Ringside Review: Benefit show at West gym tonight
Not going to the football game? Want something to do?
How about going over to West Elementary’s gym for action of another kind?
Pro wrestling comes to West tonight, bring fans a great time — for a great reason.
The Independent Wrestling Federation is in town for a benefit to raise money for Kenny Potts, age 6, who needs a kidney transplant. There will be eight matches, with the main event being a six-man tag team match. The women will be in action, also.
Bell time is set for 8 p.m.
• “SummerSlam” is this Sunday, and should be a good pay-per-view.
The Undertaker vs. A-Train pits two stars going in different directions. The A-Train is getting a push, so he should win this one.
In the Fatal Four-way, look for Chris Benoit to walk away with the U.S. Championship belt over Rhyno, Tajiri and Eddie Guerrero.
Rob Van Dam vs. Kane could be the best match of the card. In believe Kane will win, then get a push up to main events.
Kurt Angle will still be the WWE champion after his match with Brock Lesnar.
Shane McMahon vs. Eric Bischoff will have a lot of run-ins. Kane will come to help Bischoff, and you know Linda McMahon will help Shane. Shane is my pick.
In the Elimination Chamber, watch out for someone to turn on one of their partners. My bet is that Goldberg turns heel and helps HHH, setting up a feud with Nash.
• Do “Raw” and “Smackdown” seem to have the same storylines? You have two former teammates playing the “abusive male” roles. Test tormented Stacy, Trish and even Mae Young on “Raw.” A-Train has attacked Stephanie at the last pay-per-view.
Stacy was the prize in the Test vs. Scott Steiner match, and Torrie Wilson was the eye-candy that Jamie Noble wanted and won from Billy Gunn.
“Raw” has Steve Austin in a battle with Eric Bischoff for the authority figure role. “Smackdown” has Vince and Stephanie.
John Cena is a brash, cocky young competitor that will not show respect to established stars. Randy Orton calls himself “the Legend Killer.”
Each show has its monster. “Raw” has Kane, while “Smackdown” has Brock Lesnar.
Even the tag-team champs are really the same. Haas and Benjamin are about the same as La Resistance, both teams are young and relative newcomers.
Things should get better after Sunday’s PPV. There will be new storylines and new feuds. Let’s just hope that they are not used on both shows.
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