WWE Royal Rumble preview
Predictions for tonight’s WWE pay-per-view:
40-man Royal Rumble match: There are more participants in this match than in any previous Rumble contest, yet it seems as if there are very few guys who have a realistic shot at winning. Alberto Del Rio has been getting a lot of attention on TV as he has talked about it being his destiny to win the Rumble, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he got the victory. However, I’m putting my money on the biggest star in the company – John Cena. As has been reported, there are a couple of former world champions who are expected to return to WWE for this match, and I also think Triple H will be a surprise entrant. I’d love to see Chris Jericho and/or Batista show up as well, but I wouldn’t hold my breath on that happening.
WWE champion The Miz vs. Randy Orton: I believe that WWE is building to a match at WrestleMania XXVII that has Miz defending the WWE title against Cena. So if that is correct, I see two possible scenarios for tonight’s match. One is that Miz somehow finds a way to retain the championship, and the other is that Orton wins the title but then Miz regains it at next month’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. I’m going with the former. My guess is that CM Punk interferes and costs Orton the match tonight, and that leads to a match between Punk and Orton at WrestleMania. Punk said last month that he holds grudges and has a long memory, and I still believe he was talking about the incident from two years ago when Orton punted Punk in the head backstage before Punk’s world heavyweight title defense, causing him to lose the championship because he was unable to defend it.
World heavyweight champion Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler: All signs point to Ziggler winning the title. He has been beaten several times on TV recently – including getting pinned by Edge in a tag team match on Friday’s Smackdown – and with WWE’s booking tendencies, the guy on the short end heading into a pay-per-view match often ends up winning. Plus, Ziggler’s girlfriend, Vickie Guerrero, has assumed a position of power in the wake of Smackdown general manager Teddy Long having been injured in an attack, and she has banned Edge from using The Spear. She ruled that if he uses the move, he will lose the title. So with all that being said, and as much as I would love to see Ziggler get a run with the title, even if it was a brief one, I’m still going with Edge to retain the championship.
WWE Divas champion Natalya vs. Lay-Cool in a handicap match: I hope I’m wrong, but I have a feeling we’re going to have co-champions again when this match is over. If that turns out to be the case, it would likely set up a title program between Lay-Cool and Beth Phoenix.
Comments
I agree with the majority of your picks...its kinda sad that Cena will win in it Boston, maybe that will be a swerve...he can main event WM without the win...lets hope its a surprise winner Enjoy the RUMBLE!!!!!!
Posted by: Joe Wacko Flacko | January 30, 2011 4:32 PM
I'm hearing Awesome King makes her debut tonight as well. Should be interesting. WWE is pulling out all the stops with the surprises
Posted by: mrejr8234 | January 30, 2011 4:44 PM
Surprise entrants Triple H, Kevin Nash, and HBK draw 38, 39, 40, reform the Kliq, and are named co-winners.
Posted by: Anonymous | January 30, 2011 5:36 PM
Time to Rumble! As a surprise pick, I'm taking Kofi Kingston. With WWE's youth movement it would be great to see two of its best young stars headline 'Mania as I agree with The Miz winning by screwjob. Would also like to see Natalya win and then set up a match with friend Beth Phoenix as I think those are the best Divas on the roster. As well as the stars you mentioned, how about Evan Bourne? I don't know if he's healthy but, it would be nice to see him back too. Let's get ready to rumble!
Posted by: Shean Steel | January 30, 2011 6:18 PM
Only hour and half until Rumble! That was a interesting prediction about Orton and Punk. But wouldnt it therefore make more sense if Orton wins then cant defend the championship at Elimination Chamber
Posted by: Matt | January 30, 2011 6:39 PM
It would really stink to see interference in any of the matches tonight. There's only four, so I want clean finishes to make up for the lack of quantity.
Posted by: Wrestling Rumours | January 30, 2011 6:51 PM
HHH has to come back... he has a movie coming out in Feb he needs to promote.
Posted by: Sam | January 30, 2011 7:48 PM
Gun to head: I'd pick Alberto Del Rio or a returning triple H for the rumble. However, I wouldn't discount a losing Miz to enter the rumble and get his Main Event spot. i think at 40 men, every man , even championship losers from that night, gets in.
Posted by: Paul in Allentown | January 30, 2011 8:25 PM
Allllllberrrtooooooooo Dellllllll Rrrrrriiiiiiooooooooo -- But you, you already know that
Posted by: eee | January 30, 2011 10:49 PM
I am beyond tired of listening to Michael Cole. WWE has a history of great Announce teams like Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby the Brain, and J.R. and the King, and so on......all of em have a "Straight" man and a "Heel".....but in the past, the "Heel" has been entertaining to listen to. Cole is just plain annoying.
As for the Royal Rumble, it was entertaining but I was really looking for Triple H to return.
Posted by: Dave | January 30, 2011 10:53 PM