Chicago Sun-Times: Good 'Judgment' awaits the Undertaker

SmackDown!" may be the Rock's show, but today's "Judgment Day" will be the Undertaker's pay-per-view. Everything has been lined up so the Undertaker defeats Hulk Hogan to become the WWE champion once again.

There is no questioning how amazing Hogan's recent run has been, but it is clear the time has come for the Undertaker to win the title. I believe the only thing that could save Hogan is the fact he is bringing many older fans of the old WWF back to their TVs.

In addition to the world-title match on the show, HHH will face Chris Jericho in the WWE's most brutal match, the "Hell in the Cell." HHH claims to be the master of this match and, in fact, has ended careers in the past and aims to do it again tonight. Also, Kurt Angle will face Edge, Eddie Guerrero defends the Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam, "Raw" owner Ric Flair teams with the Big Show in a handicap match against Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the Hardy Boyz once again face Brock Lesnar--but this time Lesnar will be teamed up with his manager and former ECW leader Paul Heyman.

Many have criticized WWE television since the roster split, but "Judgment Day" is an opportunity for the company to show how strong it is when at full strength.

AROUND THE RING: Big Dick Dudley died last week in his sleep. Dudley, who was paired with Bubba and Dvon in the ECW, held numerous championships in the independent circuit. ... Chyna will return to the ring Wednesday as part of Fox's "Celebrity Boxing II" special. Chyna will fill in for John Wayne Bobbitt in a boxing match vs. Joey Buttafuoco. In another match, former Bear William "The Refrigerator" Perry will take on 7-7 Manute Bol. ... Goldberg reportedly received approximately $2.5 million (about 90 percent) of what he was owed under his contract with AOL Time Warner. Obviously, WWE is interested in bringing him in. ... UPN revealed its new television lineup for the coming year, and "SmackDown!" again is part of it. ... Vince McMahon appeared on Bob Costas' "On the Record" and again did WWE and wrestling fans proud. This meeting was far less confrontational than the first interview done by Costas.

HOTLINE: Two former world champs could return to the wrestling scene tonight at "Judgment Day." I have the inside scoop plus reports on the futures of Goldberg, Scott Steiner, Randy Savage and Kane on the hotline: (900) 990-SLAM ($2 per minute).