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KO is out first.  The feud between these two has been sooooo good.  Roman out next.  Lots of boos, probably canned and maybe otherwise.  They are deserved now.

This match will be a little different to blog since it’s all about getting back to your feet.  There will be lots of plunder along the way trying to get to the point where someone can’t get back up to their feet.  Early on they are working hard, which should shock no one.

This match will be a little different to blog since it’s all about getting back to your feet.  There will be lots of plunder along the way trying to get to the point where someone can’t get back up to their feet.  Early on they are working hard, which should shock no one.  This is so good.  First big bump (easy for me to say when it’s not me) saw Roman toss KO from the stage through tons of plunder.  He got up at 8 and more plunder is to come.  He has made his way to the training ring in the back of the stadium.  This had to be pre-taped because Roman got there in a hurry and ran him over with a Cushman.  Yes, that is what I call it.  I worked in an Arena in Atlantic City.  That is who made them.

I am just enjoying it.  Not much to say other than plunder until KO put Roman on a table and used a forklift and raised a pallet up REALLY high and did a senton off of the top.  BAM.  That was awesome!  Roman up at 9.  KO has dragged Reigns back into the part of the stadium that is the Thunderdome.  Reigns got up at 9.  He then hit a Superman and drove Owens through the light board.

Reigns got up at 2.  KO rolled off the stage, onto his feet, to beat the 10 count.  Roman is coming at him with a pair of handcuffs.  He told KO he can’t quit.  They are throwing hands.  If they have Roman handcuff KO so he can’t get up it will be a great ending.

KO stopped him with a stunner.  He grabbed the handcuffs.  He cuffed Roman low to the light tower.  Can Roman get to his feet?  No so he hit the ref at 9 to break the count.  Heyman came running in with the key.  A new official came out and started counting.  But he stopped when it seemed like he couldn’t get it unlocked.  He finally got it unhooked and Roman had stood up.  Roman jumped and put KO in a guillotine.  He released it and the official began the count.  Roman was up at 7.  KO didn’t.  He was choked out.  Roman retains.  I loved it, great stuff!  Now the men’s Rumble gets to follow two great matches in row.  Have fun guys.

Randy Orion and Edge start off.  They are fighting on the floor.  Sami Zayn is out and will try and take advantage.

It's hard to get into believing here since so many of the entrants have no chance at winning.  The women had a lot of potential winners, which made it more interesting.  This match is about Edge wanted to get Randy Orion.  He wants to get even for tearing his triceps.  At 8 we got our first surprise (if you didn't read Mike's spoilers) Carlito.  He looks really good.  Orton is selling his bad leg on the floor. Oh and he isn't wearing The Spoiler's underwear on his face for those curious.

I see so many talents come out that SHOULD have a chance and yet I know they don't.  That is so sad.  Of the guys in now only Edge, Orton and Big E could win it.  And Edge and Orton are probably working each other in 69 days.

The first real cool surprise happened when Damien Priest came out.  He won't win but I believe he could.  The rumors have been he is done in NXT.  Good for him.  He deserves main roster.  Orton is in the trainer's room, which is heel speak for he will be back.  Halfway in, Miz comes out at 15.  He trashed Bad Bunny's equipment on the way out.  GI Bro will have something to say about that later.  Here comes Bad Bunny.  He took off his vest.  Priest eliminated Miz and Morrison.  Bunny then just did a top rope splash on both of them on before.  I have the weirdest job in the world.  I just typed that for work.  

Daniel Bryan is in at 17.  Can he win it?   I am going with no from Vince, but yes from me.  Here comes Kane at 18.  He sees Bryan.  Will they hug it out?  Yes, then we have a choke slam.  Priest stepped up to Kane and eliminated him.  That man is gone from NXT.

Dom Mysterio came out and eliominated Baron Corbin.  They will keep dancing.

Lashley is out at 22.  He could win.  He should win.  He probably won't win.  He did eliminate Dom and Priest.  Now he faces off against Big E.  I like this.  At 23 we have The Hurricane!  I popped.  Shane Helms has one of the best Facebook feeds around.  That won't help him when E and Lashely tossed him.

24 is Christian.  Edge is like DAMN!  I could use you.  Will he get in?  Everyone ganged up on Lashley and Christian pulled down the rope.  Great way to get rid of Lashley.  Christian hugged Edge.  Riddle was the only one up and wanted to get a pose.  They disagreed.  Good for Christian.  Cool surprise.  AJ is out at 25.  Edge is working his ass off.  Orton got most of the night off.  Just in case you forgot.  Here comes Rey.   Omas pulled Big E out and eliminated him then threw him over the announce table.  So wrong.  Omas also took out Rey.

Seth is back at 29.  Out comes Braun Strowman  Seth vs. Roman.  Hmmm.

Seth waited for everyone to be down to come back and toss Bryan.  Seth cub stoned Seth out of the match.  It's Edge, Christian, Seth and Braun (and Randy).  Strowman didn't listen to Seth's BS.  He dumped him and then worked on the legends.  Strowman was about to dump Edge when Christian made the save and stopped it.  Seth came and dumped both Christian and Braun.  Edge dumped Seth.  Then Randy came back and hit an RKO but Edge dumped him too.  Edge went the distance and will be headlining WrestleMania.  He pointed to the sign.  If Peacock wants a true headliner at Mania that isn't a current guy, they have it.  I hope he picks Drew.  Overall it was a really good match and Edge wouldn't have been my first pick but it's a new world with the Network moving to Peacock.  I get it.  

I will back back with a hotline tomorrow.  Thanks for reading.

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