Dolfan in NYC Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 Disappointing? Guessing someone who's already been champ multiple times winning (Charlotte & Sheamus jump instantly to mind). Or Brock jumping in and winning after losing the strap earlier. At this point though, I'd say the heavy money favorite is Big E winning and challenging the winner of Brock/Bobby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Honestly I'm not really worried about a disappointing result happening. I'm more bothered by the fact that there isn't really a potential winner who sounds exciting to me at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I feel like Seth being the guy to end Roman's 500+ day reign is one of the most disappointing choices imaginable. Thought Big E as a Rumble favorite at first, but not so much after how decisively he lost to Rollins on Raw. Expecting a bayley return to win the women's rumble which is as disappointing as it gets for me, but hoping for an Asuka return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Bron Breakker debuts and runs through the field, only to be dumped as a 5th to last out, leaving us with a final four of Roman, Brock, Baron Corbin and Seth Rollins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Why do I get the sneaking suspicion that we're getting Ronda Rousey entering this Rumble and winning? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 5 hours ago, Chaos said: Why do I get the sneaking suspicion that we're getting Ronda Rousey entering this Rumble and winning? Why? Has she been hinting at a return? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 47 minutes ago, Eivion said: Why? Has she been hinting at a return? I don't think so out of the rare interview, and I think she maybe posted some work out content at one point. She's well-post pregnancy at this point, and I could see Vince wanting her there in Dallas doing something given they have to fill 100k for two consecutive nights. It's basically Brock Lesnar logic for me at this point with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_W_P Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Men's side - I think Roman beats Rollins early in the night. Then maybe the Usos cost Brock the title? It would be insane to have Heyman turn on him at this point. Big E wins the rumble and goes after Lashley. Brock returns to SDL and the chase of Roman Reigns. Women's Side - Who could possibly know... Mickie James wins and goes on to get squashed by Becky in 14 seconds so that Vince/WWE can get one over on Impact. In the build up Becky points out that "I've had a baby and my body looks amazing. You... well... I'm sure you'll bounce back eventually." Michelle McCool points and laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Well, supposedly, the two Mania women matches are Becky vs. Bianca Charlotte vs. Sasha With Charlotte in the Rumble - that seems like the create the match without the person needing to win. (Either by eliminating Charlotte if in the match or interfering to prevent her from winning). So that would seem to indicate Bianca winning a 2nd straight year. But the last time they had someone win consecutive years it was almost 25 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Both of those would be good, but neither are matches I really want to see at WM right now. Was hoping Rhea would win the Rumble so we could maybe get Becky/Rhea. I'd also be good with Becky losing the belt before then and not being in the title match. Was hoping Charlotte would maybe get someone moving up from NXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFistsJustFlips Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Or... hear me out... Brock keeps the belt. Roman keeps the belt. Brock enters the rumble and wins because he wants Roman. Unify the titles at mania. Becky keeps the belt. Charlotte wins the rumble. Unify the titles at mania. Usos keep the titles until mania. Street Prophets win the titles before mania. Unify the titles at mania. A man can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Moneghetti Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Supposedly, USA and Fox want different champions as well as different rosters, so title unifications don't seem to be in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 16 hours ago, For Great Justice said: Bron Breakker debuts and runs through the field, only to be dumped as a 5th to last out, leaving us with a final four of Roman, Brock, Baron Corbin and Seth Rollins I've never been a fan of having NXT talent past a certain level in the Rumble if you're aren't going all the way with them. If you're going to have Bron in the Rumble let him win the whole thing or don't have him in at all. Same with the female equivalent of him in the Women's Rumble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_W_P Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 On 1/14/2022 at 3:32 PM, Ziggy said: I've never been a fan of having NXT talent past a certain level in the Rumble if you're aren't going all the way with them. If you're going to have Bron in the Rumble let him win the whole thing or don't have him in at all. Same with the female equivalent of him in the Women's Rumble It becomes hard to kayfabe beyond a certain point though. Should Steiner get in before say, Moss or Boogz? Probably. Should Roddy Strong? Mmmmyeah I guess. What about Von Wagner? Young, up and coming. Neither has a realistic shot, kayfave or otherwise, so who does the spot go to? It goes to the person who will get a 'pop' when the timer hits zero - Booker T, Jerry Lawler or Hacksaw Duggan. It's why I am 100% certain that Corey Graves will be in the Rumble this year. So will Pat McAfee. Neither have any right or reason to be in there before 30 other guys in the roster, but they'll get a 'pop' and that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFistsJustFlips Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 hours ago, L_W_P said: It's why I am 100% certain that Corey Graves will be in the Rumble this year. So will Pat McAfee. Neither have any right or reason to be in there before 30 other guys in the roster, but they'll get a 'pop' and that's all that matters. Certainly could happen. The big pop comes from the recognizable music being played tho. Does anyone know what either Graves or McAfee's music is? Nope. So while it'll get a reaction once the fans see their name on the screen and figure it out, kind of a bad use of 'trying to get a pop' if either of them are in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Usually an Entrant from NXT is Usually a person that very over to the NXT enough to get a reaction on the main roster. I could see Roddy entering and backbreaking people left and right which would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEN! Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I need this show to open with Vince making Austin Theory do the Rumble entrant rundown. VKM: [hands Theory sheet] Read this. AT: [moves lips] VKM: Out loud. AT: Oh, right. The entrants for this year's men's Royal Rumble are AJ Styles, Madcap Moss... VKM: Do it with more gusto! AT: Omos! Montez Ford! Otis! Austin Theory! Hey, some guy stole my name. VKM: It's you, you moron. Keep going. AT: Johnny ca...ca...knock... VKM: Knoxville, jackass. AT: Kofi Kingston! VKM: LOUDER! AT: JEY USO! VKM: THAT'S IT! MORE! AT: JIMMY USO! VKM: MORE! AT: I don't know any more Usos. VKM: Gah, give me that. You want something done right, you gotta do it yourself. The entrants for this year's women's Royal Rumble are the SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair! Natayla! Carmella! Queen Zelina! So nice they named her twice, Kelly Kelly! Returning to take out the trash and make an impact, Mickie James! Taaa Meeen Aah Snuuuka! Brie Bella! Nikki Bella! AT: JIMMY USO! VKM: What are you doing? AT: I thought we were naming twins. VKM: What time is it? AT: Eight o... VKM: IT'S TIME TO RUMBLE! IT'S TIME FOR THE ROYAL RUMBLE!!! 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_W_P Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That's way too fun/entertaining for Vince and co. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/12/2022 at 11:54 AM, Dolfan in NYC said: Disappointing? Guessing someone who's already been champ multiple times winning (Charlotte & Sheamus jump instantly to mind). Or Brock jumping in and winning after losing the strap earlier. Both the Sheamus idea and the Brock one are top notch thinking skills. I don't watch WWE anymore but this Brock has me paying attention and a challenge from Sheamus (easily the most interesting and appealing guy on the roster the last couple years) sounds like the sort of hella rad thing they'll never get around to, unfortunately. Brock raging from a title loss and then entering the Rumble as the Beast, and winning it only to burst into a smile and remind us he's Mr. Funny/Money, is genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorman Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, NoFistsJustFlips said: Certainly could happen. The big pop comes from the recognizable music being played tho. Does anyone know what either Graves or McAfee's music is? Nope. So while it'll get a reaction once the fans see their name on the screen and figure it out, kind of a bad use of 'trying to get a pop' if either of them are in it. In Pittsburgh, Keenan came out to "Personal Jesus" by Lollipop Lust Kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFistsJustFlips Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 13 hours ago, Gorman said: In Pittsburgh, Keenan came out to "Personal Jesus" by Lollipop Lust Kill. Weird reply. Clearly WWE won't be using that licensed song so that nice bit of info is a little out of place here lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorman Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 It was a cool song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 So, Cody Rhodes to win the Rumble and throw the TNT title in the trash? Who says no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Moneghetti Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) On 1/12/2022 at 3:49 PM, Eivion said: Honestly I'm not really worried about a disappointing result happening. I'm more bothered by the fact that there isn't really a potential winner who sounds exciting to me at the moment. This. Rock could enter at 23 and win the RR to set up the match with Reigns and I wouldn't be particularly into it. I'm struggling to think of anything that would interest me. Maybe something unexpected, like Walter winning RR and challenging Big E for Raw's world title (after Big E won it back)? I dunno. To be fair, I'm not particularly into AEW or New Japan right now, so it's probably more a case of me not being much interested in wrestling. Edited January 18, 2022 by Tarheel Moneghetti 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuntmanCrowley Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) Walter winning the Rumble and having Imperium at his back to combat the Uso's against Reigns is the only outcome that would get me psyched at the result that I can think of at the moment. That or a returning Wyatt w/Strowman/Rowan. I feel like a Trios coming straight at Reigns would be enough to run to Mania with enough variety int he feud/matches for WWE. This version of Lesnar is currently my favorite version, so I have no idea who could win to challenge him that would be exciting. Edited January 18, 2022 by StuntmanCrowley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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