offical wwe thread

[norton9478]

Ceasaro/Kidd is off the hook.

Cesaro's raw talent with Kidd's innovation.

So...

You have Hogan, Hall, and Nash on the show, and you have Nash, Hall, and X-Pac be the NWO they bring out.

Then you completely fail to capitalize on having both DX and the NWO on the same show. Imagine it. The two groups in the same ring.

Who writes this shit?

Fuck it, book it for Wrestlemania. I don't care how bad it is.

 

[Arcademan]

I wonder if Hunter is pissed off about the whole nWo/APA/DX Vs. The Ascension skit that happened last night. He's trying to create younger talent only to have a bunch of older stars beat the shit out of them. It was like that kid screaming on The Simpsons, "NO!! STOP! HE'S ALREADY DEAD!!"

The story is that Vince wasn't happy with the promos The Ascension were doing so he instructed JBL of all people to bury them at the announcers table the last few weeks, then for the cherry on top of the whipped cream, give them the 'Clothesline From Hell' last night. Sucks that The Ascension was buried so soon after the great matches they had in NXT. If I were an NXT talent, I'd be leery about getting promoted up to the big leagues so to speak.

 

[Pope Sazae]

What do we need to do to get a 30 minute Daniel Bryan - Tyson Kidd match at Mania?

 

[Moon Jump]

If I were an NXT talent, I'd be leery about getting promoted up to the big leagues so to speak.

Yeah, man. Getting called up to the main roster from NXT's like getting the kiss of death. You go from putting on decent shows to being the second match on Main Event or Superstars. They fucked up just about everybody that's come up recently. Paige started off STRONG and now she's in tag matches. She works great with Natty but it's going nowhere for both of them when their the best Diva's they've got on the main roster. Bo's rumored to come back at the Rumble but since he's a joke character now I doubt he'll stay in the ring long like he did in 2013. He'll end up jogging around the ring like an idiot, walk into the ring and get thrown out instantly like Santino.

(PS. Speaking of 2013, I hope NXT will do a Battle Royal to have the winner compete in the Rumble. It would make a nice cross promotion for NXT if the guy does good)

Speaking of NXT. I was listening to the new OSW Review Q&A they put up tonight. They where asked what they thought of NXT and one of them said people put it up too high saying only some of the matches on the weekly show or alright but failed to mention the quality PPV's. (since the network wasn't out in Ireland when they recorded the Q&A) I do kind of agree with him on some points. You get the weekly squash matches with Bull or Corbin, Enzo running around like and idiot and a tag match followed by a decent main event. I think for what the current WWE's been producing NXT is still my favorite and other then Raw it's the only thing from them I watch along with the monthly PPV's. I might go back to watching Smackdown after what D-Bry said about wanting to make the show better then Raw but three hours of re-caps and DQ's till they get to the PPV to tie up the storylines really wears thin on me. I think one of the main reasons why I loved Wrestle Kingdom 9 was I had no idea who most of the people where and didn't care, they just put on an incredible show.

 

[MattBlah]

I see that the WWE network has finally launched here in the UK. It's probably worth the price for the PPVs alone, but I just wish up to date Raw and Smackdown was on there. I don't have Sky TV and WWE is on Sky Sports here in the UK, so getting the WWE network without being able to keep up to date with what's going on is going to be a bit pointless. When it was announced a long time ago I was kind of hoping everything would be on there.

 

[jro]

The story is that Vince wasn't happy with the promos The Ascension were doing so he instructed JBL of all people to bury them at the announcers table the last few weeks, then for the cherry on top of the whipped cream, give them the 'Clothesline From Hell' last night. Sucks that The Ascension was buried so soon after the great matches they had in NXT. If I were an NXT talent, I'd be leery about getting promoted up to the big leagues so to speak.

That gimmick was the kiss of death, regardless of what they did when they came up. Granted, yes, their promos sucked, but seriously, how anyone could have expected two guys in facepaint and those outfits to get over as monster heels is beyond me. I would guess they job to DX at the Rumble and then head back down to work on a new gimmick, or they may be kept up to job, I suppose, but wow, that didn't go well.

 

[norton9478]

Ascension and Roman Reigns have the same problem. They are forced to do shitty promos that they shouldn't be doing in the first place. These guys should maintain a certain amount of mystique by not talking. Let their stiff style do the talking.

 

[Alpha Skyhawk]

I see that the WWE network has finally launched here in the UK. It's probably worth the price for the PPVs alone, but I just wish up to date Raw and Smackdown was on there. I don't have Sky TV and WWE is on Sky Sports here in the UK, so getting the WWE network without being able to keep up to date with what's going on is going to be a bit pointless. When it was announced a long time ago I was kind of hoping everything would be on there.

It seems Raw and Smackdown come along one month later. I thought about this, and if I ever ended up in a situation where I wouldn't be able to watch those shows live anymore, I'd probably be happy just catching them on the network and being a month behind. You can be a month behind on PPVs, too.

 

[MattBlah]

It seems Raw and Smackdown come along one month later. I thought about this, and if I ever ended up in a situation where I wouldn't be able to watch those shows live anymore, I'd probably be happy just catching them on the network and being a month behind. You can be a month behind on PPVs, too.

Yeah, I suppose this is an option. I'd just have to make sure to avoid any kind of wrestling news.

 

[norton9478]

PWtorch is reporting that Justin Gabriel has quit the wwe promotion.

Too bad as he was a good worker. Hopefully he will end up in Lucha Underground (which would best be able to utilize his talent).

 

[cr8zykuban0]

PWtorch is reporting that Justin Gabriel has quit the wwe promotion.

Too bad as he was a good worker. Hopefully he will end up in Lucha Underground (which would best be able to utilize his talent).

I hope he does go to lucha since I cam see him doing well there. he had potential but wwe held him back. I hope r truth leaves soon as well. theyre making him look really bad.

 

[Moon Jump]

I felt bad for the guy. Whenever I did see him on Raw with dogshit Fandango he put on some good matches, it's just bad for him Dango's greener then grass and he fucks everything up. Hopefully he'll go someplace where he'll do some good.

Rumor has it that Neville is going to be the NXT entree for the Rumble tonight. I'm gonna be so pissed off if he comes out in a stupid gimmick Mighty Mouse costume. Keep that shit to Adam Rose who's nothing but an entrance anyway. I also hope the rumors of The Dudleyz coming back are true. I went back and watched the 2000 Royal Rumble that I went to live at MSG and was remember the disgusting tables match they had. My god, some of the chair shots and dives they did where brutal. Then the whole dogshit bikini contest where Mae Young came out and flashed her tits for a good solid minute. Now there's one thing I chose to forget!

 

[norton9478]

Are the Dudleys rumored?

I had they at the top of my list of surprise entrants (or at least Mark) just based on circumstances. Bet Philly would pop super hard.

 

[Hot Chocolate]

PWtorch is reporting that Justin Gabriel has quit the wwe promotion.

Too bad as he was a good worker. Hopefully he will end up in Lucha Underground (which would best be able to utilize his talent).

I was hoping he'd hang around NXT a bit more but either Lucha Underground or NJPW

 

[Pope Sazae]

Are the Dudleys rumored?

I had they at the top of my list of surprise entrants (or at least Mark) just based on circumstances. Bet Philly would pop super hard.

It would be awesome to see them come out and since it is Philly I wouldn't be surprised if the crowd gives them a "Fuck TNA" chant to go with it. We know that DDP will be one of the surprises which I am on the fence about as I was never a fan of the guy. Sheamus isn't there which is surprising to me.

Randy Orton is there but if he is in the Rumble then it needs to be done in a way where the Authority screws him over like what Kane did to Punk last year. He is to big and coming off a return so he can't be one to just get tossed out like any other guy however he needs to go on and RKO about half the company in his time.

The Rock is in town and telling fans that he isn't there so take it for what you will. He obviously won't be in the Rumble since well it's the Rock and it makes me curious as to what he could do.

I can't be the only one hoping that Sting is there just to make a cameo and further his storyline with Triple H.

As for NXT guys I'd hope that if it's Sami and Neville they are allowed to remain strong somewhat in the Rumble. Those guys as El Generico and PAC have a very good history in Philly and if they get jobbed like idiots that crowd has NO problem making their voices known.

This is one of the first Rumble matches that I am not sure who is going to win. Most signs point to Reigns, who you all know I am big on (P'cola boy), but with the Bryan return and his zero loss in steam with the fans and in the ring completely change things up. I predict/hope that the final four will be Reigns, Bryan, Rusev, Ziggler *hopefully*.

 

[Pope Sazae]

Crowd has already been chanting for Ziggler and popping huge for Cesaro, I hope somebody in the back is listening.

Gotta love the Philly crowd, even during the pre-show match they have shown that they are in charge tonight. Popping huge for Cesaro/Kidd and heeling the Blue Day like crazy. This should make for a fun night. And I have made the offer before but if anyone in here doesn't have the WWE Network for some reason they can PM me and I'll be happy to share my login with a regular.

 

[Arcademan]

WWE Royal Rumble Results: 1-25-15

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com. It's all Caldwell's ongoing report as usual...

Pre-Show:

A -- NEW DAY (KOFI KINGSTON & BIG E. w/Xavier Woods) vs. CESARO & TYSON KIDD (w/Adam Rose, Natalya, and Rosebuds)

So, it's no longer a six-man tag and no longer an elimination match. New Day worked over Kidd early on, then Cesaro tagged in to a big reaction from the hardcore/international crowd in attendance. "Ces-aro" chant. Big E. overpowered Cesaro, drawing boos. Kofi then hit a top-rope splash on Cesaro, continuing New Day's early dominance. Cesaro finally fought back and brought in Kidd to work on Kofi. They executed a Big Swing into dropkick to Kofi heading to a mid-match break.

As New Day continued to work on Kofi, Cole and Co. hyped WWE Network. Included was Cole plugging the return of Stone Cold's podcast with his next guest, Triple H. Meanwhile, Xavier did the rhythmic clap trying to rally Kofi, drawing a "New ... Day Sucks" chant. Big E. tagged in to boos and cleared the heels to the outside before landing a big splash.

Back in the ring, the crowd booed Big E. teasing the Big Ending on Cesaro. Cesaro broke free, but turned around and took a cross-body splash from Kofi. Kofi wanted a cover, but the ref said there was no tag. Kofi threw a fit, then brought in Big E., who tried to capitalize, but Cesaro cut him off. Cesaro with a snap European Uppercut, then a tag to Kidd, who landed a springboard elbow on Kofi after Cesaro delivered a top-rope superplex. But, Kofi kicked out of a pin just before three.

Reset, then Kidd tried the Sharpshooter on Kofi, but Kofi kicked him out of the ring. A weird pin situation followed where Cesaro tried to administer outside aid on a pin, but the ref saw it well after a three count and cut if off. Kidd got the crowd back with a Sharpshooter on Kofi, but Big E. broke it up. After more chaos, Kidd and Kofi were left in the ring. But, Cesaro uppercut Kofi from the outside when Kofi neared the ropes, allowing Kidd to snap off a cradle suplex neckbreaker on Kofi for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Kidd & Cesaro at 11:02. That was pretty chaotic, but also really good, especially in the pre-show spot. Kidd & Cesaro have it going right now to set up a potential Tag Title program with The Usos.

WWE Royal Rumble

1 -- NEW AGE OUTLAWS (ROAD DOGG JESSE JAMES & BILLY GUNN) vs. THE ASCENSION (KONNOR & VIKTOR)

Gunn started things off working on Viktor. Tag to Dogg, who lost control and the heels began working him over. Konnor struggled to execute offense, so he settled for a headlock, but Dogg broke free. Viktor then tagged in, Dogg ducked a clothesline, and Gunn took a tag. Gunn tossed Konnor over the top rope, then dropped Viktor with a swinging slam. Gunn tried the Fameasser on Viktor, but he ducked and tagged in Konnor. Ascension with a high/low combo, Fall of Man, on Gunn for the pin and the win. As the crowd booed the result, JBL said this was impressive for a team that had yet to win him over.

WINNERS: Ascension at 5:32. Basic deal with the Legends putting over an upstart heel team, but Ascension just doesn't look ready, especially Konnor. The crowd seemed to recognize that, too, disengaging during Ascension's work on Dogg setting up the hot tag. (*1/2)

2 -- WWE tag champs THE USOS (JIMMY & JEY USO) vs. THE MIZ & DAMIEN SANDOW -- WWE Tag Title match

Miz started things off against Jey, who worked over Miz as the crowd chanted for Sandow. Miz regained control and teased tagging in Sandow, but pulled his hand away to boos. Miz got knocked down, so Sandow bit his lip and resumed his position stunt-doubling for Miz. Uso tagged in and the crowd went quiet. Running butt bomb to Miz, who tried to respond with a roll-up and hook of the tights, but Uso kicked out. Miz planted Uso with a DDT, but Uso kicked out.

"We Want Mizdow" chant from the crowd as Miz worked over Uso's leg to set up for the figure-four leglock, but Uso kicked away. The Usos started flying around on the outside, knocking down everyone, including Jey, who landed hard on the floor when Miz wasn't in position to take the fall, or Uso came up short on his landing spot.

Back in the ring, Uso missed a top-rope splash and Miz hit the Skullcrushing Finale for a close two count. Miz angrily punched Uso in the face, then told the crowd to focus on him. Miz tried a corner attack, but Uso superkicked him. Up to the top for a Superfly Splash. Sandow broke up a pin to a loud pop, then Sandow sold like he wasn't supposed to be doing moves, per Miz's instructions. Sandow nailed the Skullcrushing Finale anyways, then positioned Miz for the pin, but Uso kicked out.

Reset at 8:00. Miz wanted a superplex on Jey Uso, but Jey broke free and kicked Sandow off the ring apron. Jey then kicked Miz to the ground, Jimmy tagged in, and Jimmy hit a top-rope Superfly Splash for the pin and the win.

WINNERS: Usos at 9:20 to retain the Tag Titles. Solid tag match, but The Usos continue to be after-thoughts in this prolonged feud. WWE eventually has to shift Miz-Sandow to a stand-alone issue and separate The Usos into a feud actually centered on the Tag Titles. Tyson Kidd & Cesaro are a good choice. (**1/2)

3 -- BELLA TWINS (Divas champion NIKKI BELLA & BRIE BELLA) vs. NATALYA & PAIGE

Paige and Natalya dominated Nikki early on, then Brie tagged in and took a similar beating. Natalya lost control, then The Bellas started working her over. Paige tried to cheerlead from the ring apron, but Natalya remained on the defensive. An "Ole!" chant broke out, then faded out, so Paige tried to cheerlead again.

Nikki got cocky and blew a kiss toward Paige, allowing Natalya to cut off Nikki. She had the tag lined up, but Brie yanked Paige off the ring apron. Nikki then forearmed Natalya in the throat and scored a pin for the win.

WINNERS: Bellas at 8:05. This did not play to the strengths of the involved participants. It doesn't help that WWE continues to avoid the big question of why Brie suddenly re-joined her evil sister two months ago. (*1/2)

 

[Pope Sazae]

Holy shit to all three guys in the Triple Threat. The Philly crowd is awesome and Brock is just a fucking monster. Amazing amazing match and early MOTY candidate.

 

[Arcademan]

WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results: 1-25-15

4 -- WWE World Hvt. champion BROCK LESNAR (w/Paul Heyman) vs. JOHN CENA vs. SETH ROLLINS (w/J&J Security) -- one fall WWE World Hvt. Title match

Rollins bailed from the ring as soon as the bell sounded, so Lesnar dropped Cena with a German Suplex. Then, another, flashing back to Summerslam. J&J hit the ring, so Lesnar smashed them. Cena tried to sneak up behind Lesnar, but Lesnar threw him off and suplexed Rollins. A German to Cena put both Cena and Seth down on the mat. Paul smiled as Brock stood tall to cheers. Lesnar supexed Cena across the ring, then stalked Seth for another German. JBL said Brock is going to hurt one of these guys.

Lesnar stalked Cena for the kimura lock, but Cena powered to his feet, giving Seth an opening to springboard knee-smash both Lesnar and Cena. Lesnar took the worst of it, so Seth went to work on Lesnar. Cena also tried to capitalize, then Cena and Seth double-suplexed Lesnar to try to neutralize him. Cena wanted the AA, and he connected, but Seth tossed Cena out of the ring. Seth covered Lesnar, but only got a one count.

Lesnar immediately popped to his feet and knocked both men out of the ring, re-establishing his dominance. But, on the outside, Seth dropkicked Lesnar and The Champ ate the ringpost shoulder-first. Seth and Cena returned to the ring, where Cena ripped off his signature offense to boos. Cena smirked toward the booing crowd, then wanted the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but Seth tried to kick him. No matter, as Cena scooped him up for another sit-out slam. Cena tried to complete the Shuffle, but Lesnar snatched him from behind for a German Suplex. Seth kicked Lesnar out of the ring, though, only to take a Michinoku Driver from Cena for a two count.

Reset at 7:30 with all three men in the ring. Lesnar punched Seth around, then chucked him out of the ring. Cena tried to fire off right hands to Lesnar, but Brock no-sold. A third clothesline knocked down Lesnar, though. Seth yanked Cena out of the ring, then tried a springboard to Lesnar, but Lesnar caught him in mid-air and dropped him with the F5. Lesnar covered, but Cena broke up the pin with a desperation dive from the outside.

Reset at 9:00, then Lesnar dropped Cena with another German suplex. Lesnar left the ring to smash the announce table, then returned to the ring, where Cena dropped Lesnar with three consecutive AAs, but Seth pulled Cena out of the ring to break up the pin. Seth returned to the ring to give Lesnar the Curb Stomp, but Cena broke up the pin as Lesnar rolled a shoulder to avoid a three count. Heyman sold needing to catch his breath on the outside.

All three men sold on the mat, then Lesnar wandered out of the ring, limped around a bit, and was blind-sided by Cena, who tackled him through the gimmicked barricade in front of the timekeeper. After Cena and Lesnar sold the effects, Lesnar got up, so Cena chucked Lesnar into the ring steps, nearly taking out Paul Heyman in the process. Lesnar got up, though, so Cena picked up ring steps and bashed them into Lesnar's face, sending Lesnar onto the Spanish announce table. From back in the ring, Seth saw an opening to take out Lesnar on the table. So, Seth went flying off the top turnbuckle with an elbow into Lesnar, taking both men through the table to the floor. Seth got some serious air on the move.

Reset at 14:00 with all three men selling on the floor. Cena scooped up Seth and rolled him back into the ring, where Seth rolled up Cena for a close two count. Standing kick, but another kick-out by Cena. Cena answered with a sit-out powerbomb, but Rollins kicked out. Meanwhile, Heyman screamed for a doctor for Lesnar. Back in the ring, Cena took Seth to the top turnbuckle. He wanted a top-rope AA, but Seth blocked and tried a sunset flip powerbomb. No, he transitioned to a running Bucklebomb across the ring for another two count.

As Seth and Cena sold in the ring, the ref left the ring to check on Lesnar's condition. The ref returned with some instructions for Seth and Cena. For now, the remaining wrestlers came to their feet, where Cena slapped on an STF, but Joey and Jamie hit the ring to attack Cena. In the background, a stretcher was brought over to Lesnar. In the ring, Seth and J&J executed a triple powerbomb to Cena. Seth covered Cena, but he kicked out. More medical attention to Lesnar, dividing the audience's attention.

Rollins tried to use the MITB briefcase on Cena, but Cena tossed him out of the ring, then delivered a double AA to Joey and Jamie. Seth then took an AA from Cena, who covered him for a super-close two count. More medical attention to Lesnar on the outside. Cole relayed info that Lesnar is suffering from "at least a broken rib." Back in the ring, Cena and Seth traded bombs from a standing position. Another AA tease from Cena, but Seth slipped out and kicked Cena in the back of the head. Curb Stomp to Cena. Seth covered, but Cena kicked out again.

Rollins sold shock over the latest kick-out, then contemplated his next move. Seth climbed to the top turnbuckle for a moonsault, which he turned into a twisting corkscrew splash. Sick. But, Lesnar stormed the ring out of nowhere and nearly ended Seth with a German suplex. Lesnar took out Cena, then Seth landed on his feet on a second German. Seth smashed Brock twice with the MITB briefcase, then tried a Curb Stomp, but Brock grabbed Seth and smashed him to the mat with the F5. Brock covered Seth for the pin and the win.

Afterward, the announcers sold not knowing who could possibly beat Brock after this super-human performance. Big set-up for the heat transfer at WrestleMania. Lesnar left the ring with Heyman and the WWE Title belt, essentially canceling out a MITB cash-in. After a replay of how the match unfolded, they cut to a shot of Seth in the ring clutching his briefcase as he recovered to his feet. Lawler said Seth doesn't want any more of Lesnar tonight.

WINNER: Lesnar at 22:42 to retain the WWE World Title. Very strong story-telling, they re-emphasized Brock Lesnar as a monster, and the action was top-notch. Rollins was really good and he more than held his own belonging in the spot, not just a tack-on to the original Lesnar vs. Cena match. As has been the case in recent WWE Title matches, though, too dependent on the finisher kick-outs. (****)

The Royal Rumble match is up next. I'll post the results on its conclusion.

 

[Pope Sazae]

That is how you pop Philly! We got a Dudley!

 

[Pope Sazae]

Well with Bryan being eliminated so fast I can see the Philly crowd completely shitting on every single person that comes out now. Hope WWE knows what they are doing.

 

[Arcademan]

WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results: 1-25-15

5 -- 30-MAN ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH -- Winner advances to WWE Title match at WrestleMania 31

After Lilian Garcia announced the Rumble rules, entry #1 was revealed as ... The Miz, who was met by indifference. Entry #2 was revealed as ... R-Truth. The crowd was less-than-impressed by WWE's selection to start the Rumble. After Truth rapped and shouted "What's Up?" over and over, Miz dramatically removed his shades and the bell sounded. Basic opening exchange, then 1:30 expired to bring out Bubba Ray Dudley as #3. Huge pop for the recent Bully Ray, who emerged in his Bubba Dudley gear, complete with glasses, camo, and boots.

Bully subdued Miz, then spotted Truth hanging out on the top turnbuckle. So, Truth delivered the diving heabdutt to Miz's crotch a la Devon. Bully looked around the ring, then slapped Truth and told him to get the tables. "Tables, tables" chant from the crowd. Miz tried to cut if off, but he walked into a 3D from Bully and Truth. As Luke Harper was introduced at #4, Bully tossed out Miz and then Truth.

*** Miz eliminated by Bully at 4:00, Truth eliminated by Bully at 4:12 ***

Bully and Luke Harper battled next. Bully got the best of the exchange, then Bray Wyatt was introduced as #5. The lights went out for Bray to enter the ring and confront Bully. Harper attacked Bully from behind, then Harper and Bray re-united to beat down Bully. "We Want Devon" chant from the crowd. Bray then chucked Bully over the top rope, eliminating him. The crowd booed, then cheered Dudley as he walked to the back.

*** Dudley eliminated by Bray at 6:53 ***

Curtis Axel was out next at #6 to face Bray and Harper. Suddenly, Erick Rowan attacked Axel and smashed him into the production area. Cole said Rowan is not an official entrant, but he entered the ring to confront Bray and Harper. Suddenly, Harper and Rowan were on the same team against Bray, but Harper attacked Rowan from behind. That was a lot for one moment. Wyatt eventually dumped Rowan and Harper over the top rope, leaving him by himself in the ring.

*** Harper eliminated by Bray at 8:48 ***

Out next as #7 was The Boogeyman, whose entrance took a while before he confronted Bray Wyatt in the ring. Bray and Boogeyman got weird, then Bray chucked Boogeyman over the top rope for another elimination.

*** Boogeyman eliminated by Bray at 11:03 ***

Out at #8 was Sin Cara. Bray tried to eliminate Cara, but he out-quicked him. No matter, as Bray dropped Cara with Sister Abigail, which Cole said is a tribute to Bray's late sister. Bray chucked Cara over the top rope, then grabbed a mic and said he hopes everyone in the back got the message that this is Bray Wyatt's world. Bray sang about having the whole world in his hands before the countdown clock flashed.

*** Sin Cara eliminated by Bray at 12:18 ***

Zack Ryder returned to action as #9 to answer Bray Wyatt's challenge. Ryder got in signature offense, then set up Bray for the Broski Boot, which missed, but Bray sold anyways. No matter, as Bray got up and chucked Ryder over the top rope for his fifth elimination.

*** Ryder eliminated by Bray at 14:02 ***

After Bray waited for his next opponent, the countdown clock expired to bring out Daniel Bryan at #10. Bryan got in signature offense on Bray as the crowd roared. JBL told Bryan to pace himself. Yes! Kicks in the corner. Bray sold being worn out as Bryan worked him over. Top-rope huracanrana from Bryan led to the countdown clock expiring to bring out Fandango at #11. He was joined by Rosa Mendes.

Fandango went after Bryan, snapping off a dropkick as some of the crowd picked up Fandango humming, flashing back to the pre-salsa days. Fandango danced a bit, then found himself in D-Bryan's airplane spin. Bryan tried to spin him over the top rope, but Fandango held on. The clock expired again to bring out Tyson Kidd at #12. Kidd took out Fandango in the corner, then battled Bryan mid-ring. Big mid-air collision put both men down on the mat. All four men were down on the mat leading to another entry.

Out at #13 was "Stardust" Cody Rhodes. Cody worked on everyone, then tried to toss Fandango, but Fandango skinned the cat back into the ring. Cody also skinned the cat to avoid elimination. Bryan then back-suplexed Kidd over the top rope for an elimination. Bray suddenly found himself on the outside and Bryan met him with a suicide dive. Neither went over the top rope, though, so they're both still in the match.

*** Kidd eliminated by Bryan at 21:04 ***

Out next at #14 was Diamond Dallas Page sporting a DDP Yoga tank top. Not a huge pop for DDP, but everyone threw up the Diamond Cutter. "D-D-P" chant once he hit the ring, though. Page dropped Stardust with a Diamond Cutter, then he delivered a top-rope Diamond Cutter to Fandango. Bray scrambled back into the ring, where he also took a Diamond Cutter. DDP threw up the Bang! before the countdown clock expired again. It was Rusev at #15. Rusev quickly eliminated DDP, then Fandango.

*** DDP eliminated by Rusev at 24:30, Fandango eliminated by Rusev at 24:36 ***

Bryan returned to the ring to attack both Bray and Rusev while Stardust sold on the floor. Rusev tried to eliminate Bryan, but he held on. So, Bray bounced Bryan off the ring apron, eliminating Bryan to boos. Cole said Bryan's dream ended much sooner than he expected. (There is still the deal of Bryan never losing the WWE Title, being stripped of the title when he was injured.)

*** Bryan eliminated by Bray at 25:30 ***

Goldust was out next at #16. Cody tried to eliminate his brother, but Goldust held onto the top rope. Goldust then rocked Cody with right hands as Bray and Rusev watched in the background. "Daniel Bryan" chant from the crowd. The crowd booed a bit as the action continued.

Next out at #17 was a New Day member, which drew boos. It was Kofi Kingston. Kofi entered the ring to boos as the crowd was starting to sound like last year's Rumble crowd upset over how Bryan was booked (or not booked). Bray tried to eliminate Kofi, but Kofi held on and knocked down Bray. Another "Daniel Bryan" chant as the action continued.

Next out at #18 was Adam Rose, with the Rosebuds. Rose eventually hit the ring and Kofi went flying into the Rosebuds, who hauled Kofi around the ring and put him back on the ring apron to help him avoid elimination. Rusev suddenly eliminated Rose, who did not have the Rosebuds in-place to save him. Rusev then eliminated Kofi Kingston.

*** Rose eliminated by Rusev at 30:30; Kingston eliminated by Rusev at 30:40 ***

Out next at #19 was Roman Reigns to loud boos. Reigns walked through the crowd to hard shoves more than friendly pats on the back as he walked down to ringside. Loud boos as Reigns hit the ring and went after the Rhodes Brothers. Reigns quickly discarded them for a double elimination.

*** Goldust eliminated by Reigns at 32:36, Stardust eliminated by Reigns at 32:40 ***

Out next at #20 was Big E. to more boos. The crowd doesn't like anyone right now. The four in the ring were Rusev, Big E., Reigns, and Wyatt. More boos as the countdown clock expired to bring out Damien Sandow to Miz's music at #21. But, Miz showed up and told Sandow that he's taking his spot. Sandow initially backed down, but decided to enter the ring. Sandow went right after Wyatt, then Big E. But, Rusev tossed Sandow over the top rope for another elimination.

*** Sandow/Miz eliminated by Rusev at 36:00 ***

Out next at #22 was Jack Swagger, who went after his 2014 enemy, Rusev. JBL referenced Zeb Colter watching Swagger at home. Rusev and Bray then isolated Swagger while Big E. and Reigns battled in the background. The clock expired again to bring out Ryback. Ryback knocked down Rusev, then Wyatt, then Swagger, then Big E., then Reigns to a pop. Ryback measured Rusev for the Meathook Clothesline, and he connected. But, Bray cut off Ryback from behind. A loud "C-M Punk" chant broke out before the next countdown clock expired.

Out at #24 was Kane, looking to pad his elimination stats. Kane tried to eliminate Ryback, but Ryback held on. Swagger also held on as Big E. tried to eliminate him. The clock expired again to bring out Dean Ambrose at #25 to a loud reaction. Ambrose and Wyatt quickly went at it, with Ambrose delivering a big lariat. Kane targeted Dean, but Dean booted him in the face as the crowd picked a new favorite to get behind. Lawler noted that on commentary.

At the 43:00 mark, entry #26 was revealed as Titus O'Neil. Titus marched down to the ring, entered, and was quickly eliminated by both Ambrose and Ambrose. Titus avoided a new record because he couldn't get himself over the top rope, so Ambrose & Reigns needed a second try to complete the spot.

*** O'Neil eliminated by Reigns & Ambrose at 43:34 ***

Out next at #27 was IC champion Bad News Barrett, whose presence generated a decent reaction from the international portion of the audience. Barrett hit the ring as Cole noted they have a lot of entrants in the Rumble right now. No eliminations, then the clock expired again to bring out Cesaro at #28. Dolph Ziggler is still out there, plus another entrant. Everyone battled it out in the ring, then Rusev dropkicked Big E. off the ropes for the next elimination.

*** Big E. eliminated by Rusev at 48:14 ***

Out next at #29 was Big Show. So, no Rock if Dolph Ziggler's in this match. Big Show hit the ring and was met by everyone trying to eliminate him. But, Show survived and then joined Kane to eliminate Ryback. Swagger was also eliminated by Kane.

*** Ryback eliminated by Show & Kane at 49:35, Swagger eliminated by Kane at 49:40 ***

Out last at #30 was Dolph Ziggler. So, no Rock, Cena, or Rollins. Ziggler entered the ring and started throwing superkicks. Included was an elimination of Barrett.

*** Barrett eliminated by Ziggler at 51:00 ***

Cesaro immediately put Ziggler in the Big Swing, but Ziggler avoided elimination. Ziggler and Cesaro then battled on the ring apron, where Ziggler superkicked Cesaro off the ring apron for an elimination.

*** Cesaro eliminated by Ziggler at 51:59 ***

Ziggler tried to come off the top to Big Show, but Show intercepted with a KO Punch. Show and Kane then scooped up Ziggler and casually dumped him over the top rope to loud boos. The duo then casually dumped Wyatt over the top rope to end his 50-minute run.

*** Ziggler eliminated by Show & Kane at 52:51, Wyatt eliminated by Show & Kane at 53:14 ***

The Final Four was Reigns, Ambrose, Show, and Kane, which drew boos. Ambrose and Reigns tried to combine to eliminate Show, but Kane cut off Reigns. Show and Kane then double-teamed Ambrose to boos. They prepared to scoop up Ambrose and lightly toss him out, which they executed. The crowd booed, which WWE could spin as the crowd booing the heels eliminating favorites. But, it was because they knew Reigns was winning at this point.

*** Ambrose eliminated by Show & Kane at 55:11 ***

Loud "bulls---" chant from the crowd. Reigns tried to fight back against Kane and Show, but they cut him and tried to dump out Reigns. Show and Kane suddenly bumped into each other, angering the big men. Show and Kane started fighting as the crowd booed, sensing what was next. Reigns dumped both Kane and Show over the top rope, feeling like it was the end of the match, but there was no music and Rusev was still somewhere.

*** Show & Kane eliminated by Reigns at 57:14 ***

WWE had Show and Kane storm the ring to attack Reigns, trying to quickly present this as the fans booing the heels attacking Reigns. As the crowd chanted for Rusev because they wanted someone else to win, The Rock's music played. Rock stormed the ring and took out the heels, then Reigns delivered a Superman Punch to loud boos. Rock cleared the ring, then Reigns was left alone in the ring to boos. Rusev snuck back into the ring, then Reigns quickly eliminated him to officially win and get his music.

WINNER: Reigns at 59:10.

After the match, they cut back to Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman watching the finish on a monitor. Rock then entered the ring and pointed to the WM31 sign before embracing Reigns to loud boos. Rock held up Reigns's hand to boos. Rock heard the boos and tried to help out Reigns, but it wasn't working.

Suddenly, The Authority walked out on-stage. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were not pleased with Rock being out here. Rock raised Reigns's hand in the air to more boos. Reigns then pointed to the WM banner to boos. Cole said The Authority is going to have to live with it being Lesnar vs. Reigns at WrestleMania. Hunter and Steph eventually walked to the back as Rock celebrated with Reigns again to more boos. Reigns posed in the corner to loud boos. Fireworks then shot off over the WM banner as Cole tried to cover for an anti-climatic ending to the Rumble. Reigns then looked around the arena, which moved from boos to silence. Reigns raised his fists in the air to boos, then posed in another corner to boos. The PPV signed off at 10:44 p.m. EST.

ROYAL RUMBLE ORDER OF ENTRY

(1) The Miz
(2) R-Truth
(3) Bubba Ray Dudley
(4) Luke Harper
(5) Bray Wyatt
(6) Curtis Axel
(7) The Boogeyman
(8) Sin Cara
(9) Zack Ryder
(10) Daniel Bryan
(11) Fandango
(12) Tyson Kidd
(13) "Stardust" Cody Rhodes
(14) Diamond Dallas Page
(15) Rusev
(16) Goldust
(17) Kofi Kingston
(18) Adam Rose
(19) Roman Reigns
(20) Big E.
(21) Damien Mizdow
(22) Jack Swagger
(23) Ryback
(24) Kane
(25) Dean Ambrose
(26) Titus O'Neil
(27) Bad News Barrett
(28) Cesaro
(29) Big Show
(30) Dolph ZIggler

ROYAL RUMBLE ORDER OF EXIT

(1) Miz eliminated by Dudley at 4:00
(2) Truth eliminated by Dudley at 4:12
(3) Dudley eliminated by Bray Wyatt at 6:53
(4) Axel removed by Erick Rowan
(5) Harper eliminated by Wyatt at 8:48
(6) Boogeyman eliminated by Wyatt at 11:03
(7) Sin Cara eliminated by Wyatt at 12:18
(8) Ryder eliminated by Wyatt at 14:02
(9) Kidd eliminated by Daniel Bryan at 21:04
(10) DDP eliminated by Rusev at 24:30
(11) Fandango eliminated by Rusev at 24:36
(12) D-Bryan eliminated by Bray at 25:30 ***
(13) Adam Rose eliminated by Rusev at 30:30
(14) Kofi Kingston eliminated by Rusev at 30:40
(15) Goldust eliminated by Reigns at 32:36
(16) Stardust eliminated by Reigns at 32:40
(17) Sandow eliminated by Rusev at 36:00
(18) O'Neil eliminated by Reigns & Ambrose at 43:34
(19) Big E. eliminated by Rusev at 48:14
(20) Ryback eliminated by Show & Kane at 49:35
(21) Swagger eliminated by Kane at 49:40
(22) Barrett eliminated by Ziggler at 51:00
(23) Cesaro eliminated by Ziggler at 51:59
(24) Ziggler eliminated by Show & Kane at 52:51
(25) Wyatt eliminated by Show & Kane at 53:14
(26) Ambrose eliminated by Show & Kane at 55:11
(27) Show eliminated by Reigns at 57:14
(28) Kane eliminated by Reigns at 57:14
(29) Rusev eliminated by Reigns at 59:10

 

[Pope Sazae]

Well this is quickly turning into Royal Rumble 2014 all over again. Unless they make a drastic change tonight WWE fucked up bad.

 

[Pope Sazae]

This may go down as the Rumble that shows WWE, well really Vince, has completely lost it. I've never in my life seen one of these piss people off quite as much. Hell there are still boos while the Rock is out there. I feel bad for Reigns and I like the guy.

 

[norton9478]

I'm sure that more than a few people in Stamford will be losing sleep tonight.