Who got Sheamus as the winner of the rumble! PLUS: Why Jericho won't be here long

[Jonathan]

Sheamus was the last man standing at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view, earning himself a title shot against a champion of his choosing at WrestleMania 28. While Sheamus winning the Rumble sets up a series of interesting scenarios for the next several months of WWE television, it was actually Chris Jericho who was originally scheduled to win the event.

Triple H, who has gained even more influence behind the scenes in recent months, made the call for Sheamus to win the Rumble just days before the event took place. The two have been close friends (and workout partners) since the Irish grappler’s promotion to the main roster in the summer of 2009.

In an interview with Power Slam magazine, Triple H singled out the Celtic Warrior as a wrestler with big potential:
“The closest to me is probably Sheamus, because we always train together on the road. But I try to watch all the young guys’ matches and give them advice, if they want to hear it. If they take advice to heart and really want to improve, then I’m wanting to help. As for seeing some of myself in someone? That’s tough. Sheamus just the other day showed up at a show he didn’t have to be at. He does whatever he’s asked to do without complaining, he goes to every show and is always wanting to work: he does it all, goes above and beyond. That’s what I was like.”

Randy Orton was also discussed as a potential winner of the Rumble, since he cleanly put over Mark Henry during The World’s Strongest Man’s rise as World Heavyweight Champion and the event was taking place in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Before the final call was made for Sheamus to win the Rumble, Chris Jericho was the favorite, which would have set up a WWE Championship showdown against CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVIII (a match that will likely happen anyways).

WWE officials contemplated last week having John Cena win the match due to the stipulation that “everyone was eligible” for the Rumble. Cena would win the match and subsequently make a tough decision: take the title shot and not face The Rock at WrestleMania.

Source: F4WOnline.com

Lesson learnt here: Paul knows what he's doing, unlike Vince.

There is “strong talk” within WWE that Chris Jericho will only appear for the promotion through April or May before taking another hiatus to tour with Fozzy in the summer.

In a stark contrast to recent weeks, Twitter was severely downplayed on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. F4WOnline.com reports Triple H advised the move.

Source: F4WOnline.com

Interesting about Jericho. And I noticed Twitter only had like 2/3 boxes all evening.

 

[JC4Life37]

Why even bring back Jericho at all if he won't work through SummerSlam?

He isn't that huge of a star that Punk will get a humongous rub from.

Beating Jericho is no big accomplish, cause everyone has done it


Taker or HHH? Now, those are two guys you can build a win from

 

[Cloud]

Why even bring back Jericho at all if he won't work through SummerSlam?

He isn't that huge of a star that Punk will get a humongous rub from.

Beating Jericho is no big accomplish, cause everyone has done it


Taker or HHH? Now, those are two guys you can build a win from

diagree with highlighted point jericho is huge look at his pops when he was trolling everyone. plus look how popular he was back in the day despite at that time bein surrouded by other big names like rock and stone cold!

 

[JC4Life37]

diagree with highlighted point jericho is huge look at his pops when he was trolling everyone. plus look how popular he was back in the day despite at that time bein surrouded by other big names like rock and stone cold!

I hope you're right Cloud. I should preface.... I don't buy Jericho as huge.

My opinion obviously differs from the mass. I concede my point. Props to you

It's probably best he pops in and out the next few years... rather have a farewell tour and retire.


WWE doesn't need anymore of these retirements

 

[Crayo]

I hope you're right Cloud. I should preface.... I don't buy Jericho as huge.

My opinion obviously differs from the mass. I concede my point. Props to you

It's probably best he pops in and out the next few years... rather have a farewell tour and retire.


WWE doesn't need anymore of these retirements

I actually agree. I'm a massive Jericho mark but Jericho's fetish for letting others go over him does devalue him as a star. If I was to book RAW, I'd of went through with the conspiracy angle with HHH as the mega-heel behind it all. Punk comes in, attitude against the corporate structure and goes over HHH clean at mania'. Though, we all know "Paul" wouldn't ever allow that.

As for Sheamus winning because he's HHH's friend, I called it. Disgusts me. I'm really not looking forward to when HHH takes over, he like Vince, has no idea what we want. Remember when Zack Ryder was getting huge on YT averaging 150=200k hits on YT? Interviewer asked "Why isn't he on TV?", HHH responded "Why should he? He's got like a couple views?" oh how wrong he was. Not as excited as some people are for Vince's retirement. I'd be much more excited if they bought Heyman back.

 

[Cloud]

@[Crayo] man i miss Paul! man knew how to book a show an how to promote superstars an get crowds ino it! his promotion of al snows head gimmick!

 

[JC4Life37]

I actually agree. I'm a massive Jericho mark but Jericho's fetish for letting others go over him does devalue him as a star. If I was to book RAW, I'd of went through with the conspiracy angle with HHH as the mega-heel behind it all. Punk comes in, attitude against the corporate structure and goes over HHH clean at mania'. Though, we all know "Paul" wouldn't ever allow that.

I'd be much more excited if they bought Heyman back.

There's no way HHH would involve himself in a stable Jericho put together

The conspiracy angle makes too much sense

The cryptic video using Steph as the girl is poetic

Problem is Jericho probably dug the idea, so Hunter nixed it


On a side note, using Heyman in any role is never a bad idea

 

[Crayo]

Why does HHH seem to despise Jericho so much? Same reason he hates Punk? Because both of them are quick-witted and refuse to be brainwashed?

Imagine how good that conspiracy angle could have been. If they're serious about Punk's push that was the answer. Him going over Jericho (who's still over as a face anywhere he goes) will have no where near the same effect.

 

[Nightmare Rowdy Catalan Jade]

I fully expected Jericho to win. Oh well.

 

[Saylor]

I actually agree. I'm a massive Jericho mark but Jericho's fetish for letting others go over him does devalue him as a star. If I was to book RAW, I'd of went through with the conspiracy angle with HHH as the mega-heel behind it all. Punk comes in, attitude against the corporate structure and goes over HHH clean at mania'. Though, we all know "Paul" wouldn't ever allow that.

As for Sheamus winning because he's HHH's friend, I called it. Disgusts me. I'm really not looking forward to when HHH takes over, he like Vince, has no idea what we want. Remember when Zack Ryder was getting huge on YT averaging 150=200k hits on YT? Interviewer asked "Why isn't he on TV?", HHH responded "Why should he? He's got like a couple views?" oh how wrong he was. Not as excited as some people are for Vince's retirement. I'd be much more excited if they bought Heyman back.


I agree. I think that they need to bring Heyman back. He could do so much and has a lot of knowledge about the business.

 

[JC4Life37]

Why does HHH seem to despise Jericho so much?

Jericho wonders the same.

I heard HHH wanted to fire Edge for the Lita fiasco

If true, that would make HHH the biggest hypocrite ever

I've always defended HHH in regards to Steph, cause love is irrational sometimes

HHH hates blonde wrestlers younger than he is. It's pretty much a fact

 

[Crayo]

Well I guess we can look forward to the future of WWE then with this hero in charge.

 

[Cloud]

Well I guess we can look forward to the future of WWE then with this hero in charge.

doubt it will last if ratings decline!

 

[JC4Life37]

Sorry to resurrect the dead but...

back when Rocky was MIA, Jericho did an interview slightly criticizing him

He said, He'd never leave wrestling completely, that he would always come back


I'll take Y2J at his word. Should he leave in May, he'll always return in some capacity. Pay no attention to his twittertrolling

 

[Crayo]

Sorry to resurrect the dead but...

back when Rocky was MIA, Jericho did an interview slightly criticizing him

He said, He'd never leave wrestling completely, that he would always come back


I'll take Y2J at his word. Should he leave in May, he'll always return in some capacity. Pay no attention to his twittertrolling

He might just take a long time off to tour again. He's in the shape of his life so he can always come back.