2015 Royal Rumble expanded to 40 Superstars.

In a repeat of 2011, next years Royal Rumble has been expanded to include 40 Superstars.

I think its a good move personally. With such an expansive roster, it allows them to get a couple of legends and NXT guys in the match without cutting someone else. As long as they dont put the three announcers in again its a win/win.

The last one went so well....

I think the roster is big enough to handle it but WWE should focus on actually trying to tell stories within the Royal Rumble instead of just throwing more guys in there.

#bunnymania

This his/ her time!

Didn't enjoy the last one. Went on too long with too much filler.

I see this as being similar to 3 hour Raws. Not necessary but WWE cant help put in the filler nonsense so this way they can do that but also use meaningful roster members in there too.

Just because you can do something doesn't mean you have to or you should do something - the WWE have the capabilities to have a 40 man Rumble but for me it lessons the aura of the event, 30 men and two minutes between entrants was a staple of the event, it allowed stories to develop and play out within the Rumble itself, in a 30 man Rumble there's only around 2/3 guys who are genuinely likely to win it, with 40 men involved the winners catagory doesn't get wider, its still the same 2/3 guys - all it does is create more filler and at a quicker rate, guys will be bypassing one another on the isle the entire night.

I'm not a fan, Vince McMahon does seem to have some kind of inverted fear of being perceived to be standing still though so it shouldn't come as a surprise that he's once again tinkering with the Rumble

In some ways I see this as a good thing, but only because it will allow a greater number of NXT stars into the spotlight. Maybe even seeing the likes of Kenta, Zayn, Neville, Devitt and Steen make their PPV debut.
However, I find 40 man to be too long. As well as opening up more space for NXT stars, it also opens up space for gimmick entries like the commentators or the bunny from the Rosebuds.
I would however like to see the number 1 or 2 entrant go the distance, and thus surpass Mysterio's record for longest time in a rumble.
Also, random question, why did they stop the use of weapons in the Royal Rumble? I always have fond memories of Kane's rampage with a bin!

Didn't Finley get DQed for using a weapon a few years back?

I half remember Sabu using weapons, but the only thing I can remember 100% is Kane chokeslamming him through the table he set up on the outside.

Apparently this will be Lesnar's in-ring return for WWE. That means 4 months without the WWE champion on TV if true. HHH and co have their work cut out!

If he's healthy, Bryan should be held off TV and return as #40. They wanted it last year and didn't get it...

Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns as the last 2 in the rumble could be a interesting crowd response espeacially if they both return from injury the same night