WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Thoughts
Overall I found the Royal Rumble 2019 to be slightly underwhelming but decent, but man it was a really long show. So let’s go!
My preview predictions: 7/7
- Shane McMahon once again took the spotlight in the tag match —I’m guessing the next chapter of the storyline would be Miz’s daddy issues causing him to backstab Shane soon, for a Miz and Shane showdown at WrestleMania.
- It was a nice touch to see Sasha Banks improvising (I think), using part of her loosened attire when she did her crossface on Ronda Rousey, providing a sense of desperation.
- I didn’t like the layout of the women’s rumble, with wrestlers getting eliminated at odd moments without much buildup (pissed when Mickie James got eliminated so early). Also the camera work was horrendous, switching around so rapidly in the early stages of the match. But The Man won so it’s all good.
- Another great showing by Brock Lesnar, very impressed with his selling. Say what you want about him but he will deliver when he is motivated. Now the next question is will this be a one-off or will there be a Demon vs Beast rematch.
- I think they are relying too much on the ‘both feet touching the floor’ rule this year —it just takes away the thrill of seeing a wrestler going over the top rope.
- Was it bad for me to clap and cheer when Nia Jax got RKO-ed?
- I get the idea that they focused more on NXT guys rather than getting star cameos for the rumbles, but getting one or two of them wouldn’t hurt.
- Seth Rollins winning was fairly predictable, but I’m not a fan of the ‘lying injured most of the time and then coming back at the end’ device —it diminishes the glory of his victory.
That’s all for now, thanks for reading!