The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania 31 [NSFW]

[Jam-Master Jay]

They're doing to Ziggler what they did to Jack Swagger. I mean what face World Champion goes into a PPV with all the momentum...and then wins? They've thrown in that Edge can't use the Spear as a last minute stipulation, but that's just going to making Dolph look even more ridiculous if he doesn't.

They've had some rotten main events at the Rumble in the past (Hardcore Holly & Lesnar/Angle & Mark Henry), but Edge/Ziggler needn't have been the gooseberry fools. Holly & Henry spent years being useless, & they were never going to be taken seriously. Ziggler is a relatively new talent that they've put remarkable effort into making look like the world's most inept number 1 contender. All that momentum coming off his match with Cena? Out the door. Not only is Edge destroying him, they've thrown Orton (who isn't even feuding with him!) in there as well. WANKERS.

Cena?

I haven't been watching Smackdown lately, although Ziggler was usually made to look like a weak challenger and even as a champion he was never booked to look worthy of the title. It's criminal really as he's such an all-round great talent albeit a bit on the small side physically.

Apparent surprise entrant.

Kevin Nash, lets hope it's a one night deal.

Really wasn't expecting that. Don't really want to see him stick around as a competitor, but he could be amazing as an announcer or manager.

I'm also expecting Awesome Kong to show up tomorrow. Either to interfere in the Diva match or as a surprise contestant that knocks out loads of men!

[KK]

It all began last Friday on SmackDown when they put him on commentary, where he had nothing interesting to say. They then repeat that triumph on Raw, where they have him on commentary again, this time saying marginally more, though nothing to get you excited about his PPV match. He then does a run in & is given the RKO & never seen again. SmackDown was just unbelievable - out Dolph Ziggler comes at the start of the show, & Orton RKO's him again. Fast forward to the main event, in which he's pinned clean by Edge with the Spear. He [Oh, it's a pronoun...can't be having that on TV] then proceeds to Spear him 3 TIMES on the floor.

I dunno, maybe they'll have Ziggler win the title, and then just continuing losing all the time.

[Jam-Master Jay]

Jesus Christ, that's a ridiculous way to book anyone let alone the #1 contender. I had no idea it had been that bad.

WWE

Something here for pretty much everyone.

*clicky*

Enjoy!

[KK]

Another Rumble entrant, though this one has apparently been Confirmed:

Source: Wrestling Observer.com

Booker T is confirmed to be in the Royal Rumble.

Which has resulted in this problem...

There is a lesson to be learned here regarding shooting angles first and then trying to sign the guys up. Kevin Nash is expected to be there as well. Both canceled autograph signings scheduled this weekend. Those in TNA and WWE both have confirmed Booker being expected at WWE instead of TNA on Monday. When it comes to Nash, his name was just removed from the TNA roster (even though he had "left" the company months ago). It is being reported he's in the Rumble and all that does make sense but we haven't had it confirmed by WWE people of that fact. Booker T and Kevin Nash had been earmarked to start on Monday with TNA as part of "They," which makes Monday's Impact very interesting as the only former Main Event Mafia member they can now bring in being Sting.

And this should be interesting, though basically confirms he won't be at the Rumble:

Chris Jericho will be appearing on Wrestling Observer Radio on February 9.

[Mockmaster]

People predicting a heel rumble winner = lol

Ric Flair says hello from 1992.

[William Shatner]

i got back from tna's house show in london, no idea why i went but friends wanted to.

we had a main a event of
mr anderson v jeff hardy anderson won
rvd beat matt hardy
ric flair beat doug williams ( ric still cutting him self open with razor blades in this day and age is a bit of a sad site)
beer money beat brutus magnus and some long haired bloke no one knew who he was
jeff jarrett beat some ''local'' charlie moss
matt morgan mickie james & madison rayne beat pope, and 2 other women earl hebner was in this match seemingly wearing a Newcastle shirt with hebner on the back ( well we thought it was a newcastle one where we where sitting)
and some other match who i knew none of the people but a heel kept his belt

the pacing of this was awful as everyone was dead after ric flair was making his way to the ring

dixie was procrastinating about how this was the largest ever tna crowd and they where filming some crowd shots for challenge tv and how they couldnt do it with out hard working professionals who put in 100% effort and of course us fans, this was the sole promo all evening

[Dark Ritual]

A couple more rumours on surprise entrants:

Christian is in the area, arm out of a sling. Also, Hacksaw Jim Duggan may be involved.

[Adam Pollard]

WWE Royal Rumble
Natalya (c) vs. LayCool 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Divas Championship
Winner (worth 2): Natalya
Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 3): Edge
The Miz (c) vs. Randy Orton
Winner (worth 3): Randy Orton (via DQ)
40 man Royal Rumble
Winner (worth 5): CM Punk
Person to spend most time in the rumble
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
Person to spend least time in the rumble
Prediction:
Person to get most eliminations
Prediction: John Cena
1st entrant
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
40th entrant
Prediction: Wade Barrett
The final four (name only four, one point for each correct)
Predictions: CM Punk, John Cena, Mason Ryan, Wade Barrett
Predict Sheamus' entry number:
Prediction: 29
How long will Santino spend in the rumble:
A) None
B) less than 30 seconds
C) 30 seconds to 1 minute
D) 1-2 minutes
E) 2-4 minutes
F) 4-10 minutes
G) Greater than ten minutes
Prediction: E
Name a surprise entrant
Prediction: Booker T

[Skippy]

People predicting a heel rumble winner = lol

Ric Flair says hello from 1992.

Yeah, I'm sure there have been a few, was Vince one? ... But it's rare like a Bulbasaur. Now WWE is PG Cena will probably win them all.

Orton two years ago.

[Adam Pollard]

Wasn't Batista still kind of heel in 05

[Skippy]

Wasn't Batista still kind of heel in 05

Well, tweener really and everyone knew where the storyline was going too. Awesome storyline it was too!

[Prototype]

Natalya (c) vs. LayCool 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Divas Championship
Winner (worth 2): Natalya
Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 3): Dolph Ziggler
The Miz (c) vs. Randy Orton
Winner (worth 3) Randy Orton
40 man Royal Rumble
Winner (worth 5): Alberto Del Rio
Person to spend most time in the rumble
Prediction: Mark Henry
Person to spend least time in the rumble
Prediction: Zack Ryder
Person to get most eliminations
Prediction: Mark Henry
1st entrant
Prediction: John Cena
40th entrant
Prediction: Booker T
The final four (name only four, one point for each correct)
Predictions: John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett
Predict Sheamus' entry number:
Prediction: 15
How long will Santino spend in the rumble:
Prediction: F) 4-10mins
Name a surprise entrant
Prediction: Bookaman[/quote]

[Prototype]

I am so ridiculously excited for tonight. Won't have my laptop with me, but I'm sure some of you guys will be on Twitter posting stuff.

Follow me.

[gaminglegend]

Natalya (c) vs. LayCool 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Divas Championship
Winner (worth 2): Natalya
Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 3): Edge
The Miz (c) vs. Randy Orton
Winner (worth 3) Randy Orton
40 man Royal Rumble
Winner (worth 5): Del Rio
Person to spend most time in the rumble
Prediction: CM Punk
Person to spend least time in the rumble
Prediction: Zack Ryder
Person to get most eliminations
Prediction: Kane
1st entrant
Prediction: Husky Harris
40th entrant
Prediction: Kevin Nash
The final four (name only four, one point for each correct)
Predictions: John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Undertaker, Wade Barrett
Predict Sheamus' entry number:
Prediction: 13
How long will Santino spend in the rumble:
Prediction: F) 4-10mins
Name a surprise entrant
Prediction: Kevin Nash

[Mafro]

I am so ridiculously excited for tonight. Won't have my laptop with me, but I'm sure some of you guys will be on Twitter posting stuff.

Follow me.

[Skippy]

Can't wait for tonight, almost tempted to buy it but I'll resist.

[sw26]

Natalya (c) vs. LayCool 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Divas Championship
Winner (worth 2): Natalya
Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner (worth 3): Edge
The Miz (c) vs. Randy Orton
Winner (worth 3) The Miz
40 man Royal Rumble
Winner (worth 5): John Cena
Person to spend most time in the rumble
Prediction: Rey Mysterio
Person to spend least time in the rumble
Prediction: Zack Ryder
Person to get most eliminations
Prediction: Mark Henry
1st entrant
Prediction: CM Punk
40th entrant
Prediction: Triple H
The final four (name only four, one point for each correct)
Predictions: John Cena, Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio, Triple H
Predict Sheamus' entry number:
Prediction: 24
How long will Santino spend in the rumble:
Prediction: F) 4-10mins
Name a surprise entrant
Prediction: Booker T

[Skippy]

Update on Rumble surprise

Nash has been filmed arriving in Boston with his hair dyed, apparently for a film role. Hmmmm

[Balloon Sod]

Stay classy, WrestleZone

Still, it's pretty obvious that he's in it now.

[PES Fan]

Love that he talked to Booker.