Possible Women’s Rumble Surprises

[Cranjis McBasketball]

Jan 11, 2018 9:50:17 GMT -5 KofiMania said:

Jan 11, 2018 9:08:15 GMT -5 auph10imitated said:

Apparently there's 19 women on the main roster and they plan on using 9 women from NXT (Moon? Sane? Bayzler? Cross? Iconic Duo? Evan? Belair?) so that limits the surprises to 2, which is really disappointing.

PWInsider has apparently reported its Michelle McCool and Molly Holly

Where did you hear that from? Would be surprising to have the only 2 surprises be McCool and Holly.

So it works.

[Main Event Mark]

I'd say Baszler is likely. I know she's only been on NXT TV a few weeks, but she already seems like she belongs on the main roster.

[AlexaBliss4Life]

What did Jazzy fail a wellness for? She was JACKED in the MYC.

[Mayonnaise]

Jan 12, 2018 23:24:23 GMT -5 AlexaBliss4Life said:

What did Jazzy fail a wellness for? She was JACKED in the MYC.

Back or neck injury that requires surgery. I don't know if WWE would consider her after it either.

[A Platypus Rave]

Jan 12, 2018 23:36:40 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jan 12, 2018 23:24:23 GMT -5 AlexaBliss4Life said:

What did Jazzy fail a wellness for? She was JACKED in the MYC.

Back or neck injury that requires surgery. I don't know if WWE would consider her after it either.

Yeah, people forget wellness isn't just for drugs.

It's what ended up saving MVP's life when they found that heart issue he had.

[AlexaBliss4Life]

Jan 12, 2018 23:36:40 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jan 12, 2018 23:24:23 GMT -5 AlexaBliss4Life said:

What did Jazzy fail a wellness for? She was JACKED in the MYC.

Back or neck injury that requires surgery. I don't know if WWE would consider her after it either.

Shit, not another Paige injury, god dammit..

[Perfect Timing]

Molly Holly being a surprise is like Jim Duggan entering the mens as a surprise.

[PKO]

The pool of talent that is 1. willing to do this 2. able to do this and 3. going to get a pop from the crowd, is much smaller than with the men, which makes this hard to guess.

If it weren't for her recent surgery I would have said Madusa was a sure thing for this. In terms of older legends, I'd say Jacqueline is a possibility (recent HOF'er) or Ivory, given the GLOW connection and HOF rumours. I think Jackie could get a respectful pop, but Ivory never really had recognisable music outside of RTC which is what the Rumble relies on. Ivory also never really had any signature moves, whereas Jackie could throw some kicks before a quick elimination.

Trish and Lita seem like the obvious bets. Lita still works with the company and has all the necessary tools for a Rumble surprise. Trish has been getting name-dropped in every Mandy Rose match recently, having been mentioned a lot less in recent years. If they want a memorable moment, Trish and Lita going face to face is guaranteed to get a good reaction from the crowd.

In terms of the other women of their era and later; Jazz is unlikely given the lawsuit she's involved in, and Victoria would be a good choice but given they wouldn't even let her backstage a couple months back perhaps she's unlikely too. Obviously Gail Kim is a no. I don't think Stacy Keibler wants anything to do with wrestling. Maryse and Maria are pregnant so definite no's. Torrie Wilson could perhaps do it, as could Kelly Kelly. I'd love to see a Kharma return. Eve seems like a good guess given her relationship with WWE, but would she be a heel? Her best run was a heel, but surprise entrants usually end up getting face reactions.

Speaking of which, Michelle McCool is one of the rumoured names going around, it'd be interesting to see how the crowd would greet her. I'm surprised, but happy, to hear Molly Holly's name getting thrown around. If she does show up, I'd like to see her as the classic Holly cousin Molly; I know Molly herself preferred being a face, and that's how she dressed for the Miss Wrestlemania battle royal.

I'm still predicting an Eva Marie appearance; a long, drawn out entrance only to be immediately eliminated.

[karl100589]

The fallout will probably be bad, but if it's #30 and Bad Reputation hits I would mark.

[Dat Dude]

I'd lose my shit if either Mercedes or Melina popped in. Other than that 🤷🏾‍♂️

[PKO]

Jan 13, 2018 13:49:43 GMT -5 Dat Dude said:

I'd lose my shit if either Mercedes or Melina popped in. Other than that 🤷🏾‍♂️

Ahh, I forgot Melina. She's been wrestling on and off in recent years, there were rumours WWE was interested in her when they brought back the brand split, so I wouldn't be surprised to see her. She's got perfect entrance music for a surprise return, shes got memorable moves, and she can do the knees in the corner spot that Sasha inherited TO Sasha.

[Dat Dude]

Jan 13, 2018 13:57:17 GMT -5 PKO said:

Jan 13, 2018 13:49:43 GMT -5 Dat Dude said:

I'd lose my shit if either Mercedes or Melina popped in. Other than that 🤷🏾‍♂️

Ahh, I forgot Melina. She's been wrestling on and off in recent years, there were rumours WWE was interested in her when they brought back the brand split, so I wouldn't be surprised to see her. She's got perfect entrance music for a surprise return, shes got memorable moves, and she can do the knees in the corner spot that Sasha inherited TO Sasha.

If she were to return for just a brief run, a program against Sasha would be a no brainer. The parrelles in moveset and gimmicks between the two would be great motivator in the writing

That or Mercedes entering the rumble and chopping the shit out of everyone lol

[Mid-Carder]

A Ronda debut would be the thing that gets me watching regularly again.

[Matt]

What's Layla doing these days?

[KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!]

Anyone care to make a full list of who they think will be in the Rumble? 30 seems like a crazy number to get to but it’s probably not that hard if you really think about it.

[topdawg]

1. Naomi
2. Asuka
3. Ruby Riott
4. Natalya
5. Sasha Banks
6. Bayley
7. Mandy Rose
8. Sonya Deville
9. Carmella
10. Tamina
11. Lana
12. Liv Morgan
13. Sarah Logan
14. Mickie James
15. Nia Jax
16. Becky Lynch

Those are all confirmed, so that leaves 14 more.
17. Dana Brooke
18. Alicia Fox
19. Nikki Bella
20. Brie Bella
21. Peyton Royce
22. Billie Kay
23. Beth Phoenix
24. Lita
25. Molly Holly
26. Eve Torres
27. Kelly Kelly
28. Rhonda Rousey
29. Trish Stratus
30. Serena Deeb

[KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!]

Jan 13, 2018 17:43:55 GMT -5 topdawg said:

1. Naomi
2. Asuka
3. Ruby Riott
4. Natalya
5. Sasha Banks
6. Bayley
7. Mandy Rose
8. Sonya Deville
9. Carmella
10. Tamina
11. Lana
12. Liv Morgan
13. Sarah Logan
14. Mickie James
15. Nia Jax
16. Becky Lynch

Those are all confirmed, so that leaves 14 more.
17. Dana Brooke
18. Alicia Fox
19. Nikki Bella
20. Brie Bella
21. Peyton Royce
22. Billie Kay
23. Beth Phoenix
24. Lita
25. Molly Holly
26. Eve Torres
27. Kelly Kelly
28. Rhonda Rousey
29. Trish Stratus
30. Serena Deeb

Looking forward to that, “Business is about to pick up” vibe from the announcers when Nia Jax comes out. That’s the first time I ever looked forward to anything involving Nia Jax.

[The Rick Jericho]

Nia Jax vs. Kharma. It's going to happen and this is the perfect time for the showdown. Even if it is for one night.

[Mayonnaise]

Dana is confirmed I believe.

In a possible spoiler:

SPOILER: Click to show

{Spoiler}Serena Deeb has been in Pittsburgh going through the pre-employment Wellness Testing

[edgestar]

Jan 13, 2018 15:31:12 GMT -5 Matt said:

What's Layla doing these days?

She's got Eric Clapton on his knees.