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Post by wwfalex04: OUC? on Jan 19, 2010 2:49:46 GMT -5
Ever since Carlito's "bold" stand against John Cena hoping and wishing that John Cena would lose the championship to Sheamus, the WWE has been putting their focus on the next batch of guys that are going to be going for the gold. There's been an increase in EVERYONE'S storyline -- and it's mainly because of the Royal Rumble. One half of the final match at Wrestlemania will be determined and everyone's starting to get nervous as it's really going to be every man for himself.
This past week's ending to RAW showed who they want the focus on the rumble to be on. MVP and The Miz will cancel each other out so rule both of them out in terms of winning the big one. Ted and Cody are teasing a split but they're just getting nervous because of the Rumble and now that Orton's not in it they truly are for themselves. With that said, I have a feeling that The Royal Rumble will see someone unexpected - someone like a CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho (let's face it since Jericho's been "buried" on Raw and with DX and Cena in it this man is being overlooked).
This could be the year the best at what he does finally headlines a wrestlemania after winning the royal rumble
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Post by extreme on Jan 19, 2010 3:57:00 GMT -5
after RAW, i'm pretty sure the last two in the rumble is going to be HHH and HBK with one eliminating the other starting a feud.
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Post by Rant Casey on Jan 19, 2010 11:39:33 GMT -5
I see HHH and HBK being in the last 5, with HBK hitting the SCM on Triple H to eliminate him, and setting it up for Triple H to turn heel the next night on Raw when he costs DX the tag titles. HBK will end up going out 2nd to last, and set up a match between the two at 'Mania.
Hopefully Punk or Jericho win it.
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Post by kc on Jan 19, 2010 16:09:38 GMT -5
For some reason I think Chris Jericho will win the Rumble.
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Post by gordon on Jan 19, 2010 16:25:58 GMT -5
I'm thinking maybe HHH will eliminate HBK, Michaels will get pissed, come back in and eliminate HHH, leading to a match at Mania.
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Post by Joey Cush on Jan 19, 2010 16:28:38 GMT -5
I'm thinking maybe HHH will eliminate HBK, Michaels will get pissed, come back in and eliminate HHH, leading to a match at Mania. My thoughts exactly. Would be an awesome set up IMO.
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Post by rkokixas on Jan 19, 2010 18:21:42 GMT -5
I soooo wish itd be someone new instead of the same old people.Either of Legacy would be good,Miz or even Kofi but anyone but DX,Cena,Jericho etc.
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Post by HugoOne on Jan 19, 2010 18:21:46 GMT -5
Breakdown analysis.
Top obvious contenders for the Rumble, based on status, are John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, or Chris Jericho. Cena and Hunter are pretty much obvious, realistic guesses, while Shawn already has the pre-built storyline going for him. Chris Jericho is the only wrestler on Smackdown! who could slide right into a title match seamlessly.
Outside chance, but still top choices: Kofi Kingston, Big Show, Kane, Batista, Ted DiBiase and CM Punk. Kofi's on the verge of a breakthrough and WWE could go the old school route of using the Rumble to put him over. Same goes with Ted DiBiase. And, assuming Orton were to win the WWE Championship, both men have a feud with Orton to go into 'Mania. Big Show, Kane and Batista are all main eventers, but don't seem likely to win, considering they've been spinning the wheels lately. CM Punk is a former World Champion, but hasn't been in a main event feud lately.
Surprise entrant possibilities: Edge, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Honky Tonky Man/other random legend, etc. You know they're always waiting to see if Edge can compete at the Rumble, and being the "ultimate opportunist," this would be his prime chance to live up to that name. Odds are, he'd go for Jericho though, and not for the win. Booker, if returning full-time...still doesn't have a chance to win. Van Dam would most likely be a one-shot deal. And the Honky Tonk Man/other random legend always randomly shows up in Rumbles.
As for who could win...Shawn, Hunter, Cena, Chris Jericho and Ted DiBiase all could take it.
*Shawn has the already-built feud with 'Taker, and all he has to do is win the Rumble. *Hunter's been rumored to face Sheamus at 'Mania, OR, if he wins instead of Michaels, it could lead to a feud between those two. Not to mention Hunter is almost always in a WWE title match. *Cena's Cena, so he's always got a shot. *Ted DiBiase's tension with Orton has been built up for the past few months, with subtle hints here and there. While there hasn't been much for DiBiase lately, there's still two months to build the feud, and DiBiase's shown he's got potential. The big question is, will Vince put his money on potential before he sees real success? *Chris Jericho is Chris Jericho. c'mon. Plus, it would be someone different to win, and they could easily set up Edge vs. Jericho at the Elimination Chamber, assuming Edge is ready by 'Mania.
I'm going to be bold and say Ted DiBiase wins the Royal Rumble this year.
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Post by Jimmy on Jan 19, 2010 18:27:52 GMT -5
I see Orton taking the WWE Title and DiBiase winning the Rumble as a definate possibility.
I still want Punk to win the Rumble though.
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Post by inrogers29 on Jan 19, 2010 22:13:22 GMT -5
RAW: * Big Show * Cody Rhodes * Carlito * Evan Bourne * Jack Swagger * John Cena * Kofi Kingston * Mark Henry * MVP * Santino Marella * Shawn Michaels * Ted Dibiase * The Miz * Triple H
ECW: * Shelton Benjamin * Vladimir Kozlov * Yoshi Tatsu * Zack Ryder
SMACKDOWN * Batista * Chris Jericho * CM Punk * Dolph Zigler * Drew McNtyre * Finlay * John Morrison * Kane * Matt Hardy * R-Truth
Plus 2 surprise entrants
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Post by wwfalex04: OUC? on Jan 19, 2010 23:30:05 GMT -5
I soooo wish itd be someone new instead of the same old people.Either of Legacy would be good,Miz or even Kofi but anyone but DX,Cena,Jericho etc. But, Chris Jericho has never won a Rumble though.
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Post by msteel2009 on Jan 20, 2010 9:22:57 GMT -5
i FOUND IT FUNNY how Meltzer and his Observer already posted a list of entrants and the WWE.COM proved him wrong
Wow you mean you dont have sources Dave
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Post by wabarrett on Jan 20, 2010 11:23:06 GMT -5
Why the hell did anyone believe the totally made up list for rumble entrants?
Kozlov isn't in (thank God), Regal and The Hurricane are. No Smackdown! guys have been confirmed other than Jericho and Punk I think, and even they ain't on the website yet.
Wait until wwe.com confirms it. Rumors suck.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2010 1:29:53 GMT -5
DiBiase winning the Rumble and facing Orton at Wrestlemania would be pretty sweet. Sorta do like an Evolution storyline where Orton wants Ted to go to Smackdown but Ted eventually chooses Raw/Orton.
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Post by rkokixas on Jan 21, 2010 10:28:07 GMT -5
Plus it'd be totally unexpected as nobody would guess he'd win it.Just as long as we dont end up w/HHH v Casper at Mania I'll be happy.
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Post by extreme on Jan 21, 2010 17:08:50 GMT -5
I wish they were in the RR
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Post by Barrett on Jan 21, 2010 17:42:35 GMT -5
I wish they were in the RR Green Man for WWE Champ! I hope this Orton/Dibiase feud gets underway soon. Seems like for every PPV since The Bash we've ahd people making the same prediction every month: Dibiase costs Orton (insert title or match here).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2010 19:29:58 GMT -5
I wish they were in the RR STOMP! CLAP! STOMP-CLAP! STOMP-STOMP-CLAP! STOMP! CLAP!
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Post by yankeesforever on Jan 21, 2010 19:36:00 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels will win the Royal Rumble . If the WWE really wants HBK vs Undertaker
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2010 0:52:52 GMT -5
bank on santino going on a short run early in the rumble that'll bring me close to vomiting
he will probably eliminate swagger, carlito, & zack ryder..then get tossed out fast by kane
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