Official 2012 Royal Rumble PPV Discussion Thread *Contains Spoilers*

[konan]

so we would definitely have new champ

[Lord Tensai]

Not really good if Ziggler wins the title with everything Punk's been through. Ziggler just lost the US title wouldn't really be fair and yea I thought Ziggler for Rumble but I don't know sort of a weak winner. Ziggler/Punk/Jericho Mania maybe.

[SCpiinndaelr]

There's nothing to say he won't lose the title match only to win the Rumble.
Doubt he's winning the title anyway seeing as the matches are pretty much throwaways and something for the champs to do while everyone else is in the Rumble.

[konan]

Should be interesting. but i think don't use it to get the belt on Ziggler for 1 month, and drop at Elimination Chamber.

[Swinny]

There's nothing to say he won't lose the title match only to win the Rumble.
Doubt he's winning the title anyway seeing as the matches are pretty much throwaways and something for the champs to do while everyone else is in the Rumble.

Yeah, like I said, with him being involved in multiple matches at PPVs and with the way John Laurinaitis has been sticking his nose into things and changing matches, I definitely wouldn't be surprised to see him put Ziggler in the Rumble after losing to Punk and have him possibly win it.

[konan]

Yeah, like I said, with him being involved in multiple matches at PPVs and with the way John Laurinaitis has been sticking his nose into things and changing matches, I definitely wouldn't be surprised to see him put Ziggler in the Rumble after losing to Punk and have him possibly win it.

I thought about that scenario as well. And while it could be interesting it just seems like a waste. And what match does that setup at Wrestlemania? Ziggler vs Punk, or Ziggler vs Jericho vs Punk (which would be pretty cool) or does Ziggler then drop the title anyways at Elimination Chamber.

Could be ok if Punk gets screwed out of the title, enters before 15 and still wins, Ziggler retains in a Chamber match while being first entrant, Punk beats Laurinaitis to keep his #1 contender spot, and somehow Jericho worms his way into it. Seems too involved!

[VeintiCuatro ©]

I'm really hoping for the RR to be a great PPV.

[Majin Sooparu]

Guess its Gonna be

Ziggler vs Punk(winner CM Punk)
Bryan vs Henry vs Show(winner Bryan)
Kane vs Cena (winner KANE)
Ryder vs Swagger(winner Ryder)
RR Match(starts with Jericho and ends with Orton or Taker winner: Orton -.-` )

[Kage]

I feel like whoever wins the Rumble needs to win the title. I think the last guy to actually win the title after winning the Rumble was Undertaker a few years ago.

[The Mac]

didnt cena in 08

[Lord Tensai]

Orton injured not happening.

[Lord Tensai]

The first 4 names confirmed for the 2012 Royal Rumble main event are Jinder Mahal, Sheamus, Santino Marella and Wade Barrett, as announced on RAW tonight.

LOP

WOW I can hardly wait.

[Deadman Inc.]

I don't see a Kane vs Taker match especially if a title is involved. I don't see Taker being around enough to be World Champ or WWE Champion anymore. And Taker sure as hell isn't losing what could possibly be his last WM match.

I like the idea of a fatal four way match been Taker, Kane, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels though as all three men have had two shots at Taker at WM. What a bigger draw than having all these big names in one match and book it as 'the third and final chance to end the Undertaker's streak'.

[slick_light]

I can see Miz or Barrett winning it. Slight edge to Wade. Just because it seems he's due.

[konan]

Do you guys think they should have Cena vs Kane in an actual match at Royal Rumble, or just have a confrontation in the Rumble itself? I'm kind of torn. I'd like Kane to have another good dominating performance in the Rumble, but not so much Cena, and I'm actually semi-interesting in a singles match between the two. Even if it doesn't end cleanly.