Royal Rumble 2013 Live Discussion - Jan. 27, 2013

[Tattooed Jesus]

I had fun because of the folks I watched the PPV with.

Jericho showing up was the shocker for the night and I am so hoping it is for more than a one night thing and he will be back at least through WM.

Cena winning the RR match was a let down to me. I wanted Ziggler to win and for the RTWM not to play out like I knew it would as soon as The Rock said he wanted to win the title one more time.

I was disappointed that Punk lost because I love Punk, but I am cool with him losing it to Rock. I thought they put on a helluva match tonight and I wish they would have had a couple matches before Rock won the belt because I seriously doubt we will see a one on one rematch between the two and they worked really well together tonight.

EC Chamber will most likely see Rock get another PPV win under his belt before his loss of the title to Cena at WM. Hopefully Punk or someone else beats Cena to get the belt shortly thereafter.

[JJYanks121]

I had a great time tonight. I do enjoy when wrestling companies get it right and tonight WWE got it right.

First off, Cena winning sets up Mania which is good. What is still unpredictable is the World Heavyweight title and it's good to keep it that way. We don't know who EITHER competitor will be in that match and it's fun to speculate which way WWE will go with it. Since we knew Rock/Cena 2 was likely, why not get to it and be logical?

As for Punk/Rock..........meh. It's pretty clear that Punk is nowhere near on Cena's level at anything involving wrestling. The match wasn't anywhere near Rock/Cena and I was just getting impatient for it to end. I did like the finish though. Loved it actually. I legit was angry when Punk won because I couldn't fathom WWE being stupid enough to keep the title on Punk. That legit emotion changed when Vince McMahon showed he isn't a moron and was going to strip Punk of the title. We always say wrestling lacks logic and here was logic cockslapping us in the face. Then Rock, the babyface, says he'd rather fight than have Punk stripped and the owner makes the change. It worked and then Rock got his big win which was absolutely the right thing to do. Punk's reign was way too long and way too much of a ratings drag. When a program with Rock can only bring up barely above a 3.0, you know you're not a draw.

What I've concluded is the Punk is Shawn Michaels. Certain fans will claim he's the best ever for whatever reason but he'll never have that other-word popularity of a true top guy. It's just that he's "better" in the ring or on a microphone. Thing is, he doesn't bring the mass appeal of a Hogan, Austin, Rock, or Cena. No shame in that, but it's just the way it is.

Fun show though and the booking was spot on. I need to research the last time I said that about any wrestling Pay Per View.......

[Bestia 666]

Great show last night. I liked Jericho's return and fans barking just like 'the big deal' Titus O'Neil. Kofi's chair spot was lulzy. I was really surprised by the pop Goldust received.

I had OMG written in my face, all over my face, when the Rock won; how I felt at that moment must've been how young Cena fans felt when their hero lost to Sheamus years ago.

I feel that the Rock Bottom table botch made the real finish come off a little weak, but if it had gone just as planned I'm sure people would still be complaining about the People's Elbow ending.

[hatehabsforever]

Originally Posted by Davidus Maximus

What is, frankly, more important is that Sam has a bet on with me that The Rock will leave as World Champion.

How foolish he is.

So Dave, any update on what your new username is going to be?

[Steve0904]

Reading through the butthurt on this thread is improving my Monday morning. My god, what a bunch of whiny bitches you are! Cry me a river. Just be happy that you MIGHT get a triple threat match at WM. Punk's reign dragged on forever, and was incredibly boring near the end of it. He's massively overrated on the interwebz anyway. Cena won and Punk lost, the deadly combination.

[Steamboat Ricky]

Originally Posted by Haiku Hogan

I love how clueless you are.

Please, tell me how Wrestlemania sucks, even before one match on the card is announced again

Must spread before repping Haiku Hogan again.

[George Steele's Barber]

My favorite part was when Masters, Carlito, and Benjamin didn't show up.

[jmt225]

I like you JJYanks but you have some of the worst, most hypocritical wrestling opinions on the forum.

Originally Posted by JJYanks121

It's pretty clear that Punk is nowhere near on Cena's level at anything involving wrestling. The match wasn't anywhere near Rock/Cena and I was just getting impatient for it to end.

Do you not understand how differently the matches were booked? Punk was full blown heel with his match against the Rock... so of course there wasn't going to be the constant back-and-forths like Rock/Cena were able to have since they were both babyfaces.

Not to mention The Rock simply looked a lot worst against Punk than he did against Cena. He didn't even have to do much and he was still gassed.

To judge Punk as not being on Cena's level on any form just based off one match is ridiculous.

That legit emotion changed when Vince McMahon showed he isn't a moron and was going to strip Punk of the title. We always say wrestling lacks logic and here was logic cockslapping us in the face. Then Rock, the babyface, says he'd rather fight than have Punk stripped and the owner makes the change. It worked and then Rock got his big win which was absolutely the right thing to do.

Dude, I GUARANTEE if Aries had a year long title reign in TNA and then he lost it to a Sting/Hogan/Jarrett/whoever in the manner Punk lost his match, you'd shit all over it. Guarantee it.

Punk's reign was way too long and way too much of a ratings drag. When a program with Rock can only bring up barely above a 3.0, you know you're not a draw.

What BS man. There were plenty of Raws when Rock and Cena were feuding that drew that low as well.

[miller728]

Originally Posted by Steve0904

Reading through the butthurt on this thread is improving my Monday morning. My god, what a bunch of whiny bitches you are! Cry me a river. Just be happy that you MIGHT get a triple threat match at WM. Punk's reign dragged on forever, and was incredibly boring near the end of it. He's massively overrated on the interwebz anyway. Cena won and Punk lost, the deadly combination.

Its not even that punk lost and cena won. Do you want to see Cena v Rock again?

[Steve0904]

Originally Posted by miller728

Its not even that punk lost and cena won. Do you want to see Cena v Rock again?

Yes I do. Happy now?