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VIP Lounge: This was a pretty good opening segment. MVP was very in character, making fun of Hardy and the Bears. The only problem I had in this one was the lack of confrontation between Matt and MVP. Yes, they talked for a little while, but Matt was kind of dull. I was hoping for a Matt attack on MVP...but Chavo seem to get there first. Don’t know why Chavo was there, maybe just because he was the heel?

Palumbo/Finlay: This match was seemingly just a filler match, but it was good for what it was. I figured Finlay would win. I kind of wish Finlay wouldn’t win that way, I like face Fin a lot better. Actually, if you get rid of Honrswoggle it would be even better. I just really hate little Horny.

Backstage segment: Looks good, that’s a big match. I don’t see it ending cleanly though.

Kozlov vs. Funaki: Squash…

Interview segment: Great segment. I hope Batista gets into the title hunt, he makes a pretty good champion. Batista vs. Undertaker tonight should be huge, but once again...I don’t see a clean finish.

Umaga vs. Big Show: First off, AAE back with Umaga is a great idea. Umaga was much better with a mouthpiece like Estrada. Good to see Umga on Smackdown! But I had a big ptoblem with this match. Big Show losing in seven minutes? Even against Umaga that shouldn’t happen. Hopefully Show gets his revenge.

Diva tag team match: Good to see the heels win this match, hopefully you push Victoria. That’s really all I can say about this one I guess.

Edge promo: Edge seemed out of character here, he’s not the kind of person that would “leave” the show when Undertaker is in a big match. Its obvious he is going to interfere in the match, but still it didn’t seem right. Also, this could have been a bit longer.

Dykstra vs. Kofi: Glad to see Kofi win here, I’m a huge fan of his. Hopefully he gets pushed to the US title, but I have a feeling it won’t happen soon due to Matt taking the title off MVP soon.

Main event: Excellent main event! Batista and Undertaker always put on great matches, and this didn’t seem like any different. I knew Edge would interfere. This feud has had good build, and this only improves it. Hopefully they out on a good match at Backlash with Undertaker winning.

Overall: Overall it was a good read. I had a few problems with the show such as the Show/Umaga match but the good outweigh the bad. Also, you could have made your promos a little bit longer, even for recaps.

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2008 MLB playoff predictions (made on 7/20)

AL East- Boston Red Sox
Al Central- Chicago White Sox
AL West- Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Wild Card- New York Yankees

NL East- New York Mets
NL Central- Chicago Cubs
NL West- Los Angeles Dodgers
Wild Card- Milwaukee Brewers