tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post4743139841468481145..comments2023-10-05T10:40:37.936-06:00Comments on Rantsylvania: Other Royal Rumble stuffScott Keithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125091232930805562noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-5200683561360542722015-01-23T08:44:19.883-07:002015-01-23T08:44:19.883-07:00I have to say - I may be alone in this - but I qui...I have to say - I may be alone in this - but I quite liked the Miz as WWE Champ. He had that real slimy charisma that made the crowds want to see him get his arse kicked.<br /><br />Nowadays, it's rare to find a true slimy heel bastard that crowds want to see die rather than becoming "cool" as a result. He played it pitch-perfect, I think.Mister Thirteennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-36871176752661764622015-01-23T08:44:03.995-07:002015-01-23T08:44:03.995-07:00Truth was an A+ player, it was just in a D- compan...Truth was an A+ player, it was just in a D- company. And fuck Miz.Adam "Colorado" Currynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-72565252072604243792015-01-23T08:42:12.826-07:002015-01-23T08:42:12.826-07:00RVD and probably Sabu make 27, Jericho's insis...RVD and probably Sabu make 27, Jericho's insistence he won't be there makes me think he will be, there's 28. They'll add the bunny because when you create the dumbest fucking thing in about 30 years you gotta use it, that's 29. 30 will probably be another one-shotter, I'm guessing X-Pac. I wouldn't do the bronco buster if I were you, Sean.Adam "Colorado" Currynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-68707510795420990092015-01-23T08:40:40.132-07:002015-01-23T08:40:40.132-07:00They're medium sized for WWE, but their gimmic...They're medium sized for WWE, but their gimmick is they're a monster tag team, and they're not really big enough to pull that off. <br /><br /><br />Konnor is listed at 6'4" 265, Viktor is 6'2" 215. Viktor is like Sami Zayn's size. <br /><br /><br />Hawk was 6'3" 270, Animal was 6'1 310<br /><br /><br />Even if the Road Warriors were slightly shorter, they're were way bigger and of course likely roided like crazy which Ascension isn't. <br /><br /><br />They're also just not very good wrestlers, especially Konnor.Fuji Vicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-53039091729782189522015-01-23T08:37:19.809-07:002015-01-23T08:37:19.809-07:00Actually...how can anybody think that Miz and Trut...Actually...how can anybody think that Miz and Truth are main event a+ players? I never had used them in that role. The whole Miz push was one of the worst ideas ever in the history of WWFe.Michael Kehmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-32610361188545230982015-01-23T08:35:06.011-07:002015-01-23T08:35:06.011-07:00They aren't that small, are they?They aren't that small, are they?Flash Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-50424834725727836162015-01-23T08:33:35.673-07:002015-01-23T08:33:35.673-07:00Answer: Vince took one look at their size and laug...Answer: Vince took one look at their size and laughed.Fuji Vicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-91579621807518596542015-01-23T08:30:50.632-07:002015-01-23T08:30:50.632-07:00Have we heard anything about Vince not liking them...Have we heard anything about Vince not liking them? At the very least if that's the case it would make sense if he buries them. If no one has any real problem with them, that's even crazier to consider.SodiePopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-56126117724021626352015-01-23T08:24:26.135-07:002015-01-23T08:24:26.135-07:00You could have nobody come out at #18, leaving fan...You could have nobody come out at #18, leaving fans feeling like somebody was injured or missed the spot (in kayfabe). Then #19 hits, and both Dudleys come out together, implying that one of them was 18 and the other 19, but they didn't want to come out separately. <br /><br /><br /><br />I mean, it's kind of silly, since it skirts the rules ("I was supposed to come out 18th but just decided, 'You know what? Naaaaah'"), but it's the only way I can think of them both getting the big Rumble surprise pop.cabspaintedyellownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-35450350623400568402015-01-23T08:23:48.605-07:002015-01-23T08:23:48.605-07:00I'd love to see a spot in the Rumble where Kof...I'd love to see a spot in the Rumble where Kofi gets tossed out, Big E and Xavier catch him, only to then violently drop him and beat him up. They'd get some nice heel heat for robbing us of another great Kofi Rumble moment and you've got a new team to feud with the Usos. Plus this whole three person team is doing no good for any of them right now.Gene Parmesannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-91040665881022653512015-01-23T08:21:52.171-07:002015-01-23T08:21:52.171-07:00The Dudleyz is the easiest thing in the world to w...The Dudleyz is the easiest thing in the world to write. <br /><br /><br />They can't be in the Rumble because they're a tag team and the separate entrances would just be weird. <br /><br /><br />Ascension takes on the Outlaws, Ascension cheat and beat the Outlaws the continue beating them down after the match. Which ever Ascension can talk better grabs the house mic. <br /><br /><br />"That right there (points at NAO). That's what happens when you come up against the Ascension! We're the future of this business. This, this will happen to any tag team, past or present that gets in our way. We said we'd beat any team in WWE. We sure as hell would have destroyed any team from WCW. Oh wait, this is Philly? This is ECW country! You know, I think the last ECW heavyweight champion made my bread sticks at the Olive Garden last night. We'd kick anyone of theirs sorry asses too!"<br /><br /><br />Shooting firework mimicing a bomb drop starts, Dudleyz music hits, Bubba and D-Von are standing at the entrance way in the full getup, Bubba with the thousand yard "WTF did you just say stare." <br /><br /><br />They hit the ring, beat down, 3Ds, 'D-Von get the tables!' 3D through the tables, everyone's happy.Fuji Vicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-36935961555222049612015-01-23T08:21:34.682-07:002015-01-23T08:21:34.682-07:00Have ascension jump the outlaws in the back before...Have ascension jump the outlaws in the back before the match, then come out to gloat about it. Then out come the Dudleys. I don't think anyone will be broken hearted if we don't get to see nao wrestle.slapdabassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-32911833892889580172015-01-23T08:20:31.653-07:002015-01-23T08:20:31.653-07:00True - the table-fodder has to be someone the crow...True - the table-fodder has to be someone the crowd want to see get a comeuppance, too, so Big Show is a good shout.Mister Thirteennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-25932823623263899942015-01-23T08:19:29.968-07:002015-01-23T08:19:29.968-07:00The idea of Rollins just getting more and more sec...The idea of Rollins just getting more and more security is awesome. Give him the ascension. Use Titus. Bring up baron Corbin and bull. Hire cliff Compton. Try to get Beth Phoenix back. Just keep piling them on. slapdabassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-31782626582792043992015-01-23T08:17:33.330-07:002015-01-23T08:17:33.330-07:00So it's a two-part surprise. D-Von comes in at...So it's a two-part surprise. D-Von comes in at #14 and gets a pop, #15 is a heel (Big Show?) and everyone boos. Bubba comes in at #16 and gets a bigger pop, then they start 3Ding geeks to the biggest pops.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with that and gives heat to the middle guy who ISN'T Bubba.MichaelXaviernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-43656088769076201492015-01-23T08:16:03.183-07:002015-01-23T08:16:03.183-07:00This was my thought, only one of them is getting t...This was my thought, only one of them is getting the pop.EddieChicagohttp://fossethedogfather.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-58953350160582666852015-01-23T08:09:50.257-07:002015-01-23T08:09:50.257-07:00I agree - they're only a true "surprise&q...I agree - they're only a true "surprise" if they only have one of them in the Rumble proper, with the other entering at the same time for support. Then you just have the active one eliminated and the pair of them battle to the back with the tag team members who eliminated him.Mister Thirteennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-69473569213087856492015-01-23T08:08:32.675-07:002015-01-23T08:08:32.675-07:00I can't help but wonder how they're going ...I can't help but wonder how they're going to waste the Lucha Dragons if they get called up soon, as is rumoured.Mister Thirteennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-86837723669611373862015-01-23T08:07:08.142-07:002015-01-23T08:07:08.142-07:00Bubba will get the bigger pop, so send D-Von in fi...Bubba will get the bigger pop, so send D-Von in first and then Bubba like two entries later.MichaelXaviernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-28793050152120495632015-01-23T07:52:26.943-07:002015-01-23T07:52:26.943-07:00Saaaaaaaaaaaaaabuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!Saaaaaaaaaaaaaabuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!Mister Thirteennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-86554303577730265192015-01-23T07:44:21.151-07:002015-01-23T07:44:21.151-07:00I wish I had an answer, but it doesn't make se...I wish I had an answer, but it doesn't make sense to me either.juvydrivernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-24328284144683298142015-01-23T07:42:10.204-07:002015-01-23T07:42:10.204-07:00As much as I'd like to see the Dudleyz back I&...As much as I'd like to see the Dudleyz back I'm not sure they'd work as Rumble surprises - simply because a) they'd be coming in separately and b) their natural opponents, The Ascension, likely won't be in the match<br /><br /><br />Best I can think is one of them (probably D-Von) enters first, ends up alone with Miz & Mizdow, then Bubba enters and they destroy Miz while Mizdow mimmicks it all...classymikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-33376219983339499162015-01-23T07:41:34.064-07:002015-01-23T07:41:34.064-07:00Oh of course. But he went from desperately trying ...Oh of course. But he went from desperately trying to get bad ideas over in the mid-90s (Doink, Isaac Yankem, etc.) to burying anything with potential if he doesn't personally "get it" today. On top that, it seems the only thing Vince "gets" is terrible, out-of-date ideas.MichaelXaviernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-54528153813867810772015-01-23T07:39:30.737-07:002015-01-23T07:39:30.737-07:00The Bashams got to be tag champs and stuff though....The Bashams got to be tag champs and stuff though. Ascension so far is the second coming of Public Enemy's six-week reign that consisted of them getting one fluky win over the Brood and otherwise having the other tag teams tell them they suck and need to get out, then kicking their asses and sending them out.Daniel Swinneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838126259950293862.post-61030055273679914682015-01-23T07:36:38.150-07:002015-01-23T07:36:38.150-07:00Because it was just davey the meltz guessing shit ...Because it was just davey the meltz guessing shit and hoping he was rightJohn Edwardsnoreply@blogger.com