Re: WWE Royal Rumble 2014 Preview + LIVE Discussion Thread
Honestly last night I couldn't help but think how great the product is right now aside from the title picture. For awhile now I've been interested in so much but just wanting to avoid anything from the title scene because it's the same old stuff. Cena/Orton was dreadful. They tried to force epicness and failed. The doing others finisher thing worked for Rock/Austin at WM 19 but it hasn't worked since.
Bray/Bryan was incredible, both deserve a lot of credit. Surely it will be a WWE MOTYC. I'm ok with NAO winning the belts but it looks like Goldust and Rhodes are building to their breakup... I know many wanted this for years but it's bittersweet. I just really hope they don't have Cody play the heel this time, he's fire as a face right now.
As for the Rumble match itself.... well you know. I honestly can't get over how big of a mistake they made. It was clear that Batista didn't need the win and didn't deserve the win. Personally, I've always seen Kane not winning in 01 as the biggest Rumble mistake, and Austin was my favorite guy, now Reigns not eliminating Batista is equal to that. They made him an absolute star last night but could've pushed him over the moon with that win. I hate to be that guy but WWE really does just seem to be too out of touch right now. How do you disregard your consumers like that? The only bright side would be if Batista gets the heel turn, which only makes sense, because he can be a real hated heel.