However, I want to see them book him like a complete monster from now until WrestleMania.ĭo the same with Daniel Bryan. So far, they've built him up better than Alberto Del Rio and he's far more talented, so at least, he won't end up like him. Sheamus winning isn't a bad move, though, as long as they do something with this win. Other than that, the Rumble match itself was mostly a disappointment. It could've gone either way and they made it look like both could win, and that's what made it awesome.
Also, the exchange at the end between Sheamus and Chris Jericho was great. Beth Phoenix at WrestleMania should be great. I think he outdid John Morrison from last year. I thought Kofi Kingston's spot where he got tossed out and he walked on his hands to the steps was really impressive. There were a couple noteworthy moments, though. Other than Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes and The Miz, the rest of the Rumble up that point was just jobbers and commentators. Those guys were Chris Jericho, Wade Barrett, Randy Orton and Sheamus and they all came in at the end. Next, there were only a few guys that anybody thought had a chance. WHY?! Why would they waste an opportunity to build up a younger midcarder and just have Big Show throw everybody out? He tossed Jack Swagger and Dolph Ziggler out as well. It ended with Big Show coming out and effortlessly tossing them out. It would even make sense to have Goldust come out and eliminate Rhodes out to further their feud. Again, you'd think that this would be the perfect opportunity for an up-and-comer to eliminate them. Then, you have The Miz and Cody Rhodes, who lasted over 45 minutes. They pretty much just entered for no reason. That's fine but if that's the case, wouldn't this be the perfect opportunity to re-debut a monster heel, such as Skip Sheffield, or hell, even Mason Ryan, and have him toss everybody out? Nope. First of all, it had a bunch of throwaway entrants such as Ricardo Rodriguez, Jim Duggan, Jerry Lawler, Booker T, Michael Col, and Road Dogg. This year's Royal Rumble match wasn't too bad but it definitely could've been better. Sheamus won the 30 Man Royal Rumble Match (***1/2) If he didn't want to screw Punk, why did he turn away when the referee was knocked out? If he wanted to screw Punk, why was he there in the first place? WHAT IS THIS? I can't even try to understand this logic.