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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Jan 27, 2023 17:01:14 GMT -5
I do wonder Does WWE risk another Daniel Bryan scenario if. A. Zayn is not in the Rumble. B. He is but is eliminated in the early stages. Basically risk the fans booing the rest of the match. They’ll be fine. But not for lack of trying from a lot of wrestling YouTubers and journalists who seemingly want to stoke a fan revolt for some reason.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 27, 2023 17:02:45 GMT -5
I do wonder Does WWE risk another Daniel Bryan scenario if. A. Zayn is not in the Rumble. B. He is but is eliminated in the early stages. Basically risk the fans booing the rest of the match. They’ll be fine. But not for lack of trying from a lot of wrestling YouTubers and journalists who seemingly want to stoke a fan revolt for some reason. For a fanbase that says they want multiple over top stars, they sure like pitting themselves against each other to force only ONE over top star.
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Post by msc on Jan 27, 2023 17:03:46 GMT -5
Given Cody has apparently sold like 87,000 shirts in Texas already I really doubt they're worried about him getting booed. I don't know how many shirts sell at these things because that sounds like a f***ing shitload.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Jan 27, 2023 17:04:30 GMT -5
They’ll be fine. But not for lack of trying from a lot of wrestling YouTubers and journalists who seemingly want to stoke a fan revolt for some reason. For a fanbase that says they want multiple over top stars, they sure like pitting themselves against each other to force only ONE over top star. I just really really hate guys like Alvarez going out there and saying “You know. The fans might revolt if Sami doesn’t win the rumble. I mean. I’m not saying they will! But him not winning kinda sends a message that they aren’t pushing him as much as fans want, you know? Hm. Makes you think!” Like, why. Why are we stoking negativity.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Jan 27, 2023 17:08:59 GMT -5
Another one of the many problems last year was the lack of feuds being furthered during the Rumble matches. You had Sami and Johnny Knoxville and I'm struggling to think of many more. Hopefully they do more this year.
The Rumble is such an easy way to do little things to keep rivalries going or even start new feuds. This year you could do stuff with Brock/Bobby, Rey/Dom, Rhea/Beth, Becky/Damage CTRL, etc. Some kind of misunderstanding/blow-up between the Bloodline too if they're in. Something with Cody and Seth to pay off the injury angle last year.
One of my main hopes is for a Brock/Gunther showdown even if it's just a tease for the future and they're not going to have a match imminently.
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Post by john84 on Jan 27, 2023 18:00:22 GMT -5
Me and my gf got tickets! Figured why not since it's a 3 hour drive. Hope you two have a great time
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Post by john84 on Jan 27, 2023 18:05:38 GMT -5
Please Baby Jesus, do not get VKM all over my Royal Rumble. I need a good show at the moment. Yeah, hoping for a good one on Saturday as well (well, Sunday morning for me but still) Apparently all Cody merch sold out at the superstore in Texas yesterday. Good for Cody.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Jan 27, 2023 18:06:19 GMT -5
Hopefully Bianca retains here.
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Post by john84 on Jan 27, 2023 18:10:48 GMT -5
Hopefully Bianca retains here. Yeah. Though I'm guessing there'll be shenanigans where Howdy distracts Alexa but I'd prefer it if Bianca won cleanly, goes up to the ramp does her celebration and Alexa is still in the ring when we get a Howdy thing. Not long now before we find out.
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Post by Famous Rocking Chimes on Jan 27, 2023 18:28:41 GMT -5
Can only speak for myself but if Cody wins instead of Sami then I’m not going to get the pitchforks and torches out like with Daniel Bryan almost a decade ago.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2023 18:29:08 GMT -5
Naw Alexa should not lose cleanly if she is going to lose she is in the midst of a character change and she needs SOME momentum so I think the better route is Howdy Doody distracing her after she looks to be on the verge of winning.
It feeds into Alexa's story and gives her a reason she doesn't just go after Bianca again post rumble.
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Post by mistery on Jan 27, 2023 18:47:36 GMT -5
I feel like a wildcard pick to win the Rumble this year is Asuka. She's on the poster for the event, and is also going through a character shift. I can't see her losing the Rumble if she shows up with her new character. Because it would defeat the purpose of her getting a new character if she's just going to lose immediately again upon her return.
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Post by J is Justice on Jan 27, 2023 19:00:43 GMT -5
Hopefully Bianca retains here. Hopefully Shotzi's not in the Rumble.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Jan 27, 2023 19:04:07 GMT -5
Hopefully Bianca retains here. Hopefully Shotzi's not in the Rumble. Saving this post for when she wins it!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2023 19:07:40 GMT -5
I feel like a wildcard pick to win the Rumble this year is Asuka. She's on the poster for the event, and is also going through a character shift. I can't see her losing the Rumble if she shows up with her new character. Because it would defeat the purpose of her getting a new character if she's just going to lose immediately again upon her return. Exactly my thinking. Which is why I said if Rhea wins either the rumble or chamber then Asuka is winning the opposite way and getting the other title shot at Mania.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 27, 2023 19:08:35 GMT -5
I feel like a wildcard pick to win the Rumble this year is Asuka. She's on the poster for the event, and is also going through a character shift. I can't see her losing the Rumble if she shows up with her new character. Because it would defeat the purpose of her getting a new character if she's just going to lose immediately again upon her return. Getting eliminated in the Rumble is hardly “losing” in a way that would have detrimental effect.
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Post by john84 on Jan 27, 2023 19:11:52 GMT -5
Hopefully Shotzi's not in the Rumble. Saving this post for when she wins it!!! Whilst Shotzi celebrates by doing this
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 27, 2023 19:32:54 GMT -5
Cody and Sami eliminating each other could lead to compeling WWE TV over the next few weeks.
And eventually Cody gets the WWE title and Sami gets the Universal title.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Jan 27, 2023 19:45:13 GMT -5
I do wonder Does WWE risk another Daniel Bryan scenario if. A. Zayn is not in the Rumble. B. He is but is eliminated in the early stages. Basically risk the fans booing the rest of the match. Considering Cody’s merch sold out at the superstore in 5 hours yesterday and they need to restock for today and possibly tomorrow, I think he’ll be just fine if he wins. If Sami’s in the Rumble and gets eliminated due to Bloodline antics, I think fans will understand that the next part of the story will come after that.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Jan 27, 2023 22:42:26 GMT -5
*points*
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