Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 backing up the bus a bit...Rey Mysterio was a surprise winner? I guess for the marks out there, but surely the "smarks" could clearly see that writing on the wall...no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 With the brand extension it's a bit less obvious who will win. 2006 was one of those "HHH or Rey could win", and since they traditionally shy away from giving big wins to small guys like Rey, it was surprising that they'd follow through. I know my friends and I thought Rey SHOULD win because HHH didn't need to, but just assumed HHH would win anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Since WWE are re-leasing their HD PPV's on Blu-Ray or HD-DVD, are they still going to be released on regular dvds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 DVD is far from dead, so I'd say yes. Note: I have no idea how close it is to death or not, but much in the same way VHS lived on for years after DVD became standard (which as far as I know, it still is), I don't see standard DVD releases going anywhere. I know I'm not in the market to buy an expensive player for a new medium that costs $10 more than a DVD for some better clarity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 With the brand extension it's a bit less obvious who will win. 2006 was one of those "HHH or Rey could win", and since they traditionally shy away from giving big wins to small guys like Rey, it was surprising that they'd follow through. I know my friends and I thought Rey SHOULD win because HHH didn't need to, but just assumed HHH would win anyway. I knew once Eddie died, the way 2005 was going for Mysterio, they'd do something huge for him in 06. I was one of the few on this board pushing for him to get the title. Of course they fucked that up all to hell once it happened, but at least it happened. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Mr. Kennedy became one of the participants in the Royal Rumble when Raw GM William Regal appointed him to the match on Jan. 21. Still nothing on BDV though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Have BDV pin Colin Delaney in 0:07 Tuesday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 BDV is suppose to be in the Rumble as Striker said he was on Smackdown, but WWE.com still hasn't made it offical. Maybe WWE.com just dropped the ball and something will be said tonight on Raw or tomorrow on ECW. Mr. Kennedy makes 20 offical entrants so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Could we have a suprise winner look credible, if he ends up losing his spot at Wrestlemania? Assuming he wouldn't end up in the Mania main event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? I'd mark if Foley did all 3 personalitys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? I'd mark if Foley did all 3 personalitys. They did that in 1998 because it was relevant and because of the lack of depth. Either would be in question here. If Charlie could get the gimmick over, it'd be a cute spot but as it stands, it'd be a waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2008 Yeah, I'm not actually interested in seeing Haas or the mask in the match since neither are particularly over - just throwing it out there. I certainly don't want to see 3 - which would end up being 4 - faces of Foley either. But like, just one extra one would be a cute spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, I'm not actually interested in seeing Haas or the mask in the match since neither are particularly over - just throwing it out there. I certainly don't want to see 3 - which would end up being 4 - faces of Foley either. But like, just one extra one would be a cute spot. They could still have Charlie get thrown out and he comes right back in with the mask. Whoever eliminated him in the first place would promptly toss out again for good measure. That way you get the spot and you don't waste an entry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? I'd mark if Foley did all 3 personalitys. They did that in 1998 because it was relevant and because of the lack of depth. Either would be in question here. If Charlie could get the gimmick over, it'd be a cute spot but as it stands, it'd be a waste. It's Foley, it doesn't have to make sense. Foley would do it just for the cheap pop/laugh. Plus I really miss the Cactus Jack music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? I'd mark if Foley did all 3 personalitys. They did that in 1998 because it was relevant and because of the lack of depth. Either would be in question here. If Charlie could get the gimmick over, it'd be a cute spot but as it stands, it'd be a waste. It's Foley, it doesn't have to make sense. Foley would do it just for the cheap pop/laugh. Plus I really miss the Cactus Jack music. You'd want to waste three spots that could be served to other talents as well as angles, to do something that was done 10 years ago and wouldn't get much of an cheap pop. The crowd loved the 3 Faces of Foley, in 1998. Doing it in 2008 is overkill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Anyone up for seeing Charlie Haas and Masked Charlie Haas as two entrants? Or another Foley personality? I'd mark if Foley did all 3 personalitys. They did that in 1998 because it was relevant and because of the lack of depth. Either would be in question here. If Charlie could get the gimmick over, it'd be a cute spot but as it stands, it'd be a waste. It's Foley, it doesn't have to make sense. Foley would do it just for the cheap pop/laugh. Plus I really miss the Cactus Jack music. You'd want to waste three spots that could be served to other talents as well as angles, to do something that was done 10 years ago and wouldn't get much of an cheap pop. The crowd loved the 3 Faces of Foley, in 1998. Doing it in 2008 is overkill. A) It happen 10 years ago...who cares? B) The other 2 spots, not 3. He wouldn't be Mick Foley, just Dude Love/Cactus Jack/Mankind, would be elimations anyways. C) Doing it once in ten years time is overkill? okie dokie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 We should keep in mind that HHH did HBK's "Eliminate two giants all by myself" spot 10 years later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Except that HBK eliminated them both at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Yes, and? I know I was being a bit vague but that's exactly what I was referring too. 1996: Vader and Yoko are fighting near the ropes, HBK somehow has the power to dump both at the same time despite without any trouble at all despite attempts at eliminating Yokozuna by multiple guys failing in 1993. 2006: Big Show and Kane are fighting near the ropes, HHH somehow has the power to dump both at the same time without any trouble at all despite it taking a herculian effort by Benoit - after attempts by several people at the same time - to eliminate him just 2 years earlier. I realize it's just "one of those things" but that Michaels spot from 1996 has always bothered me and I was amused that HHH was able to pay tribute to it a decade later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 In his latest edition of "An Original Thought," Tommy Dreamer talks of struggling to make a name for himself. He may have his chance, as he has been named to participate in this year's Royal Rumble Match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 HHH should have just wrote a internet column, that would've saved him so much time and effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 As Matt Striker alluded to on the Jan. 18 SmackDown, the quarter-ton terror known by the letter V will also compete in the 2008 Royal Rumble Match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Chuck Palumbo will be one of the 30 entrants in this year's Royal Rumble Match on Jan. 27. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I should expect a spot where Michelle causes Palumbo and Noble to be eliminated simultaneously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristianna 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I should expect a spot where Michelle causes Palumbo and Noble to be eliminated simultaneously. And hopefully that will kill that lame angle for good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Chuck sure earned that spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 6 spots remain. "names" not included as of right now (outside of those in the undercard) CM Punk, Chavo Guerrero, Lashley, Regal, Edge Heads, Kingston, Dykstra, Balls, Haas. Figure that Punk, Chavo, Lashley would be in for sure. I'll call for EH's getting in with the notion that Vicki wants them to keep things in order for Chavo or act as henchmen against Punk/Taker. Either throw in a comedy spot, the possible TBS return or a random jobber for no apparant reason and that'll fill the card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 World Champions should NOT be in the Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 That's fair...and fitting since the ECW title should NOT be viewed as a World title. Does anyone actually recognize it as such? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
