Post by odor31 on Jan 15, 2007 20:33:52 GMT -5
In the realm of sports-entertainment, the Royal Rumble Match is the ultimate game of King of the Hill (not to be confused with the dim-witted cartoon by Beavis and Butthead creator, Mike Judge).
In the Royal Rumble Match, two Superstars enter the ring and at 90-second intervals another Superstar, who’s chosen at random, enters the competition. In total, 30 Superstars will battle it out attempting to throw the other 29 competitors over the top rope.
The prize? The winner earns the privilege to main event WrestleMania and a World Championship opportunity.
This year from San Antonio, the most star-studded Royal Rumble Match in WWE history is set to shake the walls of the AT&T Center. WWE.com obtained a copy of a list of names with some of the Superstars that would be participating.
The most surprised was 20-year old Kenny Dykstra. The egotistical Superstar was clearly taken off guard when WWE.com gave him the news that he’d be in the Royal Rumble Match, however, when one’s ego balloons well past the size of Rosie O’Donnell’s gullet like Dykstra’s has, even surprises become ordinary.
“At first, I wasn’t sure if I would be chosen or not… but with a star like me who has such a bright future in this industry, it only makes sense to include me in a match of that caliber,” bragged Kenny.
Another participant, Chris Masters, doesn’t believe Kenny should be the one bragging. If anyone has earned bragging rights, it’s the Masterpiece.
“[It] doesn’t matter if its Raw, SmackDown or ECW – I am Chris Masters, the Masterpiece and I’m the most gifted, young Superstar WWE has to offer,” said a smug Masters. “It’s my destiny to become the top dog in this business, and this is my chance to get back on track.”
One Superstar who’s always hungry to make a statement is the 400-pound Viscera. He’ll be looking to shove Masters and all of the other 28 Superstars into the figurative doghouse come Jan. 28. According to Viscera, it’s not just his enormous size that gives him the advantage in the match.
“I’ve been in so many Rumbles that I’ve lost count,” he said. “I have experience and that’s something you can’t buy; you have to earn that.”
He’s right. Using experience is vital to success at the Royal Rumble. This may include teaming up with an old enemy to eliminate someone or eliminating an ally or tag team partner.
Jeff Hardy knows all about the hardships of competing in the Royal Rumble Match. He’s competed in the past and has yet to be the last one standing.
“I have yet to win one,” he said in a surprisingly animated tone. The normally stoic Superstar and current Intercontinental Champion seemed irked about it too. “I know all the Superstars [involved in the match], and I’m aware of what they’re capable of; I’m looking forward to tossing them all over the top rope.”
Shelton Benjamin claims no one — not Hardy, Carlito, Nitro or any other Superstar – will be tossing him anywhere. He also claims that without him, there’s no reason to call it a “star-studded event.”
“Winning the Rumble is a chance to main event WrestleMania,” he said, “and frankly, it’s long overdue for Shelton Benjamin to take that spot. I don’t know why I haven’t been there already, but after I smack around 29 other Superstars, I’ll get there.”
In the Royal Rumble Match, two Superstars enter the ring and at 90-second intervals another Superstar, who’s chosen at random, enters the competition. In total, 30 Superstars will battle it out attempting to throw the other 29 competitors over the top rope.
The prize? The winner earns the privilege to main event WrestleMania and a World Championship opportunity.
This year from San Antonio, the most star-studded Royal Rumble Match in WWE history is set to shake the walls of the AT&T Center. WWE.com obtained a copy of a list of names with some of the Superstars that would be participating.
The most surprised was 20-year old Kenny Dykstra. The egotistical Superstar was clearly taken off guard when WWE.com gave him the news that he’d be in the Royal Rumble Match, however, when one’s ego balloons well past the size of Rosie O’Donnell’s gullet like Dykstra’s has, even surprises become ordinary.
“At first, I wasn’t sure if I would be chosen or not… but with a star like me who has such a bright future in this industry, it only makes sense to include me in a match of that caliber,” bragged Kenny.
Another participant, Chris Masters, doesn’t believe Kenny should be the one bragging. If anyone has earned bragging rights, it’s the Masterpiece.
“[It] doesn’t matter if its Raw, SmackDown or ECW – I am Chris Masters, the Masterpiece and I’m the most gifted, young Superstar WWE has to offer,” said a smug Masters. “It’s my destiny to become the top dog in this business, and this is my chance to get back on track.”
One Superstar who’s always hungry to make a statement is the 400-pound Viscera. He’ll be looking to shove Masters and all of the other 28 Superstars into the figurative doghouse come Jan. 28. According to Viscera, it’s not just his enormous size that gives him the advantage in the match.
“I’ve been in so many Rumbles that I’ve lost count,” he said. “I have experience and that’s something you can’t buy; you have to earn that.”
He’s right. Using experience is vital to success at the Royal Rumble. This may include teaming up with an old enemy to eliminate someone or eliminating an ally or tag team partner.
Jeff Hardy knows all about the hardships of competing in the Royal Rumble Match. He’s competed in the past and has yet to be the last one standing.
“I have yet to win one,” he said in a surprisingly animated tone. The normally stoic Superstar and current Intercontinental Champion seemed irked about it too. “I know all the Superstars [involved in the match], and I’m aware of what they’re capable of; I’m looking forward to tossing them all over the top rope.”
Shelton Benjamin claims no one — not Hardy, Carlito, Nitro or any other Superstar – will be tossing him anywhere. He also claims that without him, there’s no reason to call it a “star-studded event.”
“Winning the Rumble is a chance to main event WrestleMania,” he said, “and frankly, it’s long overdue for Shelton Benjamin to take that spot. I don’t know why I haven’t been there already, but after I smack around 29 other Superstars, I’ll get there.”
