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Royal Rumble 2019 *Spoilers* (No betting odds)

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    #92
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,012 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    How many unofficial entrants have we had in it before? Though have any of them won?

    Cena springs to mind immediately anyways.


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    #93
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,763 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Cena is injured apparently and out of the rumble match

    Is it a work


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    #94
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,402 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Love the Rumble. Easily my favorite PPV of the year, and I make it a priority to avoid spoilers for the next week. Card looks stacked too. Will probably sign up to the Network for the show, so I can watch it on the big screen.

    Unless something is added on Smackdown, here's the final card. On paper, it looks phenomenal, with a few "dream" matches thrown in to boot.
    Men's Royal Rumble

    Women's Royal Rumble

    WWE Universal Championship
    Brock Lesnar vs Finn Balor

    WWE Championship
    Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles

    WWE US Championship
    Rusev vs Nakamura

    WWE SMackdown Women's Championship
    Asuka vs Becky Lynch

    WWE Raw Women's Championship
    Ronda Rousey vs Sasha Banks

    WWE Cruiserweight Championship
    Buddy Murphy vs Hideo Itami vs Kalisto vs Akira Tozawa

    WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship
    The Bar vs Miz & Shane McMahon


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    #95
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,763 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    Love the Rumble. Easily my favorite PPV of the year, and I make it a priority to avoid spoilers for the next week. Card looks stacked too. Will probably sign up to the Network for the show, so I can watch it on the big screen.

    Unless something is added on Smackdown, here's the final card. On paper, it looks phenomenal, with a few "dream" matches thrown in to boot.
    Men's Royal Rumble

    Women's Royal Rumble

    WWE Universal Championship
    Brock Lesnar vs Finn Balor

    WWE Championship
    Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles

    WWE US Championship
    Rusev vs Nakamura

    WWE SMackdown Women's Championship
    Asuka vs Becky Lynch

    WWE Raw Women's Championship
    Ronda Rousey vs Sasha Banks

    WWE Cruiserweight Championship
    Buddy Murphy vs Hideo Itami vs Kalisto vs Akira Tozawa

    WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship
    The Bar vs Miz & Shane McMahon

    Yeah can't wait for it and then Takeover the night before

    I wonder what will be on the pre show. Will the men's rumble match be on last or Finn vs Brock ?

    Charlotte and Rollins too win the rumbles


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    #96
    Lord TSC
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Yeah can't wait for it and then Takeover the night before

    I wonder what will be on the pre show. Will the men's rumble match be on last or Finn vs Brock ?

    Charlotte and Rollins too win the rumbles

    I'd say pre-show will be CW match, US title match and oooh, that's tough. I can't pick a third match "minor" enough to slip off the main card. The SD Tag title match seems too big, thanks to Shane's involvement. Not a chance either women's titles matches move.

    5 matches and 2 Rumbles will be a tight squeeze though. At least one of the remaining matches is going to be cut hard for time, and turned into an angle.

    Head would agree with you on the Rumble winners. Not seen odds or spoilers, but I feel if I was guessing how the Mania card will shape up, they will be the two main eventers.

    The only doubt I'd have is with Rollins; they might give it to a Smackdown-bound challanger. Be that the loser of Styles/Bryan, possibly Finn (angry at being underestimated, angry at losing to Brock, he enters the Rumble as the demon and wins, to move to Smackdown?).


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    #97
    Furious-Red
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    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'd say pre-show will be CW match, US title match and oooh, that's tough. I can't pick a third match "minor" enough to slip off the main card. The SD Tag title match seems too big, thanks to Shane's involvement. Not a chance either women's titles matches move.

    5 matches and 2 Rumbles will be a tight squeeze though. At least one of the remaining matches is going to be cut hard for time, and turned into an angle.

    Head would agree with you on the Rumble winners. Not seen odds or spoilers, but I feel if I was guessing how the Mania card will shape up, they will be the two main eventers.

    The only doubt I'd have is with Rollins; they might give it to a Smackdown-bound challanger. Be that the loser of Styles/Bryan, possibly Finn (angry at being underestimated, angry at losing to Brock, he enters the Rumble as the demon and wins, to move to Smackdown?).

    Would they be tight with time for the whole demon entrance?


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    #98
    TimesArrow
    Registered Users Posts: 773 ✭✭✭TimesArrow


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    I'd say pre-show will be CW match, US title match and oooh, that's tough. I can't pick a third match "minor" enough to slip off the main card. The SD Tag title match seems too big, thanks to Shane's involvement. Not a chance either women's titles matches move.

    5 matches and 2 Rumbles will be a tight squeeze though. At least one of the remaining matches is going to be cut hard for time, and turned into an angle.

    Head would agree with you on the Rumble winners. Not seen odds or spoilers, but I feel if I was guessing how the Mania card will shape up, they will be the two main eventers.

    The only doubt I'd have is with Rollins; they might give it to a Smackdown-bound challanger. Be that the loser of Styles/Bryan, possibly Finn (angry at being underestimated, angry at losing to Brock, he enters the Rumble as the demon and wins, to move to Smackdown?).

    could they have lashley v Apollo thrown in last minute to the undercard?


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    #99
    CastorTroy
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    Maybe Revival vs Ryder/Hawkins?


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    #100
    SureYWouldntYa
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    Furious-Red wrote: »
    Would they be tight with time for the whole demon entrance?

    If they shave 10 seconds off in the time between some of the entrants then you'll get yourself the extra time you need for a #30 Demon Balor

    Disappointed there was no mention of Demon Balor on Raw. I get they want to keep it strong, but kayfabe wise it makes no sense at all, I think a strong showing with the paint would enhance it given how little we see it, and if it's not being busted out for the big matches or being explained as Balor not wanting to use it because the Demon is dangerous or whatever then fair enough, but it only popping up for big matches is then a sign that Balor is going to win


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    #101
    Furious-Red
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    SureYWouldntYa wrote: »
    If they shave 10 seconds off in the time between some of the entrants then you'll get yourself the extra time you need for a #30 Demon Balor

    Disappointed there was no mention of Demon Balor on Raw. I get they want to keep it strong, but kayfabe wise it makes no sense at all, I think a strong showing with the paint would enhance it given how little we see it, and if it's not being busted out for the big matches or being explained as Balor not wanting to use it because the Demon is dangerous or whatever then fair enough, but it only popping up for big matches is then a sign that Balor is going to win

    Yea i think if Balor comes out in the paint on Sunday he really has to win either the RR or the Universal title.


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    #102
    SureYWouldntYa
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    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


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    #103
    Rock Lesnar
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    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


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


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    #105
    montyrebel
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    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?


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    #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.


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    #107
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,012 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.


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    #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


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    #109
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,763 ✭✭✭✭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


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    #110
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,012 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.


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    #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.


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    #113
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,012 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Pool Thread Up folks.

    Sign ups open!


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    #114
    CastorTroy
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    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.


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    #115
    Sirsok
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    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.


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    #116
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,012 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:


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    #117
    dusty bin
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    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.


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    #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


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    #119
    Sirsok
    Registered Users Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭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!


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    #120
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,763 ✭✭✭✭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
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    Am working hard to clear my schedule Monday morning. Sit down, bright and fresh and having avoided the internet, and enjoy it :)


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