WWE Elimination Chamber 2017 Predictions

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Randy Orton vs Luke Harper

This match has massive boom or bust potential.  It’s either going to be really good or really bad.  I’m leaning towards really good.  Since returning from his last injury Orton has been sharp, and looks as good as he’s ever been.  Harper is one of the most under-utilized stars in the company.  He has athletic ability rarely seen in a man that’s 6’5′ 275 pounds.  If he and Orton are given the time, this could turn out to be a classic.  If it turns into a glorified Orton squash match well that really does nothing for The Viper on his march towards Wrestlemania and his guaranteed title shot.

This is clearly Orton’s match to lose.  Harper will undoubtedly stretch him and give him some tough moments but if Orton doesn’t win cleanly I’ll be semi-shocked.  The only world in which Harper wins this match is one that will see him go on to Wrestlemania as part of the world title feud.  Can’t you just see it now?  A Wyatt Family vs John Cena world title match at the biggest event of the year where Cena beats them all for his 17th world title.  A legitimate nightmare scenario.

So unless the WWE is insane, and that is not out of the realm of possibility, that previous scenario will most likely not play out.  But what will play out will be an RKO and a 1-2-3 for The Viper, possibly with some help from Bray Wyatt.

Winner: Randy Orton