Royal Rumble WWE must be on fumes right here

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I think Roman is going to win the rumble and keep his title/ Then Triple H challenges him for Wrestlemania. That way HHH doesn't win the rumble or the title.
HHH winning the title would go over way better than Reigns winning the rumble or retaining the title or whatever fuck you
 

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HHH winning the title would go over way better than Reigns winning the rumble or retaining the title or whatever fuck you

Yeah but the thing is this is all set up to make Roman Reigns look good. This is going to be a historical accomplishment that they'll be handing right to Roman Reigns to make him look like the ultimate champion.

Roman will win the rumble. Triple h won't even be in the rumble. On Raw, Roman will say that he beat every WWE super star and then who comes out? HHH
 

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Yeah but the thing is this is all set up to make Roman Reigns look good. This is going to be a historical accomplishment that they'll be handing right to Roman Reigns to make him look like the ultimate champion.

Roman will win the rumble. Triple h won't even be in the rumble. On Raw, Roman will say that he beat every WWE super star and then who comes out? HHH
Do you think the fans will believe Roman Reigns can achieve that epic feat?(lol)
 

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Do you think the fans will believe Roman Reigns can achieve that epic feat?(lol)

It doesn't matter what the fans want or think anymore.

Plus RR is happening in Florida. Romans home turf. He won't get booed this year.
 
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It doesn't matter what the fans want or think anymore.

Plus RR is happening in Florida. Romans home turf. He won't get booed this year.
FUCK YOU if you're right RR is going to trigger me. I hope they don't do this because are the fans going to buy it on the road? That's where I see the idea of Roman doing some 1337 l33t shit falling apart...in its credibility.
 

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FUCK YOU if you're right RR is going to trigger me. I hope they don't do this because are the fans going to buy it on the road? That's where I see the idea of Roman doing some 1337 l33t shit falling apart...in its credibility.

Roman is gonna hold the title for a long time. Probably until Seth Rollins comes back.
 

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It would be awesome if Ric Flair screwed Roman Reigns over to help Triple H win the Rumble :woo1:
 

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Yeah but the thing is this is all set up to make Roman Reigns look good. This is going to be a historical accomplishment that they'll be handing right to Roman Reigns to make him look like the ultimate champion.

Roman will win the rumble. Triple h won't even be in the rumble. On Raw, Roman will say that he beat every WWE super star and then who comes out? HHH

I would honestly bet the farm on Hunter winning it over Roman at this point. Reigns has been booked to fail a number of times over the past year in the hopes of invoking sympathy and getting him more over:

-He ate the pinfall when Seth cashed in at Wrestlemania.
-He had the WWE Title won at Payback before Kane interfered.
-Bray Wyatt cost him the MITB briefcase.
-Luke Harper cost him his match against Bray Wyatt at Battleground.
-Sheamus cashed in on him moments after he finally captured the WWE Title at Survivor Series.
-The League Of Nations cost him the title at TLC.

So it isn't inconceivable that HHH will enter himself at #30 (he definitely wouldn't come in any earlier than that) or even worse, as a special #31 entrant and win. Then you could have Reigns chasing the gold again and reclaim the title at Wrestlemania. If that ends up being the case, then Reigns would still last awhile and come a hair away from winning it (or in the event that Hunter comes in at #31, actually "win" it), but like with the above examples, gets screwed out of a victory at the last moment. Hunter winning the title for himself would almost certainly get some incredible heat (especially from salty internet nerds) as well.
 

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I would honestly bet the farm on Hunter winning it over Roman at this point. Reigns has been booked to fail a number of times over the past year in the hopes of invoking sympathy and getting him more over:

-He ate the pinfall when Seth cashed in at Wrestlemania.
-He had the WWE Title won at Payback before Kane interfered.
-Bray Wyatt cost him the MITB briefcase.
-Luke Harper cost him his match against Bray Wyatt at Battleground.
-Sheamus cashed in on him moments after he finally captured the WWE Title at Survivor Series.
-The League Of Nations cost him the title at TLC.

So it isn't inconceivable that HHH will enter himself at #30 (he definitely wouldn't come in any earlier than that) or even worse, as a special #31 entrant and win. Then you could have Reigns chasing the gold again and reclaim the title at Wrestlemania. If that ends up being the case, then Reigns would still last awhile and come a hair away from winning it (or in the event that Hunter comes in at #31, actually "win" it), but like with the above examples, gets screwed out of a victory at the last moment. Hunter winning the title for himself would almost certainly get some incredible heat (especially from salty internet nerds) as well.

We'll see. I just have a feeling that Reigns is gonna go over and they'll keep Triple H out of the match. And not even because that's what I think should happen, it's because WWE is gonna do the lamest safest booking scenario humanly possible.

At this point if they want to put the belt on triple h, fine by me. I'm pretty sure the undertaker won a title at Wrestlemania this late in his career, or around it at least. I really think Ric Flair should get involved to help Triple H win, that way it's just them 2 As winners of RR matches for the title.
 

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The weird thing is, many people who've been watching a lot longer than I have are saying the way to go is to give Roman this massive moment, but that's screaming "outdated booking" to me.

I like this Reigns storyline, but the biggest worry is still the same as last year (shocker, zero things have changed): It's still all about that Reigns, 'bout that Reigns, 'bout that Reigns...
The disparity between the floundering midcard and all the focus on Reigns is largely what's killing him. We've seen this shit go on for way too long with Cena, stop making the same mistake again... especially with a 3 hour show...

But even as a fan of overbooking, it's hard to try to predict that since it just doesn't resonate with people. Too much of it and the NXT chants will pop up.

Tell you what, WWE, if you want some big stars for the future? Here's you a plan.

Roman's screwed over in the end as he's beaten down by the already-eliminated League and Triple H and tossed out. He gets pissed, goes berserk as usual, grabs the chair and attacks Hunter in the ring, chucks him out, the rest of the people clear out (under the bottom rope) as Roman and Triple H brawl like crazy. Powerbomb on the ramp, strangle him with wires, Roman goes TWICE as ballistic as he did at TLC and leaves Hunter to be stretchered out... then the rest of the not-eliminated midcarders run back in the ring for the title. Ambrose, Owens, Neville, Breeze, Big E, maybe Finn Balor in the final 6, and let these guys battle it out for the WWE Title where the lights are the brightest. As it comes down to Ambrose and Owens, KO leaves with the belt... and defends it against Sami Zayn at Wrestlemania...
 

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Now since Rock is on Wrestlemania for sure. And Brock Lesnar is probably announcing to be in the Royal Rumble next week AND he is also advertised for Fastlane WHAT IF Lesnar ends up winning the Royal Rumble, followed by a rematch against Reigns at Fastlane, which Lesnar wins. And then The Rock challenges Lesnar at Wrestlemania for the WWE title.

WWE is trying to sell tickets to this huge event and they might throw all they can into a main event like that and put HHH vs Reigns lower in the card.
 

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Now since Rock is on Wrestlemania for sure. And Brock Lesnar is probably announcing to be in the Royal Rumble next week AND he is also advertised for Fastlane WHAT IF Lesnar ends up winning the Royal Rumble, followed by a rematch against Reigns at Fastlane, which Lesnar wins. And then The Rock challenges Lesnar at Wrestlemania for the WWE title.

WWE is trying to sell tickets to this huge event and they might throw all they can into a main event like that and put HHH vs Reigns lower in the card.

THAT would be soooooooooooooo perfect I'd have to call the idea Curt Hennig.
 
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Now since Rock is on Wrestlemania for sure. And Brock Lesnar is probably announcing to be in the Royal Rumble next week AND he is also advertised for Fastlane WHAT IF Lesnar ends up winning the Royal Rumble, followed by a rematch against Reigns at Fastlane, which Lesnar wins. And then The Rock challenges Lesnar at Wrestlemania for the WWE title.

WWE is trying to sell tickets to this huge event and they might throw all they can into a main event like that and put HHH vs Reigns lower in the card.
Yeah but part timers? Why should they get the main event when they do not work day in and day out
 

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Yeah but part timers? Why should they get the main event when they do not work day in and day out

Because it will bring in a larger audience. The mainstream appeal of Brock Lesnar vs The Rock would be so big. He last time they wrestled was in 2002 before Rock was a huge movie star and when Brock was pretty much a nobody. The match will still appeal to hardcore wrestling fans but most of all it will appeal to the casual and non frequent watchers. And then u slap the title on it to make it seem like the biggest match of all time.

It don't think it will happen, but from a marketing angle it makes sense