RIPPA Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I know you guys are just throwing out names of people that are ready to go but not on TV, but who on earth would be excited to see an Otunga or Young return at the Rumble? Wouldn't it be a terrible way to re-introduce them? It really would be no different then them introducing NXT guys cold into the Rumble Which they have done the last couple of years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I am thinking Brock retains and Rollins cashes in, only for Randy Orton to RKO him out of the title chase. Randy needs a WM match. This is actually what I'm hoping to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sami deserves to represent NXT in the Rumble give him a nice little showing, and have a smark out moment with Bryan. As for old ECW guys I'd mark pretty hard for Tajiri coming out and hitting his signature spots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 What about Mikey Whipreck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 We should do a depth chart of ECW guys who could make it in. RVD Bubba Dudley D-Von Dudley The Musketeer Miss Congeniality Jimmy Snuka Shane Douglas Rumblings said that originally they were going to do a 40 man rumble and use a lot of ECW guys. Right now I think Heath Slater is more likely than anyone but the first three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Fuck it, I want the BWO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I feel like this is the fewest number of "announced" participants they have done going into a Rumble in awhile. 13 officially (with more to come thanks to Smackdown) The WWE.com list is up to 17 at this point, though it's not including everyone. On Superstars last week, they said Justin Gabriel & Los Matadores are in. Pretty sure the Usos were said to be in too, as Miz/Mizdow are both in. Gotta figure half if not all of the guys in the preshow match will be in too, especially Kofi. Wouldn't be surprised if they have minimal surprises unfortunately. The past few years have seemed to just be 3-4. Last year having Nash, Sheamus and JBL while 2013 had Jericho, Goldust, and Godfather. Would much rather see random surprise legends than half the lower midcard. As for the surprises we do get, I'm gonna hope for Alex Riley after he pushed for it on the Raw preshow and is not scheduled for the Rumble preshow panel.. if he just gets a strong showing I'd be happy, Kevin Nash cause I'll pop for him every year he shows up, and any ECW guys for Philly... Sandman, Sabu, Raven. Wish they stuck with the original rumor of doing 40 to include ECW entrants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Young already returned to Raw when everyone was in the ring at the start of the show when the Authority returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I wouldn't mind if Bubba Ray showed up, had a strong showing and stayed around in the IC/US Title scene for a bit. Bully Ray vs. Wade Barrett might be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Since they're intent on burying the hell out of the Ascension, I wouldn't mind the Dudleyz stiffing the shit out of them to show them how it's done. The beatings will continue until morale improves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarl Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Interesting stat about the Rumble that I just read on Reddit. It will be the first WWE PPV in 20 years to not feature at least one 1-on-1 singles match on the card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I read on one of the NEWZ~ sites the other day they were considering DDP as a surprise. I have no idea if it had a credible source or if it was completely made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'd hope that's true. He's one of the couple rumors I'd be ultra excited about. But I shouldn't get my hopes up on the chance it's BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 We should do a depth chart of ECW guys who could make it in. RVD Bubba Dudley D-Von Dudley The Musketeer Miss Congeniality Jimmy Snuka Shane Douglas Rumblings said that originally they were going to do a 40 man rumble and use a lot of ECW guys. Right now I think Heath Slater is more likely than anyone but the first three. I want to see the FBI contingent of Little Guido, JT Smith, Tony Mamaluke, Tracy Smothers with "The Big Don" Tommy Rich and Sal E. Grazziano at ringside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorman Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 My "dream finish" of the Royal Rumble is at the end of the video I posted on Page 3. Basically, the first 29 guys enter and exit the Rumble and then we have a big countdown to the guy who drew No. 30, who will just walk in and win the Rumble. This opens several interesting possibilities, and here are the top 4: 1. Sting Seth Rollins walks out with the title, and Sting challenges him at WrestleMania 31. If they hadn't blown through the "Authority is out of power" angle, they could have done it here. Sting would be teaching the WWE how to stand up to the Authority like he taught WCW to fight back against the nWo. 2. Hulk Hogan John Cena wins the title and goes on to have an icon vs. icon match at WrestleMania 31 to wrap up Hogan's career. Hulk will try to achieve his dream of retiring as champion. 3. Goldberg Brock Lesnar retains the title, and we get a rematch of the WM20 debacle, which everyone in WWE can pretend was an all-time classic. 4. Undertaker Lesnar retains the title and we get a rematch from WM30, this time for the title and with Undertaker's career on the line if he loses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w. josh Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 5. Anyone under the age of 50. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeball Wizard Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We should do a depth chart of ECW guys who could make it in. RVD Bubba Dudley D-Von Dudley The Musketeer Miss Congeniality Jimmy Snuka Shane Douglas Rumblings said that originally they were going to do a 40 man rumble and use a lot of ECW guys. Right now I think Heath Slater is more likely than anyone but the first three. I want to see the FBI contingent of Little Guido, JT Smith, Tony Mamaluke, Tracy Smothers with "The Big Don" Tommy Rich and Sal E. Grazziano at ringside. I would love if they did that, with their time eating, crowd work heavy entrance, only for JT to eat shit on a ridiculous bump over the top ten seconds later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Looks like might have to fill a slot on short notice if Gabriel was planned in the Rumble- he just quit WWE according to several sources on Twiiter. (or maybe they already did fill it and that was the last straw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Possible big name at the Rumble. Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled. Seriously. The Rock is in Philly, and was seen at the hotel all the guys and gals are staying at. PWInsider reported it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'm imagining a scenario where Vince calls the guy in the spoiler and says, "Justin Gabriel quit. Can you fill in for me?" and laughing and laughing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 So let's assume El Patron's spoiler was true. And Daniel Bryan & are the last two left, and Bryan wins. Would the fans (not in Philly, but in general all fans before 'Mania) turn on Bryan for that, or would that help Bryan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonL21 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 It's amazing what the last week has done for my interest in the Rumble. I went from not caring at all, to being really excited to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'm in a state of not caring that much. But I'm sure I'll end up enjoying it. The Rumble is always entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w. josh Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 So let's assume El Patron's spoiler was true. And Daniel Bryan & are the last two left, and Bryan wins. Would the fans (not in Philly, but in general all fans before 'Mania) turn on Bryan for that, or would that help Bryan? I think the fans are still largely behind Bryan in that scenario. Punk's promos made "part-time veterans are fun but shouldn't be the focal point of the show" a talking point for more than just the hardcore fans, and I think a majority of fans would love to see the other guy show up, but still want their current favorite to win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Huge initial pop followed by massive boos like Cena in MSG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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