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Post by BorneAgain on Jan 8, 2013 20:45:21 GMT -5
Let's say hypothetically the WWE or WHC goes vacant just before the Rumble. Would a Rumble for that particular belt be worthwhile to you? I think it could be fun. Granted not quite as much as the 1992 Rumble, but could mean slightly less sign pointing at least.
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Post by Sparkybob on Jan 8, 2013 20:48:37 GMT -5
They had a royal rumble on smackdown in 2004 for the no 1 contender shot for Brocks's title which Eddie won. I mean it could but I like the current system
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Post by Brother Nero....Wolfe on Jan 8, 2013 20:50:11 GMT -5
but could mean slightly less sign pointing at least. And how's that a good thing? |
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Post by BorneAgain on Jan 8, 2013 20:51:23 GMT -5
but could mean slightly less sign pointing at least. And how's that a good thing? It gets obnoxious after a while. At least do something different with it, like Johnny Curtis pointing at the sign and saying "Yup I'll be watching it backstage" |
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Post by Brother Nero....Wolfe on Jan 8, 2013 20:53:42 GMT -5
And how's that a good thing? It gets obnoxious after a while. At least do something different with it, like Johnny Curtis pointing at the sign and saying "Yup I'll be watching it backstage" I think it's just a distinct lack of pointing talent that's the problem. If it's somebody like Sin Cara pointing at it there will be no problem at all. |
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Post by BorneAgain on Jan 8, 2013 21:16:35 GMT -5
It gets obnoxious after a while. At least do something different with it, like Johnny Curtis pointing at the sign and saying "Yup I'll be watching it backstage" I think it's just a distinct lack of pointing talent that's the problem. If it's somebody like Sin Cara pointing at it there will be no problem at all. Did RVD ever point at the sign? Him going back and forth between pointing at himself and it could have been amazing. |
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Post by CMWaters on Jan 8, 2013 21:17:28 GMT -5
Put both World Champs in the Rumble, have the Rumble be the unification match.
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Post by Brother Nero....Wolfe on Jan 9, 2013 0:49:20 GMT -5
I think it's just a distinct lack of pointing talent that's the problem. If it's somebody like Sin Cara pointing at it there will be no problem at all. Did RVD ever point at the sign? Him going back and forth between pointing at himself and it could have been amazing. I don't think he did but I wasn't watching very closely back when he had the chance to do it, so I don't know. |
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Post by Celgress on Jan 9, 2013 0:51:44 GMT -5
yes I would
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Post by misconduct was wrong on Jan 9, 2013 0:59:50 GMT -5
How about a Rumble with the last two guys facing off in a regular match right there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 1:04:42 GMT -5
I'm starting to wish that they'd go back to the Rumble not winning you anything, so there could be more freedom in booking a fun Rumble.
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Post by Aaron E. Dangerously on Jan 9, 2013 1:12:10 GMT -5
f*** yeah, that'd be amazing. I mean, if you're gonna have two MitB contracts, the Royal Rumble don't mean shit, unless the wrestler kayfabe really wants to wrestle at Wrestlemania.
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Post by DSR on Jan 9, 2013 1:19:17 GMT -5
f*** yeah, that'd be amazing. I mean, if you're gonna have two MitB contracts, the Royal Rumble don't mean s***, unless the wrestler kayfabe really wants to wrestle at Wrestlemania. It used to be a big deal just to get on the card at Mania. Now they just throw together multi-man matches so everyone's happy...kinda. |
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Post by Aaron E. Dangerously on Jan 9, 2013 1:21:51 GMT -5
f*** yeah, that'd be amazing. I mean, if you're gonna have two MitB contracts, the Royal Rumble don't mean s***, unless the wrestler kayfabe really wants to wrestle at Wrestlemania. It used to be a big deal just to get on the card at Mania. Now they just throw together multi-man matches so everyone's happy...kinda. Zack Ryder will still whine about not getting booked. |
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Post by Hit Girl on Jan 9, 2013 1:47:02 GMT -5
It would be a nice change, but wouldn't have the same impact as 1992, since winning the title these days means less.
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Post by JCBaggee on Jan 9, 2013 2:45:03 GMT -5
How about a Rumble with the last two guys facing off in a regular match right there. Go all out and do a Gauntlet Rumble. Winner gets a title shot, but he has to face the champ immediately after the Rumble concludes. For extra tension, the 29 eliminated Superstars function as Lumberjacks for the match. |
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Post by donbot on Jan 9, 2013 14:29:25 GMT -5
They were rumored to do that in 2001, though if they did it now, it would feel forced since they always try to recreate history instead of making new history with the present.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 14:59:28 GMT -5
The thing about the 1992 Rumble was that it had at least 10 guys that could have believably won the belt.
The way WWE books now, a Rumble for the belt would be a glorified one-on-one match with 28 guys serving as filler.
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Post by FinalGwen on Jan 9, 2013 15:04:25 GMT -5
Seems like a better prize than "Jerk the curtain at Wrestlemania!".
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Post by Futureraven: Beelzebruv on Jan 9, 2013 16:13:26 GMT -5
f*** yeah, that'd be amazing. I mean, if you're gonna have two MitB contracts, the Royal Rumble don't mean s***, unless the wrestler kayfabe really wants to wrestle at Wrestlemania. It used to be a big deal just to get on the card at Mania. Now they just throw together multi-man matches so everyone's happy...kinda. To be fair, they have done that since at least Wrestlemania 4 with the Battle Royal, also WM8's 8 man tag, WM 10's planned 10 man etc. |
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