CURTIS AXEL AND DAMIEN SANDOW (MEGA POWERS) VS. THE ASCENSION
This match will be on the pre-show of Payback. A fun match with no real implications. I can see Axel and Sandow winning and keeping up the Mega Powers comedy gimmick for a bit longer while the Ascension continues to get buried. Prediction: Mega Powers.
NIKKI BELLA AND BRIE BELLA VS. NAOMI AND TAMINA
I think the WWE has been building Naomi as a force, especially with the addition of her bodyguard Tamina. The Divas division with Nikki as champion has been really bland lately so I expect that at Elimination Chamber Naomi will win the belt from Nikki. This match could go either way but I feel like Naomi and Tamina will win so they look strong. Prediction: Naomi and Tamina
NEVILLE VS. KING BARRETT
This to me is a match that both guys can't afford to lose. Bad News Barrett has just won King of the Ring and they are building up his gimmick as the arrogant king. A loss right now would king of derail his momentum a bit. On the other hand Neville has been a force and has been having some incredible matches with everyone on the roster. From John Cena to Seth Rollins to Sheamus, Neville has been all over the card. I think a loss here would derail his momentum as he has been super hot since he has been brought up. The best possible way I see this ending is a screwy finish in which either of them don't lose clean. This will set up both great for the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the vacant Intercontinental belt that Daniel Bryan was forced to give up. Prediction: Screwy finish, neither win clean.
SHEAMUS VS. DOLPH ZIGGLER
Considering the title of the PPV is Payback, I see Dolph Ziggler getting some. Sheamus lost his match at Extreme Rules but still made Dolph Ziggler kiss his 'arse'. I see Dolph winning the match and paying back Sheamus for the 'arse' kissing by making him do the same and close their feud. Prediction: Ziggler..
RYBACK VS. BRAY WYATT
This is a match that many are complaining that makes not much sense. Ryback loses and he continues his downward spiral that he has been on for the past while. Bray Wyatt loses this match and how can you take him serious as the new face of fear with two straight PPV losses? I think the WWE has really booked themselves into a tough one here with not many positives. I think Bray Wyatt wins and Ryback continues to be on a downward slide. Prediction: Bray Wyatt
THE NEW DAY VS. CESARO AND TYSON KIDD (TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP) 2/3 FALLS
We just wrote a piece on how great it would be if the New Day switched team members during each fall. Regardless of that I think this match has the potential to be match of the night. The New Day and Kidd/Cesaro's feud over the past few weeks has been great. They stole the show at Extreme Rules and now they are given more time and 3 potential falls. Look for some of the best wrestlers on the roster to take advantage and put together a show full of great spots. I think the New Day wins though and sets up a defense at Elimination Chamber. Prediction: New Day retains.
JOHN CENA VS. RUSEV (UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP) I QUIT MATCH
I think it is safe to say that the John Cena and Rusev feud has ran its course. This will be match number 3 of the rivalry and the chapter will finally end. Considering John Cena's slogan is 'Never Give Up' there is now way the WWE will have Cena say I quit. I think the most logical ending for this match is that John Cena retains the title. Rusev and Lana split up due to her incredible affection from the fans and she turns face. This sets up a storyline with a separated Rusev/Lana and also allows John Cena to keep doing his open challenges, which in my opinion have been the best thing on RAW currently. These matches elevate the United States title as actually meaning something and it allows Cena to make mid card guys look strong. Prediction: John Cena retains.
SETH ROLLINS VS, ROMAN REIGNS VS, RANDY ORTON VS. DEAN AMBROSE (WWE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP) FATAL 4WAY
Even with a mediocre card for this event, this match in my opinion is worth the money alone. Love him or hate him, Seth Rollins is the hottest thing going in WWE right now. This will be the first time all 3 members of the Shield will be in a match against each other. Dean Ambrose will have his first shot at the WWE Heavyweight Championship. Seth Rollins can lose the belt without even getting pinned. There are plenty of elements that go into this that make it really intriguing. I think Seth Rollins is going to retain, somehow, someway. I think this will lead to a short feud with him vs. Kane at Elimination Chamber to finally turn Kane face and maybe put the mask back on. Prediction: Seth Rollins.