WWE Battleground 2013 predictions

BY WWE.COM STAFF

October 03, 2013

World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Rob Van Dam (Battleground Hardcore Rules Match)

Michael Burdick: Triple H said it best: the Battleground Hardcore Rules stipulation is right out of the ECW handbook. Even though Del Rio’s ruthlessness is certainly going to make his high-flying opponent suffer, RVD will be the World Heavyweight Champion when the closing bell rings. However, it won’t matter, as Mr. Money in the Bank, Damien Sandow, will cash in his coveted contract to walk out of the pay-per-view with the World Title in hand. WINNER: RVD (REAL WINNER: SANDOW)

Alex Giannini: Thanks to his survivalist instinct, World Champion Alberto Del Rio walked out of Night of Champions with his title reign intact despite losing his match against challenger Rob Van Dam via disqualification. Now, with the added Hardcore Rules stipulation, Del Rio won’t be afforded the same opportunity. This time, he’ll have to beat RVD by pinfall or submission, and he’ll have to do so in RVD’s extreme playground. Sorry, Alberto, it’s just not gonna happen. WINNER: RVD

Jake Grate: If the illustrious World Heavyweight Championship wasn’t motivation enough, RVD and Del Rio’s rivalry has turned extra personal and vicious in recent weeks. Although “Mr. Pay-Per-View” guarantees excitement and innovative offense, the extreme nature of this Battleground Hardcore Rules Match favors the reigning champion, whose intensity and brutality are well-documented. WINNER: Del Rio

John Clapp: On paper, this is Rob Van Dam’s match to lose. But for as much as it is assumed RVD is in the catbird seat, thanks to the Battleground Hardcore Rules, let it not be forgotten that Del Rio can thrive in anything-goes matches. Forget the Van Terminator; ADR gets the win with one of his creative, and weapon- or rope-assisted, variations of the Cross Armbreaker. WINNER: Del Rio

Anthony Benigno: Alberto Del Rio has survived a lot of unthinkable situations with his World Title intact, but an anything-goes match with an ECW Original? Adios, amigo. WINNER: RVD

Rob Van Dam: 3, Alberto Del Rio: 2

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WWE Battleground 2013 predictions

BY WWE.COM STAFF

October 03, 2013

The WWE Universe is excitedly awaiting the inaugural WWE Battleground pay-per-view event, to take place this Sunday, Oct. 6, at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

With four big championship contests and no shortage of grudge matches, the pay-per-view lineup has gigantic implications for the landscape of WWE going forward. But who will win and who will lose? Check out the WWE.com panel’s predictions for WWE Battleground 2013, and add your predictions in the comments section below.

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There are many big questions heading into the first-ever WWE Battleground, but none loom larger than the most fundamental question of all: Who will win? Check out these WWE.com predictions and add your voice to the conversation now.

Who will prevail?

There are many big questions heading into the first-ever WWE Battleground, but none loom larger than the most fundamental question of all: Who will win? Check out these WWE.com predictions and add your voice to the conversation now.