Early Predictions for Entire WWE Super Show-Down Match Card

WWE's latest venture into major overseas shows takes the company to Melbourne, Australia, on October 6 for the star-studded Super Show-Down event.

All of the company's big names will be there, including the returning John Cena, plus a throwback bout between Triple H and The Undertaker, which could lead to another famous name's return in the near future.

With 10 matches scheduled at the time of publishing, there are plenty of talking points and plenty of chances for WWE to ensure the show goes off with a bang.

But with the final pieces of storyline development still to be laid out, here are some early predictions for all the bouts on the card.

Cedric Alexander vs. Buddy Murphy (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)

Given how the show is in the midst of a move to Wednesday nights, 205 Live is in a state of flux.

However, that shouldn't overshadow the fact that the brand has a solid champion in Cedric Alexander, who has made a good effort of his reign with the Cruiserweight Championship.

His next challenger is Buddy Murphy, who has been involved in a storyline throughout the summer detailing his efforts to make the weight required to compete on 205 Live since moving across from NXT.

Will Alexander's grip on the title slip in Australia? Murphy is an interesting character and could be a future champion, but this doesn't feel like the right time for a change.

Back Alexander to retain and continue his reign atop the cruiserweight division.

Prediction: Cedric Alexander.

Asuka and Naomi vs. The IIconics

Asuka's transformation from unbeaten, dominant force to insignificant midcarder in just a few short months ranks as one of the biggest disappointments of 2018.

From challenging for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at WrestleMania to teaming with Naomi sums up the journey Asuka has been on of late.

However, this remains an interesting match against Peyton Royce and Billie Kay at Super Show-Down.

The IIconics are not in much of a position to take a defeat here given their quiet start to life on the main roster. 

Yet the prospect of another loss for Asuka would leave her in jeopardy moving forward. WWE needs to get Asuka—and Naomi, for that matter—back on the right track.

So having the babyface duo emerge victorious here is the only option.

Winners: Asuka and Naomi.

The Bella Twins and Ronda Rousey vs. The Riott Squad

It's not been a great week for The Bella Twins given the events of Monday's Raw.

The segment in their bout above involving Brie Bella and Liv Morgan has sparked plenty of debate, rightly or wrongly, about the Bellas' in-ring ability.

In Australia, they will face off against Morgan and the others members of The Riott Squad again—this time with Raw women's champion Ronda Rousey on their team.

Rousey's presence alone makes this a straightforward-enough bout to predict. It's hard to imagine Rousey's first loss coming at the hands of The Riott Squad, even if she isn't the one taking the pin.

However, there's no doubt going to be more interest on this bout now given Brie's botch on the most recent edition of Raw.

Prediction: The Bella Twins and Ronda Rousey.

Bobby Lashley and John Cena vs. Kevin Owens and Elias

John Cena's return to in-ring competition with WWE takes place in Australia in a match that, in truth, has little in the way of definitive storyline development.

Elias, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley are all floundering somewhat on Raw. That's especially frustrating for Owens because WWE had the opportunity to create an interesting angle with the Canadian when he quit on Raw at the end of August, only to return the following week.

And unfortunately for the trio, the attention and focus is definitely going to be on Cena's return in Australia.

It won't do Lashley any harm to team with Cena, not least because he's almost certainly going to end up on the winning side.

Cena has taken more of a veteran approach in recent times in regard to putting over younger talent, but with WWE aiming to put on a memorable show for those in attendance in Melbourne, don't bank on Cena losing this time around.

Winners: Bobby Lashley and John Cena.

Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

The third instalment of Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz takes place in Australia—but this time with an added incentive for the victor.

The winner becomes the next challenger for the WWE Championship, and that appears to change the dynamics of this match when it comes to predicting the victor.

A lot will depend on what happens elsewhere in the night, when Samoa Joe challenges AJ Styles for the title. 

Naturally, if Styles that retains, it increases the chances of The Miz winning this bout. If Joe claims the title, then Bryan becomes favorite.

Miz's two straight wins over Bryan also suggest that D-Bry is due a victory, and even if it is Styles who leaves Australia as the champion, the possibility of Bryan vs. Styles may be too good for WWE to ignore.

It feels like Bryan is long overdue some luck in this rivalry. Back him to win here.

Winner: Daniel Bryan.

Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown Women's Championship)

Arguably the hottest storyline in WWE revolves around Becky Lynch.

Her transition from squeaky-clean babyface into one of the most intense, popular characters on the roster is one of the biggest success stories of 2018.

She won the SmackDown Women's Championship at Hell in a Cell on Sept. 16, and there is no reason for her reign to end at Super Show-Down.

While this rivalry with Charlotte Flair has been great for the SmackDown women's division, it's time for Lynch to move on and face a new challenger.

So in Australia, there's only one outcome required. Another dominating performance from Lynch, and another victory.

Winner: Becky Lynch.

The New Day vs. The Bar (SmackDown Tag Team Championships)

SmackDown's tag division has bubbled away under the surface recently, but that should all change at Super Show-Down.

With the presence of consistently strong performers such as Big E, Cesaro and Kofi Kingston, there's every chance The New Day vs. The Bar could be one of the highlights of the show.

And calling a winner is one of the toughest picks across the card.

On one hand, The New Day continue to excel and thrive as champions. Those who thought the group's popularity would fizzle out at some stage have been proved to be wrong; the trio remains as over as ever.

But The Bar, perhaps somewhat underused since moving to the blue brand, is one of the best tag teams on the roster.

It's tough and a real 50-50 bout to pick apart. But on this occasion, the belts should stay with The New Day—so long as The Bar get another shot down the line.

Winners: The New Day.

AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Championship)

It's one of the most personal feuds in WWE, but you suspect the final chapter of AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe will take place at Super Show-Down in Melbourne, Australia.

Joe has come up short on a couple of occasions, and such is his popularity on the blue brand that there's an argument to suggest he needs a win in this rivalry to remain a legitimate threat at the top of the card on SmackDown.

But is Styles' time with the WWE Championship over? It's difficult to gauge. Though he's held the belt for almost a year and seen off big names like Shinsuke Nakamura along the way, he still has legitimacy and presence with the title around his waist.

With Daniel Bryan and The Miz fighting (likely earlier in the night) to determine the next challenger for the belt, the biggest clue as to which Superstar leaves Australia with the title may be in that bout.

The smart money is worth placing on Styles.

Winner: AJ Styles.

The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre

Could the implosion of The Shield arrive in Australia?

WWE has not shied away from teasing potential fractures within the trio, most recently on the latest edition of Raw, when Dean Ambrose was singled out as the man who may cause the split.

Ambrose has been eerily quiet since his return from injury, with his character portrayal suggesting there is an underlying motivation in his behavior that nobody knows about.

And Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziegler and Drew McIntyre made no secret of suggesting Ambrose may be considering turning on Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins on Monday.

But the outcome of this bout all boils down to whether WWE wants to make the split happen overseas. Events like AJ Styles' WWE Championship triumph in the UK last year suggest the company is more relaxed about doing things away from the States, but this is a huge moment.

It feels like one that may be better served at a different time. So with that in mind, make The Shield favorites.

Winners: The Shield.

The Undertaker vs. Triple H

In terms of names, headlines and prestige, this is the biggest bout on the entire card in Australia.

Triple H vs. The Undertaker didn't do much to capture the imagination when it was first announced, but the presence of Shawn Michaels and Kane in their respective corners make things interesting.

Michaels, retired from in-ring competition for almost a decade, did more than hint in a recent segment with Taker that he may be prepared to lace up the boots one more time.

That suggests he could have a central role in determining the outcome of the match here.

Could he help his best friend lay the The Deadman to rest? 

It's possible, and in truth, it's is the most likely outcome. Don't expect a clean finish. Don't expect a star-studded, five-star affair. But do expect Michaels to be one of the main talking points post-match, likely after The Game has scored the pin.

Winner: Triple H.