Royal Rumble 2010

Tonight is the WWE Royal Rumble.  I predict that the ‘Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels will be the winner.  Here’s why…

1.  Edge – Everyone is expecting the return of the Rated R Superstar.  Although I strongly feel that he’ll make his return at tonight’s PPV, he will not win.  Two years ago when John Cena came back from injury and won the Royal Rumble, it was a shocker.  He was injured and not expected to return to wrestling until months later.  Edge will be greeted with a huge pop from fans, will be one of the final four participants, but will not will the 2010 Royal Rumble.  Too predictable.

2.  John Cena – He is by far the biggest name in the WWE, but a change must be made.  If the WWE creative writers plan to keep Shaemus as the WWE champion for Wrestlemania, they won’t have him fighting Cena.  In fact, I don’t see Shaemus holding onto the title for much longer.  He rose to the top too quickly, is too animated, and is no where near the villian that Randy Orton has portrayed.  Like Edge, I’d look for Cena to be one of the last four participants.

3.  Triple H – Mr. McMahon’s son-in-law was out of the spotlight for the 2nd half of 2009.  After feuding with Randy Orton, he stepped back into the shadows until DX started up again.  Triple H would be my pick as the Royal Rumble winner, but Jen already chose him and I think my pick of Shawn Michaels just makes sense.  Triple H is due for another rise to the top, but it won’t be this Sunday.

I predict that John Cena, Edge, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels will be the last four standing at tonight’s Royal Rumble.  I believe that Cena will eliminate Edge, leaving DX vs. The face of the WWE.  DX will team for the last time and will work together to eliminate Cena.  There will be a loud pop from the fans as Triple H and Shawn Michaels come face-to-face in the ring.  The Game vs. HBK.  After a brief and exciting exchange of moves, Shawn Michaels will emerge victorious.

Now granted, I may be completed way off, but here’s why it makes sense:

1. This guarantees the Shawn Michaels / Undertaker showdown at Wreslemania for the World Heavyweight Championship.
2. There has been speculation of retirement by both HBK and the Undertaker.  Why not finish off their careers together, at Wrestlemania?
3. For weeks on RAW, Triple H has played heel, telling HBK that there is only one winner.
4. Last night on Smackdown, Rey Mysterio also played heel, calling out HBK for assuming the Undertaker will still be champion come Wrestlemania.
5. The WWE Universe doesn’t want Shaemus to be champion.  If HBK faces the Undertaker, the WWE creative staff will then have the opportunity to change the WWE champion if Shaemus story doesn’t pan out.

If the Rock does not make a comeback, I predict that we’ll see a card that looks something like this for Wrestlemania XXVI:

1. Vince McMahon vs. Bret Hart
2. Batista vs. John Cena
3. Randy Orton vs. Ted Dibiase
4. Edge vs. Triple H (WWE Championship)
5. Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker (World Heavyweight Championship)

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