There’s a huge event this weekend, and I am going to assume you’ve heard of it. It’s called “ALL IN,” and it’s the result of a Twitter “challenge” accepted by Cody Rhodes when Dave Meltzer some dude that hates women said ROH couldn’t sell 10k for an event. Thus, ALL IN was born!

Now, the validity of that challenge and the “independence” of this event has largely been in question for quite some time, but isn’t that part of the charm? Even if Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks are just the front men for this Ring Of Honor super show, it’s the show that counts. And this show is set to be an amazing night built on an equally amazing premise.

And it seems like the perfect chance to bring back some BOLD Predictions!

For those who need a reminder, BOLD Predictions are:

• Bullheaded
• Outlandish
• Lacivious
• Deplorable

And since they’re designed to be “out there,” they really shouldn’t come true. But if (and when) one does come true, you can believe I won’t let you hear the end of it!

Now then..let’s get BOLD!

5. CM Punk Does NOT Make An Appearance

I am on record as saying that CM Punk would make an appearance, and I fully believe one was in order. But after the Colt Cabana lawsuit went public, and the public outcry of support for the Straight Edge Superstar’s former best friend, I can’t see him making that appearance.

If Punk were to pursue a career in the ring again, an appearance now could be a money-maker for him as a heel. But I’m not so sure he wants to suffer through the crowd reaction to him right now. In fact, I will be quite interested in the reception of him at his Pro Wrestling Tees appearance this weekend. I have a feeling there will be a question or twelve asked of him that will ultimately piss him off.

4. Kevin Owens Is ALL IN???

I know what you’re thinking… “Wait…WHAT???”

It’s totally possible. Kevin Owens “quit” WWE on Monday, and he’s currently listed between Kenny (of Spriti Squad fame) and Kevin Sullivan on the Alumni website. In fact, you could go so far as to say WWE is…ALL IN on this Owens’ quit angle?

Yes, I went there.

It’s not out of the realm of possibility for WWE to allow Kevin Owens to appear. They allowed talent to work ECW events in the past, and also let CM Punk work a Ring Of Honor show after having worked for WWE. If the company believes an event is good for wrestling, and I bet they feel that way here, they can be willing to help.

Don’t expect him to wrestle, but expect Kevin Owens to be ALL IN on Saturday.

3. Kenny Omega Loses to Pentagon, Jr

Kenny Omega is the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, and is facing the current Lucha Underground Champion in Pentagon Jr as part of ALL IN. If I am in charge (and I am not), this match is the main event on the card. It’s likely the six-man tag, but you just never know.

The easy assumption is that the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, politically, is going over. That’s how NJPW usually does ROH, never allowing their big stars to lose when being promoted by their “little brother.”

But this is no normal ROH show, this is ALL IN! I can easily see Kenny Omega wanting to put Pentagon Jr over, setting up a big-money rematch down the road.

(Thanks to our own Andrew Balaz for the inspiration on this one.)

When might that take place? Well, I have an idea…

2. ALL IN 2 Is Announced

ALL IN as all sold out with blazing speed when tickets went on sale, leaving many fans who wanted tickets empty handed. The event is on PPV through FITE.TV and (shocker) the ROH Honor Club. There is a one hour “kickoff” ZERO HOUR show on WGN America,  which “is a nationally distributed television network whose reach is approaching 80 million homes via cable, satellite and telco” according to their website.

This show is a big deal, and the thought of ALL IN 2 has to be too hard for everyone involved to pass up.

What kind of domino effect does that create? Well it likely means Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks re-sign with Ring Of Honor, without whom they couldn’t do this event (even if it wasn’t a big ROH work, Cody & The Bucks can’t do this show in America without ROH’s permission since they’d be in breach of contract).

There’s money to be made here, and before these guys go (or go back) to WWE, they’re gonna milk this “franchise” for all it’s worth. If I’m this crew, I am hosting ALL IN 2 in Phoenix during Royal Rumble weekend.

BONUS: ROH Announces Broadcast Deal With WGN America

ROH COO Joe Koff has long stated that the company isn’t opposed to putting Ring Of Honor on cable television if the right deal is found. WGN America seems like that deal, with the aforementioned 80-million households and an obvious interest in pro wrestling.

I mean, they green lit Ring Warriors, didn’t they?

This seems like a natural fit, and what better place to announce it than ALL IN–specifically ZERO HOUR.

1. Chris Jericho is ALL IN

I know Chris Jericho is loyal to Vince McMahon, and I also think Vince McMahon respects what ALL IN is accomplishing. That said, I don’t think an appearance at ALL IN would hurt Jericho one bit in the WWE’s eyes.

I still don’t see him working a match on the show, but I can see Jericho being key to ALL IN 2, which has got to happen. So an appearance and a tease would be on the menu, and in true Jericho fashion it would have everyone talking.