Solid Royal Rumble event, not better than last year's though. Steel Cage match was ok, it was good seeing Brodus Clay, like always, and Ziggler and Punk had a solid contest. The GTS into the leg drop bulldog was FANTASTIC. Let's get to the big match though.
WOW, in a huge shocker, dark horse Sheamus won the 2012 Royal Rumble match! He wasn't one of my top picks but hey, I'll take it! We also got to see Road Dogg and KHARMA! She's back! Kharma/Phoenix for Mania! Anyway, STRONG performances from The Miz and especially Cody Rhodes. Miz went through ALL 30 entrants like I called while watching the event and Rhodes REALLY looked strong in defeat, unlike Wade Barrett. I mean, COME ON! He didn't even last until the final 4? My MAIN PICK? What is WWE going to do with him? He doesn't win the Rumble, so what's next for Barrett? The world didn't end but Jericho became the runner-up which usually means, according to Royal Rumbles 2005-2010, that you'll get the other title match at Mania. Well, it was a pretty interesting contest and I'm glad some of the young guys got to shine. Rhodes for MITB winner this year? I can only hope so.
So, what happens next on the Road to Wrestlemania? We now know Sheamus is guaranteed a title shot on the Grandest Stage of them All, but who will he face? Punk or Bryan? Will those two even survive until Wrestlemania? Sheamus is featured on the Elimination Chamber promo correct? He's not going to be competing in one though, so what was the point of that? If I was booking Mania, I would do Barrett/Sheamus. Have Barrett eliminate Orton last in the chamber, setting up the big match for Mania. With Rock/Cena, Taker's 20th match, and the potential Punk/Jericho, will anybody really CARE who's in the World Title match? Mind as well feature two young guns competing for the title. And I love Barrett, but the Rumble winner HAS TO WIN THE TITLE THIS YEAR. It's at a 4 year drought. That's unacceptable. If Barrett isn't the one though, have Orton regain his World Title then have a triple threat with Sheamus/Bryan/Orton or just do a singles match with Orton/Sheamus. I don't know! Unlike last year's Rumble, they really didn't set up all the main events for Mania. Last year, Punk cost Orton the title, Miz cost Cena the Rumble, and Del Rio won the Rumble. There's the big matches right there. WWE didn't do that this year as that made the next PPV WAY TOO predictable. Good job WWE you got me guessing again.
Alright, time for my post Royal Rumble Wrestlemania card.
Rock/Cena
Punk/Jericho
Taker/Orton
Shaq/Big Show
Barrett/Sheamus
Miz/Triple H
MITB
Kharma/Phoenix
I'm guessing guys like Bryan, Ziggler, and Rhodes will be looking for that MITB briefcase. After Rhodes DOMINANT performance in the 2012 Rumble, a MITB win is absolutely necessary. Orton has yet to face The Undertaker since he transformed into Super Orton. And to be honest, if Taker couldn't face Cena or Punk, Orton's the next possible guy. I've already been on board for a Miz/HHH feud since they announced plans for it during the summer. Triple H is returning on Raw tomorrow, let's plant the seeds for the big match! I don't know where Kane would fit in or even Henry. Christian and Del Rio are lost as well. Kane should be featured at Mania without a question especially after all this dominance. Oh well, this is my new card and I'm sticking to it!
Congrats Sheamus! You deserved it!
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