King of the Ring 2006

[claydude14 0]

KING FINLAY. I demand.

[sluggo 0]

They should re-configure the KOTR to resemble the G-1.

 

They should really do something to the ring during these matchs like put up some special ring ropes or something to make it feel like it's important. The newer fans would think it's the greatest thing ever and be held right up there with the World Title. It'll end on SD, perhaps the same week as Backlash. Each brand has a title match or huge match when the other show is doing a PPV that week.

[clean rob 0]

Meh, a 16 man tourny would have been so much better. Still, the obvious result is for either Lashley or Finlay to take the win. Probably Lashley.

 

Angle d. Orton

.......................... > Angle d. Booker

Booker d. Hardy

...................................................... > Finlay/Lashley d. Angle

Finlay d. Benoit

.......................... > Finlay/Lashley

Lashley d. Henry

 

Having one of those two defeat Angle gives them a big rub in what should be a decent match. I can't believe some people are saying that Angle/Benoit in the final is likely - neither of them would gain anything from a KOTR win.

[Wrestlefreak 0]

I'd rather have qualifying matches than the writers feeling the need to waste a backstage segment to explain why Upper Midcarder A is angry at Upper Midcarder B.

 

Either way, its still gonna be poorly executed this year.

[Kahran Ramsus 0]

This actually looks like it could be pretty good given the brackets. Even Lashley/Henry is interesting, even if it will be horrible. Benoit/Finlay could be one of the best free tv matches this year if they give them time, which is more likely on Smackdown than on PPV.

 

Overall though, this is probably just an excuse to give these guys something to do since it is two months til the next Smackdown PPV. Just sit back and enjoy the fact that it is actually focused on what is happening in the ring as opposed to some lame storylines.

[Guest Chrisly_2005]

Lashley vs. Angle with Lashely going over will be how the tournament ends

[Hunter's Torn Quad 0]

On WOL, Meltz says there is talk of keeping Lashley and Angle apart for a long time to build to a major PPV match between them.

[BorneAgain 0]

Any chance of a double elimination in this tournament? I can see a double dq or double countount for Angle/Orton allowing Booker to get a bye (I don't see a point of feuding with Boogeyman as he's injured plus it seems more he's in conflict with Teddy Long more than anybody) to the finals, likely against Lashley. From there you could put over Lash or have Booker cheat to win and then eventually have Booker put over the rookie at Judgement Day.

 

I really want to see Booker and Sharmell do something with the "king" gimmick.

[MillenniumMan831 0]

Booker King.

[notJames 0]

Black Lesnar over Booker in the Finals. At first, I thought they'd use Angle to make Lashley look really good, but I think Booker can do an adequate job of it (if what HTQ said is true).

[Just John 0]

The real problem is finding a way for Angle to job to Booker, yet keep him credible enough for a World title match.

 

I wonder if Angle will call Sharmell a gutterslut again.

[Hawk 34 0]

The real problem is finding a way for Angle to job to Booker, yet keep him credible enough for a World title match.

 

I wonder if Angle will call Sharmell a gutterslut again.

 

Easy, Sharmell cheats like crazy. Kurt, gets counted out in the process. Booker celebrates, Angle slaps the ankle-lock on him and Booker hilariously sells.

[Lt. Al Giardello 0]

The real problem is finding a way for Angle to job to Booker, yet keep him credible enough for a World title match.

 

I wonder if Angle will call Sharmell a gutterslut again.

 

Angle lost his fued with John Cena, got elimnated 1st the elimnation chamber, and the next day lost to the master lock.

 

I'm sure getting cheated out of a victory from a former 5 time world champion wont hurt Angle's credibility.

[Adam 0]

I'm a Tourny mark, so I love this.

[Lil' Bitch 0]

And of course, they give away the first Angle / Orton singles match on free TV in the first round I might add than saving it for a PPV main event.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

They probably wanted it out of the way in case Orton never comes back.

[EdwardKnoxII 0]

Speaking of the KOTR I found this. It's a King Of The Ring BELT that Viscera had made.

 

http://www.midwestwrestling.com/championshipbelts/kotr.htm

 

[Guest croweater]

Horrible belt. They stuffed up the union jack and somehow combined the NZ and Australian flags.

 

The KOTR is really interesting me, it's probably the strongest KOTR lineup I've ever seen and I wouldn't mind anyone wining (bar Henry). I'm looking for Matt Hardy or Lashly to win. It's still a bit soon for Lashly as he hasn't shown he can really "go" in the ring, but a win for Hardy would really elevate him. Angle, Benoit and Booker don't really need the KOTR as they allready have credentials. Hardy on the other hand would be perfect.