Tonight's the WWE Royal Rumble and depending on my mood afterwards, I may record and post my first official vlog reviewing it. But first, I thought I'd give a few thoughts on the event before seeing it.
I expect Laycool to become champs again against Natalya. Oh, where to start? I hate co-champions. I didn't like it when Chris Jericho and Chyna held the intercontinental title together and I don't like it anymore now. Also, why are Michelle McCool and Layla getting another shot at the title? Yes, I admit I find them entertaining, but still, there are many other women in the WWE who haven't gotten a shot in forever so why don't they get a chance? WWE's women's division is a joke, but then that's nothing new.
I figure Edge will successfully defend his World Heavyweight title against Dolph Ziggler and I believe that's the right thing. Dolph has been very impressive over the past few months, however his push to the main event was sudden and I don't think putting the title on him right away is a good idea. I think he would benefit more from putting on a good performance in a losing effort. After all, you'd think the WWE would learn by now that putting a title on someone suddenly is a dangerous move.
The Miz vs. Randy Orton. Another person said that Miz has been a failure as WWE champion but I disagree. I do think his reign is failing but it's not the fault of the Miz. In fact, he has improved by leaps and bounds both in the ring and on the mic since he first came to the WWE. But the thing is, having someone win the biggest title in the company on a fluke and then manage to keep it over and over on flukes makes the title look...I was gonna say weak, but I think a better word would be "pathetic." The way this reign has gone is proof of why all the titles in the WWE mean absolutely nothing. That being said, I don't expect Randy Orton to get the title tonight. Though Miz will probably keep it by a fluke yet again.
The Royal Rumble match itself also leads to some interesting discussion points. Since I became a fan in 1990, this match has always been my favorite of the year. I admit, though, I'm a little concerned about the increase to forty men. It seems like that could turn it into a mess. As for predictions, this is a little tough in my opinion, which I like. It's rare these days for it to not seem completely predictable. My initial thought was John Morrison. I'd heard that the WWE heads were very impressed with his work lately and after his match with the Miz a few weeks back they had a rather intense looking staredown. However, two things make me think that's not happening. 1: Vince McMahon in all his senile glory feels Morrison can't be a main eventer because he "doesn't look like he could beat someone in a real fight." That's stupid. Morrison's style is similar to Jackie Chan with using the environment and the martial arts fighting. Is Vince saying Jackie Chan can't beat someone? Seriously. The other reason is that even though Morrison's won a lot lately, they've said nothing about his involvement in the Rumble match. No mention=no win.
I believe the exact opposite reasoning will keep Alberto Del Rio from winning. They have shoved down our throats that it's his "destiny" to win the Rumble. It just seems way too obvious to me. I don't think Del Rio's gonna win this.
A lot of people have said if Triple H comes back, he'll win. I hope not and I don't think he will. I expect him to come in, take out Sheamus, but not win himself. Maybe Sheamus will try to get him back. I don't know.
I think the potential Cena/Punk Wrestlemania match will keep Cena from winning. I expect either Nexus, Corre, or both will (most likely illegally) gang up on him to make sure he doesn't win.
So who will win? Isn't it obvious?
Yoshi Tatsu!
Kidding of course. Given what I said above, I honestly don't know and again, I like that. I didn't read any spoilers on surprise entrants or anything like that because I don't want to know. I look forward to being surprised by what happens in the Rumble and I like not really knowing who's gonna win. It's one of the reasons the Royal Rumble is my favorite wrestling event of the year.
