My favorite wrestling pay-per-view is only a matter of a few days away. That's right, the Royal Rumble. On the day after the 2007 Royal Rumble, I made a claim that John Cena would walk out the winner and, somehow miraculously, I was right. This year, however, is more of a difficult choice for me. I've narrowed it down to three men. First, Triple H. Yes, I agree Triple H shouldn't win this year's because it has been too soon since he won his last. Fans no longer want to see a Hogan, Michaels, or Austin win Rumbles for two years straight. They want to see someone new win every year. Even though Triple H has been over as the top guy to be competing for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, I don't think he will be the winner of the rumble but I have a feeling that he will once again be the last man to be thrown over the top rope this year.
My second pick to win would be Chris Jericho. After being fired on Raw by Stephanie McMahon a week ago, Jericho was given his job back this past Monday, slipping back into the rumble. While this story doesn't seem like one that get him to winning the match, I will assume we will see something involving Jericho's little apology on Sunday. Could a face turn be on the horizon for the former savior?
And finally, my final decision for the winner of the 2009 Royal Rumble, Randy Orton. With Randy Orton's ongoing dispute with forming his Legacy stable, I assumed he would not win the rumble and instead be placed in a separate angle involving somebody standing up to him and his cronies. With his punting Mr. McMahon on Monday, this could be the type of momentum and heel heat he needs to be the upset of a victor. I have been saying for quite some time that we need a heel to win the rumble since the last time this happened was when Vince McMahon won in 1999, 10 years ago. Between a face Triple H, a tweener Jericho, and a heel Orton, I'll put my bet on the heel.
WWE has recently been making several budget cuts and releases as I mentioned in my last blog. It was a "damn" shame when I heard the tragic news that one of my favorites, Ron Simmons, had been released. Along with him was long-time personality with WWE and the man who would rally kids up for watching G.I. Joe on Saturday mornings, Sgt. Slaughter was also released. WWE Diva Victoria also parted ways with WWE recently. I think the dust has cleared and we can come out from hiding, this slew of talent releases is done.
The Jeff Hardy attacks continue with many speculating who is behind them. Most recently, the WWE Champion was involved in a pyro accident (which still makes little sense, pyro causes very little harm or Goldberg would have never been able to stand in it!) Many appeared to be very upset about the segment and videos quickly sprouted up all over YouTube. Some people apparently are unaware that wrestling is scripted and are angered by anyone who finds the situation one bit funny. So without any futher introduction, my little gift to "those" fans.
Many are still speculating who this mysterious attacker is. Ever since they began, people have claimed it to be Christian but I'm beginning to think differently. Matt Hardy's recent ECW title loss to Jack Swagger (don't ask me, I don't write their storylines) leaves him with absolutly nothing to do. Even though we have seen the "jealous Hardy" fued done before back in 2002, there is a pretty good chace we will see it again. Since Christian hasn't even resigned with WWE to our knowledge, then it is doubtful he will be the one placed in the angle.
Another thing I should adress is the direction of the Michaels/JBL angle. It is obvious that the two will face each other in some way at 'Mania 25, but will Cena be included along with the World Heavyweight title? I don't think so. I think as soon as the two have a falling out due to Michaels not helping JBL win the title this Sunday, the two will go on to have their match in Houston. After the fued is done, Shawn will miraculously gain all his money back.
That's all for this blog. See you next time.
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