Around Survivor Series time, I was of the mind Benoit could take it, as no one else has shown signs of being a better choice. Right now, I think it is less-likely, but I think it could still happen.
Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit is a good enough match to headline Mania. You have two experienced guys in there, two guys familiar to the position and two who the fans like and respect. Benoit would be easy to re-build as a top tier guy, simply because winning the Rumble for a second time would put him in league with Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels & Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Rumble would truly become "Benoit's event". You could release a DVD just with his Ladder Match against Jericho in 2001, his match with Angle in 2003 and his 2004 and 2006 performances in the Rumble.
I say go through with it, and have some kind of clusterfuck as RAW's main event. Edge vs. John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels or something.
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