WWE Royal Rumble live: Randy Orton wins WrestleMania title shot after eliminating Roman Reigns
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Your support makes all the difference.The WWE Royal Rumble will see 30 superstars battle it out for a world title shot at WrestleMania, with the likes of Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker set to feature in what could be one of the most explosive Rumbles the WWE has staged. Follow the latest here.
Schedule:
- Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, and Naomi BEAT Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, and Natalya (Six-woman tag team match)
- Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson BEAT Cesaro and Sheamus (WWE Raw Tag Team Championship)
- Nia Jax BEATS Sasha Banks
- Charlotte Flair BEATS Bayley to retain the Raw Women’s Championship
- Neville beats Rich Swann (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)
- John Cena beats AJ Styles (WWE Championship)
- Kevin Owens beats Roman Reigns (No Disqualification match for the WWE Universal Championship - Chris Jericho will be suspended in a shark cage above the ring)
- Randy Orton wins the 30 man Royal Rumble
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Preview...
The Royal Rumble takes place this Sunday as one of the WWE’s flagship events returns for its 30th edition where 30 Superstars will battle for a world championship shot at WrestleMania 33.
In what is one of the year’s hotly-anticipated shows, the Royal Rumble has provided memorable moments that have gone down in WWE history, from breath-taking stunts to shock returns and surprise winners.
This year’s edition promises to be no different, with the added spice of the Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar rivalry included after both became the first entries into the Royal Rumble back in November following Goldberg’s stunning 89-second victory over Lesnar at Survivor Series.
The pair went face-to-face on the final edition of Raw this week, only to be interrupted by The Undertaker, who will also feature in the main event in the hope of claiming his second Rumble victory, while other names already confirmed include the likes of Chris Jericho, Bray Wyatt and Rumble specialist Kofi Kingston, who has developed a talent for avoiding elimination by extraordinary stunts.
Along with the Royal Rumble, the WWE Universal Championship, the WWE Championship and the WWE Raw Women’s Championship will be on the line, as well as the Raw Tag Team titles and the Cruiserweight Championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2017 Royal Rumble.
What time does it start?
The Royal Rumble begins at midnight on Sunday 29 January 2017 for viewers in the United Kingdom, with the show beginning at 18:00 CST Sunday night at the Alamodome, Texas.
Where can I watch it?
The Royal Rumble will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office at a cost of £19.95 for viewers in the UK and €24.95 in Ireland. You can also follow the event live with The Independent’s live blog right here from 23:00 GMT.
Full match list...
Preshow
Cesaro and Sheamus (c) vs Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson (WWE Raw Tag Team Championship)
Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax
Main card
Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, and Naomi vs Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, and Natalya (Six-woman tag team match)
Rich Swann (c) vs Neville (WWE Cruiserweight Championship)
Charlotte Flair (c) vs Bayley (WWE Raw Women's Championship)
AJ Styles (c) vs John Cena (WWE Championship)
Kevin Owens (c) vs Roman Reigns (No Disqualification match for the WWE Universal Championship - Chris Jericho will be suspended in a shark cage above the ring)
30-man Royal Rumble match
Confirmed Royal Rumble entrants...
Goldberg
Brock Lesnar
Big E
Kofi Kingston
Xavier Woods
Chris Jericho
Braun Strowman
Baron Corbin
The Undertaker
Dean Ambrose
The Miz
Dolph Ziggler
Cesaro
Sheamus
Bray Wyatt
Randy Orton
Luke Harper
Big Show
Sami Zayn
Big Cass
Rusev
Mojo Rawley
Odds...
Randy Orton – 9/4
Goldberg – 7/2
The Undertaker – 4/1
Braun Strowman – 9/2
Finn Balor – 5/1
Samoa Joe – 5/1
Chris Jericho – 9/1
Brock Lesnar – 14/1
Sami Zayn – 16/1
Seth Rollins – 18/1
John Cena – 20/1
Selected others:
Triple H – 40/1
Shawn Michaels – 66/1
Shane McMahon – 150/1
Vince McMahon – 250/1
(All odds provided by Sky Bet)
Charlotte vs Bayley
Charlotte is just mocking Bayley, and displays an amazing display of athleticism as she flips Bayley around the ring while locking her in a headlock with her legs.
Meanwhile, someone has a Mr Bean sign in the crowd...
Charlotte vs Bayley
Bayley is threatening an upset here after rocking the champion with a face slam. She takes to the top rope, only to abandon her plan and position Charlotte beneath her. She delivers a soaring elbow drop and goes for the pin...2! Charlotte just kicks out a split-second before losing her title.
Charlotte vs Bayley
Figure 8! Charlotte, with blood pouring from her mouth, has Bayley in trouble, but Bayley counters as she rolls over onto her belly. Charlotte manages to get it back in her favour, but uses the ropes to help maintain the hold and the referee forces her to release the hold. Instead, she goes to the top rope, but her trademark moonsault sees her land on Bayley's knees. She pins Charlotte, but again it's only for two!
Charlotte vs Bayley
Charlotte's trapped on the turnbuckle, but she roughly throws Bayley off to the ground. Seeing an opportunity, Charlotte delivers Natural Selection on the ring apron and drives Bayley's head straight into the mat, before picking up the three count.
CHARLOTTE BEATS BAYLEY TO RETAIN THE WWE RAW WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP!
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
Next up, we've got a WWE first, as Kevin Owens takes on Roman Reigns with Chris Jericho suspended above the ring in a shark cage. You heard me right...the fight is also a no disqualification match, and this could be the time when Owens's title reign finally comes to an end.
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
Owens and Jericho makes their way out first, with the reigning champion receiving a thunderous reception. Reigns, as usual, is booed into the area, but Jericho is yet to enter the shark cage as the challenger makes his way to the ring.
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
Before Jericho gets into the cage, Jericho and Owens attack Reigns! Reigns fights back though and floors them both with right hands. He launches Jericho face first into the cage, before throwing him inside it and locking the door. Up it goes, and Air Jericho is away!
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
Reigns punches Owens hard enough to knock him out of the ring, and they're soon marching through the fans where Reigns finds a metal post to hit Owens with, taking full advantage of the no disqualification rules.
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