Royal Rumble Pre Show Thread *30 competitors again!!*

Gerry Rio

SlickRic wrote: »

Paddy Power currently have the top 3 bets:

Reigns 5/6
Bryan 11/10

The Rock 7/2

Interesting. Paddy Power arent known to lose much money so the odds on the third one are intriguing.

rovert

SlickRic wrote: »

The Rock 7/2

tvercetti

tvercetti wrote: »

His odds are shortening at a crazy rate, 7/1 into 9/2 on William Hill in the past half hour

Since I posted this a few minutes ago

Reigns 4/7 - 10/11
Bryan 13/8 - 6/5
Rock 9/2 - 7/2

SlickRic

Odds are swinging, ish, on Reigns and Bryan.

Dead even now it seems.

The real smart money won't be going on for an hour or too, but it's interesting.

Tweedle Dumb

I would love it if there was a real surprise tonight, so many entrants who could make a reasonable storyline and title fight at Wrestlemania but cant see them picking from outside the obvious two. Bryan and Reigns.

Dolph, Building on what he has done in the past few months,
Rollins, after losing title fight, getting another go
Sheamus, Heel turn even?
Orton (not sure if hes even about)
Ambrose, him v Rollins

Could go fair left field, and Have a complete outsider like balor or bray or someone as the title fight mightnt main event Wrestlemania


One thing I would love to see is Miz and Mizdow in the final four, Miz eliminated and then Mizdow caught between two choice

Gerry Rio

Do bookies generally have some inside knowledge for wrestling bets? The idea of betting on a pre-scripted event always struck me as so ludicrous All it takes is one head writer to get a family member to go online and clean up surely?

rovert

Gerry Rio wrote: »

Do bookies generally have some inside knowledge for wrestling bets? The idea of betting on a pre-scripted event always struck me as so ludicrous All it takes is one head writer to get a family member to go online and clean up surely?

In setting the odds no. Maybe someone reads the dirtsheets and newzsites.

But the odds swing usually directly after the WWE script is finalised. Bryan Alvarez said there's three Royal Rumble scripts and two Rumble match finishes.

Gerry Rio

Thanks. We should get Rovert to do an AMA on here

Wrestling and betting seems so odd. Even with the 2 or 3 scripts. It's not like Paddy Power would take bets on the outcome of the end of a film.

Professional Griefer

I'll be so pissed if Reigns wins. plsvince

Gerry Rio

Professional Griefer wrote: »

I'll be so pissed if Reigns wins. plsvince

I kinda really want to see what the Philly crowd do if he does,

Rock Lesnar

The bookies are not taking any chances on you know who, even if hes not in it, the fact hes in philly means they'd be mad not to shorten his price up, even if zero money is been placed on him

TimRiggins

I'm only watch Raw the odd time these days, and I'd be shocked if Reigns doesn't win. Wrestlemania is obviously gonna be the Roman Reigns love fest like it was for Daniel Bryan last year.

Deco99

Gerry Rio wrote: »

Do bookies generally have some inside knowledge for wrestling bets? The idea of betting on a pre-scripted event always struck me as so ludicrous All it takes is one head writer to get a family member to go online and clean up surely?

You wouldnt clean up. 20 quid is most you can put on usually. Not something to go retire with

Gerry Rio

TimRiggins wrote: »

I'm only watch Raw the odd time these days, and I'd be shocked if Reigns doesn't win. Wrestlemania is obviously gonna be the Roman Reigns love fest like it was for Daniel Bryan last year.

The key difference being last year it was the crowd who decided who the lovefest was for. this year it is being forced down our throat.

Deco99

What time for the main event?

TimRiggins

Gerry Rio wrote: »

The key difference being last year it was the crowd who decided who the lovefest was for. this year it is being forced down our throat.

I know, and its a shame. What I'd give to see Dean Ambrose get the win, 0 chance of it happening though

Gerry Rio

12am or 1am start here for the whole thing?

Lord TSC

Sad to think it's a year since Punk wrestled his last match. Also this time last year, the New Age Outlaws were making a return to win the tag titles....

Ageyev

Deadlie wrote: »

The odds on

The Rock

went from 100/1 to 12/1 and they're now sitting at 4/1.
Is that price determined on how many people are betting on it or how is it judged?

Dave Meltzer on his podcast said this morning that if

The Rock is in the Rumble then he will have to win

so it could be that.

Gerry Rio wrote: »

12am or 1am start here for the whole thing?

Pre-show 12.30am, main show 1am. The Rumble match could go on se ond last or last. I'd assume the Rumble will be an hour at least and the WWE title match about 40mins with entrances and maybe a post-match angle. Show will be over by 4am.

TimRiggins

Ageyev wrote: »

Dave Meltzer on his podcast said this morning that if

The Rock is in the Rumble then he will have to win

so it could be that.



Pre-show 12.30am, main show 1am. The Rumble match could go on se ond last or last. I'd assume the Rumble will be an hour at least and the WWE title match about 40mins with entrances and maybe a post-match angle.

Rollins cashing in MITB anyone?

Ageyev

TimRiggins wrote: »

Rollins cashing in MITB anyone?

More than a few people have kicked that idea around lately. He has the briefcase title shot until June so there's no rush.

TetraxShard

Gerry Rio wrote: »

Thanks. We should get Rovert to do an AMA on here

Wrestling and betting seems so odd. Even with the 2 or 3 scripts. It's not like Paddy Power would take bets on the outcome of the end of a film.

They offered bets on who shot Mr. Burns on the Simpsons back in the day. A group of college students had a friend who saw the episode in the US before it aired here and backed Maggie Simpson. Since they had no odds for her, Paddy Power offered 500/1 and promptly got fleeced.

http://blog.paddypower.com/2013/10/02/doh-is-comic-guy-about-to-leaf-the-simpsons/

Rock Lesnar

Ageyev wrote: »

Dave Meltzer on his podcast said this morning that if

The Rock is in the Rumble then he will have to win

so it could be that.

Or Rusev eliminates him setting up WM

the groutch

Thrice in a lifetime anyone?

TimRiggins

the groutch wrote: »

Thrice in a lifetime anyone?

Maybe Kane can finally get his RR win and we see him v Cena at Wrestlemania

Ruu

Reports that

Sheamus unlikely to be at Royal Rumble. Hopefully injury not too serious, a little disappointing

Gerry Rio

So many spoilers, so much temptation to click them!

The Rumble was a lot more fun pre-internet

Mokuba

Love to see one of Generico or Steen in it and get an elimination or two. Or Devitt obviously.

Gerry Rio

Not a big spoiler at all but covering just in case.

B show wrestler

Bo Dallas

confirmed for the Rumble. Vince cant stand this guy so expect him to be gone within 60 seconds.

Gerry Rio

Bad News Barret makes his wildcard prediction

https://twitter.com/WadeBarrett/status/559409373861404672

And someone has made a new CenaWinsLOL

Cheese Wagstaff

Latest WHC odds:

Lesnar 1/9
Cena 8/1
Rollins 7/1

All three have been added to the Rumble betting aswell.

Won't happen, but the idea of Rollins attempting a cash-in and being foiled prior to the Rumble, only to then enter at number 30 and win is something I'd love to see. Obviously with a load of dastardly shenanigans thrown in on the way to doing it.

Gits_bone

What time does this start?

I remember when I was a young lad I was big into wrestling. First and only time I paid PPV for something was Royal Rumble. I think Golddust made a return, and rikishi was early in too. Anyone know what year this could be???

SlickRic

Huge swing towards Reigns now in the betting.

1/9 on PP.

Bryan isn't even 2nd favourite anymore

Gits_bone

Are the odds kinda not revealing the script?

Unearthly

Gits_bone wrote: »

What time does this start?

I remember when I was a young lad I was big into wrestling. First and only time I paid PPV for something was Royal Rumble. I think Golddust made a return, and rikishi was early in too. Anyone know what year this could be???

2002. Decent rumble

Gerry Rio

Gits_bone wrote: »

What time does this start?

1am. Pre show at 12.30.

SlickRic

Gits_bone wrote: »

Are the odds kinda not revealing the script?

Apologies, I thought I'd put spoiler tags on.

Its not necessarily revealing the script. There are a few after all.

Gits_bone

SlickRic wrote: »

Apologies, I thought I'd put spoiler tags on.

Its not necessarily revealing the script. There are a few after all.

No I wasn't complaining, just with the result already decided perhaps bookies pay for finding the script. :-)

Gerry Rio

Biggest surprise entrant in the history of the Rumble?

Id say Cena at MSG. One of the few times WWE managed to keep something quiet.

Loughc

wwe.com acknowledged the rocks cryptic tweet/Instagram/whatever so safe bet saying he won't be in it

SlickRic

All I hope is that if Reigns is winning, that Brock is not fed to him.

He's not there yet and the fans won't buy it.

They might buy him beating Rollins, but will definitely crap all over him beating the one who beat the Streak.

the groutch

If Rock isn't in the Rumble itself, he could be there to facilitate a Rollins cash-in, and set up Rock Vs Brock, and Brock will still look strong having won the triple threat.

Lord TSC

Gits_bone wrote: »

Are the odds kinda not revealing the script?

The odds change based on people putting money on the people; if odds are dropping, it's because everyone is pumping their money onto Reigns. Sadly, that's because it's obvious whats coming, as opposed to anyone having a script

RobbingBandit

Goldust vs Stardust feud out of the Rumble would be awesome, been a long time coming and would be nice to see goldie go out on a high.

rovert

https://twitter.com/StephMcMahon/status/559490722290991104

united2k11

is the 30 man royal rumble the last thing to be showed in this PPV?

ERG89

Watching Vince Russo on Wrestle Talk agreeing with some of his thoughts. Jesus I'm going to bed I hate myself now :mad:

Lord TSC

united2k11 wrote: »

is the 30 man royal rumble the last thing to be showed in this PPV?

Usually is, unless they worry it's ending on a downer. Based on predicted results, would imagine they'll put it on last to send people home "happy"....

Gerry Rio

united2k11 wrote: »

is the 30 man royal rumble the last thing to be showed in this PPV?

Almost always yes.

Let's hope Steph keeps her "f*ck me boots" from the Patterson pic on for later

rovert

*POINTS TO SIGN*

https://twitter.com/AmplifiedtoRock/status/559498145236008962