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Royal Rumble 2019 *Spoilers* (No betting odds)

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  • #102
    SureYWouldntYa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭SureYWouldntYa


    Furious-Red wrote: »
    Yea i think if Balor comes out in the paint on Sunday he really has to win either the RR or the Universal title.

    I seriously doubt he'll come out as the demon for the title match since they didn't promote it at all on Raw like for the other main rosters appearances, the only saving grace is how much Vince can change his mind which could also impact the result of the match and flip flop between now and Sunday


  • #103
    Rock Lesnar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,882 ✭✭✭✭Rock Lesnar


    If Vince taught the demon character was good, we'd see it more regular, i dont think he'll be using it this sunday, but he will have his leather jacket, and he will tug on the collars


  • #104
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    The US and 205 title match are on the pre show


  • #105
    montyrebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,426 ✭✭✭montyrebel


    is it possible Balor enters the rumble twice? really early on in normal gear, gets eliminated early then heads to back, gets quickly painted up, though usually takes a few hours and comes back and re enters as the demon?


  • #106
    Loughc
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    montyrebel wrote: »
    is it possible Balor enters the rumble twice? really early on in normal gear, gets eliminated early then heads to back, gets quickly painted up, though usually takes a few hours and comes back and re enters as the demon?

    No, if he's entering as he lost to Lesnar, losing to Lesnar and then getting dumped out of the rumble and coming back would make him look weak and stupid for not coming out as the demon in the first place.


  • #107
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Folks are we having a Royal Rumble comp this year for sh1ts and giggles?

    Happy to run one if no one else is.


  • #108
    Loughc
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    Necro wrote: »
    Folks are we having a Royal Rumble comp this year for sh1ts and giggles?

    Happy to run one if no one else is.

    IN


  • #109
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,887 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Necro wrote: »
    Folks are we having a Royal Rumble comp this year for sh1ts and giggles?

    Happy to run one if no one else is.

    In


  • #110
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Ok give me a few mins and I'll set up a seperate thread.

    Can run a supplementary one if we get more than 30 entrants as well, will see how we go.


  • #111
    Bret Hart
    Registered Users Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭Bret Hart


    Necro wrote: »
    Folks are we having a Royal Rumble comp this year for sh1ts and giggles?

    Happy to run one if no one else is.

    IN.


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  • #112
    Kolido
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    I'll play please.


  • #113
    Necro
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    Pool Thread Up folks.

    Sign ups open!


  • #114
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,286 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    They need to update Kalisto's picture in that CW title match promo. He hasn't looked like Drago in a long time.

    Who was it they messed up the quick elimination with in the women's rumble last year? I guess it's expected as most of the women are short so usually need help going over the top, which is why you see them climbing the ropes to get over.


  • #115
    Sirsok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭Sirsok


    Whats everyones plans for the Rumble.

    I normally make a big deal for the rumble or mania, and host parties or have a few drinks with the missus until see inevitably falls asleep, im thinking some white russians this year with homemade pizza's.

    The missus mother had said she wants to watch it this year, so ill have fum explaining all the characters. I dont think she ever got my love of wrestling. When me and the missus moved into a new house, her and her father were upstairs geouting the bathroom while i was setting up all my figures strategically in the house.


  • #116
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Sirsok wrote: »
    Whats everyones plans for the Rumble.

    I normally make a big deal for the rumble or mania, and host parties or have a few drinks with the missus until see inevitably falls asleep, im thinking some white russians this year with homemade pizza's.

    The missus mother had said she wants to watch it this year, so ill have fum explaining all the characters. I dont think she ever got my love of wrestling. When me and the missus moved into a new house, her and her father were upstairs geouting the bathroom while i was setting up all my figures strategically in the house.

    I'm just back from England that evening and off the next day. So takeaway, beer and perhaps some other munchies is the plan.
    Missus watched it last year with me, she loves the Rumble but not sure if she's planning to this year. Suppose I should ask :pac:


  • #117
    dusty bin
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭dusty bin


    Necro wrote: »
    I'm just back from England that evening and off the next day. So takeaway, beer and perhaps some other munchies is the plan.
    Missus watched it last year with me, she loves the Rumble but not sure if she's planning to this year. Suppose I should ask :pac:

    usually, i tend to stay up till 4, go to bed disappointed and get up for work around 7.30 hanging for the rest of the day. then watch it with my boys after work pretending i dont know what happens. Last year was unique in that i didnt go to bed disappointed, still hanging though. no leave left until feb, so will be doing the usual again. where i am happy wise depends on who wins what on sunday.


  • #118
    sky88
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    dusty bin wrote: »
    usually, i tend to stay up till 4, go to bed disappointed and get up for work around 7.30 hanging for the rest of the day. then watch it with my boys after work pretending i dont know what happens. Last year was unique in that i didnt go to bed disappointed, still hanging though. no leave left until feb, so will be doing the usual again. where i am happy wise depends on who wins what on sunday.

    i will be doing the same the monday is always a rough experience but with the card i feel it will be worth it


  • #119
    Sirsok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,803 ✭✭✭Sirsok


    Used to always take the day off after rumble and a week after mania when i worked in the bank, but since i left and now work for myself i can suit myself, and work from home if needs be!


  • #120
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,887 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    surly they wont go with Orton to win it again

    have heard they were looking at
    Orton vs Styles at mania


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  • #121
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,602 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Am working hard to clear my schedule Monday morning. Sit down, bright and fresh and having avoided the internet, and enjoy it :)


  • #122
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,886 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Does anyone know what Balor is like at laying out a match?

    Who will lay out his match with Brock?


  • #123
    sky88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    Does anyone know what Balor is like at laying out a match?

    Who will lay out his match with Brock?

    I would assume heyman, vince, brock lay out the majority of the match together


  • #124
    TimesArrow
    Registered Users Posts: 773 ✭✭✭TimesArrow


    Looking forward to Sunday now. I’ve said it before, but living in vancouver, the timing of it is perfect. 2-8pm including the pre show. Lovely jubbly


  • #125
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    sky88 wrote: »
    I would assume heyman, vince, brock lay out the majority of the match together

    Does Vince get involved in laying out any matches? I thought this was solely the work of the agents? Malenko or perhaps Pat Patterson if he's knocking about on the day


  • #126
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,286 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Was just wondering, why was Bushwhacker Luke classed as having the shortest time in the Rumble before Santino, even though Warlord had shorter in 1989?
    Couldn't find a gif of Warlord for the Pool thread when posting. :)


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  • #127
    PTH2009
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    Must raid dealz for the owl munchies

    Worse now with Takeover on the night before as you have to have stuff for that too lol


  • #128
    Itssoeasy
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    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Was just wondering, why was Bushwhacker Luke classed as having the shortest time in the Rumble before Santino, even though Warlord had shorter in 1989?
    Couldn't find a gif of Warlord for the Pool thread when posting. :)

    I don't know. Didn't warlord get in and then stand outside the ropes and get knocked off to the floor in that rumble ? I might be wrong but there is an image of warlord with his hands in the air. Luke got in one side and was ****ed out the other wasn't he ?


  • #129
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,286 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Of course when I go looking for it, I'm proven wrong and it is recognised
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Jf2RzFtCg


    I was sure they kept referring to Luke.


  • #130
    turdball
    Closed Accounts Posts: 111 ✭✭turdball


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    surly they wont go with Orton to win it again

    have heard they were looking at
    Orton vs Styles at mania

    Hopefully not!


  • #131
    d00mk1n
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭d00mk1n


    Agent Coulson wrote: »
    Does anyone know what Balor is like at laying out a match?

    Who will lay out his match with Brock?

    Alright so do a few of those German Suplex, Ill come back with a sling blade and then we finish...

    But seriously, booked off monday so no hanging for me :pac:


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  • #132
    WinnyThePoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,417 ✭✭✭WinnyThePoo


    Could Finns match run fowl of outside interference?. If there's going to be a an overbooked clusrerfcuk, than its that match.


  • #133
    Furious-Red
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Must raid dealz for the owl munchies

    Worse now with Takeover on the night before as you have to have stuff for that too lol

    Thats my dilemma , ill prob get a pizza but ive to decide if i will get it for RR or Takeover although that also goes for booze too ha. Im lucky that i dont start my new job till tuesday :D


  • #134
    TimesArrow
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    I think we're going to have at least 1 surprise winner for either Rumble match. To me, Charlotte/Becky winning the rumble is too obvious. I reckon Alex could win and through a possible superstars shakeup/storyline shenanigans could go on to a mania program v Asuka while the other 2 would go on to face Ronda.


  • #135
    J. Marston
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    Every Rumble's winner's pose...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/ajl7ii/every_royal_rumble_winners_winning_pose/

    The sign point has been a thing for 11 years, except for HHH who broke tradition.


  • #136
    PTH2009
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    J. Marston wrote: »
    Every Rumble's winner's pose...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/ajl7ii/every_royal_rumble_winners_winning_pose/

    The sign point has been a thing for 11 years, except for HHH who broke tradition.

    Can't beat when the last 4 are in the ring and they all look at the sign


  • #137
    Lord TSC
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    God damn it, I've realized I probably do need to do some work on Monday :( One of those days I could push back, but really can't justify pushing the work back for the Rumble, you know. Sigh.

    Anyway, I love these videos every year.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-JIrt3_KrE


  • #138
    Pentecost
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    I was thinking about taking Monday off or “working from home” but I don’t think I can justify it. Too much to do. I might try and watch it anyway but I’ll probably fall asleep. If I do I’ll avoid the internet and watch it Monday evening.


  • #139
    TimesArrow
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    ive cancelled a date, lunch with some friends and doing anything of note on Sunday cos it' Rumble day


    On another note, Last year's winner (Nakamura) is now going to be on the pre-show.. is there any hope of him salvaged and being the top star he should be?


  • #140
    J. Marston
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    TimesArrow wrote: »
    ive cancelled a date, lunch with some friends and doing anything of note on Sunday cos it' Rumble day


    On another note, Last year's winner (Nakamura) is now going to be on the pre-show.. is there any hope of him salvaged and being the top star he should be?

    Don't see why he should be. Even Orton would be embarrassed to phone it in to the extent that Nakamura has.


  • #141
    SureYWouldntYa
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    Couple weeks of proper booking can fix anyone worth saving

    Look at Balor over the last few weeks, or Becky last year at any stage until she started winning a few matches before Summerslam

    Asuka as well what was she at around and before Survivor Series, square root of nothing really but will probably be SD champion heading into Wrestlemania


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  • #142
    J. Marston
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    SureYWouldntYa wrote: »
    Couple weeks of proper booking can fix anyone worth saving

    Look at Balor over the last few weeks, or Becky last year at any stage until she started winning a few matches before Summerslam

    Asuka as well what was she at around and before Survivor Series, square root of nothing really but will probably be SD champion heading into Wrestlemania

    Bryan too. I really thought they wouldn't be able to recapture the magic with him after that awful Cass feud and lukewarm Miz rivalry but his new character is fantastic...

    https://streamable.com/2wpfp

    Amazing.


  • #143
    sky88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    A member of the new day needs ti go up against bryan at mania everything hes ranting on is them


  • #144
    PTH2009
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    Gone dark on spoilers from now

    Weekend begins tonight with Takeover

    Love this time of year


  • #145
    grames_bond
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    J. Marston wrote: »

    https://streamable.com/2wpfp

    Amazing.

    Militant Vegan makes for an epic heel!!


  • #146
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    I think WWE will miss a trick by not putting Becky in the men's rumble.


  • #147
    Lord TSC
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    Saw someone note on Reddit, and it's true....

    We have a Rumble this year for the first time in five years where they should have no real worries about a "revolt" from the fans. Bryan is a fully fledged heel, and Roman obviously isn't a factor. Plus we know Truth is number 30. There really shouldn't be a fear of the crowd turning on this.


  • #148
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,134 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Lord TSC wrote:
    We have a Rumble this year for the first time in five years where they should have no real worries about a "revolt" from the fans. Bryan is a fully fledged heel, and Roman obviously isn't a factor. Plus we know Truth is number 30. There really shouldn't be a fear of the crowd turning on this.


    Unless Becky loses to Asuka..... :pac:


  • #149
    Bounty Hunter
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,844 Mod ✭✭✭✭Bounty Hunter


    Necro wrote: »
    Unless Becky loses to Asuka..... :pac:

    Or Nia Jax wins the womens rumble!




    tbh Becky could lose (be it through being screwed or not) and then enter the rumble.


  • #150
    CastorTroy
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    Nia clears the ring and Becky comes in


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  • #151
    TimesArrow
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    Lord TSC wrote: »
    Saw someone note on Reddit, and it's true....

    We have a Rumble this year for the first time in five years where they should have no real worries about a "revolt" from the fans. Bryan is a fully fledged heel, and Roman obviously isn't a factor. Plus we know Truth is number 30. There really shouldn't be a fear of the crowd turning on this.

    Do you think that’s why they added the #30 prize to the mixed match thing? So we know ahead of time and fans won’t moan? I’d be surprised if both Carmella/truth both enter at 30 as planned. Surely there will be some surprises in store late on


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