Royal Rumble 2007 Results
Last Sunday, WWE held the 20th Annual Royal Rumble!
So, we will measure up the results to my predictions, and my perspective on the whole thing.
1. MNM vs. The Hardyz
Predicted Winners: MNM
Actual Winners: The Hardy Boyz
RJ45’s Perspective: After The Hardyz defeated MNM at December to Dismember, The Hardyz injuring Joey Mercury at Armageddon, and Jeff Hardy constantly getting victories over Johnny Nitro…I thought this would have been MNM’s chance to get a victory here on the Road to Wrestlemania.
2. ECW TITLE MATCH: Test vs. Lashley ©
Predicted & Actual Winner: Lashley
RJ45’s Perspective: Test walked out for the countout, not that it matters because Lashley detroyed Test the week before the Pay-Per View. However, knowing WWE, they are going to pretend that part never happened and probably build towards a Cage Match in the near future.
3. WORLD TITLE MATCH: Mr. Kennedy vs. Batista
Predicted & Actual Winner: Batista
RJ45’s Perspective: This one was a no brainer. The good news is that this is a sign that this will be the year of Mr. Kennedy. If Taker takes the belt at Wrestlemania, I foresee Kennedy getting the belt afterwards.
4. LAST MAN STANDING MATCH: UUUMMMMAAAGGGAAA vs. John Cena
Predicted & Actual Winner: John Cena
RJ45’s Perspective: Okay, who here actually thought that UUUMMMMAAAGGGAAA had a chance here? Anybody?
5. ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH: Shelton Benjamin, Chris Benoit, Carlito, Tommy Dreamer, Kenny Dykstra, Edge, Finlay, Ric Flair, Chavo Guerrero, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Gregory Helms, Hardcore Holly, Kane, King Booker, Chris Masters, Shawn Michaels, The Miz, Johnny Nitro, Randy Orton, Montel Vontavious Porter, CM Punk, Sabu, Sandman, The Great Khali, Kevin Thorn, Undertaker, Rob Van Dam, Viscera, Super Crazy
Predicted & Actual Winner: The Undertaker
RJ45’s Perspective: GOOD! They finally gave the so called prized “Number 30″ spot some freaking credibility! For awhile there, it was looking like the most lucky spots to have in The Rumble were numbers 1, 2, and 3! Now The Undertaker goes to Wrestlemania in a Streak vs. Title match.
DAMN! 4 for 5…stupid Hardyz!
RJ’s Predicted Wrestlemania 23 Card as of 01/29/07
World Title Match
Batista vs. The Undertaker
WWE Title Match
John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Edge vs. Shawn Michaels
ECW Title Cage Match
Lashley vs. Test
Hulk Hogan vs. The Great Khali
Money in the Bank III
Kenny Dykstra vs. Carlito vs. CM Punk vs. RVD vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Kane
WWE Tag Titles
The World’s Greatest Tag Team vs. The Hardyz vs. MNM vs. Kendrick/London
Woman’s Title
Mickie James vs. Melina vs. Victoria
United States Title
Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio
King Booka vs. Fit Finlay
A Interpromotional Tag Match of Some Sorts
A Battle Royal of Some Sorts
With 3 brands and so many stars they are trying to push now (I will give the E for effort there), I have a feeling that Wrestlemania 23 is going to be a lot like Wrestlemania 2000. By that, I mean that there are not going to be many singles matches on the card, as they are going to try to work in as many wrestlers as they can. Either way, its looking like WM23 might turn out better than originally anticipated. MIGHT.
The good news is, though, that the WWE will finally be slowing down on the Pay-Per Views for the next couple of months while we build to Granddaddy of Them All…WRESTLEMANIA!
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