Is there any chance we see Mysterio win the title and him and Batista win the Rumble and we see a final match for the title at Wrestlemania, Eck?

I always hate it when commentators add in obviously fake little tidbits about wrestlers ("I spoke with the Great Khali today, and he said that Vladimir Kozlov is the best mat technician he's ever seen, but Khali still thinks he's vulnerable to the Punjabi Plunge.") and both Grisham and Striker were heavy with that tonight. During the Truth-Jericho match there was a point where it seemed like they were trying to out do each other, with three or four of those annoying little "facts" in a row. I don't know if Vince is in their ear feeding them that tripe, but I very nearly changed the channel it was so grating. (Ultimately I just muted them.)

Finally they have Jericho job to someone deserving of bing put over!

As someone that is highly skeptical of WWE's faith in Truth, I was extremely shocked that he got the win over Jericho.

Guess I shouldn't be shocked about Jericho any more. Guy knows that he has a secured spot with the company (even after the arrest). He can lose all he wants and know that he'll still get pushed.

I have always been a Punk fan, but now he is really starting to become possibly my all-time faovorite. I love this straight-edge society gimmick!

HHH's jokes about Punk was really funny though

Don't like Jericho jobbing. He really could have been built to be a mega-star wonder why its not happening???

I was a little irked by the hard-sell of Triple H by the commentators. At one point, Stryker called Triple H "The father of the industry," and later on he said that the Royal Rumble has traditionally favored "fast and agile" wrestlers like " Jericho, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H." I get the impression that they're either trying to warm the universe up to a Triple H victory at the Rumble or fool the smart marks.
The Shawn Michaels and Mysterio build-up was great, but the actual match was so- so.

I was worried that HHH would squash CM Punk, but thankfully, Punk was allowed to be competitive. The match was the best that I have seen from Trips in awhile, and it's probably not coincidental that Punk was his opponent.

So, when did it become okay to talk about a "...week-long crack binge" on what is supposed to be kid friendly t.v.? That promo Triple H cut was hilarious to me, however I did have to lie to my nine year old little brother that I had no clue what he was talking about...
Well, I guess when you are the next in line to own the company you can really say whatever you want...

"Kudos to Jericho for always being a team player. You can tell that he is so confident in his abilities and secure with himself that he has no problem putting anyone over. ..."

A stark contrast to Triple H.

When is Triple H is just going to go away? Retire, suffer a career-ending injury, or stop being such a scumbag? Not only did he have to bury Mysterio (Hornswoggle joke) and Punk, he also threw his daily gay joke at Punk. He then had to make himself look strong by making Batista back down in their stare-down AND later take him out as well. The commentators then had to make him sound like God by saying he's the "father of wrestling" today. Add that to the fact that that moron Grisham buried Punk in commentary. They even had to add in Triple H winning the RR during the RR records video, even though that was not a record at all.

And why did they keep saying it was the first Michaels-Mysterio match? They faced each other during the Guerrero tribute show - you'd think they would at least remember THAT.

Well clearly the rumble final 4 will be: HHH, HBK, Cena, and Batista.

The winner will probably be Cena or Batista, after HHH eliminates HBK in a "shocking" turn of events and then one of the other two throws out trips while he has a stare down with the eliminated michaels.

Yeah it was a good show, but Eck you can't be satisfied with how the tag titles have been treated since DX have gotten the straps. They never talk about being the champs, barely even walk with the straps during entrances (guess you can't hold all that & throw glow sticks at the same time). On Raw they put the belts down in the middle of the ring so they can cut their long-a** promos, and now the tag title match is traded in for 2 DQ matches.

I don't understand...so much I don't understand.

Now that you mention it, Batista did look like something out of the 1920's but I did like his hat. I doubt that Jay Gatsby was covered with tattoos though :).

Drew McIntyre's pinning style is definitely more pleasing when Marysse does it.

They said it was the first Michaels-Mysterio match on Smackdown. Wasn't the Guerrero tribute show on RAW?

I think the UTTC match did not take place is bcz maybe wwe did not want to book any of the teams to lose.Just a thought.

@Anonymous- They weren't saying it was the first Michaels-Mysterio match, they were saying it was the first Michaels-Mysterio match on Smackdown

i think that sets it up taker loses the title at the rumble to Mysterio and then batista wins the rumble to face Mysterio at wrestlemainia, it makes sence as if taker is to face cena at mainia the belt shouldn't be in it.

I loved the Batista outfit, and I would love to know if he dresses like that in daily life.

Lately, it appears that every time he is allowed to dress himself, he has the least intimidating wardrobe imaginable. He often wears pink. Do you think his fashion choices are the result of a lost bet or a funny rib coming down from someone like HHH? Is he a big enough star that upper level management allows him to do what ever he pleases?

The week before Wrestlemania, he should wear a tuxedo with tails, a top hat, and a black cane in honor of the big event.

Batista's wardrobe choices are some of the funniest things on WWE programming over the last 6 months. Heck the Derby and the V Neck sweater matched.

(By the way, I thought this was the best WWE show in ages. I don't think I changed the channel once. That is the first time in ages I can say that.)

Now if they could figure out a way to get Batista in a wardrobe like Sabu.

RESPONSE FROM KE: It's funny you should mention his outfit Friday possibly being the result of losing a bet. That thought crossed my mind as well.

Bait and switch tactics are one of my biggest pet peeves, but I certainly can’t complain about the two singles matches. I’m not sure why WWE changed its mind on the tag team match, though.

I think the UTTC match did not take place is bcz maybe wwe did not want to book any of the teams to lose. Just a thought.

I'd bet that the Punk/HHH and HBK/Rey matches were booked in advanced and the DX/SES match was only "scheduled" to get DX on Smackdown! in the first place.

Punk & Gallows won the title opportunity out of nowhere, and having the title match BEFORE the Royal Rumble made no sense. Not having the match happen yet makes a lot more sense to me now, and they can maybe have it on next week's Smackdown!

DX should have the titles when their split starts, so they can be forced to team together and defend the belts (and probably lose them) as a means of building tension.

Forcing upcoming rivals to team together is basic Booking 101, so what we are seeing with DX here is slightly more advanced Booking 301 (well, maybe Booking 201).

Doesn't anyone watching Smackdown ever pick up a GQ magazine, Batista's gear is always on the fashion cutting edge and Friday was no exception.

Sounds like alot of dudes trapped in the 1990's

RESPONSE FROM KE: If that look is hip, I'm happy being square.

"Ab-Lib.." Nice Kev, nice. You should try and get yourself a guest spot on Santino's sitcom.

Another Grisham clanger: referring to HBK as 'The Icon". Ummmm....

I like how HHH said "You dont do drugs smoke or drink well neither do I" should someone tell HHH that Steroids is prob considered a drug...Good show overall though. I really wish this was the Mon night show so I could watch it weekly...

Best episode of a wrestling show I've seen in a long time. Really solid. Yes, Batista looked idiotic.

HOWEVER

Not having watched Raw lately, I had not seen how shamefully DX treats the tag belts, leaving them on the ground like random garbage while they do their stupid dance. This disrespect for the titles infuriated me, and I even paused the program to rant to my girlfriend about it.

THEN later Morrison comes out, uses the code word "pedigree," says "I have nothing against celebrations, but," and tells some anecdote about Drew leaving the title on the ground while he celebrated with Sheamus...

Especially coming from a guy who broke through into the bigtime via a tag championship, that just HAD to be a coded shoot on Triple H & DX treatment of the tag straps.

Right?

Or am I just off my meds???