411 PPV Roundtable Preview: WWE Royal Rumble 2010
Posted by Stephen Randle on 01.30.2010
Four titles and a main event slot at WrestleMania are on the line this Sunday, and the 411 Staff has their picks and predictions for the first WWE PPV of the year, as well as the first stop on the annual Road to WrestleMania!
Introduction:
It's been over a month and a half since WWE graced us with a Pay-Per View, and for that, I thank them, because the 411 Staff was really getting exhausted doing a Roundtable every three weeks. But, here we are again, fully recharged and ready to dive back into the thick of it one more time. This month, it is the traditional start of the WWE's Road to WrestleMania, as the twenty-second edition of the Royal Rumble sets the tone and ensures that when it's over, we'll know the name of at least one of the main event participants on the biggest stage of them all, WrestleMania. And with the field being assembled for the Rumble match, it's a result that is clearly wide open. But that's not all, as all three major titles plus the Women's championship are also on the line this Sunday night.
Refreshed and ready, here's the staff members who pitched in and participated in the Royal Rumble Roundtable.
Stephen Randle: I hate this feud. I hate spending week after week listening to McCool drawl out "Piggy James" repeatedly in her hick accent while WWE teaches their PG audience that body image is a woman's most important quality. At least in TNA, the Beautiful People get their asses kicked when it comes down to it. I'm not convinced WWE will go with the logical conclusion here, because all logic went out the window when Beth Phoenix, the largest female athlete in WWE, sided with the aggressors, but one can hope that it's all a setup for this Sunday. After all, Mickie did promise that she would see McCool and Layla horribly humiliated at the Rumble.
Winner: Mickie James
Ari Berenstein: Logic dictates that with Michelle and her cohort Layla dogging Mickie (or should that read pigging Mickie) for weeks on end, that this is where Mickie finally obtains her retribution. Except that doesn't play for a number of reasons, both from a kayfabe perspective (where Beth Phoenix is the x-factor in the story and could interfere) and a backstage politics perspective (McCool's attached to The Undertaker and Mickie has been in the dog house pig pen as of late due to WWE's abnormal perspective on how women should look. I'm pulling for Mickie to win, but I'm taking McCool in these predictions.
Winner: Michelle McCool
Aaron Hubbard: I hate this storyline and unless Mickie wins this will be my pick for feud of the year. Oh know, Mickie has a little bit of extra fat. WAAAAAAH!!! Screw this crap, Mickie is still fine to look at and a far more deserving Women's Champion. But then, I'm not Vince McMahon. Hail the anorexic blonde chick with no heat.
Winner and STILL Women's Champion: Michelle McCool
Chad Nevett: I tape Smackdown on Friday nights only to watch it... later on Friday nights when my girlfriend returns from playing hockey. As such, I have the option to fast-forward through certain segments, including all of the ones involving Michelle McCool and Mickie James. They lost me with that 'Piggie James' crap. So, I'm hoping McCool wins if only so that there's no need for a rematch and we can just move on.
Winner and STILL WWE Women's Champion: Michelle McCool
Matt Adamson: It seems to me that Mickey James is getting a tad buried these days. I don't know or see what they have planed for her. Michelle McCool on the other hand seems to be getting the big "cool" treatment as her name would indicate. Regardless it's one of the worst feuds in a while, and I really don't care who wins, but I'll guess McCool.
Winner and STILL WWE Women's Champion: Michelle McCool
Jeremy Thomas: Anyone who has read my stuff knows I feel the same way about this angle that my fellows here do. The "Piggie James" thing is retarded beyond belief, but I do believe that they will do the one thing that can save it here. I think that Mickie goes over, and then we transition into a feud with someone else (Serena, perhaps) while Beth and Michelle battle it out when Beth stops Team Lay-Cool from stealing the win. Frankly, if Michelle goes over here than any value this storyline could have had is utterly gone.
Winner: Mickie James (NEW WWE Women's Champion)
Julian Bond: I give WWE a tiny little bit of play for actually having a continuing storyline for one of their divas, which is a rarity nowadays. BUT it's really REALLY dragging on now and something has to give. I think that James finally gets her revenge and gets the title back from McCool.
Winner and NEW Women's Champion: Mickie James
Robert S. Leighty Jr: Usually in the end the heel who has been abusing and demeaning the babyface get theirs. I tend to think that's not really going to happen here, but I am pulling for Mickie James. She's been a true sport about this whole angle and it has quietly been the bast feud in the woman's division since Trish and Lita bounced. I would not be shocked if McCool retains, but I'll go with the sentimental pick.
Winner and New Women's Champion: Mickie James
Michael Weyer: The build here has been good with the constant insults of Mickie and that should add to the match's heat. Both ladies are capable of a good battle as I see Mickie getting the belt as final payback for all the insults and showing again why she's WWE's top female worker.
Winner and NEW Women's Champion: Mickie James
MIchael Bauer: This feud is so damn juvenile, I'm surprised the WWE never tried it before. I can see Michelle retaining, but with the new "Evil Genius" group led by Punk gaining steam, you have a great heel challenger waiting in the wings. For that alone, I have to give the nod to Mickie.
Winner: Mickie James
Jeff Small: Common logic would dictate that Mickie James will win one for all the fat girls. Thankfully logic does not apply in the WWE. Can the rumors of Michelle McCool vs. Trish Stratus at WrestleMania begin?
Stephen Randle: WWE has clearly written themselves into a corner with Christian, as he's obviously head and shoulders above everyone on the ECW brand, but they also don't appear to have any plans to move him off the show anytime soon. If he loses the belt here, it will all just be marking time until he wins it back, because nobody could possibly buy Jackson as a credible long-term champion when Christian is still on ECW. I think there's no way Christian loses the ECW title in a one-on-one match with anyone on the brand right now, so we wait for the Chamber and see if ECW gets one.
Winner: Christian
Ari Berenstein: This is a huge opportunity for Ezekiel Jackson--he's involved in the major title match for his brand and it is one of the few singles matches on this Pay Per View. Christian has been holding the fort down in ECW, pretty much stabilizing the brand and taking on a series of challengers for the title. Christian has a very consistent type of match against challengers and its going to be enough to help make Zeke look very good, even though he is still green around the edges. Still, this match, with William Regal on the outside to guide Jackson, is the perfect set-up for an upset title change on a show where I have all the other championships being successfully defended.
Winner: and NEW ECW Champion-Ezekiel Jackson
Aaron Hubbard: EZekiel Jackson is huge. I just thought I should point that out. The dude is freaking scary. Christian was quietly the most consistently entertaining champion of 2009, having great matches with everyone, from the veteran William Regal to the two-move wonder Zach Ryder to the young and exciting Yoshi Tatsu. That said, I don't like his chances in this match. And I'm okay with that. Losing the ECW Championship gives Christian a chance to move up a bit, which he deserves. Big Zeke wouldn't be my first choice as the new champ, but he's not my last choice either.
Winner and NEW ECW Champion:-Ezekiel Jackson
Chad Nevett: While I don't think Jackson has progressed enough to warrant this title shot, but I would like to see Christian move on and being the monster ECW champ could help Jackson quite a bit.
Winner and NEW ECW Champion: Ezekiel Jackson
Matt Adamson: I hope this is the opportunity for Christian to final move on beyond being a C show champion. With what appears to be a shakedown on the horizon in the WWE, it would not only be refreshing for Christian to wind up on either Raw or Smackdown, but also for some new blood to run around with a title. Jackson seems to have a lot of potential, if they give the title to him here, it'll be an interesting test run.
Winner and NEW ECW Champion: Ezekiel Jackson
Jeremy Thomas: I think it's too early for Big Zeke, and we already had Sheamus coming out of nowhere to win a brand title so I think this goes at least another month. Basically, this will amount to Christian and Zeke ripping into each other for a while until Christian takes advantage, then Zeke or Regal lose it and wipe Christian out in such a way as to draw the DQ. Then they go onto No Way Out Elimination Chamber where Zeke wins, opening up Christian to enter Money in the Bank and get drafted elsewhere after 'Mania.
Winner: Christian by DQ (STILL ECW Champion)
Julian Bond: I was totally thrown off like everyone when Mr. Jackson won the #1 contender spot a few weeks ago. But now after thinking about the whole "pushing new and/or younger people" initiative that the WWE is slowly doing now with folks like Sheamus and Morrison, I think that Jackson will be the next to be heavily pushed here. After putting on great match after match for almost a half-year straight now as champ in ECW, I thinks Christian will finally drop the belt here.
Winner and NEW ECW Champion:-Ezekiel Jackson
Robert S. Leighty Jr: The only reason to take the title of Christian is if they are planning to move him to another show in the near future. While I would be all for that, I'm not sure they take the title off Christian at this point. He has been a dominant champion and whenever the strap comes off him it should be a big deal. Jackson shows some potential, and I think at some point he gets the title, but I don't think the time is now.
Winner: Christian
Michael Weyer: Jackson has been given a good push but I just don't see him getting the belt right now. I think WWE still wants to push ECW a bit more before moving Christian to another brand so he'll probably retain here but still give Jackson a good rub that'll make the rematch even better.
Winner and still ECW Champion: Captain Charisma
MIchael Bauer: Big Zeke has been made to be a very, very credible threat to Christian's Title. Add in the fact that WWE title reigns never last this long (and how the WWE can't stop talking about Christian being the longest reigning champion currently) and I think we are in line for a new champion. I'm just wondering who either man could face after this is done.
Winner: Ezekiel Jackson
Jeff Small: It still amazes me that the WWE booked this match instead of Christian/CM Punk. That said, this match will have the unfortunate distinction of opening the show so it will be up to Christian to get the PPV rolling. Good thing he should pick up the victory here via Kozlov-interference. Of course, a tag match will be booked then between Christian & Kozlov vs. Regal and Jackson which will lead to Kozlov turning on Christian and siding with Regal again. Woo-hoo!
Stephen Randle: Anyone have the small sneaking suspicion that they might have had Sheamus beat Cena for the belt just for this? So they could transition the title back to Orton again but get around the whole "no more title shots against Cena"? It's just something I've been musing about, since it's really the only reason to even have this match. Obviously, Orton will get the cheers from the "smart" section of the crowd, so at least there'll be some heat to the match, but I don't see this being anything more than a decent Raw match that will be lucky if it goes ten minutes.
Winner: Sheamus
Ari Berenstein: There hasn't been a major heel vs. heel title match in quite some time, so I actually do kind of look forward to this match just to see what happens--how the crowd reacts to either man, the role Legacy will play and so forth. Kurt Angle and Triple H managed to surprise everyone at Royal Rumble 2001 with a really good heel vs. heel match and while neither Orton or Sheamus are as over as those two men on that show, I think by the end of it this match will compare well to RR '01.
Winner: Sheamus retains the WWE Title thanks to botched interference from Legacy
Aaron Hubbard: Blech. I have no interest in this match. I like watching Orton systematically destroy people, but Sheamus does nothing for me. Heel vs. Heel matches rarely ever work, especially when one of the guys has less heat than Michelle McCool. Honestly, I hope Atlanta is hot for Orton and cheers his every move, and I hope Orton plays to that, because otherwise this is going to SUCK. I also pray to God that Orton wins here, because if Sheamus makes it to 'Mania with that strap it will be the worst debacle since...ever. I was about to say Yokozuna coming into 'Mania IX as the challenger, but he was actually over.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Chad Nevett: Sheamus still hasn't won me over. He spent Monday continually trying to win his match with John Cena via count-out... what kind of chickenshit monster heel crap is that? But, since they seem unwilling to give him a good victory over Cena, Randy Orton will do, I suppose, because if he can beat Orton and Orton can beat Cena, it's like Sheamus beat John Cena... right?
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: Sheamus
Matt Adamson: To say I'm not interested in this match would be the understatement of the year. To say that I believe Sheamus is anything more than a transitional champ would be a lie. I think they are going to wind up giving the title to Orton here in order to set up a decent WWE title match for WrestleMania.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: Randy Orton
Jeremy Thomas: Normally I wouldn't be sure about this one, because Orton going into 'Mania as champion would be a solid reversal of how he chased it last year, but the tension surrounding Orton and Priceless is enough to change my mind. I think that, after a somewhat lackluster match, Orton finally does something that causes Ted to snap and he decks Orton, which allows Sheamus to get the win--and, I am afraid to say, will cause the opposite reaction than the 'E expects because the crowd will boo Ted for it. Anyway, however it works out Sheamus is walking out with the belt.
Winner: Sheamus (STILL WWE Heavyweight Champion)
Julian Bond: Weird…just plain weird. Don't really care for this heel vs heel match here, but I think that the company is slowly heading towards the eventually Orton vs Legacy feud here for Wrestlemania. So I think the Legacy interferes to accidently cost Orton the title and to piss out the Legend Killer even more.
Winner and STILL WWE Champion: Sheamus
Robert S. Leighty Jr: This should be very interesting. The WWE has been bringing Sheamus along nicely, but not sure if anyone will buy him on Orton's level. The crowd reaction should be intriguing, but I suspect they will side with Orton. I can't see Sheamus having his run cut off at this point. It would be kind of fitting to see Orton end his reign after a month, much like Orton's 1st run was shelved after a month, but I just don't see it.
Winner: Sheamus
Michael Weyer: A heel vs heel title match is a pretty cool idea that should make this stand out more. The Sheamus experiment has had mixed results as the guy is a decent worker but think he was given the big belt a bit early even though it's refreshing seeing some new blood there. I just don't see Sheamus going into Mania as champion is all. Orton will probably dominate and count on some interference from Legacy to get the title back and move on to Mania.
Winner and NEW WWE Champion: The Legend Killer
MIchael Bauer: Now, for as much as I don't like seeing Sheamus with the gold, I actually think he is the lesser of two evils right now compared to Randy Orton. I say this for two reasons. First, Orton vs. X (where X is any top challenger on Raw or possible face Royla Rumble winner) has been done recently. Secondly, there is no way I want to see Orton vs. Dibaise for any gold. So, that leaves only one choice.
Winner: Sheamus
Jeff Small: Interesting dynamic here with both championship matches going against the face vs. heel standard. Of the two, this one has the easier distinction of who swaps their role (Orton will easily be the face). I suspect Sheamus will pick up the victory here leading to Orton trying to replace a member of Legacy to enter the Rumble. As for the match, I expect nothing and hopefully will be pleasantly surprised.
Stephen Randle: Mysterio has no shot and everyone knows it. Hell, they even moved on to Undertaker's next potential opponent before they'd officially determined who would be his Rumble opponent! I suspect they'll do a lot to try and get the crowd going, but in the end, there's only one conclusion.
Winner: The Undertaker
Ari Berenstein: The other side of the equation--a face versus face match up, with Rey Mysterio playing the role of the ultimate underdog going up against the literal Phenom of the WWE. Undertaker is larger, more powerful, is better at submissions, more dangerous in the ring and flat out the favorite to win here. That said, Rey is all about the hope spots and I think he'll get quite a few moments where people will get to the point where they think that maybe, just maybe he'll defeat Taker. He won't, but bell to bell it should be an entertaining one.
Winner: The Undertaker retains the World Heavyweight Title thanks to Batista levelling Mysterio out of the referee's line of sight and Taker taking advantage of the situation.
Aaron Hubbard: This is the match I'm looking forward to the most on this card. I would argue that you can't have a better David vs. Goliath match than what is here, as Rey Mysterio is the ultimate underdog and Undertaker is the best big man wrestler ever. I don't know if they will pull out a classic, but it's a fresh match-up and it should be interesting to see how the crowd guys. I suppose Batista interference is a given, but I think he will be thwarted before Taker wins the match.
Winner and STILL World Champion: The Undertaker
Chad Nevett: Not only do we get a heel/heel title match, we get a face/face one, too? Man, anything CAN happen at the Royal Rumble! The Undertaker wins, because, otherwise, Shawn Michaels loses his motivation to win the Rumble (and that match loses one of its main stories) and we may have to see Batista and Rey Rey wrestle more and I'm sick of that.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: The Undertaker
Matt Adamson: The Undertaker is another superstar that I don't see going into WrestleMania as the champ. Though I would be nuts to say that they are planning on going into WrestleMania with Rey Mysterio as champ. However, if The Undertaker is going to lose the title before Mania, I don't think it'll be to Rey Rey.
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: The Undertaker
Jeremy Thomas: I don't like the way this has been booked. I get that there's always a throwaway World Title shot at the Rumble and I understand they're trying to build Taker's 'Mania match up early, but Michaels and Batista are getting more air time against Taker than the guy who's actually wrestling him on Sunday. This conclusion is foregone; Rey Rey bounces around the ring until Taker catches him, then SPLATTO. Champion retains.
Winner: The Undertaker (STLL World Heavyweight Champion)
Julian Bond: I honestly still can't believe that it's only going to beat Taker vs Mysterio here instead of a Triple Threat with Batista. But I think that this will be a very good bout with Taker of course taking the win and maybe holding onto the title until Mania to face Michaels.
Winner and STILL World Champion: The Undertaker
Robert S. Leighty Jr: Another fresh, and exciting match. I like when we get matches that haven't been beaten into the ground. Rey is the greatest underdog wrestler in history and it will be interesting to see how his style meshes with that of Taker. Taker hasn't been that great in the ring since returning, but I'm hopeful he can bring something out for this match. At the very least Mysterio will be able to take a great shit kicking to build heart for the match before making his comeback. With that said, Taker's not losing the title here.
Winner: The Undertaker
Michael Weyer: They've built this feud up pretty well over the last few weeks and the possibility of another Batista run-in to botch things up. However, seeing as how they seem intent on Taker/Michaels for Mania again, I think Rey will end up with the belt here and free Taker up while Batista is set up against Rey down the line.
Winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: Rey Mysterio
MIchael Bauer: With everything built up about how peoplw neecd to win the Rumble to face the Dead Man, I could see a swerve of Mysterio winning. But that would mean both World Title matches would have a less than stellar champion... unless someting were to happen at Elimination Chamber.
Winner: The Undertaker
Jeff Small: Another winter, another Rey Mysterio push. And like the rest of them, this one won't make it past February.
Winner: The Undertaker
Royal Rumble Match Announced participants: John Cena, Batista, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Shelton Benjamin, Ted Dibiase, Cody Rhodes, The Great Khali, Yoshi Tatsu, MVP, The Miz, William Regal, Kofi Kingston, Kane, Mark Henry, Zach Ryder, Jack Swagger, Big Show, Matt Hardy, Evan Bourne, Carlito, Chris Masters (6 open spots remain at press time)
Stephen Randle: So, the obvious choices to win are Shawn Michaels, Triple H, John Cena, and Batista, and truly it's been set up so anyone can win. Now, I have to be the only human being alive that thinks that making Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania completely telegraphs the ending, because even if you believe that Shawn could end the Streak, there's no chance he's going to win the World title, especially for the brand that would require him to work Tuesdays. I'd assume that IF they're serious about Shawn-Taker II, they'll have Shawn cost him the title at No Way Out, forcing the Deadman to come after him. So I'm down to three potential winners, and of the three, Cena's reportedly battling back issues so they're alleviating the pressure on him, and Batista, well, he could tear a muscle next week and throw all their plans to hell. So, who does that leave to face his workout buddy on a fourth match from the end "main event"?
Winner: Triple H
Ari Berenstein: Realistically this comes down to four major storylines--Triple H wants to win to main event Wrestlemania, Shawn Michaels wants to win to cash in a shot against World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker at Wrestlemania, John Cena wants to win so he can rematch against Sheamus for the WWE Title, Batista wants to win so he can rematch against Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Title. Along the way we'll get some interesting moments--obviously look for Miz and MVP to mix it up and likely cause each other to be eliminated, meanwhile Morrison and McIntrye will do the same. Legacy is looking like they're heading for a break up--it may be a too cute moment, but they're my pick for #'s 1 and 2 in the match. Jack Swagger has looked like a fool in recent weeks thanks to his over the top rope challenges backfiring on him--so the reverse psychology of that booking indicates he will be the iron man in the match. Big Show will eliminate the most wrestlers, but it will only take one man to eliminate him (HHH). Look for CM Punk to draw everyone's ire due to his recent Straight Edge pontifications and he will play the "Shawn Michaels" card of coming oh so close several times to being eliminated. HBK will get him out. Final Four will be Triple H, Michaels, Cena and Batista. The latter two eliminate each other, the former two will have a couple minutes all to themselves before Shawn Michaels superkicks Tiple H over the top rope to win his third Royal Rumble.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Aaron Hubbard: After last year, where there was so much shuffling of champions and storylines leading up to Wrestlemania, I have learned not to take things for granted. Everybody and their grandmother is going to pick Shawn Michaels to win the Royal Rumble and face The Undertaker at 'Mania. I don't think this is going to happen. HBK and Undertaker only have a few years left, and they should be spending those years having fresh matches with young talent or the occasional dream match. Last year, Taker vs. HBK was a dream match because they hadn't wrestled in ten years and had incredible interactions at the Rumble. This year, it would simply be a good match that will likely steal the show, but does neither man any favors. Instead, I'm going with the scenario that DX is going to collide at 'Mania, with Triple H representing Vince McMahon and Shawn representing Bret Hart. They have teased dissension between the two and given Shawn's state right now, all it will take is Hunter eliminating HBK to put him over the edge. I predict that is exactly what will happen, with them making it to the final three, Hunter tossing out HBK and HBK helping the winner eliminate Triple H. And the winner? Only the most deserving man, and one who can have an absolute classic with The Deadman come 'Mania.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Chad Nevett: While the logic seems to point to it coming down to four guys (Michaels, Trips, Cena, and Batista), I don't really want to see any of them win it. None of them need the win to get into the main event at WrestleMania and I always like it more when the Rumble gives the shot to a deserving guy who just hasn't gotten his shot yet. It seems that Money in the Bank has taken that place in the WWE, but after the last few years with the Undertaker, Cena, and Orton winning, I can see them heading in a new direction and letting a less obvious choice win it. I'd love to see Chris Jericho walk away the winner or a returning Edge may lead to a big surprise win, but that would make a feud between the two of them unlikely unless the other won a belt at Elimination Chamber. No, I see the winner being one of the young guys ready to hit the main event and headline WrestleMania and who happens to have a DVD coming out soon?
Winner: John Morrison
Matt Adamson: I have to say, I don't really have the slightest case for anybody to win this years Royal Rumble. I've ruled out HBK and HHH, who I think will end up feuding due to Royal Rumble shenanigans. I know there is that rumored HBK vs. Undertaker rematch, but I think that's just a smokescreen. I think it'll end up being the two of them and somebody else as the last 3. I'm going to say, just for fun, Ted Dibiase, who will manage a face turn over the course of the next two month in order to go up against Orton at Mania. If I'm wrong, it's either going to be the usual suspects or somebody who the writing team is going to have to do a great job of getting over in time for WrestleMania. I don't think anybody that isn't already at the top is truly primed for a major push without some top notch storytelling.
Winner: Ted Dibiase
Jeremy Thomas: It's not often you see a Rumble where it's tough to guess who's going to win. We've got a lot of possibilities...but let me tell you who's NOT going to win. Anyone on ECW can count themselves out. Sorry guys, just ain't happening. Kane always looks good in the Rumble but never wins; in fact, none of the "monsters" in there will be pulling it off. That includes Big Show, Mark Henry and the Great Khali. Ted and Cody will probably cost each other the win when they start arguing, and MVP is going to have other things to do as he feuds with Miz and they both get eliminated because of it. Santino, thanks for playing. Swagger's been made to look like a joke regarding the Rumble and he may just come close to beating Santino's record. Bourne and Carlito are not nearly important enough to win, so they fall into the ECW rule there despite being on Raw. That brings it down to Cena, Batista, 'H, Shawn, Jericho Punk & Kofi, and whoever they may bring in as a surprise (I doubt it'll be Edge, for the record). You could conceivably consider Kofi and Punk dark horses, but I more see them having strong showings but losing out toward the end. Jericho will lose by virtue of D-X and the rest of Raw saying "goodbye" one more time. Batista's arrogance will cost him his chance to win, and that brings it down to the three Raw guys. My guess is that Shawn eliminates Hunter right after Jericho's tossed, furthering their split, and Shawn and Cena have a little time at the end, basically to see who fights the Dead Man. And I think the winner will be Cena, either cleanly or by a furious Hunter getting revenge. That sets up two money matches for 'Mania; Cena vs. Taker and Shawn vs. 'H. However it works out though, this should be interesting.
Winner: John Cena
Julian Bond: I am actually excited as all hell for this rumble this year cause they really isn't a clear predicted winner. Cena maybe can win…but I think that he's going to maybe go onto Mania to face Batista for "a title" (still sticking to my prediction!!). Batista may lose again here, but maybe win a title at No Way Out. And Triple H….I have no idea what's up with him. So I'm guessing that HBK gets one last Rumble win and the WWE wises up to make HBK vs Taker the actual main event of this year's Mania.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
Robert S. Leighty Jr: For the first time in a while (well, not counting 2008 with Cena's shocking return) the Rumble seems pretty wide open. There are storyline galore wrapped up in this thing, and I'm not sure where they are going with this thing. Personally, I would love to see a returning Edge win the thing, but I'm not sure if that is happening. I will be rooting for either Jericho or Punk, but Punk has no shot. Jericho would be interesting, but I don't think the WWE will pull the trigger there either. I was at WM last year and saw Shawn/Taker and would love to see it again this year, but I think Cena/Taker would be the better draw. HHH winning is the last thing I want to see and I'm not even a HHHater like most. I just thing it would be rather boring out of all the other options they have. For a while I thought HHH vs Michaels at WM was happening and I'll hold out hope for that. So, I think I just talked myself into Cena vs Taker, which means I only have one way to go here:
Winner: John Cena
Michael Weyer: A pretty wide open field here and the remaining spots might shift things up (in case one is Edge). Michaels seems ready to face Taker so he's probably out while Batista is a strong possibility to go against Rey. HHH and Cena are faves, of course but think WWE might be pulling back on yet another Mania main event with them. There is the possibility of a younger guy elevated like Rhodes or Kofi or Morrison and Jericho might pull it out. But, personally, I'll go with a guy who's got a great fan backing and could turn in a terrific Mania main event.
Winner: CM PUNK BABY!
MIchael Bauer: Ok, I have to base my decision for the Royal Rumble off of my other predictions, despite the fact we have another PPV to still worry about. And that makes this extra hard. Because for every scenario, it could all be screwed up by the Elimination Chamber. For example, if John Cena wins, you know he will go after Sheamus, but what if HHH wins the belt next month? Likewise, if HBK wins, you know he goes after Undertaker, but what if Batista is champion? If HHH wins, he could go either way, but can you really picture HHH back on Smackdown? Like, all of that has to be factored in, and then you still have Jericho, Batista, a possible return of Edge, and maybe another huge main event push of someone to think about. I really have no clue who to pick, but in the end, only one name really makes sense.
Winner: John Cena
Jeff Small: I can't believe no one but Randle has picked Triple H to win this match. He's by far the most logical person to win. First, if he costs Shawn Michaels the match, it can lead to a feud between them. Second, there's no hot new superstar that has a readymade "boyhood dream" storyline which cancels out many of those in this match. Third, he's Triple H and can always be expected to be in the final four. Lastly, unless the WWE wants a rematch of a TLC main event at WrestleMania, he's the most logical opponent for Sheamus if Sheamus makes it to Mania with the belt.
Winner: Triple H
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i like dibiase winning the rumble. it could be very similar to HHH-Batista a few years back, you could have him and cody help randy win the title from sheamus, then ted could win the rumble and they can do the slow build over the next couple months to wrestlemania. might be neat, better than seeing hhh or cena going at it again.
Posted By: Guest#9879 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM
McCool will retain. As much as I would love to see her move on to challenge Trish Stratus(as Small suggests), that's dream booking. That was rumored for last year, not this year.
Any other ex-diva would jump through hoops to get a phone call from WWE, but last time I checked, Trish actually has a pretty damn good life outside of wrestling. She usually only shows up if their in her hometown, and if it benefits her. Like it or not, Trish has earned that kind of stroke. WWE's golden girl jobbing to Taker's bitch isn't happening.
And Mickie isn't going to get the title because WWE thinks she is just cashing a paycheck right now. With all this talk of her music, and whether or not she is leaving, you have to be a little crazy to think they will reward her at a time like this. Beth is going to dethrone Michelle, probaly at Wrestlemania.
Posted By: Guest#1176 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Cena wins the royal rumble..Batista wins the title from Undertaker at elimination chamber due to michaels screwing him..
Wresltemania:
Taker vs Michaels
Batista vs Cena
HHH vs who the fuck knows hopefully he tears a quad
Posted By: anonymous (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:19 PM
How can anybody pick Mickie? This whole storyline was started as a way to punish her for weight gain and her shitty matches(which haven't improved since she moved to Smackdown btw).
It's also a way to embarass her on the way out of the company, which last time I checked is still likely to happen in the near future. This storyline was designed to make her look stupid, get McCool some heat, and build towards a Phoenix face turn.
The story is going to end with Mickie coming up short, and then Beth picking up the slack and standing up for "big girls". It makes no sense for Mickie to get the title, because then we'll just be tortured with more Piggy James segments. No, Michelle has to finish the job, and then have Beth turn on her.
If there were no rumors of Mickie leaving, I'd say this storyline would end the usual way; good guy stands up for themselves and teaches the heel a lesson. But since everybody in the world is convinced she is not long for WWE, this storyline is the perfect way to write her off of TV. Sure, it's petty and mean. But that's what happens when your a woman and you decide to leave the company. There won't be any happy endings this time.
Posted By: Guest#3942 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Only five matches? Wow, that's a pretty weak card.
McCool
Christian
Sheamus
Mysterio(HBK interference)
HHH to win the Rumble(Taker attacks Shawn at the end)
Posted By: Guest#0322 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:42 PM
y2j wins the rumble then gets his shot and wins at elimination chamber only to defend it at mania against edge
Posted By: Guest#2113 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:44 PM
I think the Rumble Match should go on before Taker v Rey to unseat the certainty of Rey losing. Rey v Taker with a pissed Batista who came close to winning the Rumble and the Rumble winner interfering to help Taker retain so he can challenge him etc. Rey v Taker needs to go on last. I think it will.
Sheamus v Cena the rematch is actually compelling and I don't mind that being a mania fallback match.
At mania this year, I don't think both title matches have to real strong. Bret v Vince, and HBK v Taker 2 are making Mania a very strong card as it is.
Posted By: ROH Commish (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:53 PM
They really do need to have Morrison win the Rumble.
Posted By: Guest#8416 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Yeah but Batista was over like a motherfucker in 2005, Ted is nowhere near those levels.
Posted By: Ian (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:29 AM
" guess is that Shawn eliminates Hunter right after Jericho's tossed, furthering their split, and Shawn and Cena have a little time at the end, basically to see who fights the Dead Man. And I think the winner will be Cena, either cleanly or by a furious Hunter getting revenge. That sets up two money matches for 'Mania; Cena vs. Taker and Shawn vs. 'H. However it works out though, this should be interesting.
Winner: John Cena" - Jeremy Thomas
Ding Ding Ding, I do think the same as you and I want the same two matches for Mania.
Taker vs Cena = WHC Title/Streak
HHH vs HBK = two WWF/E Icons going at it on the biggest stage of them all for the very first time in their careers.
If you add Edge vs Jericho and an exciting MITB lead by the likes of Kofi, Shelton and Morrison , you have, on paper, the most exciting Mania since years.
Posted By: Epic Win For Jeremy Thomas (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:32 AM
Sheamus isn't a monster heel, he's a bully heel. And all bullies are cowards. That's why his biggest spots are kicking someone in the head when they aren't looking and his beginning matches were squashes against local wrestlers. Before his shot, his claim to fame was 1)Retiring Jamie "Small for ROH" Noble 2)Roughing up an announcer and 3)knocking out Jerry "Irrelevant" Lawler. Need I say more? Orton with the win, hopefully with a punt, to show him how a real heel operates.
Posted By: ThePants (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:34 AM
They completely telegraph the winner of the rumble EVERY year, this one being no exception. The entire wrestling world simultaneously orgasmed when HBK/Taker happened last year. They have reached the point of no return with the whole "win ____ match to face me" gig, so we all know the good guy wins that match. That match is the Royal Rumble, and anything less than a HBK/Taker rematch would be a massive letdown, especially at this point. He has 2 months to develop a story with HHH and the split that hopefully leads to heel Shawn, so HHH doesnt need to win in order for Shawn to turn on him. Or they could wait till after he loses to Taker again. On the other side, I strongly believe we will see Cena/Sheamus at Mania. The way Vince sees it, this is a slow burning chase where Cena got beat without getting beat and now has to get his title back, all the while trying to prove that he can beat this guy. He never gets his fair chance through cheesy DQs and count outs and interference over the course of a few months. Until Wrestlemania. Dont forget that this is John Cena, the golden child. So the crowd is supposed to want nothing more than Cena getting his revenge after all this time and proving that one-on-one, he can beat Sheamus. And yes, they really are making the Rumble winner obvious for everybody... they have to dumb it down for the 12 year olds that they obviously want as their main audience. They dont realize the obvious things, they just scream and yell when their favorite wrestler wins.
Posted By: Jay (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:08 AM
Why does everyone think Dibiase is the one in Legacy thats turning face? That window passed a few months ago. Ortons been getting face pops. I say Ted and Cody turn on him during the title match.
Posted By: Scarry Larry (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:09 AM
wm........
cena vs batista
orton vs dibiase
taker vs hbk
hopefully bret hart fights vinny mac or referees the taker vs hbk match
hhh vs sheamus (since there close buddies in real life..hhh puts over sheamus)
HOPEFULLY edge comes back to take on jericho
and a money in the bank and you got yourself probably the best card since wrestlemania 20
Posted By: 77777 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:30 AM
Orton wins the title from Sheamus. Dibiase wins the Rumble and challenges Orton at WM. Bank on it!
Posted By: Hurricane (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:51 AM
Only five matches? Wow, that's a pretty weak card.
McCool
Christian
Sheamus
Mysterio(HBK interference)
HHH to win the Rumble(Taker attacks Shawn at the end)
Posted By: Guest#0322 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Its the Royal Rumble you dumbass, what do you expect 9 matches? They always have 5 matches. As Michael Cole would say Vintage Royal Rumble.
I do like your predictions for the World Heavyweight Title Match though
Posted By: TDS (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:56 AM
Logically, there's just no way that HBK can win the Rumble. Shockingly, only one writer hinted at the reason why.
If Shawn wins he'll challenge 'Taker. There's no way 'Taker will lose at 'Mania. Even if he did that would mean Shawn would be regularly working Tuesday nights as the new champ and Lord knows that won't come to pass.
If 'Taker wins that means he'll just be retaining in the midst of a six month title reign. I'm sorry, but stuff like that doesn't happen unless your name is John and you like to pretend you're in the military.
A Shawn vs. 'Taker rematch may happen at 'Mania but there's just no way it'd be for the title. Like someone said, it's much more logical for Shawn to just interfere in 'Taker's match come Elimination Chamber. This is just another step in the nice, long buildup they've been having since the Slammys.
Also, I agree that Hunter will be getting the title shot against Sheamus at 'Mania but that hardly means he's winning the Rumble. The guy won 'Mania title shots in a mini tournament on RAW and in an Elimination Chamber match in the past. The Rumble is far from necessary.
Posted By: Ron Mexico (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:56 AM
Short of the WWE title match, I agree with every prediction by Weyer
Posted By: Jeremy from Palmdale (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:59 AM
Hmmmm... Where is Edge? This card looks cool, it's new and interesting, and I like that I have no idea who the hell will win the Rumble.. But I do NOT want to see any more "surprise" Edge victories.
Posted By: Guest#4099 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:14 AM
"Why does everyone think Dibiase is the one in Legacy thats turning face? That window passed a few months ago. Ortons been getting face pops. I say Ted and Cody turn on him during the title match.
Posted By: Scarry Larry (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:09 AM"
FINALLY someone who makes SENSE about the absurdity of a "face Ted Jr while he is getting ZERO crowd reaction nowadays...
The only time you hear "pops" or some reactions for Legacy is when RKO is leading them , HE IS The one who is giga "over" in this stable and turning either Cody or Teddy would end up in a bigger failure than both Face MVP and Kennedy were.
If someone has turn here, it's Orton himself as a "tweener/face" not The Legacy.
Posted By: Alex Moon (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:21 AM
Cena vs Taker WILL happen at Mania. He is the only logical opponent for him and is a fresh fued. Whether it's for the title or not though... that's another matter.
I predict Jericho or Morrison to win.
Posted By: Banz (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:27 AM
rey should beat taker with the help of batistaference then batista will vow to win the rumble and beat rey for the title only to have taker eliminate him in the rumble.
Posted By: Guest#4623 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 03:03 AM
WrestleMania XX sucked ass except for Christian vs Jericho. Anyway I fear it is HHH vs Sheamus. There is no way unless a quad is torn that we dont see Triple H in the main event. That is the whole reason WWE is in a rut nothing John Cena has done. The fact that no matter what HHH is in the main event at mania. His shitty feud with Jericho(LUCY) Booker (Racism) He and Michaels trying to overshadow Benoit. His boring match with Batista. The Cena match was great only cause that fucker at the end was surprised and Cena owning HHH. Thankfully he tore his quad at 23. He had no point of interjecting himself in the ready made Cena Orton feud as it was Orton who kayfabe took out Cena. Then his heatless match that had no business being in the main event of 25. I think HHH beats Sheamus at XXVI and that way he can beat the guy Orton and Cena couldnt and stroke his own EGO. I d rather see Orton vs Masters, but we will get this pile of crap and I wont order it
Posted By: Radtke (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:18 AM
Sorry to spoil this for you all... but i had to get this out, its too hard keep it in, the person who is winning the this years WWE Royal Rumble is none other then Randy Orton, entering from the luckiest number of them all. thats right #27. He will lose to Sheamus, and weasel his way into the Royal Rumble. Also Edge will be returning at the Royal Rumble #29... along with the awaited return of the only gold medalest in WWE... Kurt Angle at #30!
once again sorry to spoil this.
looks like im out of job now... sorry Vince!
Posted By: Former WWE Match Maker (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:30 AM
Winner and still champ... the Undertakers Dong
Posted By: Guest#2029 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 05:09 AM
sheamus is the worst wwe champion ever. people call jbl and yokozuna bad champions but atleast they were getting crowd reactions. sheamus sucks big time and wwe should quickly remove the strap off of him as wrestlemania approaches
Posted By: Guest#3877 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Well if I were a betting man I'd forsee them trying to do a quadruple elimination - with not just two but 4 men's feet touching the same time...
Keeps building the anticipation for Elimination Chamber with neither title match at WM 26 fixed and therefore the 5/6 week build up to Mania is even more interesting...
For what it's worth...
Posted By: dj_bollocks (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 05:55 AM
Also who's to say it won't be HBK vs HHH vs Undertaker at WM26 ?
Posted By: dj_bollocks (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 06:00 AM
I really hope Chad Nevett is proved right in his prediction of Morrison winning the Rumble.
If Rey were to win the title (isn't 'Taker meant to be injured?) that would set up quite a sweet Wrestlemania match, considering their TV bout was considered one of the best last year.
Of course, CM Punk or Jericho could equally argue a similar case for winning the Rumble were Rey to win. You've got the rumoured hair vs. mask match and great matches previously between the two with Punk, and you've got the whole history of Jericho and Rey were Y2J to win.
(Oh, and Batista... *groan*...)
I can only hope the RAW dominance in terms of numbers entering the Rumble will mean a Smackdown star will win. The rumoured HHH/HBK Bret-Luger finish would be a waste of a pay-off that could easily be done within the actual Rumble, while allowing a relatively-new guy (certainly one who hasn't won before) throw the last guy out of the ring.
I have to admit, the uncertainty here, with a number of storylines heading into the match, definitely makes this year's Rumble one of the most anticipated; I just hope they also realise how useful the match can be in helping to push a fresh face.
Posted By: Chungles (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 07:04 AM
I don't think Dibiase is ready for a Rumble win like Batista was. Maybe workrate-wise he is (in fact he definitely is), but I don't think the fans would buy it unless it was kind of a lucky win, and then the problem would be that nobody would take it seriously unless he won the title. I'd definitely like to see a Sheamus/Dibiase WWE title match at Wrestlemania, though. It would have to be in the middle of the card, but it would be a good match and then obviously that would leave people with no delusions as to which match was the biggest (Cena or Michaels challenging Undertaker for the title/end of streak).
Posted By: Cun\' (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 07:09 AM
Taker v. HBK 2 isn't going to happen at 'Mania. Careful viewers will note that HBK's quest to end Taker's streak is the catalyst for the DX break-up, and sets up THEIR match at 'Mania.
The only reason the writers made a Taker rematch so important for Shawn is that it gives Triple H something huge to take away. And something so consuming would be the only thing that could come between DX. Most likely Triple H is the one who takes HBK out of the Rumble. HBK says Triple H, of all people, should have known how important a potential WM match with Taker was to him. There's your beef, add a loss of the tag titles, pepper in a few decent promos, maybe layer it onto the Bret v. Vince storyline, and voila--WrestleMania 26 match.
Elsewhere, bravo to the E for making this year's winner totally unpredictable. The best option is Cena gets the win and takes on Taker at 'Mania.
Ted Dibiase Sr. has as much chance of winning this thing as his son does, by the way.
Posted By: Sam! (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 07:15 AM
There's no way HBK v Taker II is happening. Triple H has watched Michaels steal the show at Wrestlemania year after year after year. H know the whole man who he can be in the ring with at WM 26 to have a chance of match of the night is HBK. HHH will eliminate HBK from the Rumble, and HBK might turn on the night by going back in the ring and superkicking him over the top. The two will be in the chamber together.
Cena is a very strong contender and he will face Taker at Mania. Does he need the Rumble to get there, perhaps not.
Orton is very likely to face Legacy in some shape at Mania, although I think they may hold off. Legacy may stay together through MITB then split in the summer.
JOHN MORRISON will be the man who takes this Rumble I believe. I see him taking a world title from either Orton, Batista, Punk, Jericho, or Sheamus.
Morrison v Orton would be my choice for the WWE title match at Mania.
Posted By: TheMan (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 08:07 AM
Here's how I would book it. Have Sheamus retain due to Legacy turning on Orton. The next night, Legacy deliver a decent heel promo to establish themselves, but at the same time their paranoid. Later after the main event match, Orton arrives at the arena looking for them and fights against most of the RAW roster, officially turning him tweener.
Have him feud with Legacy to until Wrestlemania (Orton vs. DiBiase/Rhodes Handicap).
Have Mysterio go over Taker in a surprise clean win. Taker threats with ripping his head off, but ands over the title and lets Mysterio celebrate. He proceeds to feud with Batista for WrestleMania.
Posted By: JA Toro (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:31 AM
If Cena is hurting, then it makes a lot of sense for him to win the Rumble. Since he will already have a main event at WM 26, he can then take it easy the rest of the way.
I'm still feeling a Cena, Batista, UT match at WM 26 for the WHC. With Cena vs Taker in WM 27 (Cena will break the streak then).
HHH and HBK will cause each other to be eliminated, leading up to a WM 26 match.
Sheamus wins here, but loses the belt in the Elimnation Chamber to Orton. Kofi vs Orton for the WWE title in WM 26.
I see Mikie James losing to McCool too. This the exact type of burying you see when someone is on the way out of a fed. McCool vs Beth for the title (maybe at WM 26, but maybe not).
Christian wins here, but loses at No Way Out. I somehow see Jericho and Punk winning the Tag Team titles and facing Christian and Edge for the belts at WM 26.
Posted By: mogamer (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Hmmm, should be an interesting night.
1) James wins because McCool's got a knee injury and James needs to start feuding with Punk's new chick.
2) Christian wins only because Vince was Christian to break RVD's title run
3) Sheamus over Orton, because fans still are not sold on him as a champ and a win over Orton may do it.
4) Rey wins over Undertaker for two reasons: 1) HBK costs Taker the title setting up the match at Mania and 2) Taker is hurt with a bad hip, so he needs the rest for Mania.
5) Rumble winner.........Morrison! That's right I am calling my shot. Jericho would have been my first choice if not for the drinking incident recently and Morrison has a DVD coming out soon, plus Smackdown has some banged up stars right now and need a fresh face in the title scene.
My Wrestlemania card right now is:
HHH (c) vs. Sheamus for the WWE Title
HBK vs. Taker
Batista vs. Cena
Rey vs. Morrison for the World Title
Orton vs. DiBease vs. Rhodes
Hart vs. Vince in a Street Fight
Money in the Bank: Kingston/McIntyre/Punk/Hardy/Benjamin/Finley/MVP/Miz/Bourne
Y2J/Big Show vs. Edge/Christian for the Tag Titles
Posted By: KT (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:03 AM
"Taker v. HBK 2 isn't going to happen at 'Mania. Careful viewers will note that HBK's quest to end Taker's streak is the catalyst for the DX break-up, and sets up THEIR match at 'Mania.
The only reason the writers made a Taker rematch so important for Shawn is that it gives Triple H something huge to take away. And something so consuming would be the only thing that could come between DX. Most likely Triple H is the one who takes HBK out of the Rumble. HBK says Triple H, of all people, should have known how important a potential WM match with Taker was to him. There's your beef, add a loss of the tag titles, pepper in a few decent promos, maybe layer it onto the Bret v. Vince storyline, and voila--WrestleMania 26 match.
Elsewhere, bravo to the E for making this year's winner totally unpredictable. The best option is Cena gets the win and takes on Taker at 'Mania.
Ted Dibiase Sr. has as much chance of winning this thing as his son does, by the way.
Posted By: Sam! (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 07:15 AM"
We have a WINNER HERE !
I'm tihnking the same man , hopefully both you and me are right about this.
Taker/Cena and HBK/HHH >>> Taker/HBK II and Sheamus/HHH
Posted By: Road To Mania (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Michelle McCool will never lose that title, she will dispose of Mickie again, cleanly of course, and continue her reign of boredom and crowd indifference. We might not like it, but that's the way it is.
Posted By: CP (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Why are so many people picking HBK or HHH to win the Rumble?
I can already picture it now, they'll get into in the match and end up eliminating each other to each others disgust. The bickering will continue in the following weeks, with them losing the Tag titles at some point, then the full on blow up will come at the elimination chamber match or the next night on Raw, leading to their match at Mania.
Rumble winner will be Cena (to challenge WHC Batista) or the swerve with Edge.
Posted By: Till The End (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:36 AM
HHH wins chooses the Undertaker, pissing off Shawn leaving him to stew til he explodes and turns @ No Way Out
Posted By: Guest#7321 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Taker going into Mania with the belt is a mistake, nobody expects him to lose, and a title match where there is no chance of a title change is pointless.
Posted By: Guest#2411 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Maryse will be the surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble this year at # 30 and will go on to become the first woman to win the rumble after HHH and Shawn pull a double elimination on each other...after the win she will grab the mic, do the "cackling laugh" followed by her signature "hair toss" pose and "talk to the hand" gesture...as her music blares throughout the arena the eliminated superstars on the outside of the ring apron will be looking on in disbelief...Michael Cole will proclaim that she has punched her express ticket to WM26, Maryse will point at the WM26 logo hanging in the rafters followed by a dazzling pyro display as we fade to black and the WWE logo...
Posted By: WWE writing team... (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
If Mickie's truly on the way out she'll lose. If not she has to go over...has to. It's Booker/HHH all over again.
Christian loses the belt thanks to Regalference and winds up a surprise entrant in the Rumble. Any number of things can happen there to kickstart a feud for him. Hell, WWE loves the wacky one-sided trades so maybe he loses the belt and frustratingly wanders into Teddy Long's office and joins the SmackDown roster.
Sheamus can't make it to WrestleMania the champ, can he? Can he?
Taker/Rey is the foregone conclusion match of all foregone conclusion matches but it still should be tons of fun. We rarely see these two go at it and I'm excited to see it. Headscissors-into-Tombstone. Book it.
WWE would be stupid to not deliver Michaels/Taker II but it ain't going to be for a title, cos the match doesn't need it. But Shawn doesn't win. Instead he'll cost Taker at No Way Outlimination Chamber forcing the Dead Man into a revenge match.
I wanna see Jericho do it. Save Edge's return for February where, as the Ultimate Opportunist, he enters the Chamber as a surprise AGAIN to win a title. Before that though, make Jericho an uber-dick by saying he won't reveal who he's challenging until just before WrestleMania so he has two months to prepare and his opponent won't. Then after EC he's beyond frustrated that he outlasted 29 other guys to guarantee a main event slot at Mania and the only thing people want to talk about is Edge, Edge, Edge! Make the challenge and tear Arizona down! You could also switch those if possible: Edge wins, Jericho sneaks into the Chamber, and Edge wants revenge for last summer. If not Jericho (or Edge) I'd love Punk, but I really, really, REALLY don't want Hunter, Cena or Batista to win...again...and main event Mania...again. Cos, really...Sheamus/Hunter main eventing WrestleMania? Or Cena/Batista? And we thought last year's ME was awful.
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:01 PM
I still it will end up been Cena v Taker & HHH v HBK, i honestly dont think either of those matches need to be for the titles either.
For the Rumble winner its hard to look ast Cena or HHH but it wouldbe nice if someone else won it & got a tite match at Mania like Morrison but i canee him winning MOTB at Mania anyway.
Posted By: jbardo (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Shawn Michaels will cost The Undertaker the Belt...
Posted By: Horhay (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:06 PM
There is no "obvious" choice to win. If I had to pick somebody I'd say Cena to give him more momentum for a Taker main event, but HHH, HBK, Batista, or Edge are possible too. I'd still pick Cena though. HBK/Batista are pretty unlikely, especially HBK.
Posted By: brian (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:11 PM
i like dibiase winning the rumble. it could be very similar to HHH-Batista a few years back, you could have him and cody help randy win the title from sheamus, then ted could win the rumble and they can do the slow build over the next couple months to wrestlemania. might be neat, better than seeing hhh or cena going at it again.
Posted By: Guest#9879 (Guest) on January 29, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Except Dibiase isnt nearly as over as Batista was back in 2005. Fans were salavating for a face turn for Big Dave. Dibiase gets almost no reaction most times.
Posted By: Ryan (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 01:29 PM
to radtke:
hey dumbass if u watched wrestling u would know wrestlemania 20 didnt suck it had hhh vs hbk vs benoit, angle vs eddie and rock and sock vs evolution were all excellent matches so just stfu before someone farts on ur face
Posted By: the big red machine (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:01 PM
"Aaron Hubbard: Blech. I have no interest in this match. I like watching Orton systematically destroy people, but Sheamus does nothing for me. Heel vs. Heel matches rarely ever work, especially when one of the guys has less heat than Michelle McCool. Honestly, I hope Atlanta is hot for Orton and cheers his every move, and I hope Orton plays to that, because otherwise this is going to SUCK. I also pray to God that Orton wins here, because if Sheamus makes it to 'Mania with that strap it will be the worst debacle since...ever. I was about to say Yokozuna coming into 'Mania IX as the challenger, but he was actually over."
Sorry but I can't respect the opinion of somebody who thinks God exists, much less an asshole like you.
You know, I have a theory for your bias against Sheamus but I'm not gonna say it because your opinion is garbage.
You people wanted new guys getting pushed. Be careful what you wished for. For better or worse Sheamus,Drew McIntyre,The Miz and Kofi Kingston are getting pushed, and you've been watching wrestling, sat down on your fat ass long enough to know that Vince and people who have brains unlike you like big guys like Sheamus.
You'd almost swear you think he's worse than Great Khali or something, jesus.
Posted By: Propagandhi (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Are people forgetting about Bret Hart and Lex Luger? At least one of them is under contract to WWE, and they still have unresolved issues from 1994. And where is the Ultimate Warrior in all this? Wrestlemania is going to be in his hometown...
Posted By: Guest#1442 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:15 PM
HBK should screw Taker out of the title at Rumble, giving Rey the belt. CM Punk wins Rumble, faces Rey at WM in a Title/Mask v. Hair match.
Posted By: IdeaGuy (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:44 PM
"Aaron Hubbard: Blech. I have no interest in this match. I like watching Orton systematically destroy people, but Sheamus does nothing for me. Heel vs. Heel matches rarely ever work, especially when one of the guys has less heat than Michelle McCool. Honestly, I hope Atlanta is hot for Orton and cheers his every move, and I hope Orton plays to that, because otherwise this is going to SUCK. I also pray to God that Orton wins here, because if Sheamus makes it to 'Mania with that strap it will be the worst debacle since...ever. I was about to say Yokozuna coming into 'Mania IX as the challenger, but he was actually over."
Sorry but I can't respect the opinion of somebody who thinks God exists, much less an asshole like you.
You know, I have a theory for your bias against Sheamus but I'm not gonna say it because your opinion is garbage.
You people wanted new guys getting pushed. Be careful what you wished for. For better or worse Sheamus,Drew McIntyre,The Miz and Kofi Kingston are getting pushed, and you've been watching wrestling, sat down on your fat ass long enough to know that Vince and people who have brains unlike you like big guys like Sheamus.
You'd almost swear you think he's worse than Great Khali or something, jesus.
Posted By: Propagandhi (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 03:32 PM
Anyone else think Piggie James & Fatt Hardy would make a cute couple?
Posted By: Puff Hardy (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Anyone else think Piggie James & Fatt Hardy would make a cute couple?
Posted By: Puff Hardy (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 03:47 PM
My prediction for Mania?
Cena vs Undertaker
HHH/Vince vs HBk/Bret
Posted By: Jacklad (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 03:48 PM
Orton beats Sheamus, UT beats Rey (Batistaference), Cena wins the Rumble. Cena decides that Orton vs. Cena has been done to death, and nobody wants to see that match again, so he chooses to wrestle UT at Mania. HHH eliminates HBK from the Rumble, setting up their tag title loss to Punk/Gallows and eventual split. Their feud becomes connected to the Vince/Bret angle, and we see HHH w/Vince vs. HBK w/Bret at Mania, or a tag match. Batista faces Rey. The only loose end is Orton. I could see him facing DiBiase at WM for the title (this match would be fourth from the top or something like that, not a legit main event). I also see the DiBiase face turn failing big time, but WWE seems convinced that Orton/Legacy is a money feud. Maybe DiBiase somehow screws Orton out of the title at Elimination Chamber, setting up Orton as the face challenger at Mania? Yeah, that works.
Posted By: Tom (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Christian!
Christian!
At last, you're on your own!
Posted By: Christian (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:38 PM
I hate Mickie James, and hopes McCool humiliates her again. Just fucking go away already Mickie.
Beth Phoenix will turn face and become the next challenger. I can already see the stupid headlines now. Beth PHOENIX wins the title in PHOENIX, Arizona. It's stupid and cliche. But this is WWE we are talking about.
Posted By: Guest#9645 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:47 PM
HBK should screw Taker out of the title at Rumble, giving Rey the belt. CM Punk wins Rumble, faces Rey at WM in a Title/Mask v. Hair match.
Posted By: IdeaGuy (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 02:44 PM
This is the second best possible scenario. Which is the first?
Maryse will be the surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble this year at # 30 and will go on to become the first woman to win the rumble after HHH and Shawn pull a double elimination on each other...after the win she will grab the mic, do the "cackling laugh" followed by her signature "hair toss" pose and "talk to the hand" gesture...as her music blares throughout the arena the eliminated superstars on the outside of the ring apron will be looking on in disbelief...Michael Cole will proclaim that she has punched her express ticket to WM26, Maryse will point at the WM26 logo hanging in the rafters followed by a dazzling pyro display as we fade to black and the WWE logo...
Posted By: WWE writing team... (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Posted By: Pure Awesome (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 04:48 PM
Only four regular matches. Does that mean we are going to be treated to a 20 minute McFool/Piggy epic?
Safe money is on Taker's girl, btw. For months, we have been hearing how this storyline was seen as an "exit angle" for Mickie, being that most in WWE are convinced she's leaving. I don't always believe dirt sheets, but everything Mickie has done recently does point towards her retiring.
Guess what? Vince McMahon doesn't treat women well when they decide to leave. Trish Stratus was the exception because she drew more money for the company than all the other divas combined. She's like the female Austin in the eyes of McMahon.
Mickie hasn't done anything for the company, unless you think she should be rewarded for "carrying" the women's division the past few years. You know, the post-Trish era, which is considered a complete disaster by most people. And she hasn't drawn a dime in her career, because she's not attractive enough to slap on posters or magazines or whatever. Yeah, Mickie sounds like a prime candidate for a classy sendoff (rolls eyes).
Posted By: Guest#5080 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Mickie will get counted out when Layla lures her up the ramp with a rack of ribs. Bank on it.
Posted By: Why so Mysterio (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Any chance of Bret Hart winning... After all The Rumble is the kind of match, where it is fairly easy to protect yourself, because one guy can avoid bumps without the action coming to a halt.
Posted By: PaulOrndorff (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Cena wins the Rumble and says he's challenging Sheamus.
Sheamus loses the belt at the chamber to Orton who claims Cena can't have a shot at him, forcing Cena v Taker at WM.
Though the idea of Orton winning the belt and Dibiase winning the Rumble is intriguing.
Posted By: Guest#6206 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Sheamus v Orton: Orton wins by interference from Legacy. Then we get Ted lording it over Orton the rest of the way until mania where we get a triple threat match with cody. Before that, how bout letting legacy be in the elim chamber and help orton retain at NWO? That way we have a rehash of Mania 21 with evolution explosion, only with two members at the same time in rhodes and dibiase.
Rumble - Edge comes in at #30 and eliminates Jericho to win. Next week on Smackdown, Jericho assaults Edge and puts him out of action (assuming Edge is still not fit to compete in a regular match until mania). Y2J goes to the chamber and wins the title. After fending off challengers, he declares there is no one to face him at mania (assuming taker, batista n rey will be occupied). Then *you think you know me* and edge returns perhaps 3-4 weeks before mania. Book it!
Posted By: Heel (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 08:28 PM
I like how everyone has different Rumble winners. I'm kind of disappointed since it looks like we'll get a repeat winner (haven't had one since SCSA)
Posted By: Yellowjacket (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 08:34 PM
I'm predicting a Jericho win and not because I'm a fan of his... It's because it would be unpredictable... the way Jericho has been jobing like crazy for well over a month now as to lead some where. Not only that you can't have an Edge vs Jericho when one of wrestlers lacks credibilty right now. Then thier the fact he never won the royal rumble. So him wining would shock the casual fans more then seeing the same 4 win it ever year.
Posted By: Paul (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:14 PM
You're all wrong, RVD One-shot deal to win the rumble, Count on it.
Posted By: american (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:14 PM
Cena vs Taker
HHH vs HBK for WWE Title
Rey vs Batista LMS match for WHC
Orton vs Ted
Jericho vs Edge Cage Match
MITB Match
Jeff Hardy vs CM Punk Hair vs Hair
Posted By: JB (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:26 PM
Jericho is last standing just before number 30 comes in,which turns out to be edge,he has a badass standoff with jericho before beating the crap outta him,eliminates jericho,jericho wins title at elimination chamber,Edge Vs Jericho at mania for the world heavyweight championship
Posted By: Guest#6850 (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 09:37 PM
Wrestlemania 26
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Edge vs Chris Jericho
Randy Orton vs Legacy
Diva Shenanagans
Triple H vs Shawn Michaels
CM Punk vs Bryan Danielson
Bret Hart and Vince McMahon Shenanagans
John Cena vs The Undertaker
Posted By: Balls (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 10:11 PM
The mystery is over. I will be the winner of the Royal Rumble.
Posted By: Paul Roma (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM
I'm really surprised that people think the rumble is unpredictable. It can only be Shawn Michaels. He's the only one with a Rumble storyline. Vince wants Taker vs. HBK to main event Mania, and this is how they'll get there. If it was unpredictable, they'd have Cena, Triple H, Morrison and everyone else challenging Taker or Sheamus, too. OR they wouldn't have had Michaels challenge Taker until after the Rumble.
Posted By: y2kev (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:07 PM
I know this is a LONG shot, but what if Christian loses the ECW title, and is granted entry in the rumble after that?
Then, him and Jericho eliminate each other at the same time, making them both the winners of the rumble.
Shenanigans happen between the two of them over who is the winner. Maybe do a best of 3 series, with two of the matches on Smackdown (a normal match won by Christian, and a submissions match won by Jericho), and then a screwy finish at Elimination Chamber (like both of them escape a cage at the same time, or both get counted out on a last man standing match).
Edge then surprises everyone and wins the Elimination Chamber.
On the next Smackdown, Edge says he doesn't care who he faces, and Vickie then sticks it to him and makes him face both Jericho and Christian (since no winner had been defined).
That sets up a 3-way main event between Edge, Jericho, and Christian at Mania.
That, my friends, would be a fun main event.
Good wrestling, lots of storylines intertwined, and you can have a heel (Jericho), tweener (Christian), and face (Edge) fight each other.
Odds: 100000000000-1
But hey, I can dream
Posted By: Peepaholic (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 12:06 AM
HHH & HBK will split & fue!
i agreed that Taker VS HBK is just smoke-screen
so they will not win it
Posted By: Goldust-Mania (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 12:20 AM
You know I stopped reading this site a while back because no one really said anything I didn't think of. I came back because it's the Rumble and the one time of year that I still really mark out as a wrestling fan.
Now I question whether anyone on this site ACTUALLY WATCHES WRESTLING. This preview... such as it is, is written by guys who seem to have no idea how pro wrestling in 2010 works.
Mickie vs. McCool - I watch SmackDown! with a lead finger down on the FF button but it's clear whoever is writing this had something horrible happen to them in the childhood that inspired a deep seated hatred of women. Why else would they be boiled down to whatever high school cliche's this freak has bouncing around in his head?
Winner: the stick figure with googley eyes for boobs.
Christian vs. Zeke - ECW is still on? No shit?
Winner: The most criminally underused talent on the roster retains. Please for the love of god can we get Christian on one of the main shows where everyone can see how awesome he is?
Orton vs. Sheamus - yawn.
Winner: Sheamus is retaining in some perverse idea that it's still 1989 and the main face can beat the disposable monster heel at Mania.
Taker vs. Rey - Ha! It's not Mania so you know Taker won't work more than 10 minutes.
Winner: Taker
Rumble Match: Despite all the talk, there are 3 guys who could win this. HBK, HHH and Cena. Anyone else, better luck next year.
Winner: I'll go with my gut and say HHH has been out of the spotlight too long. Look for him to win.
Posted By: Dave (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 02:21 AM
In what "character-developement" hell do we wrestling fans live in where Dibiase would make a great choice for winner of the Rumble? Sure, John Morrison, he's got a persona down but NOT ready for the big time. MVP, has character but it's been stale since his face turn... But Dibiase??? C'mon... what has that guy ever done to break out? what, other than his last name, makes him Royal Rumble winner/WM headliner material? NOTHING! yayyyy...
the promos he cuts are forgettable, his wrestling skills less than memorable & I don't even hate him... he's just Bland... shit, have Santino win as long as we're seriously discussing Dibiase should be anywhere near the big time.
Posted By: bolo (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 02:27 AM
Big Red Machine you are dumb. Go jerk off to Benoit killing his family some more. That match is ruined because no one can watch a Chris Benoit match without it crossing there mind at least once. Anyone who says they can are lying. WrestleMania XX failed to deliver what it promised Where it all begins again. Instead we have WCW midcarders winning titles and no NEW talent elevated. It was 5 hours of boredom and while not nearly as bad as 21 save the Angle Michaels match, it is right up there as one of the worst. Give me WrestleMania VII any dAY.
Posted By: Radtke (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 03:17 AM
"Cena wins the Rumble and says he's challenging Sheamus.
Sheamus loses the belt at the chamber to Orton who claims Cena can't have a shot at him, forcing Cena v Taker at WM."
Is it guaranteed that John Cena can't challenge a WWE Champ RKO anymor ?
Never heard that at all, it was more Orton who had no possibility to challenge Cena again for his title.
BTW I'm still thinking of Cena winning the rumble match and Challenging Taker AND Not Sheamus at Mania.
Posted By: Its Time For The Royal Rumble (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 03:32 AM
Hmm.
James over McCool
Christian over Jackson
Sheamus over Orton with Legacy-ference
Taker over Mysterio
Orton wins the rumble (one of the surprise entries after he loses)
Posted By: Deathpool (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 05:27 AM
Assuming that Edge isn't returning until after Mania . . .
Mania
Morrison vs Orton - WWE Title
Undertaker vs Jericho - World Title
HHH vs HBK
Bret and the Harts vs Vince and MizShow
Rey vs Punk
Cena vs Batista (Cena eliminates Tista at rumble, Tista cost Cena the title at Chamber, interbrand match)
Zeke vs posibly Yoshi
Christian vs Regal - Christians final match as a ECW superstar
MITB - Kofi vs Ziggler vs McIntrye vs Truth vs Shelton vs MVP vs Bourne vs Swagger
Posted By: qwerty (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:03 AM
Maryse will be the surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble this year at # 30 and will go on to become the first woman to win the rumble after HHH and Shawn pull a double elimination on each other...after the win she will grab the mic, do the "cackling laugh" followed by her signature "hair toss" pose and "talk to the hand" gesture...as her music blares throughout the arena the eliminated superstars on the outside of the ring apron will be looking on in disbelief...Michael Cole will proclaim that she has punched her express ticket to WM26, Maryse will point at the WM26 logo hanging in the rafters followed by a dazzling pyro display as we fade to black and the WWE logo...
Posted By: WWE writing team... (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Wow. I haven't even ordered the Rumble and I already want my money back
Posted By: That Guy (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Morrison to win the Rumble go onto face Batista for the title at WM26. Batista wins Elimnation Chamber thanks to HBK interference, setting up HBK vs Taker II. Sheamus vs Cena vs Triple H for the WWE Championship.
Jericho vs Edge
Orton vs Dibease
CM Punk seems a mystery at this point. If he won the rumble i woudl be happy, but i dont think he will and i wonder where he will end up. Maybe against Mysterio or MITB, or something with this Straight Edge Society. I would like to seem him go up against Bryan Danielson. That woudl be sickk!
Posted By: Guest#6478 (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Mania @ This Moment -
HHH v HBK - HHH eliminates HBK from the Rumble, setting up this match with Vince and Bret as a backdrop as well.
Cena v Taker - Not sure if this will be Title or not, but it's the most logical choice for a blockbuster match for the deadman.
Jericho v Edge - This has been set up for months now, so it has to happen.. would love to see Christian and Show in this mix for tag belts, but I doubt it will happen.
WWE Title - Orton v Rhodes v Dibiase. Since they will have no idea what to do here with the Belt, it gets played into a four corners match to solidify Orton as a Face. Legacy turns on Orton at the Rumble costing him his match. Orton comes back to win the Title in the Chamber. It is rumored that Legacy has a new third man and it is revealed after the match when Batista brutally attacks Orton, setting up his new challenger.
World Title - Taker retains at the Rumble due to HBK interference. (HBK will be ousted from the Rumble match by HHH, dashing his hopes and setting up that fued.) However, I feel that Batista wins the belt in the Chamber, setting up his Mania match with none other than the Rumble winner himself..John Morrison! Morrison wins this match earlier in the card, and we see Batista's actions later on.
ECW Title - 6 pack Elimination Style match to determine the Champion. This is where Christian will lose it to either Yoshi Tatsu, Big Zeke, Shelton Benjamin, Kane, and Zack Ryder. One of these five will walk out Champ, and I'm calling Tatsu on it. Christian will move on to SD to aid Edge in the Jericho fued then, which will get the reunion of Edge & Christian soon after Mania.
US Title Match - Miz v MVP. They have been building this fued greatly, and I feel they deserve to shine on the grandest stage.
Money in The Bank - Kofi/Drew McIntyre/Matt Hardy/Hart Dynasty/Sheamus/Big Show/R-Truth. A mixed bag to say the least..Show is there for his size and also to put over Kofi when he wins it. Kofi will then aid Orton against the new Legacy of Rhodes, DiBiase, and Batista!
Looks like a formidable card to me
Posted By: Skiddy (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 11:08 AM
where is the post from the dude who said orton was winning the rumble after losing the title match? he also said edge would come back at 29 and angle would come back at 30. i don't know why, but that dude seemed pretty confident in what he was saying.
Posted By: curious. (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 12:45 PM
yea you got to have ray winning with shawn costing taker the belt so he has to face him at WM
Posted By: nagaf (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 12:59 PM
mysterio wins he belt punk wins the rumble faces mysterio at mania.am i the only one that sees this?there is no one over as much as punk right now.hes beeing booked as the only straight edged slammy award winner,and world champ.winning the rumble will just make him the most smug heel ever.plus edge is coming back,so as much as i would like to see jericho win and face taker,they already gave it away on free tv twice and after what happened last year with trips orton they want to avoid that happening again,so edge and jericho is the likley choice.
Posted By: mcmg20 (Registered) on January 31, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Huge news coming out of Atlanta!!! Three likely Rumble participant surprises have already been spotted by several people on hand for the event. Read on if you want to know (SPOILERS)...those wrestlers spotted and rumored to be appearing tonight are none other than...
...Viscera, Otto Wanz and Raymond Rougeau!!! STAY TUNED, FOLKS!
Posted By: Devin (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 01:54 PM
Maryse will be the surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble this year at # 30 and will go on to become the first woman to win the rumble after HHH and Shawn pull a double elimination on each other...after the win she will grab the mic, do the "cackling laugh" followed by her signature "hair toss" pose and "talk to the hand" gesture...as her music blares throughout the arena the eliminated superstars on the outside of the ring apron will be looking on in disbelief...Michael Cole will proclaim that she has punched her express ticket to WM26, Maryse will point at the WM26 logo hanging in the rafters followed by a dazzling pyro display as we fade to black and the WWE logo...
Posted By: WWE writing team... (Guest) on January 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Wow. I haven't even ordered the Rumble and I already want my money back
Posted By: That Guy (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 10:06 AM
LMAO!
Posted By: Ja (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Mania @ This Moment -
HHH v HBK - HHH eliminates HBK from the Rumble, setting up this match with Vince and Bret as a backdrop as well.
Cena v Taker - Not sure if this will be Title or not, but it's the most logical choice for a blockbuster match for the deadman.
Jericho v Edge - This has been set up for months now, so it has to happen.. would love to see Christian and Show in this mix for tag belts, but I doubt it will happen.
WWE Title - Orton v Rhodes v Dibiase. Since they will have no idea what to do here with the Belt, it gets played into a four corners match to solidify Orton as a Face. Legacy turns on Orton at the Rumble costing him his match. Orton comes back to win the Title in the Chamber. It is rumored that Legacy has a new third man and it is revealed after the match when Batista brutally attacks Orton, setting up his new challenger.
World Title - Taker retains at the Rumble due to HBK interference. (HBK will be ousted from the Rumble match by HHH, dashing his hopes and setting up that fued.) However, I feel that Batista wins the belt in the Chamber, setting up his Mania match with none other than the Rumble winner himself..John Morrison! Morrison wins this match earlier in the card, and we see Batista's actions later on.
ECW Title - 6 pack Elimination Style match to determine the Champion. This is where Christian will lose it to either Yoshi Tatsu, Big Zeke, Shelton Benjamin, Kane, and Zack Ryder. One of these five will walk out Champ, and I'm calling Tatsu on it. Christian will move on to SD to aid Edge in the Jericho fued then, which will get the reunion of Edge & Christian soon after Mania.
US Title Match - Miz v MVP. They have been building this fued greatly, and I feel they deserve to shine on the grandest stage.
Money in The Bank - Kofi/Drew McIntyre/Matt Hardy/Hart Dynasty/Sheamus/Big Show/R-Truth. A mixed bag to say the least..Show is there for his size and also to put over Kofi when he wins it. Kofi will then aid Orton against the new Legacy of Rhodes, DiBiase, and Batista!
Looks like a formidable card to me
Posted By: Skiddy (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Christian drops the ECW Belt, but wins the Royal Rumble. Book it.
Posted By: Triple B (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 03:13 PM
The picture on the front page looks like Orton is screaming "Stupid! Stupid!" at Sheamus.
Posted By: Guest#3706 (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Every champion retains but Taker. HHH wins the Rumble. Mickie is gone by Elimnation Chamber, at the latest.
Posted By: Mysterious (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Wrestlemania:
(Double Title/Title Unification, whichever): WWE Champion, Randy Orton vs. World Champion, Batista - Someone mentioned Legacy turning on Orton. Batista wins Rumble but ends up with World Title after Elimination Chamber anyway without cashing in shot. Shocks WWE by cashing in title shot to make double-title match and assuming leadership of Legacy when they turn on Orton which leads to here: crazy, vicious face Orton facing monster, douchebag heel Batista. WINNER: Orton to unify titles (and actually make them mean something again)
HHH vs. HBK - HHH costs HBK the Rumble, HBK costs DX the tag titles to Jerishow. Match ensues. WINNER: Heel HBK
Cena vs. Taker - New challenger to the streak after Taker drops belt in Elimination Chamber. WINNER: Taker
Bret Hart & Hart Dynasty vs. Vince McMahon & Legacy - Allows Bret to maintain minimum contact while putting over Hart Dynasty. Batista offers Legacy in build-up to gain some advantages over Orton, setting up next tag title feud post-Mania: Hart Dynasty vs. Legacy. WINNERS: Bret & Dynasty
Tag Titles: Jerishow vs. Edge & Christian - The tag belts have been built up far too much to be pawned off into a midcard feud yet. Also gives WWE a chance to exploit another tag reunion, like they frequently did with the Hardyz. WINNERS: Jerishow to prolong Jericho/Edge feud, allowing Edge to cost Jerishow belts to Hart Dynasty
Mask vs. Hair: Rey vs. Punk - Mysterio gets hassled for months by the Straight Edge Society until this. WINNER: Rey
Women's Title: McCool vs. Phoenix - Micke James loses, Phoenix turns face, crushes McCool. WINNER: Phoenix
MITB: Kofi/Sheamus/Miz/McIntyre/Morrison/MVP/Shelton/Ziggler WINNER: Kofi to help cement main event push leading into tension between face Orton and face Kofi post-Mania
Posted By: Guest#3913 (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Rey Rey will win WHC via HBK interference so that HBK DOESNT have to win Rumble to Face Taker?
Posted By: Magnum SB (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 06:26 PM
Warrior vs Savage Wrestlemania VII greatest Wrestlemania match of all time
Posted By: TL Hopper (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Seems like a lot of people are picking HHH, HBK or Cena to win the Rumble. I would hope the WWE is smarter than to be that predictable. I think there are a few ways they can go, and I really don't think WWE has shown a bunch of obvious signs of where they are headed for Mania.
I don't care for the woman's match. Seems like a perfect time for James to win, not that it really matters.
Zeke/Christian. Christian has to leave ECW at some point, doesn't he? Zeke doesn't completely suck on the mic, he's huge and he has Regal with him. Perfect opportunity to change things up at ECW. It's not like this will kill the ratings either. They can't even get a 1.0 lately, and I don't blame that on Christian.
Rey/Taker. Does Taker need the belt at Mania? His streak is his belt and gives his match at Mania meaning on it's own. Who has Rey been feuding with lately? Seems to me we're building towards Batista/Rey, like it or not, and Batista does not need a Rumble win to get a match with Rey. Question is, will it be Batista, HBK or somebody else making the run in to cost Taker?
Sheamus/Orton. This can go either way. Are they planning the "bad guy overcome by the good guy" plot they rely on so much at Mania? I can easily see it being Sheamus/Cena at Mania, so retaining won't be a surprise. They may really believe in Sheamus, and a loss here woulndn't be good for him if that's the case.
Orton winning has possibilities as it could end Legacy. Up until recently, I really felt like Orton wins this and DiBiase wins the Rumble to set up the match at Mania.
HBK had his shot at Taker. Does he really need another one so soon? HHH could easily win as well, but is that needed? DX is making money for WWE. I can either see them defending the belts at Mania or having a match at Mania, either of which will be big.
Show or Khali will throw out several people and do the whole big guy routine before being eliminated.
Cena could win and set up a rematch with Sheamus. Then again, Taker will need a match if he loses the belt, and Cena/Taker would be huge.
Jericho would be an excellent winner, and he'd be deserving. Punk would too, but he may be in line for the tag belts soon.
Everybody is wondering if somebody like Morrison or Kofi will get the big win here, but I don't see it happening.
If pressed, I'll go with DiBiase. This could work even if Orton loses, because Orton will expect Ted to hand over the opportunity to him, setting up a match between them at the next PPV.
I know some people question if Ted is ready, but if DX is involved in a match at Mania and Cena/Taker happens there, it will take up some of the slack. Plus, you'll probably have Hart/McMahon.
We'll see what happens. As always, I hope for a good and safe show for all of the wrestlers.
Posted By: Guy Incognito (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 06:51 PM
It's going to be Undertaker Vs. Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania with HBK ending the streak and Undertaker retiring.
The only reason people are saying otherwise is because they are so desperate for Sheamus not to go in to Wrestlemania as World Champion, where he will lose to HHH.
That's whats going to happen. Shawn Michaels ends the streak. HHH is World Champion. Both are faces. The cycle continues..
Posted By: Propagandhi (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:04 PM
can't believe jeremy thomas uses the word retarded. bummer.
Posted By: mike (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:15 PM
hey Radtke.. you truly are a retard and a half.. no new stars elevated how bout orton and batista beating rock n sock? how bout cena beat big show for his first major title? wcw midcarders? those guys were the hardest working wrestlers and that ppv delivered only match that didnt was brock vs golberg but who cares golbergs garbage..
Posted By: Big Red Machine (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:47 PM
Edge to win the rumble
Posted By: Madman (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:51 PM
I guess Small had to get serious for his picks because we all know The Great Khali is his hope for the winner of the rumble. Whammy
Posted By: midcard madness (Guest) on January 31, 2010 at 07:58 PM
Ari did a pretty nice job of calling the Rumble.
Posted By: Guest#6951 (Guest) on February 01, 2010 at 01:15 PM
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