Royal Rumble

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:04 PM

Since it looks like ECW is gonna get a full time TV deal, its gonna be around for a while. That being said how do you think they are gonna pick out superstars for the Royal Rumble match in January. My guess is that they'll have 10 from Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW.

**Stickman** · 08-24-2006, 06:22 PM

Wow, you must of thought that up for a long time. I don't think anybody else would've come to that conclusion.

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:24 PM

No, I just assumed they would include ECW because it's one of their main PPVs.

**Team Sheep** · 08-24-2006, 06:27 PM

Seriously though, can you imagine an ECW title match being the main event of Mania?

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:29 PM

I doubt it but they'll still probably include ECW wrestlers in the Rumble.

**Xero** · 08-24-2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Sheep

Seriously though, can you imagine an ECW title match being the main event of Mania?

Could you imagine a SmackDown! title match being the main event of WrestleMania?

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:39 PM

It was in 2003. Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar.

**Xero** · 08-24-2006, 06:42 PM

If you don't get the joke, shut up.

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:43 PM

I got it, I just feel like throwing facts out.

**Team Sheep** · 08-24-2006, 06:52 PM

Here's a fact of my own: CanadianCrippler is pretty terrible.

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 06:53 PM

I can't argue with that really but its really just because I'm an asshole.

**Shadow** · 08-24-2006, 06:56 PM

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Here's a fact of my own: CanadianCrippler sucks dicks.

**Afterlife** · 08-24-2006, 06:59 PM

Hey, now....A Jeff Hardy fan calling someone a cocksucker is kinda like the pot callin' the negro black. It's not an insult, so much as a "What's up?".

**Shadow** · 08-24-2006, 07:03 PM

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Hey, now....I like to eat lead

**Fignuts** · 08-24-2006, 07:07 PM

Good one, shadow.

**Shadow** · 08-24-2006, 07:08 PM

I'm having fun.

**Afterlife** · 08-24-2006, 07:20 PM

LMAO

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 07:21 PM

LOL

**Afterlife** · 08-24-2006, 07:22 PM

lmao, You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Shadow again.

**Kane Knight** · 08-24-2006, 07:28 PM

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I'm having sex with CanadianCrippler's mom.

**Shadow** · 08-24-2006, 07:55 PM

Bout the only thing he's got going is a hot mom.

**Kane Knight** · 08-24-2006, 08:44 PM

(8)CC's mom has got it going on(8)

**Kane Knight** · 08-24-2006, 08:45 PM

Anyone wonder how long it took him to figure out there was a Royal Rumble this year?

**Shadow** · 08-24-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kane Knight

Anyone wonder how long it took him to figure out there was a Royal Rumble this year?

4 hours

**Kane Knight** · 08-24-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow

4 hours

You give him far more credit than I do.

**Pepsi Man** · 08-24-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow

4 decades

**Xero** · 08-24-2006, 10:30 PM

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Since before the Big Bang.

**Mr. Nerfect** · 08-24-2006, 11:06 PM

I doubt the WWE would tinker with the formula, but don't you think it would be awesome if they brought "World War III" back? Have one ring for ECW Superstars, another for RAW Superstars and another for SmackDown! Superstars.

When there are only three guys left, those men are announced the "winners" of the match, and earn a shot at their respective brand's title. It seems anti-climatic, but you can then have the current Champions come out and have a six-man tag team match as the main event.

For example, say this even happened tomorrow. Batista would probably win from SmackDown!, Rob Van Dam would probably win from ECW and John Cena would probably win from RAW. Edge, King Booker & Big Show would then team-up to face John Cena, Batista & Rob Van Dam. The challengers would probably win.

The Royal Rumble really needs to evolve, as the show scheme has changed so much. They'll probably just do 10 from RAW, 10 from ECW and 10 from SmackDown!, though. I guess that could be more interesting, as almost everyone in the match would have a chance at winning. Get Jim Ross, JBL & Joey Styles to call the match.

If it happened tomorrow, it'd probably look something like this:

RAW:
1. John Cena
2. Kane
3. Umaga
4. Triple H
5. Shawn Michaels
6. Randy Orton
7. Johnny Nitro
8. Shelton Benjamin
9. Carlito
10. Jeff Hardy

SmackDown!:
1. Batista
2. The Undertaker
3. William Regal
4. Finlay
5. Sylvester Terkay
6. Gregory Helms
7. Bobby Lashley
8. Ken Kennedy
9. Vito
10. Matt Hardy

ECW:
1. Rob Van Dam
2. Sabu
3. Tommy Dreamer
4. The Sandman
5. Kurt Angle
6. Test
7. Mike Knox
8. Hardcore Holly
9. CM Punk
10. Kevin Thorne

That would actually be pretty interesting. The Royal Rumble may become a little more unpredictable with ECW involved, limited the amount of talent involved.

**Skippord** · 08-24-2006, 11:43 PM

I would honestly mark out for that Alienoid

**Skippord** · 08-24-2006, 11:43 PM

The WW3 thing

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 11:44 PM

I couldn't picture not having a Royal Rumble though.

**Xero** · 08-24-2006, 11:47 PM

To add onto that, the winners of each of the rumbles should then have a three way dance to determine where they land in the card. The first eliminated gets the lowest spot and so on.

**Crippla** · 08-24-2006, 11:54 PM

That's a good idea....

**Mr. Nerfect** · 08-25-2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126

To add onto that, the winners of each of the rumbles should then have a three way dance to determine where they land in the card. The first eliminated gets the lowest spot and so on.

I had that idea, but I figured it may do more damage than good. The WWE usually tries as hard as possible to make each one of their World Title matches seem important. By having the challengers ranked, it kind of depletes that.

The more I think about it, the more I like it, though. It would allow like 90 people to get exposure, and it would build directly to WrestleMania. Another thing I like about it:

You'd be able to use the original Royal Rumble Match concept on regular shows. Can you imagine it if Kurt Angle didn't win the World Heavyweight Title in a Battle Royal, but in a Royal Rumble?

Cyber Sunday could have one where the order of entry is determined by the fans' votes. The order of entry can alternate between a random selection, and the fans' least favourite Superstar. Make it for a WWE Title shot at Survivor Series, or just simply for the Intercontinental Title.

Royal Rumble Matches on TV could actually get me to order PPVs more often.

**Xero** · 08-25-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alienoid06

I had that idea, but I figured it may do more damage than good. The WWE usually tries as hard as possible to make each one of their World Title matches seem important. By having the challengers ranked, it kind of depletes that.

But it's still "ranked" at the PPV itself anyway, and didn't Bischoff and either Stephanie or Long once fight out who would do the actual main event?

**Mr. Nerfect** · 08-25-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126

But it's still "ranked" at the PPV itself anyway, and didn't Bischoff and either Stephanie or Long once fight out who would do the actual main event?

Yeah, they may as well do the 3-Way Dance. Or maybe they could shake it up every year and do either a Champions vs. Challengers Match or the Dance? Then do the reverse at No Way Out? I think NWO could be a pretty big PPV if they made it interpromotional.

**Kane Knight** · 08-25-2006, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Alienoid06

I had that idea, but I figured it may do more damage than good. The WWE usually tries as hard as possible to make each one of their World Title matches seem important. By having the challengers ranked, it kind of depletes that.

One of the shows would be the Top main event, and another would be the bottom. Which devalues it more: That it's determined by who wrestles the best, or that they just arbitrarily assign one show the worst slot?

Six to one, really. I'd personally prefer the lip service of pretending they were fighting for the prestige of being number 1, rather than just seeing, say, Raw get the spot.

08-24-2006, 06:04 PM	#1
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	Royal Rumble Since it looks like ECW is gonna get a full time TV deal, its gonna be around for a while. That being said how do you think they are gonna pick out superstars for the Royal Rumble match in January. My guess is that they'll have 10 from Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW.

08-24-2006, 11:06 PM	#28
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,634	I doubt the WWE would tinker with the formula, but don't you think it would be awesome if they brought "World War III" back? Have one ring for ECW Superstars, another for RAW Superstars and another for SmackDown! Superstars. When there are only three guys left, those men are announced the "winners" of the match, and earn a shot at their respective brand's title. It seems anti-climatic, but you can then have the current Champions come out and have a six-man tag team match as the main event. For example, say this even happened tomorrow. Batista would probably win from SmackDown!, Rob Van Dam would probably win from ECW and John Cena would probably win from RAW. Edge, King Booker & Big Show would then team-up to face John Cena, Batista & Rob Van Dam. The challengers would probably win. The Royal Rumble really needs to evolve, as the show scheme has changed so much. They'll probably just do 10 from RAW, 10 from ECW and 10 from SmackDown!, though. I guess that could be more interesting, as almost everyone in the match would have a chance at winning. Get Jim Ross, JBL & Joey Styles to call the match. If it happened tomorrow, it'd probably look something like this: RAW: 1. John Cena 2. Kane 3. Umaga 4. Triple H 5. Shawn Michaels 6. Randy Orton 7. Johnny Nitro 8. Shelton Benjamin 9. Carlito 10. Jeff Hardy SmackDown!: 1. Batista 2. The Undertaker 3. William Regal 4. Finlay 5. Sylvester Terkay 6. Gregory Helms 7. Bobby Lashley 8. Ken Kennedy 9. Vito 10. Matt Hardy ECW: 1. Rob Van Dam 2. Sabu 3. Tommy Dreamer 4. The Sandman 5. Kurt Angle 6. Test 7. Mike Knox 8. Hardcore Holly 9. CM Punk 10. Kevin Thorne That would actually be pretty interesting. The Royal Rumble may become a little more unpredictable with ECW involved, limited the amount of talent involved. Last edited by Mr. Nerfect; 08-24-2006 at 11:08 PM.

08-24-2006, 06:22 PM	#2
Stickman Stickman Posts: 15,119	Wow, you must of thought that up for a long time. I don't think anybody else would've come to that conclusion.

08-24-2006, 06:24 PM	#3
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	No, I just assumed they would include ECW because it's one of their main PPVs.

08-24-2006, 06:27 PM	#4
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	Seriously though, can you imagine an ECW title match being the main event of Mania?

08-24-2006, 06:29 PM	#5
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	I doubt it but they'll still probably include ECW wrestlers in the Rumble.

08-24-2006, 06:39 PM	#7
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	It was in 2003. Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar.

08-24-2006, 06:42 PM	#8
Xero He's Here Posts: 60,735	If you don't get the joke, shut up.

08-24-2006, 06:43 PM	#9
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	I got it, I just feel like throwing facts out.

08-24-2006, 06:52 PM	#10
Team Sheep T�m Defaid Posts: 6,646	Here's a fact of my own: CanadianCrippler is pretty terrible.

08-24-2006, 06:53 PM	#11
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	I can't argue with that really but its really just because I'm an asshole.

08-24-2006, 06:59 PM	#13
Afterlife So fucking sexy. Posts: 20,100	Hey, now....A Jeff Hardy fan calling someone a cocksucker is kinda like the pot callin' the negro black. It's not an insult, so much as a "What's up?".

08-24-2006, 07:07 PM	#15
Fignuts Hey Mister! Posts: 54,952	Good one, shadow.

08-24-2006, 07:08 PM	#16
Shadow Shadow Conspircy leader Posts: 18,582	I'm having fun.

08-24-2006, 07:20 PM	#17
Afterlife So fucking sexy. Posts: 20,100	LMAO

08-24-2006, 07:22 PM	#19
Afterlife So fucking sexy. Posts: 20,100	lmao, You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Shadow again.

08-24-2006, 07:55 PM	#21
Shadow Shadow Conspircy leader Posts: 18,582	Bout the only thing he's got going is a hot mom.

08-24-2006, 08:44 PM	#22
Kane Knight Ron Paul 4 EVA Posts: 152,467	(8)CC's mom has got it going on(8)

08-24-2006, 08:45 PM	#23
Kane Knight Ron Paul 4 EVA Posts: 152,467	Anyone wonder how long it took him to figure out there was a Royal Rumble this year?

08-24-2006, 11:43 PM	#29
Skippord I'm Mr. White Christmas Posts: 44,526	I would honestly mark out for that Alienoid

08-24-2006, 11:44 PM	#31
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	I couldn't picture not having a Royal Rumble though.

08-24-2006, 11:47 PM	#32
Xero He's Here Posts: 60,735	To add onto that, the winners of each of the rumbles should then have a three way dance to determine where they land in the card. The first eliminated gets the lowest spot and so on.

08-24-2006, 11:54 PM	#33
Crippla Anger Posts: 10,624	That's a good idea....