One of many largest PPV occasions of the yr is about for Saturday evening in Illinois. WWE returns to Rosemont, Illinois for Survivor Collection on Saturday evening the place some huge storylines are set to play out. There shall be loads of superstars in motion when a pair of WarGames matches take middle stage simply outdoors of Chicago.Â
In a single WarGames match, the workforce of Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins and the returning Randy Orton will face off with JD McDonagh, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Finn Balor and Dominik Mysterio. The opposite options Harm CTRL’s workforce of Bayley, Asuka, Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane taking over the workforce of Charlotte Aptitude, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch and Shotzi.
Rhodes, Uso and Rollins have had their run-ins with the Judgement Day for months now because the faction continues to wreak havoc on Monday nights. They make the most of their numbers benefit to get the upperhand almost each week, together with successful again the undisputed tag workforce titles after Rhodes and Uso had been victorious at Fastlane. Now, with much more dangerous blood storylines included between Rollins and McIntyre, and a returning Orton, issues are certain to get out of hand shortly.
Within the ladies’s match, there have been seeds of discord amongst Harm CTRL for months now. However with Asuka turning heel and becoming a member of the workforce together with a returning Sane, issues appear to be on extra stage phrases as they tackle among the high superstars within the firm. There might be some attention-grabbing dynamics at play with Bayley seeming to lose her spot because the chief of the group.
Let’s check out who the CBS Sports activities consultants anticipate to win every match at Survivor Collection, which works down Saturday and streams reside on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET with a kickoff present one hour prior.
WWE Survivor Collection 2023 predictions
Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins & Randy Orton vs. JD McDonagh, Drew McIntyre, Damian Priest, Finn Balor & Dominick Mysterio (WarGames Match)
As is the case with most WarGames matches, there are about 30 sub-plots at play right here. Nonetheless, it is arduous to get previous simply the concept of Randy Orton coming back from his lengthy layoff and never having his hand raised on the finish of the match. The one possible way I can grasp that mentally is Orton turning on his workforce to align with Judgment Day. However, actually, what is the level of getting a JD McDonagh in WarGames if to not have him be the one who eats the loss? Decide: Rhodes, Zayn, Uso, Rollins & Orton win — Brent Brookhouse (additionally Shakiel Mahjouri)
Harm CTRL (Bayley, Asuka, Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane) vs. Charlotte Aptitude, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch & Shotzi
Harm CTRL is wanting overcrowded but it surely’s crucial the corporate makes good on this reset. The unique group had a variety of potential however was affected by inconsistent reserving. The sense is that Bayley will ultimately get ousted from the group. If WWE needs anybody to care concerning the story, they should consider that Harm CTRL is a giant deal. Sky, Sane and Asuka have a variety of historical past collectively. Bayley may be the weak hyperlink on Saturday however Harm CTRL ought to absolutely overcome a mish-mash of former rivals. Decide: Harm CTRL win — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
Intercontinental Championship — Gunther (c) vs. The Miz
Essentially the most attention-grabbing a part of this match is simply how simply WWE followers can go along with a considerably random flip. Miz has been virtually solely a heel for years and years now however by successful a single deadly five-way and standing as much as Gunther, he is now being introduced as — and extra importantly accepted as — a babyface. Miz is not going to win this match as a result of that will be an enormous fumble of Gunther’s record-setting run with the intercontinental championship. Decide: Gunther retains the title — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)
Ladies’s World Championship — Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Zoey Stark
This match is supposed to perform two issues: prolong Ripley’s reign of terror and showcase Starks in-ring abilities. The match itself ought to produce some stable highlights however the end result will not be unsure. Ripley’s eventual defeat requires way more than a brief construct and a battle royal to crown the challenger. Decide: Rhea Ripley retains the title — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
Carlito vs. Santos Escobar
WWE has an opportunity to show Escobar right into a reputable participant. It will make no sense to have him lose to a midcard veteran like Carlito. Escobar ought to overcome Carlito’s preliminary hearth and get a clear victory as he begins a brand new chapter as an rising high heel on the principle roster. Decide: Santos Escobar wins — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)