Wrestling Thread 6: It's Poppy • Page 620

Nah, thats gonna be WM 2022. And with it being at AT&T Stadium, they'll probably try and "break the record" again

 

Idk why, but I have a weird gut feeling that Lashley could be pushed into a big spot heading into Mania against Drew. They'll probably do something stupid of having him drop the US belt to Riddle and then immediately entering the title picture instead of doing a champ vs champ thing because they're dumb, but on the Raw side, I feel like he's the only person that makes sense other than Orton or the Fiend. Big E and Daniel Bryan seem like possibilities on SD—Bryan primarily because he's essential Mr. Fix It at this point. They can just enter him into any storyline and it kind of just works. I know there was some buzz around Nakamura, but no way he wins it twice in so few years. If they hadn't made Retribution such a joke right off the bat, Mustafa Ali would have probably been the most interesting choice to win the Rumble.

Bianca feels like a really big possibility this year. Or Bayley. Maybe Bliss, depending on what they have in store for the storyline with the Fiend. But Rumble would be a tremendous way to reestablish Rhea.

 

Im trying to imagine the most infuriating WWE finish, and its gotta be Goldberg beating Drew, then Lesnar entering at #30, pretty easily clearing house of a match that otherwise features several fan favorites (think Big E, D-Bry, Keith Lee, the Fiend, Edge, and like KO), and them doing Brock/Goldberg 3 as the main event in Tampa.

Im thinking Goldberg winning the Rumble by eliminating a Big E or Keith Lee is a strong contender for 2nd most infuriating outcome

 

God I hope Alexa wins the women's rumble

 

I’ll gladly take Goldberg/Lesnar 3 if it doesn’t include either of them winning the rumble, involve a main title, and is under 10 minutes.

I think Lashley is the only one that makes sense to win unless there’s some kind of return like babyface Rollins. Bryan could win if they decide they want to do something with him. Maybe Big E

Dark horse pick would be Shinsuke again. Or even Cesaro depending on how this thing with Bryan goes (I haven’t seen SD, just heard he’s been winning some matches)

 

I haven’t been watching at all recently and have no idea what his arc or anything is on tv, but I’ve had a weird feeling they’re finally giving Bryan his rumble victory from 2014.

He’s my first pick, fantasy/nostalgia wise, but realistically I want Big E to win.

 

I want Bryan or Big E, fully expecting someone meh

 

Roman should win and give Jey the title shot.

 

-1 is the gift that keeps giving

 

Been trying to think of finishes that would upset fans.

Brock or Goldberg comes in at 30 and cleans house.

Everyone is eliminated before number 30 comes in and number 30 wins by default

A tie or some sort of inconclusive finish

A current world champion entering and winning

 

"What's the one thing that gets people tuned in other than Mania? That's it, the Rumble! Now... how can we piss off those hardcore fans that have lapsed and may come back after a good Rumble? Lets piss them off! That'll get the ratings up!"

- Vince probably

 

Tbf bringing back Goldberg spiked the ratings a bit, so that's probably not that far off.

 

I think the only scenario that would make fans mad is Goldberg winning the rumble

I don't think Brock wants to perform in front of no one unless Vince just gives him an 8 figure pay day

 

Lana is definitely going in at 30 and winning.

 

Yeah, the mens Rumble

 

i aint even mad

 

The meltdown by some would be kinda funny. OK, i'm convinced. Lets go Lana!

 

After having to watch literally 24 hours worth of wrestling on Friday/Saturday, I just plan on smoking during the Rumble at my buddy's and enjoying whatever happens.

 

Totally forgot about Rollins, which does not speak well to his most recent run as the Messiah or whatever it was

 

Arent they doing like 25k fans for WM? Its exactly the moment they might bring him back for...and they can tape his whole build to WM in a day whenever they want.

I dunno, Roman beats KO and then enters and wins the Rumble and people might love that. Hard to make him a better version of the cocky heel than "nobody is worthy of facing me at WM"

 

Aww fuck, just looked up the card. I seriously have to watch Roman beat KO for the title again?

 

this would rule