On 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff gave his predictions for the three main championship matches at tonight’s WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on Peacock.
Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title
“This one’s a tough one, right? Because you could argue that Drew McIntyre is just sitting there waiting for his rocket ride… but Cody’s on a roll. So this one’s kind of unpredictable… I would if I had to bet. I would bet Cody retains,” Bischoff said.
He also praised McIntyre’s current character work, comparing it to Becky Lynch in 2019. “Drew has become, to me, impressive, even more impressive because of the way he’s using social media… Drew is doing much the same thing. He’s really found a way to use social media to advance his character rather than to expose it”.
CM Punk vs. Jey Uso for the Vacant World Title
For the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, Bischoff picked the upset. “I’m going to take the long shot here and the odds and I’m going to go Jey Uso. I say that because, again, what I’m seeing on social media… Jey Uso is inspired in a whole different way… it felt inspired, is my point. And I think the move putting it on Jey Uso right now, from a long-term perspective, makes more sense than Punk. Punk is so freaking over. It’s ridiculous. He doesn’t need it. Jey could use it. So from a purely practical point of view, I’d put my money on Jay”.
Dominik Mysterio vs. Rusev vs. Penta for the Intercontinental Title
“Penta? I just feel like the emphasis in the strategy and the business is pointing more towards Penta right now than Rusev, certainly, and much like Punk, I don’t know that Dominic needs it… I think Penta given the direction that WWE has been going as of late. That’s where I put my money.”
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