Zachary FenellThoughts Heading into the 2012 Royal Rumble Match
January 26th 2012 04:32
This Sunday (January 29th) the 25th annual Royal Rumble match will take place from St. Louis, MO. The Royal Rumble match kicks off what always seems the most exciting time in the WWE Universe on a yearly basis, the road to Wrestlemania! After increasing the number of match participants to 40 wrestlers last year the WWE decided to go back to the traditional 30 participants this time around. Confirmed names for the 2012 Royal Rumble match include Chris Jericho, Sheamus, Wade Barrett, R-Truth, The Miz, and Mick Foley.
Thanks to a loss at the hands of R-Truth this past Monday The Miz now has to enter the 2012 Royal Rumble first, giving the “Awesome” superstar the toughest challenge in the bout. Given the feud between Sheamus and Wade Barrett centering on both superstars claiming they will win this year’s Royal Rumble, both competitors prove likely finalists for the match. However, I don’t see Barrett or Sheamus winning. More than likely the two will somehow eliminate each other, allowing them to continue their rivalry and possibly setting up an encounter for Wrestlemania XXVIII.
Additionally, I could see a heel like Jack Swagger or Cody Rhodes take issue with Mick Foley’s Royal Rumble match participation leading to the current superstar targeting and eliminating Foley. This could also build to a Wrestlemania XXVII match. Another exciting aspect to the Royal Rumble match involves surprise participants. Last year Kevin Nash and Booker T caused the crowd to cheer. Will any legends make returns to the WWE Universe Sunday? What about injured wrestlers returning early? Could this year’s Royal Rumble match play host to comebacks from guys such as Christian, Rey Mysterio, and Alberto Del Rio? Time shall tell.
If forced to make a prediction, I say Chris Jericho will win the 2012 Royal Rumble match and go on to challenge WWE Champion CM Punk at Wrestlemania XXVIII. There on the grandest stage of them all Punk and Jericho can determine who deserves the moniker “best in the world” by seeing who leaves Miami, FL Sunday, April 1st, 2012 WWE Champion.
Who do you think will win the 2012 Royal Rumble match and earn a heavyweight title match at Wrestlemania XVIII? Leave a comment with your prediction.
The Miz will enter the 2012 Royal Rumble match first. Photo: Wikimedia Commons user Krystal
Thanks to a loss at the hands of R-Truth this past Monday The Miz now has to enter the 2012 Royal Rumble first, giving the “Awesome” superstar the toughest challenge in the bout. Given the feud between Sheamus and Wade Barrett centering on both superstars claiming they will win this year’s Royal Rumble, both competitors prove likely finalists for the match. However, I don’t see Barrett or Sheamus winning. More than likely the two will somehow eliminate each other, allowing them to continue their rivalry and possibly setting up an encounter for Wrestlemania XXVIII.
Additionally, I could see a heel like Jack Swagger or Cody Rhodes take issue with Mick Foley’s Royal Rumble match participation leading to the current superstar targeting and eliminating Foley. This could also build to a Wrestlemania XXVII match. Another exciting aspect to the Royal Rumble match involves surprise participants. Last year Kevin Nash and Booker T caused the crowd to cheer. Will any legends make returns to the WWE Universe Sunday? What about injured wrestlers returning early? Could this year’s Royal Rumble match play host to comebacks from guys such as Christian, Rey Mysterio, and Alberto Del Rio? Time shall tell.
I predict Chris Jericho wins the 2012 Royal Rumble match.
If forced to make a prediction, I say Chris Jericho will win the 2012 Royal Rumble match and go on to challenge WWE Champion CM Punk at Wrestlemania XXVIII. There on the grandest stage of them all Punk and Jericho can determine who deserves the moniker “best in the world” by seeing who leaves Miami, FL Sunday, April 1st, 2012 WWE Champion.
Who do you think will win the 2012 Royal Rumble match and earn a heavyweight title match at Wrestlemania XVIII? Leave a comment with your prediction.
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