Before last PPV I posted a suggested card for Survivor Series. My card was eerily similar to the one WWE used. Maybe they are reading! My only doubt is I posted that 1.5 weeks before Survivor Series so we probably saw some of the writing on the wall. Now, the day after our last PPV, I will try to create a card for TLC and see how well it plays out.
As a disclaimer, there are a couple things that will inevitably skew predictions. I can’t tell what the plan is with John Cena and when he’s coming back. I don’t know if someone is leaving for a break or injury. I don’t know if anyone is returning in the near future. I also don’t know if the Raw GM will finally be revealed. Because of that, I am leaving people out of this card (such as Cena), even though he most likely will return to WWE before TLC. Based on outsider information here is a card I would like to see!
WWE Title – Sheamus vs. Randy Orton – Tables Match
Sheamus won his first title last year. He could easily earn a title match here. With Cena out, Barret losing three title chances, and Jericho on tour, there aren’t many main eventers left. Sheamus is an obvious choice as a dominant heel, especially in a tables match. A round robin or tournament to determine a #1 contender would be great with Sheamus obviously coming out on top. Sheamus needs to rebuild his mean streak and dominance. Kicking Santino won’t accomplish this, but a title run just might!
World Heavyweight Title – Edge vs. Kane – Chairs match
With their lackluster finish at Survivor Series as a tie, a rematch is obvious. There’s also the fact that Edge still has Paul Bearer. This match writes itself. Edge could trade Paul Bearer to pick the type of match. Edge should finally get a title run and carry the belt until Wrestlemania.
IC Title Match – Kaval vs. Dolph Ziggler – Ladder Match
This match showed some high flying and some great spots. The crowd wasn’t super into this match, so Kaval needs a lot of air time up until TLC. Give him a match every week on Smackdown. Judging from the tight pulling at the end, Kaval will get his rematch. With the amount of air (hang time) Kaval got in his match at Survivor Series, I could only imagine what he could do with a ladder. This could easily be a show stealer.
US Title Match – John Morrison vs. Daniel Bryan
I decided to make this a normal match. Bryan has stolen the show for the last few PPV’s. There is little reason to add weaponry. Morrison can also put on a crazy high flying match. They don’t need tables, ladders, or chairs, so just let them go at it. This match will most likely be the best of the night. Morrison could argue he earned it by beating Sheamus and the GM could set it up. One thing I like from this match is it is two faces. That’s typically not kosher, but I would love to see them have a match based on respect, maybe even shaking hands afterwards.
Diva’s Title – Layla vs. Natalya
This isn’t Natalya vs. Laycool, it’s a one on one versus Layla. I assume McCool will be at ringside. Perhaps we’ll finally see some tension between Laycool. Layla could be upset that McCool tapped out last PPV. To be really daring, WWE could make this a ladder match. Diva’s never do any wild matches, but this could be a good way to add something to the division. The match could be short, Natalya getting the sharpshooter after 3-5 minutes and then climbing for the win. It would be good for the Diva’s division. Make it a short but intense match. It’s not the length of the match, it’s the quality.
Grudge Match for Nexus Control– Wade Barret vs. David Otunga – Tables Match
WWE’s been teasing a Nexus division for some time now. Barret is definitely out of the title picture until elimination chamber. Otunga is ripe for a coup. I see a feud starting soon. The only thing Nexus has going for them is the tag titles which Otunga helped bring to them. Barret had what should be an easy match at Survivor Series and still lost. There could be a stipulation; if Otunga wins he leads Nexus. If Barret wins, Otunga is out. I made this a tables match since both are big guys. A ladder doesn’t work. Both of their finishers are slams which could easily go through a table and look good. Nexus is already the biggest thing in WWE at the moment, building this match should be easy. A John Cena return here and AA’ing both of them through a table at once would be an interesting result…
Big Show and Rey Mysterio vs. Gabriel and Slater – Tag Title Match
This one makes sense to me. Show and Mysterio don’t have much going on until Elimination Chamber. Mysterio had his feud with Del Rio, but that fizzled out at Survivor Series. I don’t understand the angle with Del Rio not being eliminated, but that’s another topic. Show and Mysterio were the two survivors. They could easily feud for the title. This match could be any type of match, a normal one, a tables, a ladders, or a chairs match. I would simply leave it as normal and have some Nexus interference to help keep the belts retained.
6 person TLC Elimination Match – Winner Gets as a spot at Elimination Chamber or #30 at the Rumble
Kofi Kingston, MVP, Alberto Del Rio, Swagger, McIntyre, Rhodes
This match might seem illogical at first. Why would we have an elimination match two PPV’s before Elimination Chamber? Simply put, it builds up a story that can be carried through two PPV’s and gives a ton of stars a chance to shine. Whoever wins this match will have momentum through the Rumble and into Elimination Chamber, but have to deal with two tons of steel in two month. It makes the winner seem like a real threat and can really build somebody. The quality of this match will be like a Money in the Bank match. It will have tons of high spots with this group and has show stealer potential. The match should eliminate someone by pinfall, submission, or going through a table. Also recognized is that WWE doesn’t typically like to build PPV’s this early, so it could just as easily be worth #30 in the rumble.
Well, that leaves us with 8 matches but a pretty good card. I would love to see all these matches and would imagine any fan would as well. I hope someone sees this and starts the storyline ASAP! Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated!
The biggest downside to this card – No Miz! But, a brutal table’s match could be the perfect opportunity for him to cash in MITB. I’m not saying he should, but a really strong hinting could go on for weeks. I would even love another attempted cash in but someone taking him out before the bell rings. The eight matches should fill up three hours pretty easily, but if another match is needed
Possible Fight – Miz vs. Dibiase
Dibiase can shine and Miz needs a match to stay credible. He missed Survivor Series and just cut a promo. It doesn’t make sense having Miz feud for a belt while he still has MITB. These two can put on a good match and the addition of each having a valet at ringside could open up interesting angles. They could also be added to the TLC Elimination Match, though that was only Smackdown stars. I could see removing Rhodes and adding Ezekiel Jackson to have a more balanced Raw to Smackdown ratio.
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