King of the Ring returning next month [Archive]

Ultra Mantis

10-27-2010, 06:01 PM

Awesome. Would be pretty cool if they held qualifiers on Raw and Smackdown the week (or weeks) before to hype it and make it look as big as it used to, but they probably wont.

Xero

10-27-2010, 06:05 PM

This means one of three things.

1. William Regal will be getting a new tron.
2. William Regal is winning, so they don't have to make a new tron.
3. William Regal will be released, so they don't have to make a new tron.

Cool King

10-27-2010, 06:07 PM

I hope it's 2.

Juan

10-27-2010, 06:07 PM

Ya, read the press release. I don't like these 3 hour KotR tournaments so much, it was so much fun when spread over 2 months or so.

I respectfully disagree...

http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/b/brethart/49.jpg

Ermaximus

10-27-2010, 06:09 PM

Imagine if the "win" Santino got over Sheamus was just the start of a King Santino run???

VSG

10-27-2010, 06:21 PM

Black Cena wins.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2zxyyhs.jpg

I respectfully disagree...

http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/b/brethart/49.jpg

Point conceded.

RiX1024

10-27-2010, 06:23 PM

Yaaaaaaaay......now bring back Brawl for All.

Lock Jaw

10-27-2010, 06:35 PM

Dolph Ziggler is winning. You heard it here first!

Emperor Smeat

10-27-2010, 06:38 PM

Would be good if they included both Smackdown and Raw wrestlers so then Swagger would have a chance to own two crowns.

If Swagger won, he could give his King of Oklahoma crown to the Swagga Eagle and keep the KotR crown for himself.

Nicky Fives

10-27-2010, 06:53 PM

Don't really care if it is only one night... make it over a month and with 32 (or even 64) wrestlers and WWE will have my interest.....

steveweiser

10-27-2010, 06:57 PM

Im excited for it, KOTR was a great concept, would be better to be spread over time but one night only is good, never know maybe WWE will see people want this and make it a regular event again, we can live in hope can't we.

MoFo

10-27-2010, 06:58 PM

I wish it was a PPV instead of MITB.

Just hope nobody shit like Regal wins it this time. Wut a letdown.

DLVH84

10-27-2010, 07:41 PM

Ya, read the press release. I don't like these 3 hour KotR tournaments so much, it was so much fun when spread over 2 months or so.

I agree. Have 16 wrestlers in qualifying matches to determine the entire tournament.

Supreme Olajuwon

10-27-2010, 07:44 PM

Don't really care if it is only one night... make it over a month and with 32 (or even 64) wrestlers and WWE will have my interest.....

But what's the point of expanding it to the point to include wrestlers that have no chance of winning? Does that really make it that much better that it would grab your interest?

Ultra Mantis

10-27-2010, 07:52 PM

16 guys is well enough, take the top 8 midcard guys from each brand and have them face each other in branded qualifiers and you have a PPV quality tournament ready to go.

Lock Jaw

10-27-2010, 07:55 PM

I liked the last King of the Ring quite a bit, and it was a three-hour deal.

Juan

10-27-2010, 07:55 PM

Yeah, Regal and Punk had an awesome match

Xero

10-27-2010, 08:00 PM

Here's who I'd have in a 16 man tournament.

RAW
Punk
Danielson
Zeke
Husky or McGillicutty
Ryder
Regal (only because he would be defending)
Morrison
Truth

SmackDown!
Christian
Ziggler
Rhodes
Swagger
Kofi
MVP
Kaval
McIntyre

They have plenty of talent to fill out a 16 man tournament. 32 is pushing it mainly because I don't think I could pull 16 half-decent guys from RAW. SD wouldn't be that big of a challenge. They have the stronger undercard in terms of amount of talent.

Eklipse

10-27-2010, 08:03 PM

Will they crown the new King of the Ring on RAW that night?

Jordan

10-27-2010, 08:08 PM

This is awesome, I am a HUGE supporter of King of the Ring, it was always my favorite PPV as a kid. I hope this bodes a great push for somebody.

Jordan

10-27-2010, 08:08 PM

I mean Daniel Bryan by the way.

parkmania

10-27-2010, 08:10 PM

Will they crown the new King of the Ring on RAW that night?

Probably, but with it being over 4 weeks away, plans will probably change at least a dozen times.

MoFo

10-27-2010, 08:53 PM

'King Kofi Kingston' and then they can change his gimmick to a white supremist and have him wrestle in a white hooded robe and shit. That would be sik.

dablackguy

10-28-2010, 07:23 AM

Swiss Ultimate

10-28-2010, 07:29 AM

Miz or go home.

Jeritron

10-28-2010, 07:32 AM

There are plenty of guys on the roster worthy of winning this

Mr. Nerfect

10-28-2010, 08:10 AM

I'm glad the King of the Ring is back. There are so many guys who could use the win. John Morrison, CM Punk, Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus and even Santino Marella could get a boost from it (if it turned into something). My prediction right now is that Morrison wins it. There seems to be renewed interest in pushing him, and I think the time is now. Especially with The Miz holding the Money in the Bank briefcase. Let those guys rise up together.

Fignuts

10-28-2010, 10:01 AM

Would be awesome if it meant anything at all.

Way back when, if a guy won king of the ring, he'd be in line for a decent push at the very least. Now, a guy wins and "Yay _________ won KOTR" and then moving right along...

Booker T won the World Heavyweight Title, and Regal might have as well, if he didn't get suspended for a wellness policy violation. He was lined up to feud with Kennedy, who was main event at the time.

jskinnyg

10-28-2010, 11:24 AM

FUCK YEAH is all I have to say!

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Hanso Amore

10-28-2010, 12:26 PM

Would be awesome if it meant anything at all.

Way back when, if a guy won king of the ring, he'd be in line for a decent push at the very least. Now, a guy wins and "Yay _________ won KOTR" and then moving right along...

What the fuck are you going on about? The last 3 winners were Lesnar, Booker and Regal.

Lesnar went on to get the biggest push in history and beat the rock at Summer Slam.

4 year downtime.

Booker won, started the King booker gimmick, wont the WHC, Started a Stable, won Night of Champions over Big Show and Cena (or whomever was raws champ) and held the title for a long reign then left the WWE.

Regal got a monster push and was Raws GM as well. He was in for a huge push that had already started and then he got popped for Wellness.

Basically you are a fucking idiot

jskinnyg

10-28-2010, 12:34 PM

What the fuck are you going on about? The last 3 winners were Lesnar, Booker and Regal.

Lesnar went on to get the biggest push in history and beat the rock at Summer Slam.

4 year downtime.

Booker won, started the King booker gimmick, wont the WHC, Started a Stable, won Night of Champions over Big Show and Cena (or whomever was raws champ) and held the title for a long reign then left the WWE.

Regal got a monster push and was Raws GM as well. He was in for a huge push that had already started and then he got popped for Wellness.

Basically you are a fucking idiot

Served...

Ermaximus

10-28-2010, 12:36 PM

In all honesty, the only guys who got nothing from winning KotR were Mabel and Billy Gunn.

Innovator

10-28-2010, 12:41 PM

I liked in 2002 when the winner would receive the Summerslam title shot, it made it more important than it was already.

Ermaximus

10-28-2010, 12:48 PM

I'm kind of glad they don't do that now. It seems it's too easy to get a title shot these days. Win the RR, get a title shot. Win the MitB, get a title shot. Win NXT, get a title shot.

Xero

10-28-2010, 12:53 PM

Be John Cena, get a title shot. Be Batista, get a title shot.

Hanso Amore

10-28-2010, 12:54 PM

I love the idea of this being a bi-annual event where the winner adds some King themes into his gimmick.

Imagine the FIRST Straight Edge King.

or

Im the king, and IM AWESOME.

Xero

10-28-2010, 12:55 PM

I'd say this theme fits the King gimmick pretty well:

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Ermaximus

10-28-2010, 12:59 PM

Be John Cena, get a title shot. Be Batista, get a title shot.

Bang the bosses daughter, get a title shot. Shit in someones bags, get a title shot.

Hanso, how do you feel about a Fella King?

Xero

10-28-2010, 01:01 PM

MoFo

10-28-2010, 01:12 PM

Kingswoggle

Ermaximus

10-28-2010, 01:13 PM

Kingswoggle

That's so not even funny. Neither is King Khali.

Hanso Amore

10-28-2010, 01:15 PM

Bang the bosses daughter, get a title shot. Shit in someones bags, get a title shot.

Hanso, how do you feel about a Fella King?

I would like to see Sheamus win, and throw down the crown - He hates Royalty. Even make the finals against the English current king.

MoFo

10-28-2010, 01:15 PM

I think its a serious possibility.

Remember that 'McMahon bastard son' storyline they fucked up.

Xero

10-28-2010, 01:16 PM

Bring back Haku for the tournament and give it to him.

Hanso Amore

10-28-2010, 01:17 PM

Also, I feel that the King winner works best as a heel.

KING Alberto Del Rio. He would play it up well.

jskinnyg

10-28-2010, 02:23 PM

Also, I feel that the King winner works best as a heel.

KING Alberto Del Rio. He would play it up well.

Viva El Rey Alberto Del Rio!

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2010, 02:56 PM

Awesome. :cool:

DAMN iNATOR

10-28-2010, 03:06 PM

Also, Regal was a fucking beast en route to becoming KotR for 2008:

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rob11

10-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Anyone think it would be worth it to to KOTR Raw?

Jeritron

10-28-2010, 06:52 PM

It's usually always worth it to go to Raw as long as it's nearby and not too expensive. Live wrestling is a blast

Triple Naitch

10-28-2010, 07:03 PM

Xero, are you going?

Xero

10-28-2010, 07:04 PM

Not sure yet. I'll let you know if I can.

DLVH84

10-28-2010, 07:33 PM

Mr. C

10-28-2010, 10:30 PM

Limiting this to 8 guys is going to be hard. They could do matches in the weeks before the event, then do the 8 on that night. They clearly have the roster to do 16.

Make Daniel Bryan vs. Kaval the final, and have Kaval go over. It would be a step forward for him, and King of the Ring is usually good for that.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Kaval.jpg

King Kaval :y:

Aguakate

10-29-2010, 11:48 PM

2010 King of the Ring:

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SlickyTrickyDamon

10-30-2010, 12:13 AM

King Miz!

Xero

10-30-2010, 01:41 AM

If Miz won a King of the Mountain match, he'd be the King of the Mizin.

Mr. Nerfect

10-30-2010, 01:50 AM

I still think the intended booking for 2008 was fairly clear. The WWE can fuck up even the simplest things, though, so maybe it wouldn't have turned out like this, but:

Triple H was the WWE Champion at the time of William Regal's corronation. Since he is a big supporter of Regal's, I could have seen Triple H dropping off the WWE Title to Regal in a match where Regal used his powers as GM to essentially eliminate any chance of him losing. Regal would then be pursued by guys like Mr. Kennedy and Triple H, using his GM powers to ensure he always kept the title. Eventually, CM Punk would cash in on William Regal -- under Punk's own terms. There the tyrannical reign of William Regal would end, the new WWE Champion would be the man Regal actually defeated to become King -- CM Punk.

Mr. Nerfect

10-30-2010, 02:06 AM

As for this year, I'd go with 16 guys from each brand:

RAW:
CM Punk
Daniel Bryan
David Hart Smith
Ezekiel Jackson
Goldust
The Great Khali
John Morrison
Mark Henry
The Miz
R-Truth
Santino Marella
Sheamus
Ted DiBiase
Tyson Kidd
Wade Barrett
William Regal

SmackDown!:
Alberto Del Rio
Big Show
Caylen Croft
Chavo Guerrero
Chris Masters
Cody Rhodes
Dolph Ziggler
Drew McIntyre
Edge
Jack Swagger
Kaval
Kofi Kingston
MVP
Rey Mysterio
Trent Barreta
Tyler Reks

Droford

10-30-2010, 09:07 PM

HHH returns and wins...

/obvious

BizarroKing

10-30-2010, 10:25 PM

There is only 1 man worthy of the title King...

http://www.nautiljon.com/images/people/yoshi_tatsu.jpg

The Pope

10-30-2010, 10:31 PM

Aguakate

10-30-2010, 11:33 PM

To ME, the King of the Ring ended in '97, after Triple H won it.

SOCCER LEGS

10-31-2010, 11:11 AM

not sure if it's gonna be both brands, my gut says it is, so i'd like to see christian. i think it's the right time for him to shine.

Joey Slugs

10-31-2010, 11:21 AM

Punk

The Pope

10-31-2010, 11:27 AM

Wade Barrett or Goldust

JimmyMess

10-31-2010, 11:34 AM

Wade Barrett or Goldust

I second GOLLLLLDDDDUUUUUSSSSSSSSTTTTTT

Mr Amazing

10-31-2010, 11:41 AM

sheamus
Christian
Punk
Alberto Del Rio
Wade Barrett
Kaval
Bryan Danielson
Kofi Kingston

Ruien

10-31-2010, 11:44 AM

Mr. Jackson

Evil Vito

10-31-2010, 11:59 AM

<font color=goldenrod>I don't think Barrett needs the KOTR title, especially since he might be WWE champion by then.

Here's some quick guesses at the one-night tourney.

Raw First Round:
-Daniel Bryan beats William Regal (Regal has to get a chance to defend his crown)
-John Morrison beats Ted DiBiase

SmackDown First Round:
-Kofi Kingston beats Dolph Ziggler
-Alberto Del Rio beats Kaval

Semi-Finals:
-Daniel Bryan beats John Morrison
-Alberto Del Rio beats Kofi Kingston

Finals:
-Alberto Del Rio beats Daniel Bryan via Ricardo Rodriguez interference</font>

BizarroKing

10-31-2010, 12:08 PM

I have a feeling the tournament could consist of "Dashing" Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Jack Swagger, MVP, R-Truth, Daniel Bryan, Goldust, and one of the Nexus members (not Barrett).

MoFo

10-31-2010, 12:46 PM

I'd like Ted DiBiase to win it because he needs some sort of gimmick to get him over. Failing that, Swagger or Del Rio.

glanville6

10-31-2010, 12:51 PM

not sure if it's gonna be both brands, my gut says it is, so i'd like to see christian. i think it's the right time for him to shine.

Isn't he out until at least January?

Well since its who we WANT to win, I'm picking Goldust. Would like to see it come down to Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust actually.

Can see Alberto Del Rio winning- "Rey Alberto Del Rio" Can continue on the Rey Misterio feud by having Del Rio say "They call you Rey because its your name- they call me Rey because I'm the King"

Wolfpack423

10-31-2010, 12:52 PM

I think Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, John Morrison, Kaval, Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, or Ted Dibiase are the best choices for me. In my opinion, I hope it's anybody but the Miz. Even Alberto Del Rio wouldn't be bad. Using this to establish a newer superstar or giving an established superstar a bigger rub eg. CM Punk.

dhellova guy

10-31-2010, 01:00 PM

The Boogyman

Furious Beardsley

10-31-2010, 01:05 PM

I'd either like to see Christian or Evan Bourne, but they are both out on injury.

So I would say I would like it to be either Alberto Del Rio or Goldust actually.

SOCCER LEGS

10-31-2010, 01:08 PM

Isn't he out until at least January?

Well since its who we WANT to win, I'm picking Goldust. Would like to see it come down to Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust actually.

Can see Alberto Del Rio winning- "Rey Alberto Del Rio" Can continue on the Rey Misterio feud by having Del Rio say "They call you Rey because its your name- they call me Rey because I'm the King"

not quite sure how long he's out for, you're prob right, i was being a bit hopeful.

Savio

10-31-2010, 01:36 PM

I'd ;like to see who is in first....I forget which date does it take place?

Fox

10-31-2010, 02:58 PM

King Punk is my top choice. The promos would be amazing. Punk deserves to be the headliner and main character on RAW, and KOTR could help push him in that direction. He's just too good.

King Kaval could be awesome too, especially if they continue to have him lose all these matches, only to take King of the Ring and continue to pursue success afterward.

Xero

10-31-2010, 03:21 PM

Knowing WWE Kaval would win KOTR and continue his losing streak.

BizarroKing

10-31-2010, 04:14 PM

I feel it should be someone that needs to be pushed, but someone that doesn't need it i.e. The Miz or Wade Barrett. They don't need the King title.

Aguakate

10-31-2010, 04:53 PM

I'd like Ted DiBiase to win it because he needs some sort of gimmick to get him over. Failing that, Swagger or Del Rio.

Dibiase and Rhodes learned to be bland from Orton.

Joesgonnakillyou

10-31-2010, 05:13 PM

I think Morrison shoukd win it, if he's gonna feud with Sheamus he needs the credibility boost.

Josef Von Schmidt

10-31-2010, 05:25 PM

König des Ringes?

Dis ees ze most exzellent of ze ideas to date.

Lock Jaw

10-31-2010, 05:36 PM

Bring back Alex Wright and make him King of the Ring.

Xero

10-31-2010, 05:37 PM

A German King. That'll be the day.

Josef Von Schmidt

10-31-2010, 06:00 PM

You bastards should be vishing to push me too much furzer.

Einen Konig from GERMANY would be magnificent, just like ze old days.

VSG

10-31-2010, 06:19 PM

You should team up with Choviko Man.

The Pope

11-01-2010, 11:53 AM

You bastards should be vishing to push me too much furzer.

Einen Konig from GERMANY would be magnificent, just like ze old days.

WHAT?

Triple Naitch

11-11-2010, 07:08 PM

Just bought my tickets. :D

Mr. C

11-20-2010, 02:03 AM

Alberto Del Rio vs. MVP
Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
Ezekiel Jackson vs. Sheamus
Goldust vs. Ted DiBiase

Del Rio vs. Bryan
Jackson vs. DiBiase

Del Rio vs. Jackson

Jackson over Del Rio is how I could see it going down.

Mr. Nerfect

11-20-2010, 02:07 AM

I kind of hope that they use the tournament to really push a great in-ring talent. I mean, it works best to call someone "The King of the Ring" when they really are the best inside the squared-circle.

To me, that would mean a Daniel Bryan victory. I'm not saying that the guy needs to be a main eventer tomorrow, or anything, but it would make a lot of sense, add a lot to Bryan, the US Title, and eventually give him that leverage he needs to climb the ranks when necessary. I can pretty much feel an Alberto Del Rio win coming on, though -- not that would explicitly be a bad thing.

The Naitch

11-20-2010, 02:11 AM

Brock got the title shot at Summerslam 2002 because he won King Of The Ring (2002) right?

I believe that was the only time they gave a KOtR winner an automatic shot at the title?

They should do that again (although it just ends up being a MITB type deal)

Triple Naitch

11-20-2010, 10:02 AM

I'm pulling for Del Rio.

Ultra Mantis

11-20-2010, 10:08 AM

There are so many guys I would like to see win this. Swagger, Rhodes, Bryan, Del Rio, Ziggler, Kofi, Punk, Morrison. Sheamus doesn't need it at all but I wouldn't mind if the fella won it either. The midcard is in great shape right now.

11-20-2010, 06:40 PM

Brock got the title shot at Summerslam 2002 because he won King Of The Ring (2002) right?

I believe that was the only time they gave a KOtR winner an automatic shot at the title?
Mable. 1995.

Jakob Synn

11-20-2010, 11:49 PM

'King Kofi Kingston' and then they can change his gimmick to a white supremist and have him wrestle in a white hooded robe and shit. That would be sik.

Like King Mable

Mr. Nerfect

11-21-2010, 01:11 AM

With King of the Ring being so close to the end of the year, I wouldn't mind it if they added the stipulation that the KOTR can select their number in the Royal Rumble Match. If a heel won, they could get the #30 slot, and instantly become a kayfabe favourite to win. A babyface like a Daniel Bryan or John Morrison could do something like choose to enter #1, and want to go through everyone to prove themselves. I'm reminding myself of Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho in the 2003 Royal Rumble.

St. Jimmy

11-21-2010, 03:02 AM

Danielson, Punk, or Barrett FTW

Mr. C

11-21-2010, 11:30 PM

- The show starts with Alberto Del Rio getting a win over MVP in a first round match.

- United States Champion Daniel Bryan beats Jack Swagger in a first round match.

- Sheamus gets disqualified in his first round match, and that allows Ezekiel Jackson to advance in the tournament. John Morrison comes down to the ring, but Sheamus leaves the ring.

- Ted DiBiase gets the final spot in the semifinals after beating Goldust.

- It’s announced that the semifinal matches will be Del Rio vs. Bryan and Jackson vs. DiBiase.

- Del Rio beats Bryan in a semfinal match.

- Jackson beats DiBiase in a semifinal match.

King of the Ring Tournament Final Match: Alberto Del Rio vs. Ezekiel Jackson
Del Rio goes for a bulldog, but Jackson grabs the ropes and kicks Del Rio in the face. Del Rio turns around into a Book of Ezekiel and gets pinned by Jackson.