A Bite of the News: Rumble Recap

By Lionman

The Royal Rumble is over and circumstances have changed, we have seen brotherly betrayal out of jealousy, a match with a very odd ending to say the least, and somebody going to Wrestlemania 25. All in all, we have just one PPV separating us from the Granddaddy of them all, Wrestlemania.

Matt Hardy Vs. Jack Swagger

This was a hard fought match and both sides contributed equally. Unfortunately there was a winner, and the winner was not someone of my preference. Many of you could guess that this means Jack Swagger won this match, if that is what you are thinking then you are correct.

I believe that this match was meant to make Hardy have a face change, after the match he was “upset” enough to have a tear role down the side of his face. He looked like a depressed man; someone who has lost a large part of himself and feels he can’t get it back.

Jack Swagger does have a very bright future in the WWE, I have said that many times. I did not think he would win and continue his reign as ECW champ at the Royal Rumble, but he did and I now am jumping onto his bandwagon, whether I like it or not. The one thing I would wish to know is how he would fair on Smackdown or Raw. ECW just doesn’t have it anymore, having the ECW championship now is liking having the Intercontinental championship when Santino had it, yes Santino as in the man who spent one and a half seconds in the ’09 Royal Rumble. What I mean by that is the ECW championship is now a joke, it is lower then the USA championship and it is a brands main title that is saying something. I’m really just hoping we get to see Swagger play with the big boys on Monday and Friday.

John Cena Vs. JBL w/ HBK

No big surprise which wrestler the fans were pulling for in this match, right? Wrong. Half the crow was chanting lets go Cena, while the other half was chanting Cena sucks. I’m guessing this was because HBK was with JBL. I’m not saying I don’t normally hear those cheers, but I don’t hear them to that extent often.

Let me walk you through from the time JBL big boots the ref… Cena and JBL clothesline each other, they are both down the ref is knocked out cold outside thing ring. HBK comes in and waits for them both to get up. HBK superkicks JBL, then while Cena’s celebrating HBK superkicks him too. HBK then drags JBL over Cena and a ref comes running down the ramp, Cena kicks out at two. Then we wait a while, JBL misses a clothesline from hell and Cena reverses it into a F-U or whatever it’s called. Then Cena wins.

What HBK did was at least controversial. Nobody knew what JBL whispered to HBK at ringside, which makes this even more suspicious. I would not think that HBK would superkick his boss without being told to, but then again he is the Showstopper, the Main Event, he is HBK. Basically saying who knows what in the world he is going to do besides himself.

We will be in for a treat on Raw finding out whether HBK will get his payday or not, and what JBL’s reaction is to not becoming the World Heavyweight champion. So look forward to a whole load of chaos served up World Wrestling Entertainment style.

Beth Pheonix Vs. Melina

This was the most boring match out of all the matches at the Rumble. There was no flavor to it; there just wasn’t anything special. We saw two feuding diva’s go at it ending with what seemed to be the impossible, but anything’s possible, at least that’s what Disney says.

I was very impressed with both of these wrestlers showings, the Glamazon continued to show how dominant and strong she is and Melina showed us a nice variety of moves. I was very impressed in Melina’s counters, and I have to say it was disgusting how flexible Melina is, her own leg was hitting her head, what in the world is up with that? This brings me back to the Santino split moment. Back to the match; the pin Melina had on the Glamazon was incredibly set up and well executed. I honestly could not ask more from this match even if it wasn’t that good, it exceeded expectations.

Jeff Hardy Vs. Edge

The no-DQ setting took me and many other WWE fans across the globe off guard, even if we were happy about the rule change. Clearly this rule change helped Edge because he had Chavo at ringside, even if Chavo turned into a mess at the top of a broken announce table. And once again, the ultimate opportunist, Edge, came out on top.

When we saw Matt Hardy come out with a steel chair in hand and he headed straight for Vikki, we were all extremely excited. Then he got into the ring and gave Jeff the chair, Jeff placed it under Edges face and Matt had a chair in his hands. Matt swings the chair and Jeff and Edge gets the win and becomes the new WWE champion.

Why would Matt cost his brother the WWE championship? That my friends, is a good question. What I would find as a logical answer would be Matt being upset that his younger brother had a major title and he didn’t. But there has to be a reason that is deeper then just jealousy. If there isn’t then why would Matt be so jealous of his brother that he would cost him the WWE championship? When you go that far it isn’t just sibling rivalry, it is like a war. The only in family thing I can compare it to is a bad divorce.

There is one good outcome of Matt’s actions, and that is him wanting to become the Hardy Broz again, which would make me feel like the happiest man on the face of the earth. Chances are that wont happen, so we end up finding out that it was Matt who caused Jeff all this suffering and we get to have a brother vs. brother feud. Which will be very, very, very interesting. Right now I have to predict a ladder or TLC match at Wrestlemania between Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy. I have a feeling that will end up being a match for the ages.

The Royal Rumble

The outcome of this match was so disappointing to me. I thought someone like Big Show, Kane, The Undertaker, or even Rey Mysterio was going to end up being in the main event at Wrestlemania, but no, the so called “every man for himself” thing was not true, it was legacy face off against anyone the chose, and that is why Randy Orton won the 2009 Royal Rumble. He was diabolical and planning, the luck of the draw by having all three legacy members come out around the same time was a bit of a help too, but otherwise it was just the scheming of Randy Orton.

I wont lie because this was a surprise to me, what will be an even bigger surprise is what the McMahon’s will do to Orton on Monday night Raw this week. Will they take away this shot and give it to Triple H? That is very much a possibility. Will Randy Orton keep the shot at Wrestlemania? Chances are that’s what will happen whether we like it or not. Whether or not any of my guesses were right, the show must go on, and at this current moment Randy Orton is in the main event at Wrestlemania against either Jack Swagger, Edge, or John Cena.

R.V.D. Returns

To say this was a surprise would be completely messed up. Rob Van Dam returned from whatever he was in and I have the feeling he is going to be back for a while. What impressed me the most was his similarity to CM Punk with both of his legs, they are incredibly agile and well balanced. I would love to see CM Punk defend his title against RVD because we would be seeing legs flying all over the place like they were arms.

If there is one PPV that even comes close to the magnitude of Wrestlemania, it is The Royal Rumble. It is just incredible how one match changes the stature of a whole PPV and that is exactly what the Royal Rumble match does for The Royal Rumble. This years Royal Rumble was filled with heels winning three out of the 5 matches, but it was still filled with excitement. I personally wish more faces’ would have won, but it isn’t my choice. Now the waiting begins, for Wrestlemania, and then some 10 months later, next years Royal Rumble. But for now we have our sights set on two tons of steel, lets see how much fun we can have with that.

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COMMENTS

Comment # 1

Good article in my opinion!!! Finally the WWE gives Orton a rumble victory!!!!! Bravo to the man!!!! Now go and end Cena's reign, please!!!!

Posted by Game Reynolds on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 2

Really?
You didn't know why RVD was away? Big fan I see.
And no, he won't be around for months, or even another night. It's been leaked that that will be his only match in WWE for a long, long time.

Orton wont challenge swagga for the title, if you think he would do that... your moronic.

Not seeing Orton win the rumble is not seeing a bull run at you while its roaring, and he's running roughly at 5 kmph.... they promo'd him soooo much.

Overall, a better article of yours... just try to back your facts up a little before stating them.

Maybe RVD will be back... but I sincerely doubt that after the way the E treated him...
Love,
One of your semi-haters.

Posted by One of your loving haters. on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 3

no RVd wotn be back

i read the live wwe royal rumble blog and he had joined in later after the rumble and said that he was happy the way he was in california and is not going to return to wwe

Posted by DgenerationX on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 4

"Really?
You didn't know why RVD was away? Big fan I see.
And no, he won't be around for months, or even another night. It's been leaked that that will be his only match in WWE for a long, long time.

Orton wont challenge swagga for the title, if you think he would do that... your moronic.

Not seeing Orton win the rumble is not seeing a bull run at you while its roaring, and he's running roughly at 5 kmph.... they promo'd him soooo much." - One of your loving haters ... I agree completely.

Now for my comments

"I did not think he would win and continue his reign as ECW champ at the Royal Rumble"...You really didn't think he'd win? That was as obvious as Edge winning the title, I don't know if your just oblivious to everything in the WWE or what.

"I honestly could not ask more from this match even if it wasnâ€™t that good, it exceeded expectations." WTF do you want in a match!?

"Matt swings the chair and Jeff and Edge gets the win and becomes the new WWE champion." ...what? This is the second time I noticed a typo that made me stop and take notice. Completely takes me out of the article. I mean, if I had no clue what happened at the Rumble and looked to your article for an answer, I'd be more confused when I left then before I began.

"I thought someone like Big Show, Kane, The Undertaker, or even Rey Mysterio was going to end up being in the main event at Wrestlemania, but no, the so called â€œevery man for himselfâ€ thing was not true, it was legacy face off against anyone the chose..." DDDDDUUUURRRRRRR, Really!?

"I have the feeling he is going to be back for a while..."(conserning RVD) Can we please stop this guy from making articles!?

Grade, 1st time ever: Complete Fail.

"

Posted by Edgehead on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 5

Don't believe leaks. I read on a website that Vladimire Koslov was going to win the rumble on a "Spoiler" site so don't believe everything leaked. As for your article you reported what you believed true not everyone here supports everyone but focus on the ones who do and its more enjoyable.

Posted by Jammin George on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 6

If RVD was to be back full-time, wouldn't they have let him last until near the end to get some hype on him?

It was a one-shot deal.

Matt vs. Jeff, I really, really dig, especially because Christian Cage is still floating around out there as a wildcard.

Posted by The Glide on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 7

"I believe that this match was meant to make Hardy have a face change"
errrm, hardy is/was a face....that would ba a heel change, and come on, really you couldnt tell what was going to happen when he came to the ring in jeffs match, the only surprise would be if he DID hit edge.

Posted by Dr G on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 8

Look people, these are my opinions, so you can have your own, but they don't change mine. So don't hate on me because you disagree with me. oh and Glide, Matt vs. Jeff will end up with them thinking back to their childhood and becoming a tag again and then feuding with miz and morrison

Posted by Lionman on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 9

Your "opinions" make you look retarded, just sayin'. I mean, i ripped your article apart, and its not liked I came in pissed off needing to destroy something.

Posted by Edgehead on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 10

randy orton won that is terrible

Posted by The Deadman???????????????????????? on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 11

the 3 count was right

Posted by mister on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 12

Here's the bottom line:

-ECW = Joke, nothing else
-Orton winner of RR = Good, out of everyone he deserves it
-Hardy vs Hardy = Amazing, nothing else
-RVD will most likly never return full time to WWE, as much as it pains me to say it
-HBK, please for God sake, Sweet Chin Music JBL and get over it

Posted by Sean Ryker on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 13

RVD (as you can see by the other comments) won't be coming back because of his wives cancer we might see a suprise at No Way Out but that's not likely

Posted by EddieRox on Monday, January 26, 2009

Comment # 14

I still cannot believe Matt turned on Jeff and I watched the PPV

Posted by The Vengeful Shinobi on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 15

Stupid cancer... but that shows RVD loves his wife very much, he's still 35 though, so he has time if he wants to come back

Posted by BM on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 16

Lionman everything i read of yours suck. They should not let you write at all. Come back when you learn how to write.

Posted by somebody on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 17

Thank you somebody

Posted by Edgehead on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 18

that was pretty good i don't know y did matt hardy hit jeff in the head with a steel chair

Posted by JEFF HARDY on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 19

"Matt vs. Jeff will end up with them thinking back to their childhood and becoming a tag again" that is truly the dumbest thing ive ever heard. When your fighting you dont think "oh we should tag". Plus everyone hates there younger brother is called sibling rivalry.

Posted by Adam on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Comment # 20

I am thinking Edge and Jeff vs Christian and Matt

Posted by Try2beatthis on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Comment # 21

For Edge & Jeff to team one of them would have to turn heel. I don't think that tag match would happen, but it is interesting. The point is, IF it happens, it would be Edge and Matt tagging (both heels, Matt cost Jeff the title which went to edge). I really can't see Edge teaming up with a Hardy though.

Posted by Edgehead on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Comment # 22

I can't see edge teaming up with a hardy either, then again i couldn't see Matt Hardy slamming Jeff in the face with a chair. It was beutiful, he raised so much heat in that one action then some people can manage in an entire year.

I really hope that Matt becomes one of the top heels in the business.

Posted by Wolfie on Thursday, January 29, 2009

Comment # 23

RVD was a one-time only appearance.

Posted by Joe Andretti on Thursday, January 29, 2009

Comment # 24

"Lionman everything i read of yours suck. They should not let you write at all. Come back when you learn how to write."

THEN DON'T READ THEM. I do not understand you guys. If you hate his articles, then don't bother reading them. BTW those are HIS opinions. It is not his fault you all think otherwise

Posted by The Bouncer on Thursday, January 29, 2009

Comment # 25

I would've rather seen Jeff make the heel turn since we've already seen Matt as a heel in the past and it wasn't that exciting. He's terrible on the mic (not to say that Jeff is much better), and with heels doing a lot of talking, its gonna suck. As far as I remember, I dont think Jeff has been heel ever in the WWF/E

Posted by The Superstar Austin Creed on Friday, January 30, 2009

Comment # 26

Randy Orton all the way, he will take the gold from Cena and control Raw with the Legacy.

Posted by Big Unit on Friday, January 30, 2009

Comment # 27

RVD came back from retirement! He won't be back for a while because he is helping his wife fight off cancer.

Posted by Mr. Hi on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Comment # 28

lol Russia? 1- That makes no sense 2- It is not like Russia is an insult. It just proves how much of a hater you are. No one is forcing you to read "crap". Let's say there is a trilogy in something. Let's say you saw the first movie, it was garbage. Then you decide to watch the 2nd movie, it was crappier than the 1st one. I doubt you would watch the third movie. No one is going to kill you if you do not read this stuff. BTW what do you mean by "The Bouncer", do you really need quotes?

Posted by The Bouncer on Saturday, January 31, 2009

Comment # 29

i still think it would have been better with cc

Posted by funkinflash on Sunday, February 01, 2009

Comment # 30

haters you cant live with them, you cant live without them. yes it should be edge and matt vs jeff and christian.

Posted by crazydude on Sunday, February 01, 2009