***OFFICIAL*** Royal Rumble 2017 Thread!!

[BallGameFan]

IN!!!! Not sure why the Wicked Witch of the WWE isn't on the main show!!!

[jesusxchrist]

Kickoff doesn't even start for another 5 hours

[TimDF]

So what time does the actual PPV start? 7pmEST? And the preshow starts at 5pmEST?

[BallGameFan]

Kickoff doesn't even start for another 5 hours

Yeah but i am PUMPED for this PPV so we need to start the discussion!!

So what time does the actual PPV start? 7pmEST? And the preshow starts at 5pmEST?

Correct.

[Deathstroke]

I am beyond pumped, Royal f*cking Rumble time baby wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JPeeper]

So I barely watch RAW these days, but since Sami beat Seth for his spot in the rumble does that mean Seth isn't even in it? That would be Rollins isn't even on the PPV which is hilariously fuked. I assumed Zayn would just get Rollins' # in the rumble, because if Zayn took Seths place ie. no Seth, that would be dumb having no Seth Rollins in the rumble at all.

[Deathstroke]

So I barely watch RAW these days, but since Sami beat Seth for his spot in the rumble does that mean Seth isn't even in it? That would be Rollins isn't even on the PPV which is hilariously fuked. I assumed Zayn would just get Rollins' # in the rumble, because if Zayn took Seths place ie. no Seth, that would be dumb having no Seth Rollins in the rumble at all.

Yes but according to all the wizards in the WBG thread, he's still going to be in the final 4.

[MikeTheOne]

So I barely watch RAW these days, but since Sami beat Seth for his spot in the rumble does that mean Seth isn't even in it? That would be Rollins isn't even on the PPV which is hilariously fuked. I assumed Zayn would just get Rollins' # in the rumble, because if Zayn took Seths place ie. no Seth, that would be dumb having no Seth Rollins in the rumble at all.

Maybe Braun's gonna get his revenge on Sami and attack him before the match and Seth will take his spot.

[StreetsOfFire]

If there are going to be a couple of surprise NXT appearances then I'm sure Seth will attack one of hunter's babies and take their spot.

So many potential directions they could go in tonight and no clear cut winner going in. I can't remember the last time we didn't know ahead of time who was going to be winning the rumble!!

[butteredtoast]

I'm not even going to get to see most of the show live, but I'm hoping to get home at least in time for the Rumble match. I'll have to watch the rest later

Rollins doesn't have a match, but I think he summons HHH via Kevin Owens beat down

Maybe Braun's gonna get his revenge on Sami and attack him before the match and Seth will take his spot.

This is also something I was thinking about. Or maybe Seth kills Jericho and takes his spot a la Mick Foley / Test in 2004

[JPeeper]

Inb4 Seth gets a Dude Love gimmick and comes out his new alter ego, Love Gun.

[LurkoLantern]

[BallGameFan]

If there are going to be a couple of surprise NXT appearances then I'm sure Seth will attack one of hunter's babies and take their spot.

So many potential directions they could go in tonight and no clear cut winner going in. I can't remember the last time we didn't know ahead of time who was going to be winning the rumble!!

I don't ever remember knowing ahead of time.. you must have some good inside sources.

[Land Shark]

It's time for the Royal Rumble

[Deathstroke]

It's time for the Royal Rumble

Good old theme days, cept there were no surprise entrants, and nothing on the line like a WM title shot. Just you'd win it.

[anonymous]

IN

can't wait to see Aj Styles decimate the legacy of cheeown cena.


rumble gonna be sick too. hope RVD is an entrant

[StreetsOfFire]

I don't ever remember knowing ahead of time.. you must have some good inside sources.

The last 4 years it's been common knowledge to people who follow wrestling online or social media who was going to win the Rumble. In some cases because of leaked Mania plans, some because of ongoing storylines which are obviously heading to culminate at Mania and others because the show has been built solely around one person making it obvious they would win.

The 2009 Rumble which Orton won was basically presented on tv in the months leading up to it as "come watch Randy and 29 other guys in the rumble!" Without explicitly phrasing it that way.

[Land Shark]

Good old theme days, cept there were no surprise entrants, and nothing on the line like a WM title shot. Just you'd win it.

You didn't mark out when Haku made a surprise return at the 92 Rumble?

[boody22]

I've been pumped for this for the last 3 weeks. I was at the go home show in Cleveland last week and I must say I haven't been this excited for a PPV in a long time. I have stayed away from these forums and other sites to prevent seeing "spoilers" so I can really get excited for it. Usually I read things that ruin it for me so I am following ChristmasFnatic's ways of avoiding all the talk and just enjoying what I see on TV. Can't wait!

[anonymous]

calling an Orton win right now. i'm not excited about it but it's happening. hope i'm wrong.

[Land Shark]

IN

can't wait to see Aj Styles decimate the legacy of cheeown cena.


rumble gonna be sick too. hope RVD is an entrant

I'm hoping Danny Doring is the surprise ECW entrant this year

[topcop8p7]

So excited! How has the super bowl not been mentioned in the Styles/Cena feud? Patriots and Falcons play next week in the super bowl, Styles' and Cena's hometown teams.

[BallGameFan]

The last 4 years it's been common knowledge to people who follow wrestling online or social media who was going to win the Rumble. In some cases because of leaked Mania plans, some because of ongoing storylines which are obviously heading to culminate at Mania and others because the show has been built solely around one person making it obvious they would win.

The 2009 Rumble which Orton won was basically presented on tv in the months leading up to it as "come watch Randy and 29 other guys in the rumble!" Without explicitly phrasing it that way.

You musta texted vince mcmahon himself to know.. sorry to break it to you but nobody knew who would win.

[Deathstroke]

I'm hoping Danny Doring is the surprise ECW entrant this year

if the "Move aside and let the man go through" theme hit, the whole arena would pop louder than ever. Noone would expect Doring to be the Rumble tonight. What a brilliant idea.

[SuperHippo]

In

I hope Miz comes out to D Bry's theme or in at #10 to get alot of heat.

[Roldz]

[JPeeper]

Misc must be triggered right now that Sami Zayn has a high chance of winning in the same regard as Orton and Lesnar. LMAA

So I see that the loser of the title matches can enter the rumble and win, what are the odds Cena loses to AJ and then wins the Rumble. Big match John ain't going to be stopped.



Also mirin the Kenny Omega in the corner.

[butteredtoast]

Misc must be triggered right now that Sami Zayn has a high chance of winning in the same regard as Orton and Lesnar. LMAA

So I see that the loser of the title matches can enter the rumble and win, what are the odds Cena loses to AJ and then wins the Rumble. Big match John ain't going to be stopped.



Also mirin the Kenny Omega in the corner.

Not even triggered. Zayn has as much of a chance as Mojo Rawley.

I picked Goldberg to win the Rumble, but I'm really not so keen on that pick anymore. The thing is, almost every time I change a WBG pick I end up being right the first time...

[JuicyJeff]

rumor is Orton will win rumble. Then Wyatt will win the title at elimination chamber setting up Orton vs Wyatt at Mania

[butteredtoast]

rumor is Orton will win rumble. Then Wyatt will win the title at elimination chamber setting up Orton vs Wyatt at Mania

Yeah I saw that rumor posted. But since the RR winner HEADLINES Wrestlemania, I don't see Orton vs Bray being that headliner...