WWE Royal Rumble - January 31st 2010

[More Cowbell]

i think when Ric Flair won it in 1991 it shocked me, Hogan was coming off 2 RR wins and was in a fued with UT back and worth and with the title up for grabs I was shocked to see Sid throw Hogan over the top. I was alot younger then but I was shocked. Flair just entered the company and wasnt wrestling alot more or less seemed he was just lurking.

[Hammy]

i think when Ric Flair won it in 1991 it shocked me

It shocked me too....

....it was 1992 

[Gnrfan]

I remember that Rumble.... that was the first PPV i watched in full. I remember Flair falling all over the ring. That was the spark that got me watching wrestling.

[slashsfro]

To be honest, I always mark out whenever they bring out one of those mystery/surprise Royal Rumble entrances.  Usually, they are past WWE who show up for one night at the Royal Rumble (RVD last year).  I wonder who they'll pull out this year.

[Hammy]

To be honest, I always mark out whenever they bring out one of those mystery/surprise Royal Rumble entrances.  Usually, they are past WWE who show up for one night at the Royal Rumble (RVD last year).  I wonder who they'll pull out this year.

That's always one of my favourite aspects.  I remember being shocked and ultra happy when Haku returned.

And even though it was announced before hand.  2002 was cool for us getting the returns of Mr. Perfect, The Godfather, Val Venis and Goldust.

[Gnrfan]

Do we even have any matches announced for the Rumble yet?

[Hammy]

Do we even have any matches announced for the Rumble yet?

The 30 Man Royal Rumble Match 

[EricxGNRxSTARx]

Orton Vs. Seamus for the belt. I think Teddy Jr. ends up costing Orton the match leading to their match at Mania. It has to happen,right? The Internet has been saying this for a long time now.

[Hammy]

Heel vs Heel, interesting, I guess, although going off last night and Sheamus' still relatively new nature to many fans, I expect Orton to be the v. popular choice with the fans.

[Hammy]

Really looking forward to the Rumble, it hasn't been this wide open in years.

Batista, Jericho, D-X, Cena....

[Izzy]

Ah the rumble...

...where people buy it for the rumble match itself and thus the main event can be totally throw away!

**** Holly for the title! Mysterio vs Taker! It's the rumble, that sacred night where creative can have a long weekend - just don't forget to give Kane his only glory of the year!

[Hammy]

Yeah but the Rumble is the Main Event.

And rather than focusing on the negatives, we've had some classics World Title matches at this event over the years.

Mankind vs. The Rock and Cactus Jack vs. Triple H spring instantly to mind.

[nightrain]

Is there a list of the confirmed entrants for the Rumble anywhere on here?  Cheers

[Hammy]

Is there a list of the confirmed entrants for the Rumble anywhere on here?  Cheers

Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, Mark Henry, Evan Bourne, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, John Cena, Jack Swagger, Santino Marella, Montel Vontavious Porter, The Miz, Shawn Michaels, The Big Show, Triple H, Carlito, Kofi Kingston, Shelton Benjamin, Yoshi Tatsu, William Regal, Zack Ryder, The Hurricane, Batista, The Great Khali, Kane

That's 24 there.  The 25th participant is confirmed on WWE Superstars this week in a qualifying match, so check the spoilers if you want to know who that is.  That leaves 5 spots open, I assume a couple will be confirmed on Smackdown and then that leaves the rest open to guest entrants, maybe a returning Edge or maybe Randy Orton enters after losing his title match.

[nightrain]

Cheers Hammy