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Post by wabarrett on Jan 31, 2010 11:02:02 GMT -5
I think the card looks good. It's not perfect, but come on, the title matches aren't as bad as they have been in some previous years: Lashley vs. Test in 07? Mark Henry vs. Angle in 06? Hardcore Holly vs. Brock Lesnar in 04? Steiner vs. Triple H in 03? There has always been one poor championship match.
This is the first PPV since WrestleMania 25 that I've got really excited for. Actually, I'm more excited about this.
How can you say the rumble match is full of nobodies Mr. Old School? Michaels, Triple H, Batista, Jericho, Punk, Legacy, Cena, Benjamin, Big Show, Kingston, Kane, Regal, Matt Hardy, MVP and many others don't sound like nobodies of today to me. There is only one or two superstars that I think could be classed as nobodies. And then there is room for some surprises too! It should be great.
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Post by Rant Casey on Jan 31, 2010 11:16:13 GMT -5
I'm really pumped for tonight, the Diva match and the ECW title match don't do much for me, but the rest of the event feels solid.
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Post by dmallett4 on Jan 31, 2010 11:30:40 GMT -5
A m I the only one who actually likes the card? Rey/Taker should be another fun match to watch, Shemus/Orton is fresh and unpredictable, and Christian/Jackson is another nice, fresh match. Plus the rumble is one of the most unpredictable ones in years. ive seen no posts saying they hate the card
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 31, 2010 11:41:59 GMT -5
I think the card looks good. It's not perfect, but come on, the title matches aren't as bad as they have been in some previous years: Lashley vs. Test in 07? Mark Henry vs. Angle in 06? Hardcore Holly vs. Brock Lesnar in 04? Steiner vs. Triple H in 03? There has always been one poor championship match. This is the first PPV since WrestleMania 25 that I've got really excited for. Actually, I'm more excited about this. How can you say the rumble match is full of nobodies Mr. Old School? Michaels, Triple H, Batista, Jericho, Punk, Legacy, Cena, Benjamin, Big Show, Kingston, Kane, Regal, Matt Hardy, MVP and many others don't sound like nobodies of today to me. There is only one or two superstars that I think could be classed as nobodies. And then there is room for some surprises too! It should be great. Yeah, I suppose you are right. I guess I spoke way too soon. Maybe it's because I've been out of the loop for so long, that I just don't know who most of these news guys are like Zack Ryder, Jack Swagger, Yoshi Tatsu, Sheamus, Evan Bourne, Drew McIntyre, Curt Hawkins, Luke Gallows, Tyson Kidd, and Vance Archer. Either that or I am just not interested in any of them, no matter if they are good or not. The current WWE product is just very, very poor in my opinion. Maybe it's the PG-13 rating, or it's directed too much towards kids, I'm not really sure. Whatever it is, it just doesn't really interest me and keep me captivated nearly as much as it used to. I hope it will be a decent show. I won't be paying for it, that's for sure. Looking forward to watching my first ever, FREE Royal Rumble. Can't wait!!
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Post by wabarrett on Jan 31, 2010 11:45:23 GMT -5
I think the card looks good. It's not perfect, but come on, the title matches aren't as bad as they have been in some previous years: Lashley vs. Test in 07? Mark Henry vs. Angle in 06? Hardcore Holly vs. Brock Lesnar in 04? Steiner vs. Triple H in 03? There has always been one poor championship match. This is the first PPV since WrestleMania 25 that I've got really excited for. Actually, I'm more excited about this. How can you say the rumble match is full of nobodies Mr. Old School? Michaels, Triple H, Batista, Jericho, Punk, Legacy, Cena, Benjamin, Big Show, Kingston, Kane, Regal, Matt Hardy, MVP and many others don't sound like nobodies of today to me. There is only one or two superstars that I think could be classed as nobodies. And then there is room for some surprises too! It should be great. Yeah, I suppose you are right. I guess I spoke way too soon. Maybe it's because I've been out of the loop for so long, that I just don't know who most of these news guys are like Zack Ryder, Jack Swagger, Yoshi Tatsu, Sheamus, Evan Bourne, Drew McIntyre, Curt Hawkins, Luke Gallows, Tyson Kidd, and Vance Archer. Either that or I am just not interested in any of them, no matter if they are good or not. The current WWE product is just very, very poor in my opinion. Maybe it's the PG-13 rating, or it's directed too much towards kids, I'm not really sure. Whatever it is, it just doesn't really interest me and keep me captivated nearly as much as it used to. I hope it will be a decent show. I won't be paying for it, that's for sure. Looking forward to watching my first ever, FREE Royal Rumble. Can't wait!!1. I assumed you were. But I think some of the reason that WWE isn't as enjoyable isn't because the product is poor, it's just because being a fan as an adult is much different to people's childhood memories of it. 2. Dude, you're last couple of posts have been deleted because of mentioning that I think, I'd ease off.
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Post by Barrett on Jan 31, 2010 12:10:27 GMT -5
Last year I didn't buy the PPV and I wanted to stay clear of results until I watched the Rumble match the next day on Youtube. I came on here at some point the next morning, thinking it'd be safe to check out the Lounge or Entertainment boards without being spoiled. First thread I clicked on, someone had a sig of Orton after he won the Rumble. I'm gonna try again this year, so once the Royal Rumble match starts tonight, I know to stay clear of the site entirely.
I like that it's another unpredictable year regarding who will win the Rumble match. They've been really good at this the last few years. '03 was probably the last time that there was really one clear cut, predictable winner. I also like that they've packed most of the stars in the Rumble match. It always makes it a much bigger deal, to me at least.
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Post by Joey Cush on Jan 31, 2010 12:56:53 GMT -5
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Post by Tasker on Jan 31, 2010 13:03:15 GMT -5
I hope this ppv is worth my money.
RR never fails to dissaoint me anyway.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 31, 2010 13:04:59 GMT -5
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ..... pleaaaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^ I'm sure it'll happen. Don't worry about it. Even though I haven't really been watching, I'd even love to see Edge make a surprise return in the Rumble. If Edge does come out, it'll be a late draw like 28 or 29 I'm saying. Will he win it if he does show up?? Only time will tell...
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Post by Vitamin Z on Jan 31, 2010 13:13:34 GMT -5
Just ordered it in HD.
First PPV I will have seen in HD since my house was robbed in 08.
REALLY looking forward to it as the Rumble has always been my favorite PPV.
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Post by kahnspiricy on Jan 31, 2010 13:16:30 GMT -5
I'm really hyped for tonight, it's gonna be the 1st rumble I watch live.
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Post by dustman on Jan 31, 2010 13:30:35 GMT -5
I'm really hyped for tonight, it's gonna be the 1st rumble I watch live. have a good time man! i got to go to last year's rumble and it was a blast. we made it on tv a little we were the ones holding the big letters R-U-M-B-L-E.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 31, 2010 13:56:28 GMT -5
Man, every year when The Royal Rumble comes around, I always think back to the awesome intro's Vince McMahon used to do. They REALLY made you get excited and pumped up to watch the show.
I hate how WWE edited these over for the people that may have bought the DVD Anthology versions. It simply isn't the same. The originals were FAR better.
Here is the dubbed version of the 1991 Rumble intro:
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Post by J12 on Jan 31, 2010 14:09:16 GMT -5
Excited, as always, for the Rumble. This seems to be one of those times that regardless of the quality of the product, as a wrestling fan, it's hard not to at least show a little excitement. I don't have very high hopes for anything tonight at all, but sometimes that's the best way to go in.
This will, however, be the first time I don't order or attend the show in the last ten years.
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Post by iamkrang on Jan 31, 2010 14:13:01 GMT -5
I remember the classic intros as well always got me super excited for the Rumble much like the old beginnings of Survivor Series with all the teams pictures and names.
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Post by kahnspiricy on Jan 31, 2010 14:36:21 GMT -5
I'm really hyped for tonight, it's gonna be the 1st rumble I watch live. have a good time man! i got to go to last year's rumble and it was a blast. we made it on tv a little we were the ones holding the big letters R-U-M-B-L-E. Yea, I might of mislead some people, I meant like it's gonna be the first one I watch live at home but that's not happening since I have to go somewhere.
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Post by rkoorfu on Jan 31, 2010 14:38:16 GMT -5
This rumble match looks like its going to be one of the best in years but the rest of the matches other than rey/undertaker are not ppv worthly, and we all know taker is going to win his match. But i guess you cant have a great rumble and great title matches so whatever.
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Post by Phantom on Jan 31, 2010 15:48:09 GMT -5
Well I think HBK, HHH, or Edge will win this year, as long as its not HHH I will be happy.HBK and Edge are my two favorites so I'm pretty happy right now. I'm expecting Batista and Cena to somehow start a feud out of this Rumble that leads up to WM.
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Post by eenyc21 on Jan 31, 2010 16:03:18 GMT -5
Well I think HBK, HHH, or Edge will win this year, as long as its not HHH I will be happy.HBK and Edge are my two favorites so I'm pretty happy right now. I'm expecting Batista and Cena to somehow start a feud out of this Rumble that leads up to WM. I agree with you. Definitely expect HHH or HBK to win the Rumble but will be extremely disappointed if its HHH.
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Post by mnm213 on Jan 31, 2010 16:19:01 GMT -5
Would anybody mark out if WWE "rick rolled" us? Imagine..
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1... *BUZZ*
Complete with titantron video. Nobody comes out and the entrant is simply skipped.
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