Santino Marella vs. Antonio Cesaro

Prophecy:I love Cesaro's moves. Very bad ass. Maybe Santino can loan him some charisma. As far as the US Title goes, Santino won't miss it, and Cesar could really use it to boost his notoriety. However, this pre-show match is an event opener, so a feel-good victory for Santino here seems likely. Cesaro can take the title on Raw when more people will be watching.

Prophecy:Claudio Castagnoli was almost ROH champion and became half of the best tag team in ROH for the past couple of years and now he's wrestling by himself again on Smackdown. I see no reason for him not to win the US title from Santino. Personally, I would like to see his partner, Chris Hero (Kassius Ohno to anyone who may know him by his ridiculous repackaged FCW name) help him win the title and reform their group with Sara Del Ray...but that's just how I would write it.

Prophecy:Don't think they'll change titles pre-show.

Prophecy:Antonio is suave and I like him so far only I can't see this five languages gimmick with long lasting mileage.

Prophecy:The rookie eats snake.

Prophecy:New blood .. put that clown out of it's misery. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_CbPVem--s

Prophecy:now why would you want a joke like Santino Marella to keep the title any longer?

Prophecy:I just don't see any title changing hands in a glorified dark match.

Prophecy:Santino holding the U.S. Title=Boring.

Prophecy:time to see santino going to lose it

Prophecy:Will probably be tempted to change this pick before the event...just a gut feeling.

Prophecy:I think Santino will win this match for one reason. Antonio Cesaro does not want his career to be launched via Youtube. I think he will win the title at NOC.

Prophecy:it is a coin toss on this one the better man will win

Prophecy:Antonio is too strong for Santino. I am expecting a big push for Antonio Cesaro.

Prophecy:I would pick Cesaro, except I can't see it changing hands on the PreShow