This past weekend, the WWE put on their annual Royal Rumble. The general mayhem of the Rumble always makes it one of my favorite events of the year. This year even more so as Daniel Bryan was returning, and I was sure that was going to lead to great things. I mean they wouldn’t make the same mistake as last year and have an unpopular big man win (read: the returning Batista in January 2014).
Coming into the event everyone expected Roman Reigns (the new WWE anointed big man) to come out on top. Daniel Bryan entered early (10th) had some nice moments but got eliminated by a strong Bray Wyatt. Once the “Yes movement” unceremoniously ended, the crowd turned rabid. They booed every move lustily. When it became apparent that Reigns would win, the heel-loving Philly crowd really let the WWE have it. Not even a surprise appearance by the Rock (trying to give his real-life cousin a positive rub) would help. It was as angry a crowd as I can remember.
The WWE really dropped the ball on this event. What the fans wanted wasn’t taken into account at all. Hopefully they start paying attention soon. —Luis
