What I noticed tonight was a real lack of top guys, so that's one reason to elevate Cody.
That 30 man rumble lacked alot of stars and the crowd response reflected it. I think Priest and Bronn Breaker have alot of potential tho, they need to build them fast.
Priest's time is running out. Bron absolutely has next, as does Melo, Trick and so on. GUNTHER would make an extraordinary World Heavyweight Champion. if we're going solely on crowd connection, Main Event Jey Uso is a viable main eventer.
The issue is basically what Paul Heyman said, the system of today is not built for a World Champion to reign as long as Roman has, and when passing that title is the surefire star-making method... ain't no stars when that title isn't getting lost.
But it also doesn't help that the dude who at worst is supposed to be your No.2 guy is at best, the No. 3 guy.
I also think that with the women's Rumble not only having Naomi, Jordynne Grace and Jade Cargill -- along with a truly satisfying, crowd pleasing result -- basically put high expectations on a Men's Rumble that was going to execute the obvious story with no bullshyt.