2016 Royal Rumble Introspective: Predictable, Yet Awesome

Who had the BIGGEST pop?

From my perspective-as someone who was in that crowd-Triple H received the biggest pop. Yes, I have gone back and watched the WWE Network broadcast of the pay-per-view, and while I agree that AJ Styles received a HUGE reception from the Orlando fan base, it was semi-delayed in my opinion since people did not know for sure who was coming out until they saw the word “Phenominal” come across the Titantron. Yes, his music was awesome and as a known TNA hater, even I found myself chanting along “wholy shit.” It is awesome to see a talent the caliber of Styles get a shot in WWE, and I can’t wait to see more.

Sami Zayn received a reaction similar to that of a returning Sasha Banks, and once he went right after Owens, fans seemed to be re-energized in that feud.

But once “The Game” from Motorhead starting playing after entrant 30, that crowd came unglued, including myself if you watch my video below. While Triple H is one of my all time favorite wrestlers, I do not believe this has impacted my analysis in any way. However, I was more of a fan of what Triple H entering at #30 meant for the booking of the match, and the progression of the storyline-and I am all for it.

With all that said, here are my rankings for pops of the night:

1.)  Triple H

2.)  AJ Styles

3.)  Sasha Banks

4.)  Sami Zayn

5.)  The New Day

As far as Triple H walking out WWE Worldheavyweight Champion, I think WWE made the right decision. Some people will say that all Triple H does is bury younger talent, and complain that he shouldn’t be champion. What these fans fail to realize is that Triple H holding the title is truly “best for business.”

Triple H has always been an amazing heel, and what better way to help Reigns FINALLY get over with the fans than by having him defeat the boss, regaining his lost championship on the grandest stage of them all, in the main event of WrestleMania 32.

If it doesn’t work? Seth Rollins should be back in a few months, right?

And now, for my final thoughts: