ECW Homecoming

[Hammy]

So it was announced on ECW this week that there would be a tournament to decide who faces Christian @ Royal Rumble, involving current brand stars and former Champions.  The 8 winners will face off in a Battle Royal in 5 weeks with the winner going on to the Royal Rumble.  So any ideas who'll be involved and who will win, so far:

Kane def. Zach Ryder to qualify

Ezekiel Jackson def. Vladimir Kozlov to qualify

Yoshi Tatsu faces Jack Swagger on next weeks show.

ECW Roster
Goldust
Tommy Dreamer
Vance Archer
Tyler Reks
The Hurricane
William Regal
Shelton Benjamin
Croft & Barreta

Former Champions
Mark Henry
John Morrison
Big Show
CM Punk
Chavo Guerrero
Matt Hardy

I'd expect Barreta and Croft to be left out and Reks hasn't been seen in months.  Out of the formers Champions I'd say Chavo is one who is definately losing.  I wonder if this tournament is a way to just get a biggish name back on the roster.

[Gnrfan]

Are all previous champions definatly entering?

I would expect only Matt Hardy & Swagger would be pulled off their brand.

My Guess for the battle royale would be:

Zeke
Swagger
Kane
Regal
Shelton
Archer
Matt Hardy
Mark Henry

Or..... could be the return of RVD.... Imagine Bret & RVD returning. Sound like heaven

[Hammy]

Are all previous champions definatly entering?

I would expect only Matt Hardy & Swagger would be pulled off their brand.

My Guess for the battle royale would be:

Zeke
Swagger
Kane
Regal
Shelton
Archer
Matt Hardy
Mark Henry

Or..... could be the return of RVD.... Imagine Bret & RVD returning. Sound like heaven

They didn't say all, just said some would be invited.  Maybe it would benefit Swagger who's career is stalling on RAW, Hardy's ship has sailed, giving him a "Development" title is pointless, saying that the current Champion doesn't really need it either now does he?

Rob Van Dam I thought was TNA bound....

[Hammy]

Vance and Yoshi have advanced.

Goldust and Swagger are out.

I know they seem to be high on Yoshi, but seriously, Swagger isn't that bad.