Early Predictions for the TLC PPV

Okay, so the final PPV of the year is upon us. Tables Ladders and Chairs(TLC) promises to be an amazing PPV specifically because there is a lot of intrigue surrounding some matches on the card.

There are a lot of rumors that have been floating about. According to some, WWE is planning for multiple championships to change hand at this PPV. But then WWE is known to change plans at the last minute(ask poor Wade Barett and his Nexus Team).

One title though that will certainly not change hands is the Universal Title( Brock Lesnar won't be making an appearance for this one). Raw after recording its lowest rating this week would really need to do something to make the show more exciting as the absence of the belt is starting to hurt for sure.

#1 SmackDown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match

The Bar has been on a losing streak of late

This is going to be a good match. The three teams which are pretty much at the top of the mountain right now will face off each other in a triple threat(Hopefully this signals a push for some other deserving teams as well on the roster).

It's slightly tough to call because The Bar has been on a bit of a losing streak ever since they have separated from the Big Show. It's been three weeks on the trot where they have either lost to the Usos or the New Day or lost out in the triple threat singles match(which was amazing By the way).

The Usos seem to have the biggest momentum going into the match with Jey Uso also racking up a singles win in the Triple threat match.

By the looks of it, this could mean the start of another reign for the Usos or The New Day. It could be a way to bring Sanity into the title picture as well as the audience seems to have got tired of seeing these three teams jostle it out a bit too often.

My Prediction: The Usos Beat The Bar and The New Day to become the New SmackDown Tag Team Champions.

#2 Intercontinental Championship Match: Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose

This could be the match of the night

If there was an example of overkill then this was it. It was a feud which should have culminated in a match much much sooner than TLC because it just seems that the audience is slightly worn out by the same routine happening again and again and again.

Talking about the match itself, this match deserves top billing. This is a match between two of the brightest performers in WWE right now and for sure these two are going to tear the house down(or as Seth would call it "Burn it down").

For the prediction, it's highly likely that Dean is going to take this one. There are some pretty strong rumors about Seth facing off against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania so for the storyline to develop we could see Seth losing the match at TLC then losing his rematch and finally getting into the Royal Rumble, win it and challenge Brock at Wrestlemania.

My Prediction: Dean Ambrose Beats Seth Rollins to become the New Intercontinental Champion

#3 Raw Women's Championship: Ronda Rousey vs. Nia Jax

Will the Rousey run continue or could we actually see a twist?

Let's face it, Ronda Rousey's run has been a bit of a rampage. Whenever she steps into the ring she kicks ass. Although she might still be a bit green with the mic in hand or even sometimes in the ring as well and even though it is slightly unfair to put it on her to carry the Raw women's segment on her shoulder, again and again, Ronda has been impressive during her relatively short stint.

But there's one thing that's also pretty sure. Nia was given the push of her career but she has shown some glaring weaknesses. She's still horrible on the mic and it just doesn't help that her whole demeanor is slightly lethargic and it feels like she lacks energy sometimes.

It would be interesting if Nia actually comes out as champion with the help from Tamina because she already has a lot of heat against her and she would get booed all over the place if she actually becomes the champion.

But this looks highly unlikely, the Ronda Hype train I still expect to go from strength to strength.

My Prediction: Ronda Rousey Beats Nia Jax to Defend the Raw Women's Title

#4 SmackDown Women's Championship Triple Threat Match

Can "The Man" retain the title?

This is another match that has the potential to be the spectacle of the whole night. Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair out together an amazing Last Woman Standing Match and it is arguably one the best women's division matches of all time.

In this match, Asuka has been added as the third contender for the title. These three women are probably the top of the pile in the women's division and you can expect them to really put everything on the line in the match that would feature tables, ladders, and chairs.

The prediction? Charlotte is probably the least liked among the three contenders(as was evident from the contract signing). Becky Lynch, on the other hand, is probably the most liked among the three. Then there are the rumors of multiple titles switching hands.

My Prediction: Becky Lynch is currently the most over wrestler in the history of women's wrestling, It's hard to look beyond her right now, she will retain her title.

#5 TLC Match: Braun Strowman vs. Baron Corbin

Will Braun Strowman really show up?

How this match will proceed is anybody's guess. We could see Braun strawman coming in, smashing Corbin around with a chair and then climb the ladder to win the match. But this depends on how fit Braun is and whether WWE is willing to risk putting him in harm's way.

The other route that the match could take is outside interference from stars like Elias and Finn Balor who have both been decimated by the trio of Baron Corbin, Drew Mcintyre, and Bobby Lashley. Both these stars could beat up Corbin, leaving the path open for Braun to climb the ladder and win the match.

Or there's a third eventuality where a replacement is brought forward who takes part in the match in place of Braun, gets the victory and Ends up firing Corbin as the GM of Raw

Either way, it looks like a certainty that Braun is going to win this one.

My Prediction: Braun Strowman beats Baron Corbin

#6 Finn Balor vs. Drew McIntyre

Will Balor get jobbed out again?

This one is not that tough to predict. WWE has been slowly building up momentum with Drew Mcintyre and it does seem that he's ready for the big jump now and challenge for the gold now.

McIntyre has thrashed Balor around a lot in the last few weeks. Earlier he did so when teaming up with Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley. Recently in the latest edition of Raw, he himself just went after Balor.

Balor on his part has cost Drew his first pinfall but it does look like it would hardly make a difference come to TLC. Finn's stars have been on a Steady decline for a while now and Drew has been gaining momentum.

This could just be a clean victory which helps put Drew over and builds his credibility.

My Prediction: Drew Mcintyre beats Finn Balor

#7 Elias vs. Bobby Lashley

Will Elias smash the guitar or will Bobby Pull out the Spear?

The match hasn't really had much of a buildup(sadly, just like most things with Bobby Lashley in his 2nd WWE stint).

There's not really much storyline or a backdrop of why both of them have gotten into a feud so it's really hard to see where this one could go.

Funnily it wasn't too long when Lashley was a face and Elias was the heel and both went up against each other.

If Lashley is supposed to be destined for a bigger push sometime later then it would make sense to give him the win as the loss is not going to cause too much of a damage to Elias either.

With Lio Rush as well on his side and an imminent future push it makes sense to let Bobby take the win in this one.

My Prediction: Bobby Lashley Beats Elias

#8 WWE Championship Match: Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles

Will the "New Daniel Bryan" prevail yet again?

One thing that is for sure going to happen in this match is a lot of drama. It's been a feature of the WWE championship that the clean results have been few and far in between and the same looks to be the case here.

Daniel Bryan has made it clear that he'll go to any lengths to keep the title with and that could involve trying to get a disqualification or outside elements involved to sneak a win. Either way, it looks highly likely that Bryan will retain the title.

Firstly because it's just his first title defense and taking his title off this early especially when he's getting over with the crowd as a hell won't be a sound decision. Secondly, with AJ Styles contract talks still going on, him getting back the belt also seems highly unlikely especially since he already has a year-long reign.

My Prediction: Daniel Bryan Beats AJ Styles to retain the title.