Royal Rumble 2010

[SJM12492]

The last couple of years I have kinda noticed that the people who win the Royal Rumble are main eventers already, let's travel back in time...

Randy Orton,
John Cena,
Undertaker.

I'm not saying that these weren't great Royal Rumbles, and I thought it was great to have Undertaker add one to his belt, but if the Royal Rumbles keep promoting the main eventers, they won't really get as exciting as when Rey won it, Batista or Benoit. I'm just saying that for the next Royal Rumble, I'd love to see an upper midcard / midcard superstar win it, and get elevated big time. Most midcarders I don't believe are ready for it, but there are some I'm SURE could use this push:

Jack Swagger,
MVP,
Finlay,
John Morrison,
Kane,
Matt Hardy,
Christain,
Gregory Helms,
Shelton Benjamin.

These guys I think, with enough time put in, could be ready for a push like this. Just imagine it, for example I'll use Christain... Three men left in the ring, Mark Henry, Christain, Randy Orton. Christain is trying to push Mark Henry out the ring and it's about even, then Orton using his trademark sneakiness, throws them both over and celebrates, Christain although, is still hanging onto the rope! Pulls himself back in, then grabs Randy and throws him out with full power and recoils back onto his ass. Christain is stunned, Orton can't believe it and the crowd are over flowing with excitement! (Fart)...
What do you guys think?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

I think people would shit all over anybody other than the bigger stars winning the Rumble.

WWE aren't going to have an experimental Rumble win these days, like they might've done in the past. If they were then you'd have seen Jeff Hardy win it this year. In October/November it looked like that would be the case. Instead they went with the safe option.

 

[totallbc]

im sick and tired of seeing wrestlers get thrown over the top rope when there are only 2 or 3 left and then one person thinks they've won only to turn around and get thrown out buy the other...getting very stale,

secondly i dont think fans will shit on a midcarder winning the rumble if their characters are built properly, i would definitely believe swagger, morrison, kane or mvp winning the rumble provided they were elevated and pushed a bit more to the breaking point of main eventer and then use that rumble win to solidify that this guy is now a main eventer

 

[CodeBreaker321]

It's a shame that only the established Main Eventers win the 'Rumble nowadays. It can be a huge lift for upper mid-carders to make them stars and give them a chance to shine on the Grandest Stage Of 'Em All.

I'd love to see Christian or Morrison win it in 2010, it could do those two wonders, epecially. Christian should be main eventing on Raw or SmackDown anyway, in my opinion, and I think Morrison should be main eventing on SD! too, sometime soon.

 

[StInGeR-HBK]

I have to say, I would love to see Christian win the Rumble next year in January. I think that he could be a good option to win and then maybe challenge Punk or Hardy for the title, granted Hardy is still in the WWE and champion and if Punk is still the Champ by that time. I know the WWE doesn't like to keep the belt on someone for so long but If hardy stayed with WWE and beat Punk, I think it would be good for him to remain Champ until Wrestlemania and have him face Christian for the belt. Even with Punk, if he keeps the belt and turns full Heel, that would be a great match up to see. Christian wins Rumble and challenges Punk at Wrestlemania 26. But of course, WWE never does what the fans want, just what they think the fans want! lol!

 

[BernacK6]

I think the 2010 Rumble is going to be won by Edge. Here's why: Edge is out right now, Jericho planted the seed of rivalry this past Monday by bad mouthing him, Jericho goes on to win the WHC by the time January comes around, Edge comes back & wins the Rumble (adding it to his impressive list of accomplishments) and challenges the heel Jericho at WM26. Edge can finally make the face turn people are clamoring for.

The experimental Rumble win could have been accomplished this past year w/ Jeff Hardy, but they rushed it by having him win the title at Armageddon. They built it up all year that Jeff Hardy couldn't win the big one, and then he finally won the big one at a B PPV, only to lose it at the Rumble & enter into a lackluster storyline w/ Matt. That story had such a huge chance & it failed. If they hadn't rushed it, Hardy could have overcome all the obstacles for weeks on SD!, as someone has to do every year to get into the Rumble, entered the Rumble and won it, challenging Edge at WM25, win the WWE Title at WM, and complete one of the better storylines since HBK won the title at WM12. The problem w/ wrestling fans is that we all want to stay interested in each man's pursuit of the title, but once they win it, then what?

 

[ACMerk]

I am going back to the begining of this post, I really think Kane still has a couple good runs in him, I would say with the WHC, this would really push him into the main event, but I stilll think that Kane has alot of Potential.

 

[ronthony717]

I think this royal rumble winner will NOT be an already established main eventer.. I believe that it will be a mid carder.. My reason for saying this is for one look at the smackdown main event card.. CM Punk as champion and Jeff Hardy as his opponent.. Jericho and Myrsterio are also their top players with Ziggler and Morrison getting pushed... WWE has been actually pushing both mid card titles as well.. So I feel as if we may see MVP, Swagger, Morrison, Miz, Kane, Shelton, Christian (if he's still not fueding Dreamer for the ECW title lol) and others that we have been seeing getting good pushes lately... 2010 will be the year of the new main eventers.... I also see Shelton winning Money In The Bank.. Yeah that's right I said it lol.. But yeah.. Midcarders are winning this year....

 

["Cool Guy" Jensen]

Of all people listed, the two people that I would like to see win the 2010 Royal Rumble would be Christian and Kane. I've always been a big fan of Christian and now that I think about it, he hasn't really ever had a real main event like push and a Royal Rumble win would be sure to do it. I think that having Christian on ECW without being in the ECW Championship scene will do nothing for him or ECW. So, if he can't stay on ECW for too long, a Royal Rumble and a ''contract loophole'' would be the way to go, in order for him to return to Raw or Smackdown (hopefully Smackdown).

Kane... if you look at Kane's resume, you see many accomplishments. A WWE Championship reign, two Intercontinental Championship reigns, a Hardcore Championship reign, and many more. One accomplishment that we all know about is that Kane holds the record for the most eliminations in a single Rumble match. You'd think he'd win one, but nope! A Kane Royal Rumble would work wonders for WWE. Here you have someone who's not a main eventer winning the Royal Rumble. I'm not being greedy, but I'll even go as far as saying that Kane doesn't even need to win the World Championship at Wrestlemania. Just having a Rumble win under his belt would really help... a World Title reign without a Rumble win could happen easily.

 

[Captain Bean]

did i see the thread starter mention FINLAY as a potential winner? oh my word, this would disgrace the Rumble and would probably involve Hornswoggle fooling around, it would be hideous, he would be an even worse winner than Hacksaw Jim Duggan. he is never going to be ready for a main event push. poor gimmick, poor look, poor move set in my opinion, and NO drawing ability.

but back to the point, yeah i would like to see an upper mid carder win it. possibly MVP or Swagger(maybe too soon for him). however, MVP hasnt proven himself in the main event yet, he would have to receive a large push leading up to the Rumble.

 

[Stormtrooper]

The last couple of years I have kinda noticed that the people who win the Royal Rumble are main eventers already, let's travel back in time...

Randy Orton,
John Cena,
Undertaker.

WWE has done 3 "established main event" winners in a row, however, they all were justified. Randy Orton's win was rather expected, because he was the hot feud going in, and everybody knew he would be getting a title shot at mania. However, NOBODY expected Cena to be IN THE RUMBLE, let alone win it, and the Undertakers win was deserving, because he is the friggin Undertaker.

I'm not saying that these weren't great Royal Rumbles, and I thought it was great to have Undertaker add one to his belt, but if the Royal Rumbles keep promoting the main eventers, they won't really get as exciting as when Rey won it, Batista or Benoit.

here is the list of Rumble winners 1992-2006:
92: Ric Flair (established as main eventer)
93: Yokozuna (unestablished as main eventer)
94: Bret Hart/Lex Luger (established as main eventer)
95: Shawn Michaels (unestablished as main eventer)
96: Michaels (still unestablished as main eventer, his mania match was the only main event between rumbles.
97: Stone Cold Steve Austin (unestablished as main eventer)
98: Austin (still unestablished, because he was still floating around the IC title scene til 98 rumble)
99: Mr. McMahon (unestablished as main eventer, however, that was a device to keep austin from winning 3 years in a row)
00: The Rock (established as main eventer)
01: Austin (established as main eventer)
02: HHH (established as main eventer)
03: Brock Lesnar (established as main eventer)
04: Chris Benoit (unestablished as main eventer)
05: Batista (unestablished as main eventer)
06: Rey Mysterio (unestablished as main eventer)

the history of past winners reveals phases where established guys win, then unestablished guys win. Maybe we go back to a string of unestablished guys winning for a while, but then that will grow old.

I'm just saying that for the next Royal Rumble, I'd love to see an upper midcard / midcard superstar win it, and get elevated big time.

Based on history, it should be, and I think WWE is ready for it. I personally would like to see it also.

Most midcarders I don't believe are ready for it, but there are some I'm SURE could use this push:

Lets run down your list.

Jack Swagger,

If they go with an unestablished guy, then this is DEFINATELY the guy. He is over, has the amateur background, which works well in WWE, and is probably the next Brock Lesnar.

MVP,

Another good choice

Finlay,

Finlay is never going to be main event. He is a guy used to put on good matches, and most likely couldn't carry the World title in the eyes of the fans.

John Morrison,

He is getting over right now, if he keeps it up, he could be in the mix, because he seems to be future world champ material.

Kane,

Never. He should have won it years ago, and it is too late now. His main detriment is his age/rumored readiness to retire. The Rumble Winner/new main eventer needs to be around long-term, which is Kane and Finlay's problem. I see him maybe getting a brief title run, but it won't be a rumble win/mania title match.

Matt Hardy,

I can see him getting over and winning the 2011 Rumble, but I do not know if he will be able to get over before the 2010 rumble, especially since he is out right now.

Christain,

MAYBE, if he can get massively over before January. The main problem is the fact that he is on ECW (and will be most likely until the next draft next year). I see Christian as a Money In The Bank winner, not a Rumble winner.

Gregory Helms,

I love Hurricane Helms, but really, gimme a break. Why not let Santino win the Rumble. He at least has wrestled the past 6 months. Helms is awesome, but he will never get over enough to win the world title, especially since he is doing the Hurricane gimmick again.

Shelton Benjamin.

Why does everyone think Shelton Benjamin is a Main Event waiting to happen. He has been given 179,438 chances to beak through. Each time he has embarrassed himself by not getting over, and sucking on the mic. He is a decent worker in the ring, and may even be an ECW champ type guy, but he is never gonna get over as a World Champ, yet alone a WrestleMania Main eventer. Yoshi Tatsu has a better chance of winning the Rumble, because he hasn't failed in the eyes of the fans yet.

These guys I think, with enough time put in, could be ready for a push like this. Just imagine it, for example I'll use Christain... Three men left in the ring, Mark Henry, Christain, Randy Orton. Christain is trying to push Mark Henry out the ring and it's about even, then Orton using his trademark sneakiness, throws them both over and celebrates, Christain although, is still hanging onto the rope! Pulls himself back in, then grabs Randy and throws him out with full power and recoils back onto his ass. Christain is stunned, Orton can't believe it and the crowd are over flowing with excitement! (Fart)...
What do you guys think?

Unfortunately, I see the fans overflowing with boredom at the idea of Christian winning the rumble (at least now). Also, as totallbc said, I am sick of that same false finish, which is used EVERY YEAR. and that is my problem with Royal Rumbles (and Battle Royals too). There is only a select few variations of over-the-top finishes, which is why I would rather see the last 2 have a 1-on-1 match right then and there (no DQ/countout).

my list of people I want to see win the Rumble:
Jack Swagger (I think he will be ready for it, and I also think he most likely will win the rumble this year)
The Miz
Chris Jericho (he really deserves the main event at Mania again)
Jeff Hardy (if he is still with the company)
HBK (he really should get one more title run)
CM Punk

 

[Hulkster4Life]

LMAO not only did he mention shitty ass old Finlay which is pathetic if he ever won a Royal Rumble and main evented a WM.. But even worse, he also mentioned.... Gregory Helmes?? LOL okk yeahh like the Hurricane will ever be a main eventer, especially at the biggest even of the yr.. You stupid wrestling fans give me a break.. I'd rather see Hulk Hogan come back at 80 yrs old and win the Rumble then see those 2 waists of space win it.. HA

 

[RockFan89]

I agree with the people who say Kane should win it and this is how I think it should be done.

Have someone like Cena or Christian (someone who can talk) beat Kane in an easy match. Than after the match have him get on the mike and tell Kane that he has become a shadow of his former self. Have the guy go on about how dominant Kane was and how his music used to strike fear into other wrestlers. Than end it by having Cena/Christian say that unless Kane returns to his old self, he shouldn't return to the ring.

A couple of months go by and we are at the rumble and the surprise 30th entry is Kane, who comes out to his old music in his old costume and starts to clear house till finally, his last opponent is the Undertaker (Since there is no way he will get over him at Wrestlemania, the rumble is the next best thing).

 

[Watsonation]

As my signature shows, i'm predicting JoMo (John Morrison) to win the Royal Rumble. Maybe have him and HBK as the last two? That could be the moment where everyone says, "We just saw the birth of the next big thing" lol if anyone would even really say that but you get it. As for a few of your choices, like Kane, i HIGHLY doubt he wins. To me, he's lost the monster role. As for swagger and MVP, i don't like the idea of them winning. Raw has one the past 2. It's time for the new better Smackdown to win another with a young superstar. As i stated before, i hope/think Morrison wins the Rumble. Christian would be my second guess, but then again Vinnie Mac doesn't seem to feel like he's a main eventer. He must not have heard when "THE PEEPS" united last year when Christian nearly won the MITB.

 

[TNA cross the line]

im a huge tna mark as u can tell by the name but i have been catching clips of raw here and there lately and i have always hated the concept of legacy and i think cody rhodes is a joke but this ted jr kid has something about him he is the first young star i see since evolution orton that really has a shot at the mainevent status with staying power and if wwe plays there card right and progresses his fued with orton and if orton keeps the title i could see ted jr being the first midcarder since rayray to win the royal rumble and set up orton vs dibiase for the wwe title at mania 26 now this still wouldnt get me to order the rumble or mania but wwe will probly screw it up as usaual and ill be ordering TNA GENESIS in january 10 and TNA LOCKDOWN in april 10

 

[malchick]

I want to see Swagger win it, and as a realistic choice it looks like they're high on him atm, he has the look and in ring skills to go far, and I can definetly see him winning the Rumble unless they use the Rumble for storyline purposes (e.g. to set up Cena/Batista) or something instead of creating a new star. I would personally like to see Christian win it and target a title holding Edge in the build ip to Wrestlemania, but that doesn't look likely.

 

[Razor]

Well. The Royal Rumble isn't the gamble PPV. It's the "Let's start our Road to Wrestlemania Mega-Feud right now" PPV. The King of the Ring is your "Let's help establish someone new" tournament. Well, it should be at least.

However. If you're looking for a new mid-card player to win the Royal Rumble, it's Swagger. Swagger Swagger Swagger. MVP should have burst into the main-event by then, and Miz should be on his way. Swagger can get a US title run from Kofi (or the Big Show, whomever) and run with it until the Royal Rumble. Have him drop the title a month or so before the PPV, and clean house in the Rumble. Then he can go on to take the title from a (hopeful) champion in Cena. or Triple H, as it may be.

 

[EnglishControlWwe]

On the Royal Rumble card is usually the Royal Rumble Match, a WWE Championship Match, a World Heavyweight Championship Match, an ECW Championship Match and an extra match which last year was a Women's Championship Match. I say make this extra match the Finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.

It is quite obvious the relationship between Royal and King and it could bring some seriousness to the King of the Ring tournament. After Armageddon, there could be a tri-branded tournament (maybe on WWE Superstars) to crown the King of the Ring. The winner could be crowned at the Royal Rumble then later on in the night, get the Number 30 spot in th Royal Rumble Match while the loser from earlier in the evening not being allowed in it. This would makle the tournament seem more serious and could give a younger star more of a push than solely winning the Royal Rumble Match, if not, they still get a push.

What do you think of this idea?

 

[Billie Jean]

Yeah the WWE arnt going to put the title on just anyone becuase it could backfire.

I thought it was going to happen this year but they pussed out at the last minuet and put the title on him at Armagedan which was a shame because we didn't get the big Hardy Mainia moment that we were all hoping for.

I don't think the WWE will put the pressere on one of the young guns with an huge mountin like that. The only one i could see getting it is JoMo becuase it looks like the WWE is trying to emulate him with HBKs carear.

 

[Dave]

Well. The Royal Rumble isn't the gamble PPV. It's the "Let's start our Road to Wrestlemania Mega-Feud right now" PPV. The King of the Ring is your "Let's help establish someone new" tournament. Well, it should be at least.

However. If you're looking for a new mid-card player to win the Royal Rumble, it's Swagger. Swagger Swagger Swagger. MVP should have burst into the main-event by then, and Miz should be on his way. Swagger can get a US title run from Kofi (or the Big Show, whomever) and run with it until the Royal Rumble. Have him drop the title a month or so before the PPV, and clean house in the Rumble. Then he can go on to take the title from a (hopeful) champion in Cena. or Triple H, as it may be.

I have to agree with almighty Razor here.

The Royal Rumble should be won by someone that we know is going to take it seriously and get the most out of it. Take for example John Morrison. If he somehow gets past all the other Rumble entrants would he beat Randy orton or John Cena in a singles match? I don't think so. In addition, I would not like to see any one of the people that have been mentioned like John Morrison or The Miz in the main event of Wrestlemania. When I but Wrestlemania, I want to see the best wrestle the best. I want to see the biggest names go against the biggest names.

I don't see why everyone is in such a rush to get these guys into the main event so quickly. Just like everyone else, they will go through this period and earn their stripes. Before you know it John Morrison and the like will be established stars and wont need to win the Royal Rumble to main event a PPV.

 

[gd]

I think Edge is almost surely going to win the Rumble. It would be right around the time he's slated to come back and would help set up a possible match against Jericho at Wrestlemania. I'm not sure what kind of reaction he'll get, considering he left as a face but has been treated like a heel by Jericho. It should be exciting, though not as dramatic as Cena's return. Just my two cents on the matter.

 

[Motor City Mayhem]

So this year is going to be an interesting Royal Rumble.
We have tons of storyline's that could bring a Royal Rumble win. Heres a few.

Ted Dibiase jr.
Is currently in The Legacy, we all know hes going to turn Face eventually, and as we all know WWE loves repeating themselves, Ted Dibiase Jr. would be Batista all over again.

Edge
Edge returns at Royal Rumble 2010 and wins it to face Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 26 in the Main Event, probably winning(Shit).

Montel Vontavious Porter
Hes fucking dew for a push any day now, hes in a rivalry with a future World Champion in Jack Swagger, so I could see this as being his push.

Christian
Will get pushed, wont be back in ECW after the next Draft anyway, and could go to Smackdown! feuding with CM Punk or Chris Jericho and be the Second Face that they will need.

My Pick:
Ted Dibiase Jr. As many people know, I've said this for the last 3 months that Ted was going to win it all, it just makes sense that he will, WWE loves repeating, so it just makes sense.

So who do you think will win?

 

[STPEETIE]

I totally agree with what your'e saying. WWE likes to repeat itself therefore making a winner very predictable.

Although, the only 2 RR's I couldn't predict have been Orton and Undertaker winning inividually. You know? You see 619, or Batista etc. I thought HHH had RR win #2 until Cena came back that year. Anyhew....

My top picks for RR 2010 winners are, drum roll please!

1) Edge
2) Morrison
3) Dibiase

That's it. I don't think Swagger will ever be anything HUGE.. I think he could be a US champion or IC champion, but a WWE or WHC with a lisp? Vince is an idiot he doesn't give it to you unless you are a MAJOR impactor. Why didn't MVP get it yet? (Black) Why has Goldust never got it? (weirdo) Why Why Why?

Out of that list above.. Dibiase & Morrison are my only RR picks and my major guys that will be champion in 2010!

 

[StInGeR-HBK]

I'm gonna say Christian wins the Rumble and goes to Smackdown. It could just be wishful thinking on my part but I really wanna see Christian be pushed and used the right way for once. I think he had a good thing going in TNA and was actually used as a main event guy but for one reason or another, things didn't work out and he's back in WWE. He deserves a push and Smackdown would be a great place for him to go and feud with CM Punk or maybe even Edge vs Christian cuz we all know it's bound to happen.

 

[beefthelegend]

Edge will win to feud with Jericho. Or Punk will win to feud with whomever has the World title.

Creative seems really high on Punk, so it wouldnt shock me to see that.