Vincent Michaels
My weapon of choice? A green onion.
Tonight, Randy Orton returns to action to face Wade Barrett. What will happen when The Viper tangles with the Superstar who put him out of commission?
Will we learn of any more names that will be competing in this Sunday's Royal Rumble Match?
Will The Big Show be on SmackDown tonight? Also, will Daniel Bryan or Mark Henry confront him over his actions two weeks ago?
After their electrifying match one week ago on SmackDown, Justin Gabriel and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes will once again try to settle their differences in the ring this Friday on SmackDown.
Will Jinder Mahal continue to get dominated by Sheamus, eventhough it hasn't meant anything in several weeks!?
Will "The Funkasaurus" Brodus Clay continue to be the best thing on WWE TV in a long time? Will William Regal try to confront him once again?
Will The Divas Division ever come out of irrelevancy!?
Last Week:
LAS VEGAS Sin City SmackDown lit up Las Vegas like never before, with a series of explosive specialty matches determined by the unpredictability of the roulette wheel. And when the aggressive actions of World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan sent the lumberjack World Title showdown spiraling into madness, the WWE Universe was given a true taste of the bedlam the Royal Rumble Match will bring in just nine days.
Daniel Bryan called for Big Show to quit
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes def. Justin Gabriel (Players Choice Match)
WWE Tag Team Champions Epico & Primo def. The Usos (Tag Team Tornado Match)
Brodus Clay def. Vickie Guerrero (Dance Off)
Wade Barrett def. Sheamus (Tables Match)
Ted DiBiase def. Hunico (Flag Match)
Santino Marella def. Drew McIntyre (Blindfold Match)
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry (World Title Lumberjack Match) (No Contest)
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match)
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Almost three decades ago, the dream of WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon was made manifest with the birth of the squared circles most celebrated spectacle, WrestleMania. More than a quarter of a century later, 30 WWE Superstars will have the ultimate opportunity to realize their dream of performing in main event match at The Showcase of the Immortals. They can dance on The Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania XXVIII.
But first, one Superstar will need to surpass the efforts of 29 opposing competitors with the same aspiration in the 2012 Royal Rumble Match. A celebrated tradition in WWE, the Rumble began in 1988 with a relatively modest figure of 20 Superstars, but has boasted at least 30 competitors since the following year. Last year, 10 additional gladiators brought the count to 40, creating a chaotic environment ultimately won by The Mexican Aristocrat Alberto Del Rio. This year, the Rumble Match honors its heritage by reverting to the classic 30-man format that is so beloved by the WWE Universe. A test of endurance, athleticism and survival at all costs, the Rumble Match is the definitive Battle Royal, where each Superstars prime objective is to propel their opponents over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor. Every 90 seconds, an additional ring warrior with a randomly drawn entry number joins the fray.
In the end, the last Superstar standing can officially punch a gold-embossed ticket to Miami, where they will contend for either Raws WWE Championship or SmackDowns World Heavyweight Championship. Though luck of the draw can be a critical factor in such a high-stakes situation, past winners have included Superstars who kicked off the Rumble Match at number one (including 1995s Shawn Michaels victory) or number two (Rey Mysterio in 2006, and The Chairman himself in 1999). Commonly considered the most desired slot, only twice has the Rumble been won by the Superstar entering at the revered number 30: The Undertakers sole conquest in 2007, and John Cenas shocking return and victory at Madison Square Garden in 2008. Surprises and other unique moments have become de rigueur for Rumble Matches, including the aforementioned John Cena victory, Edges similar feat in 2010, and last years appearances of Diesel and Booker T.
Even WWE Hall of Famer Drew Carey got in on the action in 2001. In 1998, all three of Mick Foleys personas Cactus Jack, Mankind, and Dude Love all entered the Rumble Match individually. One can only speculate which Legends, returning favorites, or pop culture icons may make unannounced cameos at this years event. However, as the saying goes, You have to be in it to win it.
This Sunday, January 29, who's going to WrestleMania!?
