All Things Wrestling V

[michael21]

Paiges twitter seems to hint at an in ring return although it seems unlikely she will be cleared

As a ref

[Denver]

Can we appreciate how great the Big Show looks?

[Jordan.]

Not before we appreciate Asuka clowning Becky in Japanese

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[Brother Leon]

CM Punk should probably take his own advice and stop tweeting.

[Denver]

Someone needed to call the fcuking Dorks out on sucking blood money covered dick in Saudi Arabia

[Black Dagger]

Miz wasn't even at the last ****ing event.

The bloke is embarrassing.

[Jordan.]

His comeback was way OTT in regards to what Miz said, losing that WM main event is still stinging i guess :skull:

[Black Dagger]

**** yeah. Alex Shelley!!

[Denver]

It's not a long term signing though just for the tournament?

[Black Dagger]

I didn't say it was lol. A cameo is good enough for me.

[LaLaLand]

Alex Shelley on WWE TV!? Looooong overdue!

[Black Dagger]

Alex Shelley on WWE TV!? Looooong overdue!

He's Kushida's partner in the Dusty classic.

[LaLaLand]

He's Kushida's partner in the Dusty classic.

I know.

[Black Dagger]

Oh x

[Jordan.]

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[Liam-]

She thought she did something and got rinsed in the process, you love to see it

[Black Dagger]

**** sake. Just when she's about to become the first female world champion as well.

[Jordan.]

Perched for Takeover not perched for having to rush home from work bc of the stupid start time tho :inamood:

[Denver]

Wrestling Legend La Parka has died age 54

[LaLaLand]

Wrestling Legend La Parka has died age 54

Omg what!? :sad:

[Black Dagger]

It's AAA La Parka. Not WCW L.A Park

[Jordan.]

Damn was fully expecting Imperium to win the tag titles :omgno:

[Denver]

Tessa Blanchard has become the first ever female Impact world champion

[TwentyOneThrones]

Impact has truly gone down in my estimations now

[Liam-]

Tessa Blanchard has become the first ever female Imoqct workd champion

Trash

Her ‘apology’ after the show was a self pitying mess as well

[Jordan.]

Ugh I'm such a mark for heel Asuka :flutter:

[Jordan.]

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[Jordan.]

Seth / AOP / Murphy is a weird thrown together faction I can actually get behind.

[Liam-]

Ugh I'm such a mark for heel Asuka :flutter:

I want her screaming in Japanese as my ring tone

[LaLaLand]

The newest crop of WWE signees, two of which are openly gay (Martinez and Atlas). :clap2:

1. Mercedes Martinez (FINALLY!)
2. Jake Atlas
3. Anthony Francis
4. Emily Andzulis
5. Sidney Bateman
6. Zecheriah Smith

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[arista]

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[Jordan.]

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Huge news for AEW, 2 shows a week :clap1:

[Liam-]

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[LaLaLand]

RIP Rocky :sad:

[arista]

Paige and Steph
were live on the GMBHD itv
just before 8AM.

[Denver]

Cain Velezquez will enter the RR, so we know who Brocks mania opponent is not like it wasnt obvious

[Denver]

Also reports are saying no NXT superstars are entering the matches so it looks like the spare spaces will be filled with legends especially the womens match

[Jordan.]

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I'd be here for her return I don't give a fook what's said!

[LaLaLand]

Also reports are saying no NXT superstars are entering the matches so it looks like the spare spaces will be filled with legends especially the womens match

I'm good with this, although it'd be nice to see Ripley/Shirai again especially or some other NXT "top women" who've yet to appear in the RR (like Belair, or a Kai/Nox interaction would be fun).

Have a feeling Baszler will make her "main roster debut" at the Rumble though (and probably win lbh).

[LaLaLand]

This time next week the Rumble will be well underway :omgno:

My favourite PPV of the year besides 'Mania!

[arista]

Also reports are saying no NXT superstars are entering the matches so it looks like the spare spaces will be filled with legends especially the womens match


NXT (on our BTSports1HD)
cheaper rings

Its like they are matching the AEW
cheaper made set
(on our ITV1HD)

[arista]

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Extreme Championship Wrestling 1997
Television taping.
He had a Loyal Wife
Kept his wedding ring on in fights
tapped over it.

[LaLaLand]

Andrade vs. Rey. Jesus what a match :clap2:

[LaLaLand]

New Champs crowned on RAW:

Rollins & Murphy are the new RAW Tag Team Champions :omgno:

[Jordan.]

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Adam Page is the best thing in AEW

[arista]

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Adam Page is the best thing in AEW

PAC is better than Page


Yes that last fight
on late night ITV1HD Monday
was Great. UK's PAC vs Darby

Their Ringside are not solid
so wrestlers knock the bar back


You can see Public getting hurt.

[LaLaLand]

As it stands there are a whopping 25 officially confirmed entrants for the men's RR (the remaining 5 will probably be the surprise legend/NXT spots) but only 5 confirmed for the women's so it's all up in the air with that.

25 confirmed men's RR entrants:

1. Roman Reigns
2. Brock Lesnar
3. AJ Styles
4. Erick Rowan
5. Randy Orton
6. Rey Mysterio
7. Ricochet
8. Drew McIntyre
9. Elias
10. King Corbin
11. Dolph Ziggler
12. Otis
13. Tucker
14. Rusev
15. Bobby Lashley
16. Aleister Black
17. Buddy Murphy
18. Braun Strowman
19. Shinsuke Nakamura
20. Seth Rollins
21. Kevin Owens
22. Samoa Joe
23. Kofi Kingston
24. Big E
25. R-Truth

EDIT: Now 10 confirmed women's RR entrants:

1. Charlotte Flair
2. Alexa Bliss
3. Nikki Cross
4. Sarah Logan
5. Natalya
6. Sonya Deville
7. Mandy Rose
8. Lacey Evans
9. Kairi Sane
10. Sasha Banks

Rumours are suggesting a big NXT presence at the event again, maybe even an NXT Superstar WINNING one of the Rumbles (if any it'll be Shayna Baszler).

Also - Nia Jax, Kane and Edge are heavily rumoured to return/participate on Sunday.

[Oliver_W]

Andrade vs. Rey. Jesus what a match :clap2:
Zelina climbing the ladder :laugh:

Stephanie's not really been on WWE in ages, wonder if she'll be in the ring on Sunday

[LaLaLand]

Zelina climbing the ladder :laugh:

Stephanie's not really been on WWE in ages, wonder if she'll be in the ring on Sunday

I’d be here for Steph entering! Be cool too if Rousey was a surprise entrant also and they have one more “face off” :joker:

[Denver]

Santino Marella will apparently be entering both RR matches

[LaLaLand]

So apparently the NXT Women's Championship will soon be known solely as the NXT Championship. Yep, they're having two belts with the same name - just one is for guys and one for gals, and doing away with gender specific labels........

:shrug:

[LaLaLand]

Santino Marella will apparently be entering both RR matches

I cba with this. Have him in the men's match sure, absolutely. But not the women's ffs.

Nia Jax, Ruby Riott and Naomi are all expected to return on Sunday though.

Ember Moon however is sadly still recovering. :bawling:

[arista]

Zelina climbing the ladder :laugh:

Stephanie's not really been on WWE in ages, wonder if she'll be in the ring on Sunday


When she was on GMBHD itv
last week she was the WWE Brand Pusher
making sure her NXT UK
was up to spec.

[LaLaLand]

Shall we do some Royal Rumble predictions before Sunday night?

Winners, runners up/final 3 or 4, who’ll be #1 and #2, surprise entrants, most eliminations, shortest/longest time in the match etc?

[Oliver_W]

When she was on GMBHD itv
last week she was the WWE Brand Pusher
making sure her NXT UK
was up to spec.
Well yeah, she's the WWE brand ambassador, she's probably always being interviewed for something or other.

Shall we do some Royal Rumble predictions before Sunday night?

Winners, runners up/final 3 or 4, who’ll be #1 and #2, surprise entrants, most eliminations, shortest/longest time in the match etc?
Could be fun!

[Jordan.]

Struggling to predict either winners this year, would really like Shayna to win but where would that leave Charlotte? No chance they'll go into Mania with nothing for her.

[Jordan.]

Unless ofc Shayna challenges Bayley (which I think she should)

[LaLaLand]

Unless ofc Shayna challenges Bayley (which I think she should)

Definitely!

I'd love a future Baszler vs. Deville feud on SD! too. MMA vs. MMA.

[LaLaLand]

So I've rustled up a quick RR prediction game template thingy if anyone wants to fill it in with their guesses, little bit of fun to get us excited for Sunday night! I love the Rumble can you tell? :joker:

Royal Rumble 2020 Predictions Game:

Who will win?:

1. WWE Universal Championship - Strap Match: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
2. WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka
3. Falls Count Anywhere: Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin
4. WWE SmackDown Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans
5. WWE United States Championship: Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carrillo
6. Shorty G vs. Sheamus

Men's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1?
2. Who will enter #2?
3. Who will have the most eliminations?
4. Who will last the longest time in the match?
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match?
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter?
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK?
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? List them. (NXT/NXTUK/HoF/Alumni/Debuts/Returns/Non-wrestlers etc)
9. Who will be the final 2?
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge?

Women's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1?
2. Who will enter #2?
3. Who will have the most eliminations?
4. Who will last the longest time in the match?
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match?
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter?
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK?
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? List them. (NXT/NXTUK/HoF/Alumni/Debuts/Returns/Non-wrestlers etc).
9. Who will be the final 2?
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge?

[Denver]

I think Ronda is winning the RR and I don't know why

[LaLaLand]

I think Ronda is winning the RR and I don't know why

I honestly wouldn't be surprised at all. I've kind of missed her in a weird way? :shrug:

I'll stick this here as we're now on a new page, easier for people to see if they want to have a go:

Royal Rumble 2020 Predictions Game:

Who will win?:

1. WWE Universal Championship - Strap Match: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
2. WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka
3. Falls Count Anywhere: Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin
4. WWE SmackDown Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans
5. WWE United States Championship: Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carrillo
6. Shorty G vs. Sheamus

Men's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1?
2. Who will enter #2?
3. Who will have the most eliminations?
4. Who will last the longest time in the match?
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match?
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter?
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK?
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? List them. (NXT/NXTUK/HoF/Alumni/Debuts/Returns/Non-wrestlers etc)
9. Who will be the final 2?
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge?

Women's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1?
2. Who will enter #2?
3. Who will have the most eliminations?
4. Who will last the longest time in the match?
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match?
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter?
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK?
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? List them. (NXT/NXTUK/HoF/Alumni/Debuts/Returns/Non-wrestlers etc).
9. Who will be the final 2?
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge?

[Oliver_W]

What do y'all think Rowan has in that cage? My wildcard guess is a new sheep mask :laugh:

[Calderyon]

Royal Rumble 2020 Predictions Game:

Who will win?:

1. Bray Wyatt
2. Becky Lynch
3. Roman Reigns
4. Bayley
5. Andrade
6. Sheamus

Men's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Brock Lesnar
2. AJ Styles
3. Brock Lesnar
4. Brock Lesnar
5. Elias
6. 0
7. 3
8. Cain Velasquez, Keith Lee, Tommaso Ciampa
9. Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre
10. Roman Reigns. For the WWE Universal Championship

Women's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Charlotte Flair
2. Sasha Banks
3. Nia Jax
4. Charlotte Flair
5. Lana
6. 5
7. 9
8. Lita, Beth Phoenix, Trish Stratus, Mickie James, Maryse, Shayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Toni Storm, Rhea Ripley, Mia Yim, Candice LeRae, Kay Lee Ray, Jinny, Ronda Rousey, Dakota Kai
9. Shayna Baszler and Charlotte Flair
10. Shayna Baszler. RAW Women's Championship

I'll fill it up later.

[Liam-]

Who will win?:

1. WWE Universal Championship - Strap Match: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
2. WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka
3. Falls Count Anywhere: Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin
4. WWE SmackDown Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans
5. WWE United States Championship: Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carrillo
6. Shorty G vs. Sheamus

Men's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1? Brock Lesnar
2. Who will enter #2? Matt Riddle
3. Who will have the most eliminations? Drew McIntyre
4. Who will last the longest time in the match? Brock Lesnar
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match? Kalisto
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter? 1
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK? 10
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? Booker T
9. Who will be the final 2? Reigns/Rollins
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge? Reigns/The Fiend

Women's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1? Natalya
2. Who will enter #2? Dana Brooke
3. Who will have the most eliminations? Nia Jax
4. Who will last the longest time in the match? Nia
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match? Eva Marie
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter? 3
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK? 10
8. Surprise entries - Kelly Kelly, Jazz, Dawn, Eva Marie
9. Who will be the final 2? Sasha/Shayna
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge? Sasha/Bayley

[LaLaLand]

Better do my own... Some of these are totally pie in the sky ngl.

Royal Rumble 2020 Predictions Game:

Who will win?:

1. WWE Universal Championship - Strap Match: "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
2. WWE Raw Women's Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka
3. Falls Count Anywhere: Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin
4. WWE SmackDown Women's Championship: Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans
5. WWE United States Championship: Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carrillo
6. Shorty G vs. Sheamus

Men's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1? Brock Lesnar
2. Who will enter #2? Keith Lee
3. Who will have the most eliminations? Brock Lesnar
4. Who will last the longest time in the match? Brock Lesnar
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match? Santino Marella (try and break his own record if that still stands?)
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter? 1
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK? 6
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? Keith Lee, Tomasso Ciampa, Velveteen Dream, Matt Riddle, Roderick Strong, Tyler Bate, Santino Marella, Kane, Edge.
9. Who will be the final 2? Brock Lesnar & Roman Reigns
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge? Roman Reigns - challenge Wyatt

Women's Royal Rumble Match:

1. Who will enter #1? Alexa Bliss
2. Who will enter #2? Charlotte Flair
3. Who will have the most eliminations? Nia Jax
4. Who will last the longest time in the match? Charlotte Flair
5. Who will last the shortest time in the match? Alundra Blayze?
6. How many Hall of Famers will enter? 0
7. How many entrants will be from NXT/NXT UK? 5
8. Who will be the surprise entrants? Io Shirai, Chelsea Green, Tegan Nox, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Nia Jax, Naomi, Ruby Riott.
9. Who will be the final 2? Shayna Baszler and Sasha Banks
10. Who will win and which champion will they challenge? Shayna - challenge Bayley.

[Jordan.]

Worlds Collide tonight :eyes:

1. Imperium (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel and Alexander Wolfe) vs. The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish and Roderick Strong)

2. NXT Women’s Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Toni Storm

3. Finn Bálor vs. Ilja Dragunov

4. Fatal Four-way for the Cruiserweight Championship: Angel Garza (c) vs. Isaiah “Swerve” Scott vs. Jordan Devlin vs. Travis Banks

5. DIY vs. Mustache Mountain

6. Mia Yim vs. Kay Lee Ray

[Liam-]

Stacked, Finn/Ilja is gonna bang

[Black Dagger]

They need to just make the men's a 40 man. That **** is stacked.

[Jordan.]

A bit of a mess there's only like 3 spaces left for NXT in the men's rumble when the women's will likely be full of NXT stars.

[LaLaLand]

They need to just make the men's a 40 man. That **** is stacked.

A bit of a mess there's only like 3 spaces left for NXT in the men's rumble when the women's will likely be full of NXT stars.

Agree with both of these and think like BD they need to make it 40 on the regular or at least 35, especially now that NXT is now considered "the third brand", plus with NXT UK they especially should get more than just like one (if that) representative per match at the event (I believe last year we just had Dunne and Ripley?).

I wouldn't mind if they just went really basic and just said like each Rumble will have 35/40 entrants and will have a set amount of entries per brand - 10 RAW, 10 SD!, 10 NXT and then 5 or 10 spots left to fill with NXTUK and "surprises" (legends/debuts/returns). At least then everyone is happy and it should also cut out the need for the filler spots of guys/gals who have absolutely no chance of winning and stick to the more "over" guys/gals who could legitimately win their respective Rumbles.

[Denver]

I'm so her for Piper being in the Womens RR which is being rumoured

[LaLaLand]

I'm so her for Piper being in the Womens RR which is being rumoured

Nia/Piper face off incoming? :fc:

[Denver]

I wonder which match will close? If it is the womens then you know Rhonda is back

[LaLaLand]

Just FYI, WWE's YouTube channel has uploaded a load of full Rumble matches. :love:

[Denver]

Undertaker, Christian and Mark Henry are in town.


Taker is a weird one as he doesnt really travel unless he is performing

[Calderyon]

John Morrison and The Miz are in the Rumble as well. Making it 27 now.

[LaLaLand]

John Morrison and The Miz are in the Rumble as well. Making it 27 now.

I'm shocked they've left such little space for "surprises".

We need a sole NXT Rumble :clap2:

[Jordan.]

Solid kickoff so far from Kay Lee Ray and Mia

[Jordan.]

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Finally!!

[Jordan.]

Devlin winning the Cruiserweight title :clap1: makes sense for them to (hopefully) bring it to NXTUK

[Jordan.]

Uh dunno what's happening but ref just threw up the X for Wolfe, hope he's okay :worry:

[Jordan.]

Looked legit knocked out, ref stopped the pin before the 3 because he wasn't getting his shoulder up.

[LaLaLand]

I hope he's okay! I think he was KO'd too, Jeez. :omgno:

[LaLaLand]

Yeah see, right on the jaw:

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[Jordan.]

Fish said Brie Mode :omgno:

[LaLaLand]

The Rumble set is identical to last year, dugout entrance with the long-ass ramp and very, very small trons:

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Large image!

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[Denver]

Can we all agree that Lita needs to win the RR and get revenge on Becky for eliminating her by taking her title at Mania?

[Jordan.]

Can we all agree that Lita needs to win the RR and get revenge on Becky for eliminating her by taking her title at Ma i.nia?

Yes in your 2k20 universe mode

[LaLaLand]

Can we all agree that Lita needs to win the RR and get revenge on Becky for eliminating her by taking her title at Ma i.nia?

https://media1.tenor.com/images/8066c5b9d9d6033a084be645e434be7d/tenor.gif?itemid=9582984

[Denver]

Also it seems to have been leaked that MVP is a surprise entrant

[Denver]

Still cant believe Lita and Trish never won the tag titles

[Jordan.]

IMPERIUM

https://media1.tenor.com/images/e9be6a8c1a573e6613569ae7eaa5a356/tenor.gif?itemid=9732296

[Jordan.]

Ugh that match was FIRE but bittersweet after what happened to Wolfe. Give us the rematch we deserve.

[LaLaLand]

Incred main event! Just hope Wolfe's not too badly hurt.

[Black Dagger]

Can we all agree that Lita needs to win the RR and get revenge on Becky for eliminating her by taking her title at Mania?

Yes if this was 2005 but it's not and Becky can't carry her for 10 minutes.

[Black Dagger]

Also it seems to have been leaked that MVP is a surprise entrant

Can that not have gone in a spoiler tag as well?

[Brother Leon]

Ready for King Roman to get his well deserved Rumble Win.

[JerseyWins]

That time of year where I'm a wrestling fan again woooo... And the Royal Rumble is the greatest event (of anything) of the year pretty much. :dance: Coincidentally got a lot planned for tomorrow but this RR is what I'm most looking forward to :dazzler:

[Denver]

Major spoilers

Sting is rumoured to be entering the RR

Shayna Bayzler, Mercedes Martinez, Molly Holly and Beth Pheonix were all part of the womens RR rehearsals

[Denver]

The biggest surprise of all though is they have finally buried the hatchet with

Victoria.

Her video package has been spotted for the match

[JerseyWins]

Major spoilers

Sting is rumoured to be entering the RR

Shayna Bayzler, Mercedes Martinez, Molly Holly and Beth Pheonix were all part of the womens RR rehearsals
The biggest surprise of all though is they have finally buried the hatchet with

Victoria.

Her video package has been spotted for the match
None of this is very exciting ngl </3

What about EDGE? I heard he's rumored or is that false casual fan rumblings (because somehow one of my friends that doesn't watch wrestling anymore unless it's like the RR or WM PPV says this is happening lol)

[Denver]

He is denying it but I expect him to be in

[LaLaLand]

The biggest surprise of all though is they have finally buried the hatchet with

Victoria.

Her video package has been spotted for the match

Omgomgomgomgomgomgomg FINALLY!! I hope this isn’t fake. :cheer2::cheer2:

[Denver]

It now looks like Edge may be winning

[LaLaLand]

Use spoilers Adam mate incase any of these speculations are true, most want to be surprised.

[LaLaLand]

2 surprises 100% confirmed then? (PICS) :omgno:

Both MVP & Victoria's trons spotted from a nearby building looking into the arena.
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[Jordan.]

Why did I open these spoilers smh!

[RileyH]

any chance of a Nikki Bella return tonight? https://i.imgur.com/I8qCSnw.png

[Black Dagger]

any chance of a Nikki Bella return tonight? https://i.imgur.com/I8qCSnw.png

She's too busy riding Artem.

[Calderyon]

I had no luck on the DS Rumble Sweepstakes.

So I was thinking of doing one on here, would anyone be up to it?

I was thinking 15 participants to both rumbles each getting 2 entrants.

All randomly assigned, of course.

[Calderyon]

any chance of a Nikki Bella return tonight? https://i.imgur.com/I8qCSnw.png

Probably not.

[Jordan.]

Imagine if we get a Molly/Victoria staredown

https://media.giphy.com/media/xUPGcgC99SV1SVJTwY/giphy.gif

[Jordan.]

I had no luck on the DS Rumble Sweepstakes.

So I was thinking of doing one on here, would anyone be up to it?

I was thinking 15 participants to both rumbles each getting 2 entrants.

All randomly assigned, of course.

Here for it but I think you'd struggle to get even 15 on here lol

[Calderyon]

Here for it but I think you'd struggle to get even 15 on here lol

Maybe 10 then?

[Denver]

Omg come thru Queen

Lita is apparently back tonight

[Denver]

Also Kelly Kelly and Medusa are in town which is weird they are using the Medusa name

[Denver]

Confirmed surprises according to a reddit user who can see the names on the screen from their hotel

Dakota Kai
Kelly Kelly
Bianca Belair
Toni Storm
Tegan Nox
Beth Pheonix
Victoria
Chelsea Green

[Black Dagger]

I don't know why I keep coming into the thread. I'm not looking at the spoilers.

[LaLaLand]

Confirmed surprises according to a reddit user who can see the names on the screen from their hotel

Dakota Kai
Kelly Kelly
Bianca Belair
Toni Storm
Tegan Nox
Beth Pheonix
Victoria
Chelsea Green


I am LANDED at these! Apart from Kelly and Beth because they’ve already been in Rumbles and it would have been good to have two newbies a go. Madusa would have been perfect if she’s in town because she missed the original women’s rumble after she injured her arm. I believe Vickie Guerrero replaced her? Perched for the Tegan/Dakota brawl!! Tegan doing it for Wales!!

[Denver]

I am LANDED at these! Apart from Kelly and Beth because they’ve already been in Rumbles and it would have been good to have two newbies a go. Madusa would have been perfect if she’s in town because she missed the original women’s rumble after she injured her arm. I believe Vickie Guerrero replaced her? Perched for the Tegan/Dakota brawl!! Tegan doing it for Wales!!
Madusa is apparently in town

[LaLaLand]

Madusa is apparently in town

I know but she ain’t on that list! :sad:

[Denver]

I know but she ain’t on that list! :sad:

That list only takes it to 17/18 so still possible for more surprises as the womens roster isnt strong for the others and there will be a handful who wont enter aswell as injured

[LaLaLand]

That list only takes it to 17/18 so still possible for more surprises as the womens roster isnt strong for the others and there will be a handful who wont enter aswell as injured

Ah that’s promising then. Still hoping for heel, super badass IO! :fc:

[Denver]

Ah that’s promising then. Still hoping for heel, super badass IO! :fc:

She is out injured for the next couple of months

[LaLaLand]

She is out injured for the next couple of months

What!? :bawling::bawling::bawling:

[Calderyon]

Made the sweepstake thread.

[LaLaLand]

Just saw this on another wrestling forum:

Take it for what it is but I saw a post on the 434 on Facebook that said it's being rumored Vince is supposed to return and announce the Rumble as a 40 man match.

[JerseyWins]

It now looks like Edge may be winning
Yes pleeeeease

2 surprises 100% confirmed then? (PICS) :omgno:

Both MVP & Victoria's trons spotted from a nearby building looking into the arena.
1221462154701873152
Yes PLEASE @

MVP!!!

[JerseyWins]

Just saw this on another wrestling forum:


:fc: :fc: :fc:

[LaLaLand]

What time does it start UK time? It’s always earlier like Mania because it’s a long show usually. Pre-show and everything. Thanks in advance!

[Denver]

Think 10pm

[Denver]

Just saw this on another wrestling forum:



Makes sense with the rumours going around

[Black Dagger]

Nah think it's only an hour pre show so 11 and then main at midnight.

[Black Dagger]

Oh no it is 10. No need.

[LaLaLand]

Cheers guys. Just over 15 mins to go then :skull:

[LaLaLand]

I detest Sam Roberts. :joker:

[Calderyon]

I'll watch tomorrow.

[LaLaLand]

I still just can't @ "Shorty G" ffs :skull::skull::skull:

[Calderyon]

Do not look betting odds if you don't want to know the winners.

[Denver]

Humberto is genuinely the best looking guy on the roster

[LaLaLand]

It's time :love:

[Liam-]

Humberto is genuinely the best looking guy on the roster

Noam Dar exists (sometimes, when they can be bothered)

[Liam-]

I hate the dugout entrances

[Jordan.]

Bianca :love:

[Denver]

Mighty Molly :love:

[Denver]

Will Lana be knocked out and replaced?

[Liam-]

Liv Morgan is everything

[Jordan.]

How good does Liv look tho :eyes:

[Liam-]

Mandy coming out in a swimsuit is a mood

[Liam-]

Otis :skull:

[Jordan.]

Screamed at the Otis save

[Liam-]

Kairi and her umbrella are my new favourite tag team

[Liam-]

Bianca making history :love:

[Brother Leon]

Really struggling to enjoy this after the Kobe news, which sucks because the matches have been decent so far.

[Liam-]

That looks like a really bad cut on the back of Beth’s head

[Denver]

Looks like Victoria isnt happening

[Liam-]

Wtf is this Santina ****

[Black Dagger]

No Victoria. Trash.

Why did they do the likes of Logan and Green dirty with 10 second eliminations.

[Denver]

So someone trolled us with the Victoria images

[Jordan.]

Looks like Victoria isnt happening

FUMING

[Black Dagger]

I waited up for Victoria lol. She was the only spoiler I saw.

They've wasted so many women in this. The only one who has had a good showing is Belair.

[Denver]

Anyway

[Brother Leon]

Another accomplishment for Charlotte. :laugh:

[Jordan.]

Imagine how tired

[Liam-]

What was the point of feeding all those women to Shayna, just to have her lose

[LaLaLand]

Fuming tbh. So many wasted spots!! Bianca was amazing but apart from that...

And where tf was Victoria!?

[Denver]

And Shayna was apparently the next big star

[LaLaLand]

No Sasha either!

[LaLaLand]

They could have done so much with this but instead were treated to Natalya/Beth reuniting for the millionth time, no interaction between Kai and Nox and Baszler getting fed to Flair. FML.

[Black Dagger]

Stick the belt on Asuka then and let her have her redemption arc for 2018.

Not here for another Lynch vs Charlotte Mania programme.

[Black Dagger]

I mean I know that's contradictory since we had an Asuka/Charlotte one but still.

[Liam-]

I’m not even mad about Charlotte anymore, she’s one of, if not the best, female wrestler in the world so I get them wanting to highlight her are the highest level, but they’ve got so many other amazing women they can build to be stars, if something happened to Charlotte and she had to retire early, there would be nobody currently able to take her place

[LaLaLand]

Whichever title she chooses, we’ve already seen the feuds before. Even if the titles switch tonight (to Asuka/Lacey), it’s been DONE.

[LaLaLand]

There must be a reason Victoria’s tron was up in that picture on Twitter.

She’s either in the men’s RR (why!?) OR they’re announcing her for HoF tonight?

[Jordan.]

Why is Sasha awol

[Liam-]

Lacey was so good as a heel, why have they turned her into this

[Black Dagger]

Why is Sasha awol

She's having the Bayley match at Mania.

Charlotte vs Asuka or Lynch and that as the two women's feuds for Mania. Can we say fun x

[Liam-]

They’ve really floundered with heel Bayley, she could have been one of the top stars

[Jordan.]

The smackdown women's division is the pits

[Black Dagger]

The smackdown women's division is the pits

Ember and Ruby can come and save it soon.

[Liam-]

Is Naomi on Raw?

[Brother Leon]

The smackdown women's division is the pits

Raw isn’t much better.

NXT is pretty much the only decent Women at the moment tbh.

[Brother Leon]

Thank **** no Red Light.

[Liam-]

I can’t get over how ugly they made Bray’s custom belt, all of the possibilities and they choose that monstrosity

[Brother Leon]

Men’s Rumble now?

That’s gone pretty quick.


Edit: forgot Becky and Asuka.

[Liam-]

I hope Asuka wins

[Liam-]

Boring

[LaLaLand]

Me too.

[Brother Leon]

Matches have got more boring as the night has gone on.

[Brother Leon]

So. Two surprise entrants? Hmm...

[LaLaLand]

Welp there go the Booker/Harlem Heat rumours...

[LaLaLand]

I'm really not arsed about this yano. Sadly.

[Brother Leon]

Say what you want about Brock, but his presence alone always makes things feel big and legit.

[LaLaLand]

This better not just be a match of a cycle of Brock waiting/eliminating.

[Brother Leon]

They did not just do John Morrison dirty like that??

**** off.

[LaLaLand]

Remember when Roode was NXT Champ?.......

[LaLaLand]

(I think my stream is really behind lol)

[LaLaLand]

Aw mate this is bull****

[Jordan.]

They've done Morrison dirty from the minute they gave him a lacklustre return, what was the REASON

[Brother Leon]

Shelton :laugh:

[Brother Leon]

MVP!!!!!!

All time great theme music.

[LaLaLand]

KEEF!!

[Denver]

Thank **** its out

[LaLaLand]

They've just basically buried a load of awesome talent it's shocking. Morrison though, just awful.

[Jordan.]

I'm all on board with Drew winning and taking the title from Lesnar

[Denver]

So Victoria was dropped last minute right?

[LaLaLand]

Y'all hear that massive audience groan when Ziggler's music hit? Yeah. Sums up my feelings too.

[Denver]

Yes Edge

[Brother Leon]

Yess!!!!!!!!

[LaLaLand]

So Victoria was dropped last minute right?

Apparently she's been on the Jericho-Cruise in the Bahamas and was still there this evening (GMT). God knows why her tron was up! :bawling:

[Brother Leon]

Edge looks in great shape. Damn he looks old in the face though :laugh:

[Denver]

Drew :clap1:

[Denver]

So Drew is the one to dethrone Brock?

[LaLaLand]

Nice one Drew! FINALLY

[arista]

Yes Lucky Drew

At the end it got easy.

At the Start Brock was boring
glad Drew got the Red Faced Boring Brock out.

[Liam-]

Edge’s return is my favourite wrestling moment for a very long time, I got goosebumps :flutter:
I hope he sticks around, cause if that match sets up Edge vs Styles at Mania I’ll mark the **** out

Easily the best rumble match since 2011 and one of the best in general, the storytelling was lush and the eventual payoff of Drew eliminating Brock and then going onto win was glorious!

[Denver]

Kelly Kelly replaced Sasha Banks who could not get cleared to compete

[Denver]

Edge has signed a 3 year deal and is expected to face Randy Orton at Wrestlemania.

It's not yet confirmed if he is fulltime or part time

[Alf]

Edge returned, to fight, seriously? He'll end up crippled for not listening to doctors orders. It's not worth it, just go in the commentary box instead.

[Denver]

Edge returned, to fight, seriously? He'll end up crippled for not listening to doctors orders. It's not worth it, just go in the commentary box instead.

Well the doctors were the ones who gave him permission to return

[arista]

Edge returned, to fight, seriously? He'll end up crippled for not listening to doctors orders. It's not worth it, just go in the commentary box instead.


Alf they all do it
as they get older.



Look at the Great Rick Rude


He was on TV WCW Live
and at the same time Live on WWF
(but WWF now WWE was not live it was
recorded a days before)

[Rude appeared on both the WWF's Raw Is War
and WCW's Monday Nitro in the same night
on November 17, 1997.
A mustached Rude appeared on Nitro, which was live,
and
proceeded to criticize Vince McMahon, ]


Yes Vince you Dirty Cheat

A few years later on from that at Hotel Bathroom
he was pumping up with
drugs to keep himself super strong,
had a massive Heart attack
His wife and kids
in the next room.

Died Age 40 in 1999

[Oliver_W]

I legit creamed myself when Edge walked out<3

Bit of a "wet blanket" question but
Exactly how planned out are the main events? Like, was it just the winner pre-decided and everyone else was improvising with perhaps some bits and bobs arranged between friends, or was it literally all "scripted"?

[Black Dagger]

That first half of the Rumble was awful but I suppose it did it's job in getting Drew over.

Looking forward to him vs Lesnar.

The women's division main matches for Mania leave me less enthused.

[Denver]

Meltzer is saying that Roman and Shayna were winning until the 11th hour

[Calderyon]

Betting odds told a different story.

[Denver]

Lita and Victoria were apparently replaced when a fan spoilt the surprise

[RileyH]

i just perched the women's rumble, what a mess :skull: santina marella, charlotte getting her 42354th opportunity, beth's hair slowly turning more and more red, whatever that mess with sonya & mandy / liv & lana was :skull:

alexa, lana, liv, mandy, sonya, kairi, dana, chelsea, naomi (her pop <33), kelly, zelina & carmella are deserved better

at least bianca got a good showing :love:

[Jordan.]

Bianca's showing is the only thing I'm choosing to remember from that mess

[LaLaLand]

Lita and Victoria were apparently replaced when a fan spoilt the surprise

This is ridiculous if true. But they left MVP in? Okay.......

[Jordan.]

That's obviously not true, stuff gets spoiled all the time these days :skull:

[Tony Montana]

With there being 2 Royal Rumble matches, how long was the event?

[Denver]

That's obviously not true, stuff gets spoiled all the time these days :skull:

All we know is they were both slated to enter the match but didnt

[Jordan.]

All we know is they were both slated to enter the match but didnt

Since when were online rumours confirmation... I actually didn't even see anyone mentioning Lita's name & that Victoria pic could have been faked.

[Denver]

Since when were online rumours confirmation... I actually didn't even see anyone mentioning Lita's name & that Victoria pic could have been faked.

A few journalists also confirmed they were there

[Liam-]

With there being 2 Royal Rumble matches, how long was the event?

About 4 1/2 hours, 6 1/2 including the preshow

[Denver]

Also the Victoria one was released the exact same time as the MVP one so very unlikely to be fake

[Jordan.]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EPOBWzKWsAAdT-6?format=jpg&name=900x900

Except the lettering on the screen overlapping the winfow panes but sure

[Swan]

Does anyone know where i can watch raw other than bt?

[JerseyWins]

That Men's RR match was incredible from start to finish idc... Loved the Brock domination, my only complaint is that there were a bit too many like 30-45 second waits. Make it closer to 10-15 secs before the next superstar comes out and it would've been perfect. The actual Brock elimination was pretty iconic too though and the ending was BRILLIANT!

- **** yeah @ MVP returning :clap1:
- **** yeah @ EDGE returning :clap1:

Not a fan of Drew McIntyre winning the Rumble but eh. I can tell he's solid and my friend who watches a lot likes Drew a lot, but that's the old school fan in me rooting for a lot of the classic guys over him - or even the guys like Seth & Roman if not them - (I get Drew's technically been around a while too but he's more new to me).

I watched with (mostly) people who haven't or barely have watched in a decade so the Edge return & Rated RKO reunion/betrayal were pretty damn epic. We were HYPE :joker:

[JerseyWins]

Anyway, watching Raw now and I'm SO glad MVP wasn't just a one-off appearance. Bring him back for a while. He's out of shape now but tbh he still has enough left for one last small run :clap1: (I'm sure they'll just use him as a jobber-type for however long he's back tho which makes sense ngl)

[LaLaLand]

Why the hell is Black still fighting jobbers?!

[JerseyWins]

I really like this alliance they've put around Seth Rollins. Such a good fit and for some reason I like Buddy Murphy getting this push. The way they came out at the RR was pretty badass and added a lot to the greatness at the end of that match!

[JerseyWins]

I kinda like Mojo Rawley getting himself an "offensive lineman" to protect him with that 24/7 title :joker:

[JerseyWins]

Have they had people winning the 24/7 title in supermarkets and stuff? Because that needs to happen if not. There aren't too many interesting title changes I've seen

Also the Lashley/Lana/Rusev/Liv stuff is truly pretty embarrassing :laugh:

[Jordan.]

Andrade has been suspended.

[Calderyon]

AJ Styles might be injured.

[Black Dagger]

Edge vs Orton & Lesnar vs McIntyre are very good starts to the Mania card.

[Denver]

Edge is expected ri face AJ in Saudi depending on if AJ overcomes injury

[Jordan.]

Would have rather seen him face AJ at Mania tbh.

[Denver]

Charlotte vs Rhea Ripley for the NXT title is being rumoured for WM