WWE Royal Rumble 2016 Discussion Thread

[Postman Dave]

WWE Royal Rumble 2016
Sunday 24th January
Live from Orlando, Florida

The stakes have never been higher: Per WWE Chairman & CEO Mr. McMahon, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns will defend the title in the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Royal Rumble Match

Confirmed Entrants
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns
Brock Lesnar
Sheamus
Chris Jericho
Big Show
Dolph Ziggler
Stardust
Bray Wyatt
Braun Strowman
Luke Harper
Erick Rowan
Ryback
Curtis Axel
Big E
Kofi Kingston
Xavier Woods

WWE Intercontinental Championship Last Man Standing Match
Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Kevin Owens

WWE United States Championship Match - Alberto Del Rio vs Kalisto​

WWE Tag Team Championships Match - The New Day vs The Usos​

WWE Divas Title Match - Charlotte "I look like my dad in drag" vs Becky Lynch​

Kick-Off Show - Tag Team Match to Qualify for the Royal Rumble - Darren Young and Damien Sandow vs The Dudley Boyz vs The Ascension vs Mark Henry and Jack Swagger​

 

[Postman Dave]

So, there's been an interesting twist to this years proceedings!

Personally, I'm divided. On one hand, another Roman Reigns centric rumble match has disaster potential. On the other, I was only other day thinking how dull this was gonna be with only Cena & Brock as realistic winners, so this certainly changes that.

 

[Fuji Vice]

I don't know why everyone is so up in arms about this latest development, at the very least it freshens up the Rumble, which was already past the point of being stale. Agreed on the unpredictability factor as well, even though it's clearly all about Reigns overcoming the odds and winning it again.

 

[Postman Dave]

I don't know why everyone is so up in arms about this latest development, at the very least it freshens up the Rumble, which was already past the point of being stale. Agreed on the unpredictability factor as well, even though it's clearly all about Reigns overcoming the odds and winning it again.

Personally, I think a Brock win is still very likely. Roman getting eliminated last by Brock would set up the WM rematch perfectly: Roman having to face the one thing he just can't seem to overcome.

Of course, the TV build before it will be dogshit but that's expected these days.

 

[Swamps]

After watching RAW, I thought Heath Slater was winning.

 

[Fuji Vice]

After watching RAW, I thought Heath Slater was winning.

Heath Slater as World Heavyweight Champ and a six month feud with Big Show please.

Realistically though, the potential winners have gone from Brock and Cena to Brock, Cena and Reigns. I just can't see anyone else carrying the belt into 'Mania unless they want to do something bizarre like have 'Taker enter the Rumble, win it and the belt and then defend it against Cena in his retirement match at 'Mania. Hell, he could even go over and forfeit the title the next night on Raw, which would pave the way for yet another tournament for Reigns to win, lol.


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[Swamps]

I like the idea of Taker winning and facing Cena at Mania. That would be awesome!

 

[Sabretooth]

Triple H could win as the ultimate fuck you to Reigns.

 

[Crippler]

Join us for the Royal Rumble event on January 24 from Orlando, Florida. Who will walk out the Royal Rumble winner and as the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Royal Rumble Match​

 

[Deezy]

Even have enough guys to put in the Rumble? Injury bug being a motherfucker.

 

[Crippler]

Even have enough guys to put in the Rumble? Injury bug being a motherfucker.

just means a ton of surprise entrances

 

[Chris]

If GOD or Roman (only if he enters at #1) doesn't win this I'll be heavily disappointed.

EDIT: If Roman enters at 1, he'll fucking eliminate all 29 men and it'll be so lit

 

[Crippler]

break his own record then break Rey's record of longest time

 

[Cwalker]

If GOD or Roman (only if he enters at #1) doesn't win this I'll be heavily disappointed.

EDIT: If Roman enters at 1, he'll fucking eliminate all 29 men and it'll be so lit

break his own record then break Rey's record of longest time

Roman retaining his title and taking the title of God

 

[Postman Dave]

card updated as per WWE.com