Royal Rumble (2. 00. Wikipedia. Royal Rumble (2. Royal Rumbleprofessional wrestlingpay- per- view (PPV) event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was presented by Sony's Play.

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Station 2, took place on January 2. Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and featured talent from the Raw and Smack. Down! brands. As has been customary since 1. Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's Wrestle. Mania, in this instance Wrestle. Mania XX. Beginning with this Royal Rumble, the winner could challenge at Wrestle. Mania his choice of either the WWE Championship or the World Heavyweight Championship.

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Six professional wrestling matches were featured on the event's supercard, a scheduling of more than one main event. The main event was the annual 3. Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from both brands. Chris Benoit, the first entrant, won the match by last eliminating The Big Show, the twenty- fourth entrant.

This win resulted in Benoit breaking the longevity record last held by Bob Backlund, staying in the match for over one hour.[3] The primary match on the Raw brand was a Last Man Standing match between Triple H and Shawn Michaels for the World Heavyweight Championship, which ended in a draw. The predominant match on the Smack. Down! brand was Brock Lesnar versus Hardcore Holly for the WWE Championship, which Lesnar won to retain the championship. The featured match on the undercard was a Tables match for the World Tag Team Championship[3][4] between Evolution (Ric Flair and Batista) and the Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D- Von), which Evolution won to retain the titles. Background[edit]The professional wrestling matches at Royal Rumble featured professional wrestlers performing as characters in scripted events pre- determined by the hosting promotion, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).[5][6] Storylines between the characters were produced on WWE's weekly television shows Raw and Smack.

Down! with the Raw and Smack. Down! brands—storyline divisions in which WWE assigned its employees to different programs.[7]The buildup to the Royal Rumble match started on the January 1, 2. Smack. Down, when John Cena interrupted a promo of the Smack. Down General Manager. Paul Heyman about Tribute to the Troops in Iraq event. This angered Heyman and Heyman forced Cena to compete in a Handicap match with a partner and the two needed to win the match to gain entry in the Royal Rumble match. Cena's partner was revealed to be Chris Benoit and the two defeated The Full Blooded Italians (Nunzio, Chuck Palumbo and Johnny Stamboli) in a Handicap match to qualify for the Royal Rumble match.

As a result, all the three members of Full Blooded Italians lost their spots in the Royal Rumble match. If Cena and Benoit would have lost, neither would have been able to participate in the match. After the match, Kurt Angle announced that he would participate in the Royal Rumble match and would win it. Later that night, Benoit insulted Heyman and Heyman forced Benoit to compete at the #1 spot in the Royal Rumble.[8] On January 5, Kane announced that he was going to win the Royal Rumble but was confronted by Booker T, who claimed that he would eliminate Kane from the match and win the match.[9] Three days later on Smack. Down, Benoit defeated the Full Blooded Italians in a Handicap Mini Royal Rumble to retain his spot in the Royal Rumble.[1. Goldberg defeated Matt Hardy and announced that he would participate in the Royal Rumble match on January 1. On the January 1.

Smack. Down, several qualifying matches were held for the Royal Rumble, including a battle royal between Full Blooded Italians, which Nunzio won.[1. On January 1. 9 Goldberg, Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, Mark Henry and Chris Jericho won matches to qualify for a Battle Royal to determine the #3. Royal Rumble match. Goldberg won the Battle Royal and earned the #3. Royal Rumble.[1. 3]The main rivalry heading into the event from the Smack. Down brand was between Brock Lesnar and Hardcore Holly over the WWE Championship.

The rivalry could be dated back to September 1. Smack. Down, when Lesnar defeated Holly in a non- title match and injured him by breaking his neck, putting him out of action for over a year.[1. A year later, at Survivor Series, Holly returned to WWE from injury to take revenge from Lesnar.[1. On Smack. Down, on December 1. Heyman announced that Holly would team with Shannon Moore in a tag team match against A- Train and Matt Morgan, in which Holly could get a match of his choosing if he won but if he lost, his WWE contract would be terminated.

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Holly and Moore won the match, allowing Holly to wrestle a match of his choosing.[1. On the January 1 episode of Smack. Down, Holly intentionally got disqualified in a match against Big Show by brutally assaulting him.[8] On the January 8 episode of Smack. Down, Holly defeated Big Show in a Street Fight.[1.

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As a result, Big Show placed a restraining order on Holly and Lesnar stayed with Big Show to protect himself from Holly.[1. On the January 2. Smack. Down, Holly attacked Lesnar during a Handicap match pitting Lesnar, Big Show, Matt Morgan and Rhyno against John Cena and Chris Benoit in a Handicap match.[1.

This led to a match between Lesnar and Holly for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble. The main rivalry heading into the event from the Raw brand was between Triple H and Shawn Michaels over the World Heavyweight Championship. At Armageddon, Triple H defeated then- champion Goldberg and Kane in a No Disqualification. Triple Threat match to win the World Heavyweight Championship.[1. On the December 1. Raw, Michaels and Rob Van Dam defeated Evolution (Triple H, Ric Flair and Batista in a Handicap match, when Michaels pinned Triple H.[1.

As a result of pinning Triple H, Michaels earned a World Championship match against Triple H on December 2. Raw. Michaels seemingly pinned Triple H to win the title but the Raw General Manager. Eric Bischoff declared the match a draw because both men's shoulders were down on the mat during the pinfall. As a result, Triple H retained the title.[2.

On January 5, the self- proclaimed Sheriff of Raw. Stone Cold Steve Austin announced that Triple H would defend the title against Michaels in a Last Man Standing match at Royal Rumble.[9]A secondary rivalry heading into the event from the Smack. Down brand was between Eddie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero. At Survivor Series, Basham Brothers (Doug and Danny) defeated Los Guerreros (Eddie and Chavo) to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship.[2. After the event, Los Guerreros started to break up as a team when Chavo began blaming Eddie for the team's recent failure. On the November 2. Smack. Down, Los Guerreros defeated World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin) but after the match, Haas and Benjamin attacked Chavo and injured his leg.

This caused Chavo to blame Eddie for the injury.[2. On the November 2. Smack. Down, Chavo was attacked again and he blamed Eddie again.[2. This continued on the December 4 episode of Smack. Down, when Eddie helped Chavo in defeating Benjamin in a one- on- one match. Chavo blamed Eddie for stealing the spotlight that Chavo needed.[2. On January 1, on Smack.

Down, Eddie and Chavo finally broke up the team after losing to World's Greatest Tag Team.[8] However, on the January 8 episode of Smack. Down, Kurt Angle reunited Los Guerreros and earned them a Tag Team Championship match against Basham Brothers, which Los Guerreros lost. After the match, Los Guerreros finally ended when Chavo attacked Eddie and caused him to bleed. As a result, Chavo became a villain.[1.

On the January 1. Smack. Down, Angle informed Eddie that the Smack. Down General Manager Paul Heyman had made a match between Eddie and Chavo at Royal Rumble.[1. Another secondary rivalry heading into the event from the Smack. Down brand was between Rey Mysterio and Jamie Noble over the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

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They don’t call him the Beast Incarnate for nothing. Brock Lesnar is making his way back to the ring!

After being planted underneath an announcer’s table, Brock Lesnar has been hauled out of the arena via stretcher. The champion is out of the match, but the fight goes on. Yes, that’s Brock Lesnar underneath that announcer’s table. Yes, Braun Strowman is a freak of nature and master of destruction. One unlucky announcer will be forced to stand for the remainder of the fight. The list of people who can manhandle Brock Lesnar is very small, but Braun Strowman is on that list. What happens when four monsters of men share one ring in a battle for the WWE Universal Championship?

Let’s find out. 1. The Singh Brothers do their job and distract Shinsuke Nakamura, giving Jinder Mahal just enough time to spin his opponent around and connect on the Khallas. The era of the Modern Day Maharaja continues. If you thought the challenger would be afraid of the champion, think again. Shinsuke Nakamura sure knows how to work a crowd, but can he outwork Jinder Mahal in the ring and become the new WWE Champion?

There’s not much hope for you after A. J. Styles connects on a Phenomenal Forearm and a Styles Clash. The United States champion successfully defends his title. Kevin Ownes thought he had just won the United States Championship, but Shane Mc. Mahon took back his three- count after realizing A. J. Styles had gotten his foot on the ropes.

AJ Styles gets Kevin Owens to tap out, but a dazed Shane Mc. Mahon is hobbled outside of the ring and is unable to rule the submission. Shane Mc. Mahon is going to feel this one in the morning. Kevin Owens is 2.

Refereeing isn’t part of Shane Mc. Mahon’s usual duties, but he’ll be tasked with officiating a bitter matchup between Kevin Owens and A. J. Styles. 9: 2. 7 p. Just like old times.

Seth Rollins kicks Sheamus into oblivion, and Dean Ambrose pummels the Irishman with a Dirty Deeds. Take a look at your new Raw Tag Team Champions.

There’s no quit in these guys. Look out below. 9: 1. Whoever brought a beach ball to the Barclays Center is not getting it back.

Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose finally have reconciled, but can they bring back their magic as tag team partners in a title fight against Cesaro and Sheamus? The Demon King likely will cause nightmares for Bray Wyatt for some time. Finn Balor erases The Eater Of Worlds with a violent Coup de Grace. Finn Balor is showing no regard for his body in this one. The fireflies are out and about in Brooklyn as Bray Wyatt makes his way to the ring for a battle against Finn Balor.

Sasha Banks will leave the Barclays Center with more jewelry than she came in with. Can Sasha Banks prove she’s “The Boss” by defeating Alexa Bliss and winning the Raw Women’s Championship? Rusev attacked Randy Orton before the bell even rung, but that didn’t stop The Viper from nailing an RKO out of nowhere. Will Randy Orton be his typical viper self in a matchup against Rusev? Well, Enzo Amore surprisingly managed to escape the shark cage, but it wasn’t enough to stop his former buddy from picking up a big win. Is Enzo Amore really trying to break through steel? Big Cass’ plan of attack is no secret: he’s going straight for Big Show’s injured hand.

What’s a surefire way to make sure Enzo Amore doesn’t interfere in Big Cass’ match with Big Show? Lock him up in a shark cage, of course. There was no glow in Brooklyn on Sunday night.

After a long six years, Natalya is back on top as champion. Naomi has held the Smack. Down Women’s Championship since she won it in her hometown of Orlando, Fla., at Wrestle. Mania 3. 3 back in April. Can she fight off Natalya to defend her throne? John Cena always performs on the biggest stage, and the 1.

Baron Corbin with an AA. A chokeslam into a backbreaker? How in the world did John Cena kick out?

The main card is underway and we’re kicking things off with Baron Corbin taking on John Cena, who’s been a part of the Summer. Slam card for 1. 4 consecutive years. The Usos are no stranger to championships, and the powerful duo brought home their fourth career tag team title after a thrilling match with New Day. The Usos lost their WWE Smack. Down tag team titles in late July after a four- month reign.

Can they become champions once again in their match against New Day? The King of the Cruiserweights has reclaimed his throne. Neville finishes off Tozawa with a spine- rattling Red Arrow to win the championship. It’s time for the first championship bout of the night. WWE Cruiserweight champion Akira Tozawa defends his title against Neville.

Jason Jordan falls victim to a brutal Skull- Crushing Finale, giving The Miz and The Miztourage the big win. And The Miz didn’t hesitate in reminding the Barclays Center crowd that the Intercontinental Champion is in the building. The in- ring action is underway!

The Miz and The Miztourage take on The Hardy Boyz and Jason Jordan in a six- man tag- team match. ET: The WWE’s biggest pay- per- view event of the summer finally has arrived. Summer. Slam returns to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for what should be one heck of a show. This year’s matchup card features eight championship fights, highlighted by the Fatal 4- Way main event, which pits Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and Samoa Joe in a battle for the WWE Universal Championship. But there’s also a slew of exciting non- title fights, including Big Show vs. Big Cass, with Enzo Amore suspended above the ring in a shark cage. All things considered, you won’t want to miss tonight’s show, and we’ll have you covered throughout the evening with live results and highlights from start to finish.

Here’s the full list of matchups, starting with the pre- show fights which kick off at 5 p. ET, all the way through the main card which gets going at 7 p. ET. PRE- SHOW KICKOFF— Akira Tozawa (champion) vs. Neville for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship— The New Day (champions) vs.

The Usos for the WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship— The Hardy Boyz and Jason Jordan vs. The Miz and The Miztourage (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel). MAIN CARD— Randy Orton vs.

Rusev— Finn Baylor vs. Bray Wyatt— John Cena vs.

Baron Corbin— Big Show vs. Big Cass. WWE Smack. Down Women’s Championship. Naomi (champion) vs. Natalya. WWE Raw Women’s Championship.

Alexa Bliss (champion) vs. Sasha Banks. WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. Cesaro and Sheamus (champions) vs.

Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. North Country Full Movie more. WWE United States Championship.

AJ Styles (champion) vs. Kevin Owns — Shane Mc.

Mahon will serve as special- guest referee. WWE Championship. Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura.

WWE Universal Championship. Brock Lesnar (champion) vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman vs.