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Can They Be Champ? 04.27.08: Backlash Predictions: Winners and Stars (04.27.2008) - Mike Minotti

Not only do I predict the winner for every match at Backlash, but I am actually pretentious enough to guess what the final star ratings will be for each match. Also, Jerry Lynn watched me pee.

Can They Be Champ? 04.20.08: The World Heavyweight Championship: From Now Til Summerslam (04.20.2008) - Mike Minotti

This week, Mike predicts the Smackdown world title scene all the way up to SummerSlam. Last week I said HBK would win the WWE Championship. What wacky prediction do I make this time?

Can They Be Champ? 04.13.08: The WWE Title: From Now Til SummerSlam (04.13.2008) - Mike Minotti

This week, Mike Minotti predicts the landscape of the WWE title scene all the way up until SummerSlam. You may be surprised to see who he thinks will win the big one in the course of that time.

Can They Be Champ? 04.06.08: WrestleMania 24 Losers (04.06.2008) - Mike Minotti

A lot of top level WWE stars lost at WrestleMania 24. Who still has a chance of being a world champion again? Mike Minotti gives his thoughts inside.

Can They Be Champ? 03.30.08: Good Prediction, Bad Prediction (03.30.2008) - Mike Minotti

This column is celebrating its one year anniversary. In honor of the occassion, I look back at various predictions I\'ve made over the pass year. Some were pretty good. Others are absolutely embarrassing. Share my triumph and shame inside, as I celebrate a year of Can They Be Champ?

Can They Be Champ? 03.23.08: WrestleMania 23 and Me (03.23.2008) - Mike Minotti

Instead of looking ahead to WrestleMania 24, I take this week to look back at WrestleMania 23. At a time in my life when I was suffering from panic attacks and a mild depression, attending a WrestleMania live was something of a turning point in my life.

Can They Be Champ? 03.09.08: Which Way to WrestleMania? (03.09.2008) - Mike Minotti

Is the WWE lost on the road to WrestleMania? Why do we only have five participants announced for MitB so far? Why have the builds to the world title matches been so bland? Why are we running angles on the shows that have nothing to do with WrestleMania? I rant inside.

Can They Be Champ? 03.02.08: The Other Four MitB Participants (03.02.2008) - Mike Minotti

WrestleMania 24 is less than a month away, and we only have four people announced for MitB 4. Inside, Mike gives his picks for who should fill in the other four spots. He also does a little ranting on No Way Out\'s EC matches and the sad state of WWE heels.

Can They Be Champ? 02.17.08: Elimination Chamber Participants (02.17.2008) - Mike Minotti

411\'s Mike Minotti looks at all twelve of the participants in No Way Out\'s two Elimination Chamber matches. He looks into their futures, and evaluates their chances of one day becoming a world champion.

Can They Be Champ? 02.10.08: WWE and the Elimination Chambers of Secrets (02.10.2008) - Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti looks back at his Royal Rumble predictions, and looks ahead to No Way Out. Chambers of fun ahead, and of the elimination variety!

Can They Be Champ? 01.27.08: Royal Rumble 2008 Random Predictions (01.27.2008) - Mike Minotti

Alright, I\'ve been predicting the winner of the 2008 Royal Rumble for months. But that doesn\'t mean I can\'t predict other random things! Inside are my picks for longest ring time, shortest ring time, final four, number 1 and 2 entrants, and more.

Can They Be Champ? 01.20.08: Big Show\'s Big Return (01.20.2008) - Mike Minotti

Rumors are flying that the Big Show is on his way back to the WWE. Mike writes his thoughts on the Big One inside, as well as reminds everyone of his Royal Rumble and WrestleMania predictions.

Can They Be Champ? 01.08.08: New Year\'s Champs (01.08.2008) - Mike Minotti

There seem to be a lot of \"up and comers\" in the WWE these days. Who will get a shot at holding world title gold in 2008? Also, another Best Matches of 2007 list. I bet you aren\'t sick of those yet.

Can They Be Champ? 12.18.07: The Road Begins (12.18.2007) - Mike Minotti

WrestleMania is coming, and the build up is starting to take shape. Mike Minotti offers commentary concerning recent WWE developments, and talks about where he thinks they\'ll take us come WrestleMania 24.

Can They Be Champ? 12.04.07 Orton, Jericho, Trips, or Jeff? (12.04.2007) - Mike Minotti

Yes, I am once again looking at possible Raw main events for WM24. Thanks to some developments from Raw, I think I have a pretty good idea.

Can They Be Champ? 11.27.07: Triple H vs. ??? at WM24 (11.27.2007) - Mike Minotti

So, what will the Raw main event be at WrestleMania 24? I have no idea. I guess I\'m obligated to try to come up with something, though.

Can They Be Champ? 11.20.07: Survivor Series Fallout (11.20.2007) - Mike Minotti

Things were shaken up a bit after Sunday\'s Survivor Series. Come inside to see where Mike Minotti thinks all of the current WWE angles will be going.

Can They Be Champ? 11.06.07: Survivor Series Title Matches (11.06.2007) - Mike Minotti

Minotti looks at the Raw and Smackdown title matches scheduled for Survivor Seriers, and lets you know what he\'s expecting to happen.

Can They Be Champ? 10.30.07: ECW S.O.S. (10.30.2007) - Mike Minotti

I\'m sorry, but when the best possible opponents for your world title are John Morrison, the Miz, and Big Daddy V, I think you may have a problem.

Can They Be Champ? 10.23.07: Cena Mail (10.23.2007) - Mike Minotti

My readers let me know exactly how they feel about John Cena. I just hope they\'re kind enough to let me live.

Can They Be Champ? 10.16.07: FU, Cena Haters (10.16.2007) - Mike Minotti

Cena is gone, and some people are actually glad to see him hurt. I can\'t help but wonder why people hate Cena so much, and decide to come to his defense.

Can They Be Champ? 10.08.07: New WWE Title Picture (10.09.2007) - Mike Minotti

The WWE title scene has been thrown into chaos thanks to Cena\'s injury. But fear not, Mikey\'s hear to sort it all out for you.

Can They Be Champ? 10.02.07: Welcome Back, Suspended (10.02.2007) - Mike Minotti

All of our favorite (and maybe not-so-favorite) suspended wrestlers are coming back to TV. Who has championship gold in their futures, and who will be stuck in the dog house? Find out in this week\'s Can They Be Champ?

Can They Be Champ? 9.25.07: The Next Champs II (09.25.2007) - Mike Minotti

Once again, Minotti takes a look at the most likely candidates to become the next champions for the WWE\'s three world titles. Well... let\'s say two and a half world titles.

Can They Be Champ? 9.18.07: The Year of Cena - Part 2 (09.18.2007) - Mike Minotti

Cena\'s title reign is officially over a year long. Inside is a look at the second half of his most recent run with the WWE Championship.

Can They Be Champ? 9.11.07: The Year of Cena - Part 1 (09.11.2007) - Mike Minotti

Cena will soon have been WWE Champion for a full year. Inside is a look back at the first half of the title defenses he\'s had in his third reign as \"The Champ\".

Can They Be Champ? 8.28.07: Break Out Wrestlers (08.28.2007) - Mike Minotti

Who will be the break out stars in the wrestling this time next year? Find out in this week\'s Can They Be Champ?

Can They Be Champ? 8.21.07: IC Triple Threat (08.21.2007) - Mike Minotti

A look at Umaga and Carlito, as well as a prediction concerning Sunday\'s triple threat match for the Intercontinental Championship.

Can They Be Champ? 8.14.07: The SummerSlam Championship Matches (08.14.2007) - Mike Minotti

Three men will be wrestling for world championships at SummerSlam this year. The surprising part is that they all actually have a chance of winning for once. Find out why in this week\'s Can They Be Champ?

Can They Be Champ? 8.07.07: Can Ken Be Champ? (08.07.2007) - Mike Minotti

Mr. Kennedy looks to finally be on an upswing after many false starts. Is he on the road to WWE gold? Find out in this week\'s Can They Be Champ.... champ!

Can They Be Champ? 7.31.07: The Injured List (07.31.2007) - Mike Minotti

With HHH and Rey Mysterio soon to be returning, Mike Minotti looks at the biggest names currently on the WWE\'s injured list, and asks whether they can be world champion again.

Can They Be Champ? 7.24.07: The ECW Championship: The Next Six Months (07.24.2007) - Mike Minotti

Anoher week, another look into the future. This time, Minotti 2 Hotti predicts the fate of the world championship on ECW. Or as some call it, the John Morrison/CM Punk Show. I guess that spoils who I think is going to have the belt this year, huh?

Can They Be Champ? 7.17.07: The TNA Championship: The Next Six Months (07.17.2007) - Mike Minotti

The TNA title is in the hands of Angle, but is he only holding onto it for as long as Samoa Joe will let him? Come inside to find out when Joe will make his move for Angle\'s gold.

Can They Be Champ? 7.10.07 The WWE Championship: The Next Six Months (07.10.2007) - Mike Minotti

Cena will continue to do this his thing and defend his WWE Championship. So, when will he actually lose it? And to who? Well, I have a pretty good idea...

Can They Be Champ? 7.03.07: The World Heavyweight Championship: The Next Six Months (07.03.2007) - Mike Minotti

From the upcoming Great American Bash all the way to December\'s Armageddon, the future of the World Heavyweight Championship is written here.

Can They Be Champ? 6.26.07: What Has Happened? (06.25.2007) - Mike Minotti

I\'m sorry, but I couldn\'t do my usual prediction column this week. I wrote about the only thing I care about at the moment; Chris Benoit. And the early allegations that he has killed his wife and son scare me to death...

Can They Be Champ? 6.19.07: The WWE Championship Match at Vengeance (06.19.2007) - Mike Minotti

We have four men challenging Cena for his title at Vengeance. Who has a chance of one day holding some of Cena\'s championship bling? Come inside, and I shall share my wisdom with ye.

Can They Be Champ? 6.12.07: Return of the Draft (06.12.2007) - Mike Minotti

\"Not another draft column!” says you? “Shut yer mouth,” says I. The draft has significantly changed the title picture of all three brands. What are the futures of those who have been drafted?

Can They Be Champ? 6.05.07: Draft Happy (06.05.2007) - Mike Minotti

The title pictures could use some help, to say the least. Thank god for the draft. Who should be sent where in order to spruce the main events up? Come inside, and you shall know.

Can They Be Champ? 5.29.07: Next IC, US, and X Division Champs (05.29.2007) - Mike Minotti

Mike attempts to predict who the next IC, US, and X Division champs will be, but mostly just rants about the current (pathetic) state of the IC title.

Can They Be Champ? 5.16.07: Three New Former Champs (05.16.2007) - Mike Minotti

Lashley, Taker, and Christian recently lost their world titles. Will they ever hold world championship gold again? If only there was someone around here to predict these kinds of things...

Can They Be Champ? 5.08.07: The Very Great Khali Edition (05.08.2007) - Mike Minotti

With HHH, Undertaker, and now Kennedy injured, someone has to step up to the main even scene, right? Fine, anyone but him...

Can They Be Champ? 5.01.07: Those New Breed Fellas (05.01.2007) - Mike Minotti

Four men, four futures. Who will be champ, and who will be stuck as a teacher and a vampire for the rest of their wrestling careers? Wait, I think I just gave it away...

Can They Be Champ? 4.23.07: The Next Champs (04.24.2007) - Mike Minotti

You want predictions? Sorry, I\'m all out of those. But I do know the ABSOLUTELY GURANTEED FUTURE! Who will be the next WWE, World Heavyweight, ECW, and NWA Champion? Find out inside (disclaimer: Mike Minotti does not really know the future... yet).

Can They Be Champ? 4.15.07: Lethal Lockdown Edition (04.15.2007) - Mike Minotti

Minotti 2 Hotti is back with another look at who will one day be world champion. This week, the men from Lethal Lockdown shall be judged!

Can They Be Champ? 4.08.07: WrestleMania 23 Losers (04.08.2007) - Mike Minotti

Another WrestleMania 23 review, but from someone who was actually there! Also, a look at the losers from WrestleMania, and their chances of one day being world champion.

Can They Be Champ? 03.31.07: Money In The Bank Participants (03.31.2007) - Mike Minotti

Who will someday hold a world title? Who doesn\'t have a chance in hell? This week, the eight participants in WrestleMania 23\'s Money in the Bank ladder match will find out their future world title fates.

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