DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2009 I hated the Rumble qualifying matches because they often a) included house show matches where one guy won by winning a match where they'd never announce who lost on TV, but the guy who lost eventually got in by winning a match on TV (ex: Chris Jericho defeating Muhammad Hassan to qualify for 2005, yet Hassan eventually won a match on TV to qualify while never being outed as the guy Jericho beat). or b) It was painfully obvious who was going to win (ex: Umaga vs. Duggan). I'm with Enimga on this, and was going to use the exact same reference point (Jericho / Hassan). I believe they did that match multiple times over the weekend circuit, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 Watching the 2000 Rumble, and something weird popped during The Fink's opening spiel, as he formally announced intervals as being two minutes or less. So there was no official interval setting? They just sent participants out to the ring whenevs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 It's funny that I just watched that too. I think the deal was they hadn't decided on 2 minutes or 90 seconds for time constraint purposes so Fink said what he said. Ross makes a point of saying "90 seconds". I think the same thing happens in 2003 (but the DVD has a re-dubbed Fink saying 90 seconds). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I added K-Kwik, Carlito, and Kendrick as per WWE.com and fancified Scroby's list with brand colours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I added K-Kwik, Carlito, and Kendrick as per WWE.com and fancified Scroby's list with brand colours. IT'S IN TECHICOLOR NOW!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 The remaining 13 (in my opinion) Raw: Chris Jericho (to be reinstated this Monday) William Regal Sim Snuka Mike Knox SmackDown: The Great Khali MVP Primo Ezekiel Jackson ECW: Mark Henry Finlay Tommy Dreamer Plus two random Legend entrants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 You can probably replace Sim Snuka with CM Punk. If Primo wasn't added at the same time as Carlito, I wouldn't be surprised to see him excluded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I had a premonition that The Godfather was going to be making a cameo appearance at the Rumble, but I then realized his antics aren't PG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2009 I had a premonition that The Godfather was going to be making a cameo appearance at the Rumble, but I then realized his antics aren't PG. Plus the Rumble isn't in Vegas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I now think Todd Bridges will be in the Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naked Snake 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I just hope the Royal Rumble winner actually main events WrestleMania. They've diluted the drawing power of the Royal Rumble to me by 2006: Rey wins Rumble but wrestles for the title in the undercard of 22. The fact they did some screwiness with Orton and the title shot didn't make me happy. 2007: Undertaker wins the Rumble and is on the FIFTH match of the card at 23. The last man in the Rumble that was thrown out, Shawn Michaels, is in the main event at WrestleMania 23 even though he LOST the Rumble 2008: Cena wins, puts the shot on the line at No Way Out and then is the third match from the top at 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 You know, ...and I don't know why this came to my mind...but I had this twisted thought that Beth Phoenix, did she not have the title match, would be a funny surprise entrant for the Royal Rumble. Maybe I'm just sick in the head though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Raw and Smackdown now has 8 spots filled each and ECW only has 2. I'm assuming maybe 2 or 3 people from ECW will be announced tomorrow night but right now there are still 12 more spots to fill, which leads to a lot of mystery spots. I'm assuming each of the losers in the 3 title matches (not including the Womens) match could be added to the Rumble but a spot or two could be held for "surprise" entrants, who hopefully aren't Jimmy Snuka or Roddy Piper. Either way, right now there are 12 spots left to fill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Scroby: During the plug for ECW tomorrow night, they mentioned Mark Henry and Finlay are in the Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 I just saw that as well, however they're not on the WWE.com site yet. So I'm gonna wait till tomorrows ECW show or after they're on WWE.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Promoter 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 I liked the Rumble numbers promo last night. I was wondering about the footage with Hogan and company in there. Just a question. If the wwe is going to be doing silver anniversary promos that lead to the past stars coming back for the show is it possible they will fill up the Rumble with the guys in that promo last night? Anyone think that is a good idea just for a novelty reason? Also, suppose it's STEVE AUSTIN in the Rumble on Sunday and he WINS it to main event Mania against someone like Cena? Not saying this is possible, but just for discussion sake would this help make WM feel bigger and special as the 25th anniversary? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silence 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 I liked the Rumble numbers promo last night. Looks like WWE's going to do that every year before the Rumble, as they did a similar promo last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 I liked the Rumble numbers promo last night. Looks like WWE's going to do that every year before the Rumble, as they did a similar promo last year. Yeah... the Rumble is probably their biggest "stat-heavy" match/event, and they can play off the trends and such for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Henry and Finlay are both now officially in the Rumble and added to the list. I think Henry will get the most eliminations this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Jericho is officially back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 As of now, ECW only has 4 entrants in the Rumble match whereas they had 7 entrants in 2007 and 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 I thought Evan Bourne might make a surprise return at the Rumble, but it sounds like he still needs the boot on until February. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KobashiFS 0 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Also, suppose it's STEVE AUSTIN in the Rumble on Sunday and he WINS it to main event Mania against someone like Cena? Not saying this is possible, but just for discussion sake would this help make WM feel bigger and special as the 25th anniversary? This will be the first PPV I'm actually going to order in over six months. I would love Austin to be involved somehow. I can see him starting an angle that culminates at Wrestlemania, but I don't see him coming back for a match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 As of now, ECW only has 4 entrants in the Rumble match whereas they had 7 entrants in 2007 and 2008. So ECW will match the amount of AAA 'stars' that were in the 97 Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 I expect the unannounced 9 to consist of the following: 1. Fake Kane 2. The Rock 3. Steve Austin 4. Hulk Hogan 5. Todd Bridges 6. Danny Bonaduce 7. Dustin Diamond 8. Shane McMahon 9. Macho Man Randy Savage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 The final 9 entrants will be Raven and his 8 new flock members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epic Reine 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 I expect the unannounced 9 to consist of the following: 1. Fake Kane 2. The Rock 3. Steve Austin 4. Hulk Hogan 5. Todd Bridges 6. Danny Bonaduce 7. Dustin Diamond 8. Shane McMahon 9. Macho Man Randy Savage You forgot BROCK LESNAR! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Ok, let's replace Bridges and Bonaduce with Lesnar and Lashley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 I changed the sub-title to the less debatable "4th oldest PPV" noting at the very least, that fact about the Rumble can't be debated, but then realized people can still argue The Rumble predates SummerSlam (which is true, but not on PPV). The Observer lists Cryme Tyme and Dolph as announced entrants. No idea where Meltzer saw that announced (especially considering all 3 were in the rejected participants bit last week) but it's not unlikely. We'll hold off until WWE.com says something though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Ok, let's replace Bridges and Bonaduce with Lesnar and Lashley. In which case, Dana White will be shown standing on top of the tron after Lashely and Lesnar team up and eliminate everyone from the Rumble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
