Ain't no way that Queen + Paul Rodgers will make it over to the U.S. Queen hadn't even toured the U.S. since 1982. If they came over, I'd definitely go. I don't love Paul Rodgers but I don't hate him either. Like others have mentioned, George Michael would have been a great choice - but more power to Brian May and Roger Taylor for going ahead with their lives. I'm sure Freddie would have wanted them to do whatever would make them money.
As for no John Deacon...I don't really care too much. He was a competent bass player but nothing spectacular. He's made it clear he wants nothing to do with Queen anymore - more power to him.