WWE Great Balls Of Fire 2017: Predictions, Match Card For ‘Monday Night Raw’ PPV

SummerSlam is still more than a month away, but WWE has its biggest pay-per-view since WrestleMania 33 set for Sunday night. Great Balls of Fire 2017 features a stacked card with several intriguing matches.

Here are predictions for every match at the pay-per-view, five of which will have championships on the line:

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WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe

It’d be stunning to see Joe beat Lesnar and win his first title on the main roster. That doesn’t mean it’s not a highly anticipated match, and the build towards Sunday’s main event has been better than any of Lesnar’s recent feuds. Even if Joe does get pinned to end the PPV, he should find himself near the top of the card at SummerSlam because of what he’s done in the weeks leading up to this WWE Universal Championship Match.

Prediction: Brock Lesnar

Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Ambulance Match)

The winner of this match is almost certain to face Lesnar for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. It appeared that Strowman would get his shot at Barclays Center, but if the latest rumors are true, WWE is preparing to put the strap on Reigns sooner than anticipated. That means Reigns will go over Strowman again, having been the only superstar to pin the big man in WWE.

Prediction: Roman Reigns

Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks

When it comes to the Raw Women’s division, WWE has proven that the belt can change hands at any time. However, don’t expect Bliss to lose her championship before SummerSlam at the earliest. Sasha made her tap out Monday night, which means the same probably won’t happen just six days later. Nia Jax is still floating around the title picture, so don’t be surprised if she somehow gets involved in the match.

Prediction: Alexa Bliss

Seth Rollins vs. Bray Wyatt

The feud between Rollins and Wyatt will likely continue into SummerSlam, and that could mean the heel is in line to get the win Sunday night. It would make sense for Bray to find a way to cheat and win, giving Rollins a reason to have a rematch at the next PPV. If Bray’s history is any indication, he’ll beat Rollins Sunday, only to lose two more matches against the former WWE Champion.

Prediction: Bray Wyatt

Intercontinental Champion The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose

Ambrose’s time holding the IC Title is probably over for the near future. Look for Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel to get involved in the finish of the match and help The Miz retain his belt.

Prediction: The Miz

Raw Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus vs. The Hardy Boyz (30-Minute WWE Iron Man Match)

It would make little sense for Cesaro and Sheamus to lose the titles after only recently defeating The Hardy Boyz for the belts. Matt and Jeff will lose to the champs, once again, and another defeat could potentially be the start of a split for the two brothers.

Prediction: Cesaro & Sheamus

Enzo Amore vs. Big Cass

This feud is only going to end one way, and that’s with the much bigger Cass getting the better of Enzo. It’s possible that Enzo could roll up Cass and steal a victory before they have a rematch at SummerSlam, but the odds are against the babyface beating the wrestler WWE seems to have high hopes for as a heel in the near future.

Prediction: Big Cass

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WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville vs. Akira Tozawa (Kickoff Match)

Neville is arguably the best heel in WWE at the moment, and the wrestler that finally takes the title away from him will have to be much more over than Tozawa is at the moment. It’s still uncertain what WWE exactly plans to do with Tozawa and Titus O’Neil, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see O’Neil cost the challenger the match.

Prediction: Neville