Official Monday Night Raw & Smackdown Thread

[hobbyfan]

I think you'll see Reigns get screwed out of the title, and Sheamus somehow gets it back. Can't think of any other option at the moment.

[Zeppelin1985]

It's a lose-lose all around in my book..

If Reigns wins the Rumble it sucks because A) it was probably a wire-to-wire win, which means B) he's now won the Rumble in back-to-back years.

If Reigns loses then I feel it's a given that A) he gets his title rematch @ WM, B) he will definitely win, which brings me to C) he will technically ALREADY BE A 3 TIME WWE World Champ.

and that is soooooooo repugnant for me to say.

[hobbyfan]

With Brock Lesnar scheduled to be in New Orleans on Monday, odds are pretty good, IMPO, that he'll toss his hat in the ring for the Rumble, meaning another former winner (2003) could become a 2-time winner, a la Batista 2 years ago.

[pwaldo]

With reports of AJ Styles headed in, along with Doc (formerly Luke) Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Shinsuke Nakamura from New Japan, the "surprises" are not so surprising after all.

The RR needs a surprise return of Kurt Angle this year

[hobbyfan]

Not. Gonna. Happen.

[Zeppelin1985]

The RR needs a surprise return of Kurt Angle this year

When I first read the rumors that Angle was a free agent and wanted a WWE return, I was all for it. But I think that ship has since sailed. Angle was on Impact's debut episode on their new network this past Tuesday night.

I know, I know, never say never but it seems very unrealistic.

I know this guy is now hated by many WWE fans but I would go absolutely NUTS if we hear "Cult of Personality" blare over the PA system in Orlando and out walks #30, CM Punk!

[pwaldo]

Oh I know Kurt Angle probably won't show up but that's who I would be hoping for the most. He would have been perfect to feud with Rusev as well but that time has passed as well.

[Greengoblin782]

Looks like WWE has announced their first 2016 Hall of Famer and it's STING.

[pwaldo]

Looks like WWE has announced their first 2016 Hall of Famer and it's STING.

So is his career over now?

[Zeppelin1985]

I was never really a Sting fan so I could really care less. No offense to the guy, he definitely deserves it and I respect him. But like I said, I was never a big fan of his.

When they announce Rude, Owen, Bulldog (or even The British Bulldogs), Ray Traylor, Pillman, Martel, Regal etc.... then I'll care.

It's too bad when Goldust is inducted that Dusty won't be there to see his boy.