Official Royal Rumble 2022 Thread: 20 Years in the making

[HoldThisL]

Also why is WWE changing themes for the wrestlers? ion like it at all .

 

[Rollie Forbes]

-Both Rumbles were underwhelming this year.

-There could've been at least 1 midcard title defended (Nak or Priest could've had a match with Apollo, Cedric, Monsour, or any other unused guy)

-There were rumors of a Hurt Business reunion (Cedric's costume maker showed pics of Ced's new THB gear) that didn't materialize.

-The only bright spot, IMO, was Lashley getting his title back.

It was a D+ show, if I'm being generous.

 

[NoMorePie]

 

[Cartier Murphy]

At first Batista was a scrub while Brock was in main event

Then when Batista came into his own, Brock was gone

Everytime one returns, the other leaves

2014 was the only time when their paths crossed and it was teased ahead of WMXXX:

We all know that’s not what ended up happening tho

 

[c2daj]

was expecting to see Steiner in that Rumble, WWE cant build new stars for shyt

The sad part is they actually can, they just refuse to for whatever reason. So many people have built up momentum over the years, then had everything that made them hot stripped away and cooled them down forever. Instead of building up more credible male talent over the past few years, everyone is sacrificed for Roman and Brock. Those two are already made men. Their storyline can exist without interfering with others. They don't even need a title involved, their feuding over Paul Heyman's services for God's sake . On the women's side, all the other ladies are sacrificed for Becky and especially for Charlotte. Bianca and Sasha are literally the two most over and most talented women and they also have the most mainstream appeal, yet they have to play second fiddle .

If only there was real competition out there today....

 

[HoldThisL]

The sad part is they actually can, they just refuse to for whatever reason. So many people have built up momentum over the years, then had everything that made them hot stripped away and cooled them down forever. Instead of building up more credible male talent over the past few years, everyone is sacrificed for Roman and Brock. Those two are already made men. Their storyline can exist without interfering with others. They don't even need a title involved, their feuding over Paul Heyman's services for God's sake . On the women's side, all the other ladies are sacrificed for Becky and especially for Charlotte. Bianca and Sasha are the two most over and talented women and also have the most mainstream appeal yet they have to play second fiddle .

If only there was real competition out there today....

Money, Vince love for big men, and laziness.

WWE does not like making fans happy, they get most of their engagement through people being disappointed at the product. Fact is in life people talk more about the bad than the good. People always love negativity.

 

[reigun]

It cannot be stated enough that Miz overachieved in every area of his life.

 

[Max.]

this fukkn neck beard

 

[Vice Queen]

They're about to have him rapping, aren't they?

Yup

 

[ill_will82]

-Both Rumbles were underwhelming this year.

-There could've been at least 1 midcard title defended (Nak or Priest could've had a match with Apollo, Cedric, Monsour, or any other unused guy)

-There were rumors of a Hurt Business reunion (Cedric's costume maker showed pics of Ced's new THB gear) that didn't materialize.

-The only bright spot, IMO, was Lashley getting his title back.

It was a D+ show, if I'm being generous.

I think it was a C to C- show at best.

Reigns vs Rollins & Miz/Maryse vs Edge/Beth were the best matches of the show. The Royal Rumble matches weren't that great this year. Lesnar/Lashley did what it was supposed to do to build towards WrestleMania. They could have kept Becky off the card.

As long as they don't push Drew into the Reigns/Lesnar feud. I'm good. He's been in the Title picture about a 1yr 1/2 now.

 

[Rollie Forbes]

I think it was a C to C- show at best.

Reigns vs Rollins & Miz/Maryse vs Edge/Beth were the best matches of the show. The Royal Rumble matches weren't that great this year. Lesnar/Lashley did what it was supposed to do to build towards WrestleMania. They could have kept Becky off the card.

As long as they don't push Drew into the Reigns/Lesnar feud. I'm good. He's been in the Title picture about a 1yr 1/2 now.

You're right. I forgot how good the Seth/Roman match was. I could agree with a C/C-.

 

[Vice Queen]

 

[MenacingMonk]

Ivory was hilarious! She looked younger than Lita, too (Ivory is 60, btw).

I was shocked how pretty she looked. Of course it’s the makeup l, but a lot of women her age still look old with the makeup.

Didn’t notice if she had the old woman hands tho.

Lita was an absolute clusterfukk in this match. I remember They cut the corner move with Lita/Nattie because they forgot what they were gonna do.

A lot of people saying the Rumbles sucked major ass, but I thought they were just mediocre. The woman’s one provided better entertainment overall.

Crazy how Roman/Seth was the best match and I had no intention on watching it.

 

[invincible1914]

DONT CLICK IF U DONT WANT POTENTIAL SPOILER

Spoiler: Rumors about today

• Paige is cleared and will be in the women’s Rumble. (WrestlingNews.co)
• It’s still not clear whether Ronda Rousey will enter the Rumble or just be in an angle after the match (Wrestling Observer)
• Compared to last year’s matches where plans were locked in, this year’s creative process has been more drawn out, with Vince McMahon changing many elements like entry order and who will be involved at the end of the Rumbles. (PW Insider)
• Having wrestlers who are working other matches on the show has been discussed. That includes Brock Lesnar. (PW Insider)
• There was a push during the week for Randy Orton to go far in the men’s match, since the show is in his hometown. Having Riddle last until late with him has also been discussed. (PW Insider)
• Whatever changes may happen, Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns is “all but set in stone” for WrestleMania 38. (PW Insider)
• The women’s Rumble is particularly in flux. There was a run through of the match last night, then another one earlier today. (PW Insider)
• WWE reportedly want to bring Lana in for the women’s Rumble, but she’s not been seen in St. Louis. (Fightful Select)
• Kairi Sane is not believed to be in town for Royal Rumble. (Fightful)
• Asuka, Bayley & Lacey Evans are reportedly not in St. Louis. (PW Insider)
• Shane McMahon was spotted out in St. Louis on Friday night. (PW Insider & Fightful)
• Kurt Angle is in town, as is Undertaker. It’s possible they’re just visiting or filming material for other WWE productions. (Wrestling Inc)
• Jillian Hall was among the wrestlers who worked last night’s rehearsal. (PW Insider)
• There are well over 30 women in St. Louis, a precaution in the event some wrestlers don’t clear medical protocol. So don’t expect everyone spotted in town or even who’s worked out for the match to actually be in the match. (PW Insider)
• There was internal talk as late as this week of

Thanks for the post, but I’ve always wondered why would anybody want to know this much information.

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

I’m glad the show was on a Saturday