If it wasn't for the returns of Booker and Diesel, the Rumble would have been poor for me. I can't stand it when they allow teams to take over the ring, like Punk and Nexus did last night, just throwing out anyone that comes down (They did the same last year with the Straight Edge Society). And then having Cena and Hornswoggle doing it? It made me chuckle, but it's not the way I'd prefer the match to go, and it went on too far.
They also never got to that traditional 'chaotic' point where there's 15-20 guys all in the ring, people getting flung out all over and the commentators struggling to keep up.
It was good to see Booker, although I was never much of a fan in his last run as King Booker. Diesel could be an interesting addition to the roster, but only on a limited basis. I don't see why they don't hire more part-timers, just to offer them some variety for storylines. Right now, they could have people like Batista, Jericho, RVD on part-time contracts. Put Taker, HHH and now Diesel on the same thing going forward, and you've always got someone who can give a guaranteed crowd reaction, while building the younger talents.
Timmy had Barrett or Punk winning it. Who's Taker defending the streak against this year?
I had Barrett as well, but I'd guess he's being kept for the rumoured match with Taker at WM.