Prophecies of The Tocc

Royal Rumble 2005


John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Kurt Angle vs. Big Show

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship

Prediction:Kurt Angle
Prophecy:I can see Angle headlining mania against the winner of the rumble or Show or whoever. WWE obviously doesn't think Bradshaw can carry a match, hence all the triple threat and fatal fourway crap. They did the same thing to Benoit (but in Benoit's case they were wrong). Frankly I'm surprised JBL has had the title this long. Update: Now I'm not so sure because JBL is featured on the promo for No Way Out. Will he retain?
Result:John "Bradshaw" Layfield wins
0 Points Awarded

Undertaker vs. John Heidenreich

Casket Match

Prediction:John Heidenreich
Prophecy:I'm really not sure about this one. Taker has been getting the upper hand a lot recently, but he deserved it after Heidenreich messed up his title shots. I don't know why they would keep booking the same match if the momentum isn't going to change to Heidenreich's side. It's the classic switcharoo. Historically I don't think Taker has much success in his theme matches.
Result:Undertaker wins
0 Points Awarded

The Royal Rumble Match

30 Man Battle Royal

Prediction:Batista
Prophecy:The top picks are obviously Batista and Cena here. Scenario 1 = Cena wins: He'd have to lose his US title and face either JBL, Angle, or Show at Mania (and he's not feuding with any of them right now). Batista is still free to take on HHH at Mania anyway. Scenario 2 = Batista wins. He'd complete his face turn and HHH would retain his title so that the two could meet at Mania (no way would it be Batista vs Orton).
Result:Batista wins
1 Point Awarded

Triple H vs. Randy Orton

World Championship

Prediction:Triple H
Prophecy:This match is happening earlier than most of us expected. We all thought this would headline Mania. I don't know if they'll have a rematch then or what, but I don't think HHH will lose the title before then. Without the title, the tension with Batista would lessen, and that's not good for the storyline just yet. Keep in mind that no matter who wins the rumble, either title (wwe or world title) is up for grabs. Benoit used his RR win last year to switch brands.
Result:Triple H wins
1 Point Awarded

Edge vs. Shawn Michaels

When Getting Screwed is a Bad Thing

Prediction:Edge
Prophecy:Edge needs the push and HBK, as a true veteran, should put him over, and eliminate him from the Rumble in the same night.
Result:Edge wins
1 Point Awarded
Total Points: 3

3 Points Earned | 60% Accurate

Ranked 4th among Wise Ones for this event.