World Title Match
Davey Richards with Team Richards defends vs. "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards with UFC Hall of Famer Dan "The Beast" Severn
This is the story of one Tag Team, The American Wolves. The story of two friends. They used to call each other brother. Those times are long gone. Only one thing could have driven these two apart. The desire of both men to be the best. This is Richards/Edwards III. How fitting for this to be the Main Event of Final Battle 2011. Since the last time these two fought, things have changed. Edwards is training with Dan "The Beast" Severn. This is even bigger new because Richards wanted to train with his childhood idol. Richards told Eddie about it naively thinking nothing of it. Eddie liked the idea so much he decided to train with The Beast himself, behind Davey's back. Once the news got out, things changed. This match is not going to be like its predecessor. Eddie now has new techniques such as the Dragon Sleeper. Davey feels betrayed. Something tells me this is going to be personal.
Prediction
I am pulling for Davey Richards, but I just don't see it happening. Eddie Edwards has changed, he isn't the same guy from The American Wolves. Eddie has the upper hand and wins with the Dragon sleeper.
World Tag Team Title Match
Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas defends vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe
Just as the World Title can break two friends apart. The Tag Title can make one team do whatever it takes to get a shot. The Briscoe's are that team. Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team, Benjamin and Haas, are the Champions. Jay and Mark have proven they will do anything, they beat ANX twice to be number one contender, they attacked WGTT numerous times to get their attention, and they are 7 time tag team champions. The thing is, this has become personal to WGTT. The Briscoe's cracked Benjamin's rib with a chair attack. This angered Charlie who compared it to when his brother died year ago because he and Shelton are so close.
Prediction
With Shelton injured, I have to predict a win for Dem Boys. The Briscoe Brothers will be the next Tag Team Champions.
World TV Title Match
Jay Lethal defends vs. El Generico vs. "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett with Brutal Bob & Maria Kanellis
At Best in the World, Jay Lethal defeated Christopher Daniels to become the Television Champion. Lethal proved to be a fighting champion. He beat all of his challengers but ran into a time limit draw with El Generico and Mike Bennett. El Generico accepted the OT period and lost the match. In Bennett's case he declined overtime and walked away. That lead us to Final Battle. Jay Lethal will defend his TV Title in a three way match against the two men who took him to the limit.
Prediction
Mike Bennett win the TV Title. I like Jay Lethal, and I like El Generico. But in a three way match, it's not about best, although Bennett is good. It is about most opportunistic. With Brutal Bob and Maria Kanellis in his corner, The Prodigy is my pick.
Grudge Match- No Disqualification
Steve Corino vs. Kevin Steen Guest referee Jimmy Jacobs
This match is the most intriguing of all the matches. Kevin Steen needs to win in order to be reinstated in ROH. Steve Corino doesn't want that because he helped make Steen the man he is today. In fact these are two of the most evil people in ROH history. Corino has changed though and he is with Jimmy Jacobs also one of the most evil people in ROH. The only certainty is is the Jim Cornette will be ringside for this match. With two of the three evil people in this match claiming to be rehabilitated, what will happen when all hell breaks loose.
Prediction
Kevin Steen will win. He is younger and has more evil than Steen has.
Roderick Strong Invitational Challenge
Roderick Strong with Truth Martini vs. ????
Strong is a former Word Champion. One of the best wrestlers in ROH. In stead of being in the Main Event, he is left without an opponent. He has an open challenge to anyone, but I have no idea who it would be. Personally I wish it is Low Ki.
Prediction
Without an opponent, I have to go with Strong.
Tag Team Gauntlet Match
The All Night Express vs. Future Shock vs. The Bravados vs. The Young Bucks vs. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander
The winner of this match will get a shot at the World Tag Team Titles
Prediction
This match could go many different ways. I expect ANX to win. They are right on the brink.
Special Challenge Match
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin with Truth Martini vs. TJ Perkins
Prediction
Michael Elgin wins this match. TJ Perkins is a worthy opponent, but the House of Truth can be very dangerous.
Special Attraction
Tommaso Ciampa with The Embassy vs. Jimmy Rave
Prediction
Tommaso is undefeated in Ring of Honor. With all due respect to Jimmy Rave, Ciampa should be much higher on the card. Maybe he should show up for the Strong Invitational after he finishes off Rave.
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