WWE Backlash 2022 Predictions: Ronda Rousey Will Not Quit This Time
By Mark Justice
Finn Balor (c) vs. Austin Theory [United States Title]
Austin Theory will dethrone Finn Balor to become the new United States Champ. Theory is getting a big push by Vince McMahon and has already defeated Balor too many times to count. He might as well win the United States Championship at this point. Finn Balor was not on the WrestleMania card, but Austin Theory was without the championship. In order to maintain the prestige of the title, a title change here would be ideal. Meanwhile, Balor will move on to a bigger storyline to help his Bullet Club brethren, AJ Styles, fend off Edge and his mid-card rival, Damian Priest.
Prediction: Austin Theory
Bobby Lashley vs. Omos (w/MVP) [Grudge Match]
Omos will defeat Bobby Lashley to solidify his nascent partnership with MVP. Clearly, 50:50 booking will be implemented hereafter Lashley got the big win at Mania. This feud might result in a trilogy, where Omos solidifies his dominance over a former WWE Champion to propel himself to either a U.S. Title opportunity or the main event scene. Omos was never that great on the mic, so MVP is the mouthpiece Omos needs to enhance his credibility. It feels like there’s still a ceiling on Raw due to Omos’ lackluster in-ring skills but there’s still hope for him with MPV on his side.
Prediction: Omos