So here we go, my opinion about the so far known participants!
1. Dolph Ziggler
I am glad that Ziggler earned a spot at Wrestlemania, even though - in my eyes - he deserved his very own match. Recent feuds would suggest Alberto Del Rio or Damien Sandow as his opponents, but it is too late to get this on the Road to Wrestlemania anyway.His chances are relatively slim though.
2. Big E
The man who recently lost his last name doesn't show a much better win/lose statistic. Ever since the first weeks of his title run, he had rarely been used in the shows to his full and championship-worthy potential. A match for his title would have been much more appropriate for the main PPV of the year!With his current standing, I don't think that he will win.
3. Fandango
Obligatory jobber, any other role would be utopistic to confer to Fandango.4. Alberto Del Rio
As mentioned above, a singles match against e.g. Dolph Ziggler would have been more appropriate to the man that battled Batista at Elimination Chamber. From holding the WWE and the World Heavyweight Title, Del Rio's star has fallen rapidly, and thus I think his chances to win the 30 Man Battle Royal are as high as the ones of Ziggler.5. Damien Sandow
Whatever happened to the former Mr. Money in the Bank and Intellectual Savior of the unwashed Masses, I don't like it. After unsuccessfully cashing in his Money in the Bank contract last year, Sandow had been part of some minor matches, mostly as the one being defeated. Sadly, he inhabits the status of a jobber by now, especially in this match.6. Titus O'Neil
Even though Darren Young defeated him in their very short-lived feud, it isn't Mr. No Days Off who is seen in the ring currently. But still, O'Neil seems like nothing but a joke figure, especially after the St. Patrick's Day match against Sheamus (and Hornswoggle). No chance in hell.7. Christian
Christian, who hasn't even been featured as a guest in Miz TV in the last episode of Smackdown, should rather be in a single match against Sheamus as well, giving the recent history of the two competitors. Instead, both are thrown into the Battle Royal Match.The chances for the Canadian wrestler to win, in my eyes, are non-existent though.
8. Sheamus
Same as above, why build up a rivalry between Sheamus and Christian, only to carry it out in a 30 Man Battle Royal. That doesn't make sense to me.My fear is that Sheamus' chance to win isn't even that small in this match. With the announced push that supposedly awaits the Irish brawler after Wrestlemania, a victory in the Battle Royal could be a given.
9. Big Show
Who better to win a Battle Royal dedicated to the "Eighth Wonder of the world" than another physically large athlete? Maybe one who only returned recently and, in my opinion, ruined the whole Authority storyline back in 2013.For the WWE commentators it seems like Big Show winning is the most predictable thing, and exactly this makes me think that he won't win this one. Big guy or not.
10. Mark Henry
I wouldn't say that Mark Henry lost his credibility when being dismantled by Brock Lesnar and being sent into a break, but it still doesn't look very good on his resume. Especially when heading into such a prestigious Wrestlemania Match. For me, it looks like Mark Henry was thrown in there to have a guy who needs to be eliminated by 3+ people.11. - 13. 3MB
Okay, who are we kidding?14. & 15. Cody Rhodes & Goldust
After losing the Tag Team Titles to The New age Outlaws, it seems like things around The Brotherhood was down spiraling. Some losses, some minor wins, and ever since The Usos got their hands on the titles, they were out of the picture completely.The chances for the Rhodes brothers winning, even when they work together? Very slim.
16. Kofi Kingston
Before the Royal Rumble, Kofi Kingston got a huge win over Randy Orton. People who called out "push" after this sure went fast. And wrong. Some rather meaningless wins, mostly at live shows, and many more losses leave me to no other conclusion that Kingston winning the Battle Royal would be nothing but a fluke.17. The Miz
People who read here know that I am not by far a fan of The Miz, and that I consider Miz TV a waste of space and time. If they tried to establish a second Cutting Edge or Peepshow with him, WWE clearly failed. With this being said, I feel the same about his spot in the Battle Royal. He joins the ranks of Fandango, 3MB, and - sadly - Damien Sandow.
Who would I give the remaining 13 spots to?
People we haven't seen in a while would be the vague answer to that. Not "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, or Booker T, no! But people like Curt Hawkins, Justin Gabriel, Tyson Kidd, Ezekiel Jackson... For all I care even JTG and Yoshi Tatsu. Those people deserve a Wrestlemania moment, even if it means they get thrown over the top in the first minute of the match.Wrestlers I could definitely see in the match would be Alexander Rusev for example. Even if he doesn't deserve the win as being part of the main roster only to be in the Royal Rumble and cut vignettes at the weekly shows, but to spice the match up a little he would definitely be the man to go with.
Another obvious pick would be Darren Young, especially since Titus O'Neil is in the match as well. He won against O'Neil in their short feud, and he keeps being victorious over him at live events. Why he isn't in the match by default due to that is making me wonder why.
The Real Americans would have been a great and interesting input as well, but since Rybaxel have been pulled form the card in favor of a rumored Triple Threat Tag Team Match between them, Cesaro and Swagger, and The Usos, the chances of them being in the match are more than slim.
Who do I NOT want to see in the Battle Royal?
As mentioned above, I want no legends and Hall Of Famers to be seen in there, and the very same thing goes for JBL and The New Age Outlaws (who are supposed to be in a match with Kane against The Shield, if I'm not mistaken).Furthermore, I hope that people like The Great Khali, Santino Marella, Hornswoggle, and the god forsaken bull El Torito won't be a part of the match. Those are pretty likely participants though, which I am dreading with my whole heart.
