadium with you
My brown-eyed girl You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing? Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da Sha-la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la tee-da
Last night on Monday Night RAW, Triple H revealed a new World Heavyweight Championship belt. The inaugural winner of the title will be decided at WWE Night of Champions on May 27th in Saudi Arabia.
The new World Heavyweight Championship – WWE
A number of people have been vocal about the title design. Some good and some bad.
The good, which I agree with, seems to be blending the old ‘Big Gold’ and the more modern ‘WWE Network’ titles into one.
WCW/WWE World Heavyweight Championship aka. Big Gold Belt (1985 – 2014)WWE Championship aka. WWE Network Belt (2014 – Present)
Others are saying that the logo being front and centre like it is, devalues the title compared to previous designs (See ‘Big Gold’ above) and ‘Winged Eagle’ (see below)
WWE World Heavyweight Championship aka. Winged Eagle Belt (1988 – 1998)
But WWE is not the only one that has placed its logo front, and centre and make it the focal point of the title. This has become a bigger trend over the years.
UFC’s title belts since 2001 have had their logo on the belt and you didn’t need to squint to find out what company the title was from.
UFC Championship Belt (2001 – 2019)
UFC updated the title back in 2019 and arguably, it is more prominent than the previous design.
UFC Championship Belt (2019 – Present)
Let’s go crazier, Singaporean MMA Promotion, ONE Championship has MASSIVE belts with their name across them.
ONE Championship Belt (2022 – Present)
And to give it some context as to the size of it.
Christian “The Warrior” Lee – Current ONE Lightweight & Welterweight Champion
That thing is massive and you cannot miss the ONE logo on that.
Let’s go back to Pro Wrestling and check out All Elite Wrestling’s World Championship.
AEW World Championship Belt (2019 – Present)
That title looks great and having the logo in the middle and being the focal point is not a bad thing. It looks great and it sets itself apart from the WWE, UFC, ONE and other countless promotions with their titles.
My overall thoughts are that the new World Heavyweight Championship is fantastic. A mix of old with some new bits in it really makes it the champion’s belt. And still retaining the customisation of the side plates is a nice touch. That is something that WWE did right in a Sports Entertainment-oriented product.
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