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[Jimmy King]

so what? loser.

 

[T.A.L]

Hypppppppped

 

[Master_Funk]

Does anyone see similarities between this years rumble and 1993. The smarks fav (Bryan/ Bret) and the guy who wwe is pushing as the next guy (Reigns/Luger). Wouldn't be surprised to see the double elimination. And obviosly, it will lead to the return of Jack Tunney

Spoiler

RIP Jack Tunney

 

[Angry Grimace]

Any scenario where Rollins interrupts the confetti at Mania by cashing in and taking the championship is awesome to me.

I don't think they're going to do the cash-in at Mania because Mania is supposed to be the culmination of a bunch of storylines, not a place for a random swerve that would invalidate whatever happened to the large number of people who don't watch all the other PPVs.

Its happened before though, I just doubt they'll do it at this point.

 

[hamchan]

I watch every week to see John Cena because every time you think he's pinned he always kicks out. He's so inspiring.

 

[Fox318]

so what? loser.

They both can have a good match.

I'd rather see Cesaro-Bork but at least Cena won't injure rock

also

 

[DKehoe]

Slightly off topic, but was thinking earlier, who was the bigger draw for the WWE? Hogan? Cena? Or Austin?

Depends how you define it. Austin was only on top for a short period (particularly compared to Hogan and Cena) but sold more merchandise, tickets and PPV buys than Cena or Hogan did in their best years.

 

[Fox318]

 

[friskykillface]

Slightly off topic, but was thinking earlier, who was the bigger draw for the WWE? Hogan? Cena? Or Austin?

Kurt Angle

B^)

 

[NYR]

Are we just posting random photos? Holy shit, this last page is brutal.

 

[themadcowtipper]

They both can have a good match.

I'd rather see Cesaro-Bork but at least Cena won't injure rock

also

His leg look so painful, like ever step he takes he will break in half.

 

[slightconfuse]

 

[Mahonay]

Slightly off topic, but was thinking earlier, who was the bigger draw for the WWE? Hogan? Cena? Or Austin?

Austin
Then Hogan
Then Rock

 

[pauljeremiah]

Depends how you define it. Austin was only on top for a short period (particularly compared to Hogan and Cena) but sold more merchandise, tickets and PPV buys than Cena or Hogan did in their best years.

Was thinking that too. Hogan was 10+ years, Cena is about 10 years while Austin was 5-6 years.

 

[Fox318]

Breaking News!!!!

Rumble Favorite has arrived at the Stadium

RBH you better be ready.

 

[Plywood]

 

[Dick Justice]

Was thinking that too. Hogan was 10+ years, Cena is about 10 years while Austin was 5-6 years.

Austin was more 3 or 4 years. Won the title in 1998, had his last reign in 2001. Then HHH's reign of terror started in 2002, he fought Rock at WM19, and that was that.

 

[VoxPop]

He's here

 

[RBH]

Are we just posting random photos? Holy shit, this last page is brutal.

Watch your mouth. The airport meme is a Royal Rumble GAF tradition!

So many possibilities for surprise entrants!

 

[DKehoe]

Was thinking that too. Hogan was 10+ years, Cena is about 10 years while Austin was 5-6 years.

Yeh, I'd say Austin but you have to credit Hogan for his longevity. There's no guarantee Austin would have had as long a main event run in him as Hogan did. I don't think you can put Cena on their level though because the company just isn't as hot as it was with either of those two on top.

Something else that makes it hard to compare is just how much the industry has changed. For example people could make the case that Bruno Sammartino is the biggest draw the company has had but you just can't really compare him to Austin because the company was working on different scales because of other factors.

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[Masquerader]

He's here

The undefeated legend himself.

 

[RBH]

Breaking News!!!!

Rumble Favorite has arrived at the Stadium

RBH you better be ready.

The WCW limo driver is here?!

 

[NYR]

Watch your mouth. The airport meme is a Royal Rumble GAF tradition!

So many possibilities for surprise entrants!

Okay, sorry, I didn't get the joke until now, it makes more sense after the last few pics, my bad!!

 

[ggnoobIGN]

Oh no

 

[Fox318]

Rodman is here to win

 

[RBH]

He's here

The undefeated legend himself.

And Hollywood Hogan learned first-hand that Jay Leno means business!

 

[iMax]

 

[Perspicacity]

Looks like Batista is bringing backup

 

[Penguin]

Does anyone see similarities between this years rumble and 1993. The smarks fav (Bryan/ Bret) and the guy who wwe is pushing as the next guy (Reigns/Luger). Wouldn't be surprised to see the double elimination. And obviosly, it will lead to the return of Jack Tunney

Spoiler

RIP Jack Tunney

I think you mean 94... that confused me for a sec because Bret was champ in 93

 

[tri_willy]

has anyone confirmed the number reigns will be entering in?

 

[NYR]

has anyone confirmed the number reigns will be entering in?

No, but I can confirm he will be the last one leaving the ring after he wins.

Spoiler

I hope I am wrong

 

[tri_willy]

No, but I can confirm he will be the last one leaving the ring after he wins.

Spoiler

I hope I am wrong

thanks man

 

[Fox318]

has anyone confirmed the number reigns will be entering in?

1

he will eliminate 29

gotta make him look strong

I mean look at this tough guy

 

[RBH]

WWE Top 10 - Dramatic Royale Rumble endings:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6oOIZQcqSE

 

[Fox318]

And Hollywood Hogan learned first-hand that Jay Leno means business!

WHO IS THAT COMING DOWN THE RAMP FOR LENO??

 

[miserable]

 

[RBH]

The numbers behind the Royal Rumble:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N48raNltRio

 

[ggnoobIGN]

WWE Top 10 - Dramatic Royale Rumble endings:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6oOIZQcqSE

Not sitting through this video but 2 GOAT endings were 1. Michaels eliminating Bulldog and 2. Undertaker vs Michaels showdown.

 

[Jazzy Network]

Damn! I can't wait for Ted Dibiase to come back!

 

[RBH]

WWE Top 10 - Royal Rumble fails:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVSNW0LvE1w




2 of my favorite Rumble moments of all-time (both from RR 2002 in Atlanta!):

1.) Maven eliminating the Undertaker
2.) The Hurricane trying to confront Stone Cold and HHH :lol

 

[DKehoe]

I don't expect this to happen, but what if The Undertaker wins the Rumble and goes on to face Brock for the title at Wrestlemania?

I think he's done and isn't coming back but that's the one scenario I can think of that would make sense for him to return for.

 

[Mahonay]

Damn! I can't wait for Ted Dibiase to come back!

This reminded me that I saw Ted Dibiase Jr. at my first ROH show. He was awful and was booed.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I don't expect this to happen, but what if The Undertaker wins the Rumble and goes on to face Brock for the title at Wrestlemania?

I think he's done and isn't coming back but that's the one scenario I can think of that would make sense for him to return for.

If Taker enters the Rumble he has to win it, cause there us no way his body will survive getting thrown out of the ring.

 

[Fox318]

 

[spindashing]

 

[Penguin]

WWE Top 10 - Dramatic Royale Rumble endings:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6oOIZQcqSE

They have a different meaning of dramatic than I and the 92 ending always makes Hogan seem so petty

 

[Uno Venova]

Someone help this poor child

 

[RiderKairuu]

Do PPV events still come with WWE Network? Thinking about subscribing/checking out the Rumble. I want to regularly start watching wrestling again.

 

[Deadly Joker]

Rock vs Bryan

Once in a Lifetime