WWE's 2009 Draft, WrestleMania 25, and Other Predictions from February 15th

Lots of pending questions here at the site that our players had a lot of time to think over before predicting - and it's been a while since we've run through them all.  And just this weekend, a number of questions about the 2009 WWE Draft were posted.  With No Way Out  predictions pouring in over the weekend, there's been a huge response to those draft questions. 

Going to start off going over the draft predictions, then the WrestleMania 25 predictions, and then some of the random predictions we've asked from all the fourdown players.

Predictions from http://www.fourdown.org

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Will any champions change brands?
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points per correct answer, -5 per incorrect answer, 5 bonus points for all correct with no incorrect
-- 4-Down Note: "Tag team championships are not included as choices. The move must take place on the April 13th draft edition of Raw."

Overall Percentages:
The United States Champion : 31.58%
The Intercontinental Champion : 28.29%
None of the above : 21.71%
The ECW Champion : 19.08%
The WWE Champion : 17.76%
The Diva's Champion : 11.84%
The Women's Champion : 10.53%
The World Heavyweight Champion : 9.87%

cletus42o Thoughts: This one allows for multiple answers, though anyone picking "None of the above" would be picking that alone (since you are penalized for each wrong answer).  I could definitely see a swap of the IC and US titles - since technically I'd say the US title belongs alongside the Big Gold Belt, and the IC title alongside the WWE title.  And if Punk is still IC champ when the draft comes, I think it'd be a positive move.  I think the Women's and Diva's titles would be up for a switch next year, but still a little soon in my eyes.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Jim Ross
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will JR be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 67.86%
Yes : 32.14%

cletus42o Thoughts: Considering I never have the time to watch Smackdown, I'd love to get JR back on Raw.  JR to Raw, Cole to ECW, and Grisham to Smackdown. 

(WWE) 2009 Draft: The Undertaker
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 65.85%
Yes : 34.15%

cletus42o Thoughts: I've heard that Undertaker is against moving off of Smackdown - and I don't think they'd pull a fast one on him.  While I think it makes sense to move him to Raw, they can still easily do cross-brand matches with Taker/HBK and Taker/Cena (the only other one I'd LOVE to see is Taker/Jericho, but I have a feeling Jericho may move to Smackdown in the draft).  And making it cross-brand adds even more appeal to those matches.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Christian
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
Yes : 67.47%
No : 32.53%

cletus42o Thoughts: Easing him back to the WWE audience on ECW is cool and all, but the other brands could desperately use some fresh main eventers.  I'm hoping he moves and I think it will happen.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Edge
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 68.52%
Yes : 31.48%

cletus42o Thoughts: I could see it happening, but unless Vickie is going to take over the GM role on Raw, I think it's going to have to wait until there's nothing left to do with Edge and Vickie on Smackdown.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: MVP
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
Yes : 64.63%
No : 35.37%

cletus42o Thoughts: I think by the time the draft rolls around, MVP will have picked up a lot more steam and he'd benefit from a fresh set of challengers.  Makes sense to me to move him to Raw.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Triple H
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 60.61%
Yes : 39.39%

cletus42o Thoughts: I've always thought the move to Smackdown was temporary for Triple H.  I wouldn't be surprised to see him move back - but I hope it's not the final "big shock" because it wouldn't have near the same effect it had when he moved to Smackdown last year.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: JBL
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 51.85%
Yes : 48.15%

cletus42o Thoughts: Looks like this one is a pretty close vote so far.  Honestly, I'm not sure how much longer JBL intends on wrestling - personally I see him staying on Raw.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Jack Swagger
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
No : 58.54%
Yes : 41.46%

cletus42o Thoughts: I wouldn't be shocked to see him get moved, though I think it'd be good to let him develop further on ECW.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Mark Henry
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
No : 55.56%
Yes : 44.44%

cletus42o Thoughts: Though I would like to see Henry vs Swagger at some point, that'd require one of them to turn face.  I think Henry could be a force on either Raw or Smackdown, and I'd love to see him get a strong push on either show.  He's been great on ECW.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Kelly Kelly
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this diva be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 71.17%
Yes : 28.83%

cletus42o Thoughts: They always like to move a diva or two, and with the way they've deflated her push on Raw lately, I think she might be going to Smackdown.

(WWE) 2009 Draft: Rey Mysterio
This question ends on 02/28/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Will this wrestler be moved to a different brand on the April 13th draft edition of Raw?"

Overall Percentages:
No : 64.24%
Yes : 35.76%

cletus42o Thoughts: I think Mysterio to ECW would be a great move.  Mysterio as ECW champion is a lot easier to swallow - and ever since they gave him the world title, and the fact that he's just not believable against any of the main eventers on Raw or Smackdown, I think he'd be easier to book at the top on ECW.

Now, onto the WrestleMania 25 predictions:

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Which champion will Randy Orton challenge?
This question ended on 02/08/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "Choose Other if you think Randy Orton will be a champion going into WrestleMania or if you think he will not be challenging any of the three world champions at the event."

Overall Percentages:
The World Heavyweight Champion : 80.05%
The WWE Champion : 14.48%
Other : 5.46%
The ECW Champion : 0.00%

cletus42o Thoughts: I'm surprised it's so heavy towards the World Heavyweight title.  I know I've seen a lot of other people speculating on an Orton/HHH match at WM.

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Will Ric Flair be involved in a match on the show?
This question ended on 02/08/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "He must appear during a match (from bell to bell). Being involved in a backstage segment or a Piper's Pit will not count."

Overall Percentages:
Yes, as a wrestler or valet : 49.29%
No : 32.29%
Yes, he will do a run-in during a match : 18.41%

cletus42o Thoughts: It was rumored he'd be accompanying Mickey Rourke to the ring, and I believe that's still going to happen.

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Who will win the Money in the Bank briefcase?
This question ended on 02/06/2009

-- 10 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
MVP : 20.54%
John Morrison : 17.42%
Christian Cage : 8.78%
Evan Bourne : 8.78%
Mr. Kennedy : 6.66%
Anyone else : 6.66%
Rey Mysterio : 4.67%
Chris Jericho : 4.53%
Kofi Kingston : 3.12%
R-Truth : 2.97%
Jeff Hardy : 2.41%
CM Punk : 2.27%
Shawn Michaels : 2.27%
Matt Hardy : 2.12%
Rob Van Dam : 2.12%
The Brian Kendrick : 1.84%
Cody Rhodes : 1.13%
Edge : 0.71%
Dolph Ziggler : 0.42%
The Miz : 0.28%
There will not be a single clear owner : 0.28%

cletus42o Thoughts: MVP seems to be the favorite this year.  He's my pick.

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Who will face The Undertaker?
This question ended on 02/01/2009

-- 10 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
Shawn Michaels : 26.00%
Vladimir Kozlov : 15.51%
Umaga : 15.30%
Big Show : 14.47%
Triple H : 9.22%
Edge : 3.56%
Shelton Benjamin : 2.94%
Kane : 2.52%
Chris Jericho : 2.10%
John Cena : 1.47%
Jeff Hardy : 1.05%
Randy Orton : 1.05%
Stone Cold Steve Austin : 0.84%
Jack Swagger : 0.63%
MVP : 0.63%
John Morrison : 0.42%
Mark Henry : 0.42%
Matt Hardy : 0.42%
Ted DiBiase Jr : 0.42%
The Great Khali : 0.42%
JBL : 0.21%
Mr. Kennedy : 0.21%
The Miz : 0.21%

cletus42o Thoughts: I WANT it to be Shawn Michaels, but I guess we'll be finding out pretty soon!  I'm definitely excited to find out.

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Who will be the challenger for the WWE Championship?
This question ended on 01/23/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
Triple H : 35.93%
There will be more than one challenger : 15.61%
Edge : 15.43%
Anyone else : 9.80%
Undertaker : 8.71%
Vladimir Kozlov : 5.99%
Jeff Hardy : 4.90%
Randy Orton : 3.27%
Chris Jericho : 0.36%

(WWE) WrestleMania 25: Who will be the challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship?
This question ended on 01/23/2009

-- 5 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
Randy Orton : 53.56%
Anyone else : 16.09%
There will be more than one challenger : 10.42%
Christian Cage : 4.75%
Chris Jericho : 4.57%
John Cena : 3.84%
Undertaker : 3.66%
CM Punk : 2.38%
Big Show : 0.73%

And finally, the last two pending questions:

(WWE) Who will be the first person to successfully pin Kozlov for a three count?
This question ended on 01/02/2009

-- 10 points for correct answer
-- 4-Down Note: "If he is pinned prior to January 2nd, this question will be thrown out."

Overall Percentages:
Triple H : 30.38%
Jeff Hardy : 23.50%
Undertaker : 16.19%
Anyone else : 14.19%
Umaga : 7.10%
John Cena : 3.99%
Big Show : 3.10%
Batista : 1.55%
Shawn Michaels : 0.00%

cletus42o Thoughts: Well, we SHOULD be finding this out at No Way Out!  Unless they have him submit, but I don't see that happening.

(WWE) Who attacked Jeff Hardy the morning of Survivor Series?
This question ended on 12/22/2008

-- 10 points for correct answer

Overall Percentages:
Christian Cage : 32.19%
Edge : 27.50%
None of the above : 16.56%
Matt Hardy : 9.38%
Triple H : 7.19%
Tyson Tomko : 4.38%
Vladimir Kozlov : 1.88%
Chavo Guerrero : 0.63%
Vickie Guerrero : 0.31%

cletus42o Thoughts: It looks like Matt Hardy is the answer for this one..  BUT it hasn't explicity been said yet.  I'm reluctant to score it just in case WWE pulls a fast one on us.  (though please, if enough players tell me to score it with Matt Hardy, I'd be happy to)