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WWE’s “Clash at the Castle” Event comes to us live this Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, at 1 pm on Peacock TV. Here are who the experts on the Eastern Observer’s “Essential Wrestling Podcast,” sponsored by ProWrestlingPickem.com, are picking for this event.
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**Undisputed WWE Universal Championship**
**Champion ROMAN REIGNS vs. DREW MCINTYRE**
“The fact that they’re putting so much stock into this ‘It’s Two Years!’ combined with all the videos and the push with Drew they’ve built up to, I think this is designed for Drew to get his big win here. I think they’re going to finish Clash at the Castle with Drew winning the title, fireworks going off, the whole sha-bang.” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: DREW MCINTYRE
“Assuming that this goes forward, straight ahead, one on one, Drew and Roman, I just can’t see all this build and all this happening, and Drew not coming out of this and sending the fans home happy.” – John D’Aconti, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: DREW MCINTYRE
“Drew McIntyre might win, but he’s not winning the title. They pull a ‘Lex Luger at SummerSlam 93’ and come out with a count-out victory or something, and he’ll rise on everybody’s shoulders with balloons coming from the ceiling. I think it’s just as likely for Roman to lose by counting out than to win. So I’m just going to take Roman.” – John Smith, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: ROMAN REIGNS
“No way.” – Al Karl, EWP Host
Pick: ROMAN REIGNS
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**Smackdown Women’s Championship**
**Champion LIV MORGAN vs SHAYNA BASZLER**
“If this were Vince booking this, I’d be Liv all the way. But Triple H is booking this, and Shayna Baszler is a Monster! And she’s going to be a monster for a long time with that belt!” – John Smith, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: SHAYNA BASZLER
“I think that they’re going to stick with Liv. I think the story down the line will be Shayna and Ronda getting together. So for now, I’ll say Liv retains.” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: LIV MORGAN
“I got a Raw Rollup! Liv has to roll her up to win this. That’s the only way she can win this.” – Al Karl, EWP Host.
Pick: LIV MORGAN
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**WWE Intercontinental Championship**
**Champion GUNTHER vs SHEAMUS**
“I can’t see Big Daddy Gunther losing this just yet. They’re just going to beat the tar out of each other. It will be a good match. But you’ll see Gunther will go over.” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: GUNTHER
“They’ve gone out of their way to talk about it. It’s the one belt he’s never had. And that would make him the first super deluxe grand slam winner, so it’s almost got me thinking that this can happen! But then the other side of my brain is like, ‘There’s no way Gunther is losing this early in his run.’ So I’m sticking with Gunther.” – John D’Aconti, EWP Correspondent
Pick: GUNTHER
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**BIANCA BELAIR, ASUKA & ALEXA BLISS vs BAYLEY, IYO SKY & DAKOTA KAI**
“At one point, I was leaning towards Bianca, Asuka & Alexa Bliss. But I think it will end up with Bayley pinning Bianca, setting up a match at Survivor Series or something.” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: BAYLEY, IYO SKY & DAKOTA KAI
“I’ve got Bayley, Iyo & Dakota winning this one cause Bayley has to move towards that title.” – John D’Aconti, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: BAYLEY, IYO SKY & DAKOTA KAI
“I can see this starting the show, getting the crowd all riled up. Hopefully, Tegan Nox comes out in front of her own country to prevent some cheating from helping the Good Guys win!.” – Al Karl, EWP Host.
Pick: BIANCA BELAIR, ASUKA & ALEXA BLISS
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**MATT RIDDLE vs. SETH ROLLINS**
“As they continue to not have any champion on that show to speak of (for the time being at least), especially during that segment on Monday when they ‘Made it Real’ with Rollins going after Riddle’s, I guess ugly, divorce; I guess Riddle’s going to take it here. It’s crazy to think that Rollins will lose again, but I still think he doesn’t necessarily need to win just yet.” – John D’Aconti, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: MATT RIDDLE
“The way I see it, (Rollins) got a win against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, he can never win again, and he should be happy. So he’s losing this to Riddle.” – John Smith, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: MATT RIDDLE
“He didn’t get his first name back for no reason! I’m going to go with Riddle as well.” – Gary Mehaffy, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: MATT RIDDLE
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**EDGE & REY MYSTERIO vs. THE JUDGMENT DAY**
“The turn (of Dominick Mysterio) is coming. I don’t think it will be here. But it’s coming. Hopefully, Dom changes his last name to Guerrero when he does! Probably why he’s growing out his mullet!” – Al Karl, EWP Host
Pick: EDGE & REY MYSTERIO
“I’m just going to go straight up. It’s two on two, and they both have their third in their corner. And the bigger and meaner one belongs to The Judgment Day, so I’m taking The Judgment Day.” – John D’Aconti, EWP Correspondent.
Pick: THE JUDGMENT DAY
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