Above, you're looking at what may have been the greatest steel cage match of all time: Dusty Rhodes v. Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at the Great American Bash 1986.

There is a slight chance the cage match between Randy Orton and Triple H could one day be mentioned at least on the same lists with that classic battle from the 1980s. But, however it turns out, these two guys in the cage would have the abysmal for this not to be a money match. I doubt that will happen.

Sunday is Judgment Day 2008 from Omaha, Neb. Here's a rundown and a little preview:

WWE Championship Match in the Steel Cage: Randy Orton v. Triple H

This is the match that's worth the price of admission. Two of the top performers in the company are going head-to-head behind the fence. In the past six months, these guys have given us two four-and-a-half star matches, and I expect their match Sunday to be just as good. Orton will be the hungry one this time, and his proven to be able to play brutal when he's hungry. WWE has been pretty bloodless lately, but I'm hoping that goes the way of the dodo with this one. The natural place for this feud to go is the blade job at this point. A main event cage match without blood would be a real letdown.

I am, however, scratching my head why this match is the one in the cage. Couldn't a main event between these two sell a pay-per-view on its own? They've already wrestled in two gimmick matches, wouldn't it make sense to make their third a regular meeting? Not that I'm complaining, I can't wait to see this go down.

Winner: Triple H. The rumor is Orton is looking for time off because he and his wife are expecting a child this summer. That would seem to clear the way for Triple H to keep the belt. However, an Orton victory would make for a great swerve.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Edge v. Undertaker

This is the match that ought to be in the cage. It's a crime that the third meeting of these performers is yet another non-stipulation match. I've already covered this subject in another blog, so I won't belabor the point here. The other two matches in this series have been underwhelming. Unless they've gone back to the drawing board, it's going to be more of the same.

Winner: Undertaker. It's the only thing that would bring closure to this surprisingly boring program. I just can't see this dragging on for a fourth chapter.

John Cena v. John Bradshaw Layfield

Their "I Quit" match from 2005 may have been the Judgment Day match of the decade, but that's not saying much. While Cena's in-ring skills have improved a bit over the past year or so, JBL's have gotten worse. Without someone awesome carrying Cena (ala Orton, HBK, or Triple H) the prospects here are not good. This is going to be a train wreck.

Winner: John Cena. The guy could use one. I see no reason for JBL to go over here since he's essentially being used as a utility heel, and Cena seems to be on the card so people don't forget about him while he films his movie.

Intercontinental Championship Match: Chris Jericho v. Shawn Michaels

The build for this match has been weird and awkward, but no matter. Shawn Michaels could wrestle my grandmother and turn it into a five-star match. Add Y2J into the mix and you have a potential match of the year candidate. Remember their meeting at WrestleMania XIX? When these guys work together, it's gold. I'm expecting an awesome match here.

Winner: Chris Jericho. HBK has won a bunch of his past few ppv matches, so he's in line to lose methinks. Plus, for some strange reason, the IC title seems like a step down for him at this point. With Y2J staying IC champ it also keeps the door open for that Jeff Hardy program people are clamoring for,

WWE Tag Team Championship Match: Kane & CM Punk v. The Miz & John Morrison

This is another match with a strange build. Actually, there's barely been any build at all, save the champs hoisting their belts into the air one week, and then wrestling their challengers the next. Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to this match. Every meeting between Morrison and Punk has been amazing. The Miz is no slouch either and Kane will add some balance with the smaller guys. As silly as the build was, this should be a great match.

Winners: Miz & Morrison. It makes no sense to double up titles on Kane, and CM Punk already has MITB. It makes even less sense to take the titles off Miz & Morrison just as they're starting to gain some lasting traction in the popularity department.

WWE Women's Championship: Melina Perez v. Beth Phoenix v. Mickie James

I don't normally get excited about the Divas, but I'm starting to warm up to them. There seems to be more than a few that can really wrestle nowadays. These three might be the best WWE has right now, so I'll be paying close attention to see how this goes down. Beth's backstage beat down on Melina Monday did pique my interest. It's rare to see such intensity from the Divas. I hope it keeps up.

Winner: Beth Phoenix. I know, everybody and their brother says Mickie's going to retain her title, but I have this feeling in my gut that Beth is going to pull out a win here. I have no logical reasoning behind it. It simply exists.
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It's interesting to note that some big names are not on this card:

Batista (not that I'm complaining)

Big Show

Finlay

Matt Hardy

Mr. Kennedy (I thought there was going to be a match between him and William Regal, did I miss something?)

MVP

Umaga

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan (just seeing if you're paying attention)