He came quite close in 2004 if I am not mistaken. hbk91
I'd rank 2003 as RVD's best Rumble appearance. He entered at #12 to go 1 on 1 with Jericho and was pretty much attacked by the next five entrants. He really put on a great show. He eliminated Jeff Hardy and alongside Kane, helped eliminate the A-Train. He would only be eliminated by a doublecross from Kane. He finished in the Final 5.
2002 and 2004, RVD entered #29 and was eliminated in the Final 5 in both (I believe). 2002, he had a nice flurry until Trips hit him with a Pedigree which Van Dam sold the hell out of, as he hardly moved for about a minute till he was tossed by Booker T (I was live for this one, I was obviously not happy with this). 2004, his entrance was overshadowed by Goldberg, who was #30. He fell victim to making Show look like a monster, as Show dumped him when he attempted his Monkey Flip out of the corner. He really didn't get any kind of showcase, outside hitting his 5* on the Big Show while everyone ganged up on him.
Yeah I remember that. Show had all the guys around him and you could just about hear the communication between them all on how it would all pan out.hbk91
Batista is the only Raw superstar the rumble in the past fue years may we will see Vince put HBK in at number 1 and he will win it again then go to face angle at WM22
Lesnar/Holly for the WWE Title at the RR or Angle/Henry for the World Title?
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I can't really judge that until after Angle/Henry have their match, as that was the worst part of Holly-Lesnar. However, stll the early edge goes to Lesnar/Holly, because with that match I could not have cared less about either man. At least I like Angle.
Even though the JBL/Boogeyman match seem it doesn't look good on paper, I think this match has a potential to be a good match. They already have a good build up and I think this match could work. I think maybe another match from Smackdown! might be added, say maybe a United States Title Match between Booker T and Beniot, which I persume Booker will be heal by then. I think also from RAW, Mickie James vs. Trish Stratus for the Women's Championship could also make it to the card once more.
I can see a fatal fourway united states title match. Booker-T vs Orlando vs Orton vs Benoit with Booker retaining. I wonder if wrestlers from Smackdown (other than Henry or Angle) who are competing on the card still get a shot at the rumble?
i hope Kurt Angle beats the living hell out of Mark Henry and makes him tap out to the Ankle Lock and breaks the ankle while he's at it. I will gladly pay to see that!
[QUOTE="Kotenks"]I think the one brand PPVs should be cheaper like 25-30$ and the double should stay the same $35, since you are paying for both brands.DirtyDarren
That's another one of the reasons I chose to get only the "Big 4". Yeah The "Big 4" Are Usualy The Best...Usualy
the WWE doesnt really alow that to happen..... last 2 backlashes??? U Know they can give a better match than Triple H vs Batista 2.... but they just didnt want to...... of course.... backlash always got "the hook", a diferent match from the one u saw at wm with a more personal and brutal change to kill each other..... digase: Orton/Foley No Holds Barred and Benoit/Edge Last Man Standing....... i think thats the "backlash hook" and theyre going to keep doing it
As we go into the final episode of RAW episode before the Royal Rumble, here is Sunday's Royal Rumble Superstar lineup.
Royal Rumble Participants: - Bobby Lashley (announced on 1/6 Smackdown) - Rob Van Dam (announced on 1/9 Raw) - Chavo Guerrero (defeated Rob Conway on 1/9 Raw to qualify) - Triple H (announced on 1/9 Raw) - Shelton Benjamin (defeated Val Venis on 1/9 Raw to qualify) - Kane (defeated Snitsky on 1/9 Raw to qualify) - Viscera (defeated Lance Cade, Gregory Helms and Tyson Tomko in over-the-top match on 1/20 Heat) - Trevor Murdoch (defeated Antonio on 1/20 Heat) - Sylvan (defeated Scotty 2 Hotty on 1/21 Velocity)
WWE.com has added the following names to the list: - Big Show - Shawn Michaels - Chris Masters - Carlito - Chris Benoit - Rey Mysterio - Randy Orton - Matt Hardy - Orlando Jordan - Road Warrior Animal - Psicosis - Super Crazy - Johnny Nitro - Joey Mercury - Simon Dean
Four spots remain open for RAW stars and one spot remains open for the SmackDown stars.
Royal Rumble Press Conference January 23, 2006 WWE.com LINK!
The Royal Rumble press conference has been announced to promote the pay-per-view event. The press conference for the RAW and SmackDown inter-brand pay-per-view event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. at 12 noon. WWE fans are welcome to attend the event. Seating is limited to the first 200 fans and will be available on a first come basis. It will also be streamed live on WWE.com.
Superstars from both RAW and SmackDown will be on hand to promote the event. World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, WWE Champion Edge, Triple H, John Cena, Ashley, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio and Mark Henry will all be in attendance. Jonathan Coachman and Michael Cole will host the event. Talent is subject to change.
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