Predicting the Mixed Match Challenge

Bayley and Elias vs Rusev and Lana (/w Aiden English)

The week five match up is Elias and Bayley vs Rusev and Lana. Let's take a look at the men's side of the match up first. Rusev and Elias are about the same when it comes to their status in the company, despite Rusev Day being overwhelmingly popular. This is probably the hardest first round match to predict and the men's side is about equal. Aiden English will most likely be ringside, meaning they could win via distraction. That does give Rusev a slight edge of Elias.

Looking at the women's side, though, the answer becomes clear. Though Lana is a decent wrestler, it appears WWE does not fully trust her in the ring as she has been mainly in a managerial role. Bayley, on the other hand, despite being booked rather poorly as of late, is still consider a highly featured talent in the Raw's women's division. I don't think she will be pinned by Lana. Seeing as the men's match up is nearly even, this proves to be a deciding factor.

Prediction: Bayley pins Lana after a Bayley to Belly.

Side Note: This really could go either way, mainly due to the fact Aiden English is at ringside.