naiwf 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 I think they'll try to put Masters over midmatch in a "cleaning the ring" type spot My money is on Lashley having this spot...in fact, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility to see him single handedly eliminating Kane, Big Show or even both. I think they'll sacrifice Bobby to Mark Henry again to give both guys something to do once Henry's moved away from the top of the card. Will he eliminate one of those two before then? Possibly, but I still think he'll have less of a run than any of the other hosses on the roster. Having said that, they'll probably let him be one of the final four to spite me. Mark Henry is also participating in the Rumble? I say it's 50/50 that he gets the last SD spot or replaces Booker if he can't work because there's really no benefit to giving it to The Undertaker if he's going to lose. Henry could easily lose a quick match and then get one of the last spots and get his heat back by tossing out a fan favorite or two. Granted that's not likely but you never can tell with the WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 I think they'll try to put Masters over midmatch in a "cleaning the ring" type spot My money is on Lashley having this spot...in fact, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility to see him single handedly eliminating Kane, Big Show or even both. I think they'll sacrifice Bobby to Mark Henry again to give both guys something to do once Henry's moved away from the top of the card. Will he eliminate one of those two before then? Possibly, but I still think he'll have less of a run than any of the other hosses on the roster. Having said that, they'll probably let him be one of the final four to spite me. Mark Henry is also participating in the Rumble? I say it's 50/50 that he gets the last SD spot or replaces Booker if he can't work because there's really no benefit to giving it to The Undertaker if he's going to lose. Henry could easily lose a quick match and then get one of the last spots and get his heat back by tossing out a fan favorite or two. Granted that's not likely but you never can tell with the WWE. JBL would be more likely to do that bit rather then Henry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 last year, did Angle wrestle a match in addition to his brief moment in the Rumble (after stealing Guido's number)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 True, I'm just thinking that it would be silly to have Henry built up like a monster and then kill him off in a 5-10 minute match which is basically what I see happening on Sunday. The only way that they could easily have him maintain his tenuous spot aside from what I said earlier would be for Rey to win the Rumble, and have Henry fight him for the title shot at NWO considering his recent record against Rey. I don't think either option is good mind you, but at this point SD can't really afford to make another heel look like shit considering the recent damage done to Orton & JBL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 last year, did Angle wrestle a match in addition to his brief moment in the Rumble (after stealing Guido's number)? January 30, 2005 - Royal Rumble: John Bradshaw Layfield beat The Big Show and Kurt Angle in a 3-WAY to retain the WWE title.. ~~~Shawn Michaels was eliminted from the Royal Rumble match by Kurt Angle, who came back and tossed Michaels! ~~~Kurt Angle then assualted Shawn Michaels at ringside, ramming him into the ring steps and applying the anklelock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyperchord24 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 Given the way the HHH has been booked over the past 5-6 years, does anyone else feel like the RR match is beneath him? I can find no reason why they he would participate in the RR match other than it's makes more sense in kayfabe for him to win the RR match, and then win the belt at WM, than him just saying "give me a shot at the title at WM" out of the blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2006 any word on who's gonna call the Rumble its self? Last time I saw it was Tazz and JR, but that's obviously not gonna happen. Is it gonna be Styles and Tazz? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlefreak 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Probably. Even though Styles is not in JR's league in terms of play-by-play commentating!(which he acknowleged himself on WWE.com) P.S. Tazz kicks ass!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Angle Pusher 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 I hope they don't have the same announcers as in the Survivor Series Main Event. That was just horrible, everybody was talking at the same time. Just have Styles do it with Tazz, that would be fine. Also, The Undertaker is winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J0bber Report post Posted January 28, 2006 It was announced on Velocity that Kid Kash will fight in an Open Challenge defending the Cruserweight title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 this'll be the first WWFE ppv I've ordered since WM17 (not counting One Night Stand) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 So, will the Cruiser Invitational be like WM XX or No Way Out 05's matches? If so, it'll most definitely suck due to them cramming about five matches into 10 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nokia Report post Posted January 28, 2006 A new match has been added Kid Kash defends the cruiserweight title in a "Cruiserweight invitational".. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 It was announced on Velocity that Kid Kash will fight in an Open Challenge defending the Cruserweight title. ? Kid Kash is cruiserweight champ? Kid Kash is in the WWE? I had no idea.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J0bber Report post Posted January 28, 2006 It was announced on Velocity that Kid Kash will fight in an Open Challenge defending the Cruserweight title. ? Kid Kash is cruiserweight champ? Kid Kash is in the WWE? I had no idea.... I barely had an idea either. That's how poorly the Cruserweight belt is being perceived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GoJoe Report post Posted January 28, 2006 I'm calling it, new Crusierweight champion... Daivari. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 I'm calling it, new Crusierweight champion... Daivari. *cums That'd be awesome! Apart from Wrestlemanias or ONS, I can't remember being this excited for a WWE event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted January 28, 2006 But the CW title is only shown on that internet show. Daivari is too cute for that. And funny. I'm also excited for the Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 I'm really excited for the Rumble match, but the rest I could care less about. Plus, I've been watching all the Rumble matches this week for the hell of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J0bber Report post Posted January 28, 2006 I'm really excited for the Rumble match, but the rest I could care less about. Plus, I've been watching all the Rumble matches this week for the hell of it. The only match besides the Rumble that has somewhat of an interesting story is Edge/Cena. They don't even care about Rumble title matches anymore with guys like Holly and Henry in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Smackdown can get away with that though. Having 2 really hyped title matches is overkill on the Rumble, where the Rumble itself should be the main storyline. Why does everyone think HHH is simply going to win this thing or do jack shit at WM? There's simply no logical place for it considering a few things: 1. I can't see them jobbing out Edge to Cena, given that Edge has done his "I'm not a transition champion!" interview and WWE has also touted how well the ratings have been with him as champ. Note the Rumble TV ads proclaim "The Rated R Superstar's title reign begins!" 2. HHH/Edge at WM makes no sense whatsoever and this also leaves Cena with nothing to do (and I doubt they put him in a position to get trashed by the crowd vs. Hogan). 3. According to Meltzer they still want to do HHH/Cena at WM. I'm expecting HHH to be tossed by The Big Show and Kane, or maybe Rey in a shocker. Him winning it makes no sense at a time when they have a serious chance to elevate some new people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2006 Logic and HHH's selfish desires don't always go hand in hand. HHH/Cena at WM, even as a non title match would likely overshadow the two title matches regardless of who was involved, so that could also be his idea of getting around actually winning the Rumble itself. I still don't think any plans have been finalized, but if something I read elsewhere that Rey would win the Rumble and still NOT get his shot at WM (Orton would), then I think it's safe to say that they've completely lost their collective minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mandarin 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 I'm against Rey Mysterio winning the Royal Rumble if only for the fact that months of his awkward, seemingly scripted "tributes" to Eddie will follow. Rey's mask-shedding "confessional" or whatever to Eddie on the tribute RAW was bad enough (even though the match against Michaels was phenominal, IMO). I'd prefer Benoit winning and going on to face Angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 My dream scenario is Benoit vs Angle vs Mystery Opponent who ends up being a newly drafted Chris Jericho upon the 6 year anniversery of their WM2000 3-Way. Or Angle vs Benoit on a 5 year anniversery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Angle Pusher 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 I say Chris Benoit is winning the Rumble. Unexpected? Yes. Awesome? Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zetableh Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Hardy has a staph infection. Any ideas on what WWE is gonna do there, with him and maybe his spot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 Hardy has a staph infection. Any ideas on what WWE is gonna do there, with him and maybe his spot Are staph infections the 2006 version of the neck injury? Only one month in and it has put Hardy and Joe on the shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tony manero Report post Posted January 29, 2006 There's NO WAY Benoit is winning. Not even close. Rey Mysterio is winning. Get used to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInsane 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 If they do decide to go with Tazz and Styles I hope they leave the stupid RAW vs SD talk for most of the match. I LOVED Tazz and JR in their first Ruble but the second one they did was all about "Yeah, its a RAW guy" or "Yeah a SD guy threw out a RAW guy". It really got on my nerves. And the commentating for the main event of Survivor Series was awful. I just want Styles (best play by play in any WWE main show) and Tazz calling the matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlefreak 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2006 I think Orton's gonna win, but the final four is anybody's guess!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
