Dec 12, 2016 the next logical step in the progression of the wwe womens division is for a full roster royal rumble to take place at next years payperview. An entire book of miscellaneous records and trivia could be written about its 1,000plus entrants. For just the second time in wwe history, the 2016 royal rumble will have the richest prize in the company on the line. It became possible to get a title shot and even main event wrestlemania without winning the sacred royal rumble match. Shawn michaels comes back at tlc to personally announce his last match ever, which will be at the royal rumble, as his deteriorating health doesnt allow him to be cleared to wrestle at wrestlemania. Five superstars wwe should book to challenge brock lesnar at. As has been customary since 1993, the royal rumble match winner. In addition to the world heavyweight championship last man standing match featuring triple h versus shawn michaels. It houses arguably the single grandest match in any year because of the field of 30 wrestlers sometimes more competing to outlast the rest of the field.
The difference between wwes royal rumble and a traditional overthetop rope battle royal is that the participants come into the match at twominute intervals not all at the same time at the beginning of the match. Jan 09, 2020 wwe made the surprising call to book lesnar in the royal rumble match rather have him defend his wwe title at the payperview in a decision was that seen as an indictment on the rest of the roster. Normally the royal rumble is a place for surprises and hints at what wrestlemania season has in store. It was the thirtythird event under the royal rumble chronology. Royal rumble 2020 features two big rumble matches, daniel bryan vs.
Wwe has said that 48,193 people were in chase field to watch the show. The match should have 15 competitors, with entrants coming out every 90 seconds as per usual. The event is named after the royal rumble match, a battle royal match whose participants enter at timed intervals with the exception of the initial royal rumble event in 1988, which was shown as a television special on usa network, the royal. The road to wrestlemania begins at the royal rumble on. Final predictions for lesnar, lynch, fiend and wwe royal.
Winning in a brutal structure like the elimination chamber was almost as impressive as the royal rumble match itself. Pat patterson tells the story behind the royal rumble. Every january, 30 of wwe s toughest hombres enter the ring, one by one, and attempt the seemingly. The royal rumble is a professional wrestling event, produced every january since 1988 by professional wrestling promotion wwe. Jan 26, 2020 one of the most beloved events of the year is almost here. Three superstars wwe should book to face edge at wrestlemania.
The 2020 royal rumble field is as wide open as it has been in years. A 10man battle royal is held to determine his opponent, which aj styles wins. Plus 30 men look to write their ticket to the main event of wrestlemania when they compete in the starstudded. The 2020 edition of wwes longrunning royal rumble payperview has come and gone. How wwe should book the royal rumble whatculture wrestling. Jan 28, 2020 normally the royal rumble is a place for surprises and hints at what wrestlemania season has in store. This article will attempt to book the rumble match from entrant one to entrant 30, set up wrestlemania feuds and make the match as.
Jan 08, 2020 the 2020 royal rumble field is as wide open as it has been in years. Wwe s royal rumble is one of the biggest payperviews of the year as its the official start of the road to wrestlemania, and many of the wwe superstars use the opportunity to show off a special. With the exception of the initial royal rumble event in 1988, which was shown as a television special on usa. Jan 10, 2018 while preparing for tomorrows zero hour show, major league wrestling ceo court bauer took a moment out of his schedule to fantasy book the upcoming royal rumble. The event is named after the royal rumble match, a battle royal match whose participants enter at timed intervals.
Royal rumble 2019 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. With royal rumble around the corner, brock lesnar made a big announcement for the payperview. It is named after the royal rumble match, a battle royal whose participants enter at timed intervals. The most notable moment is when hogan and the ultimate warrior squared off briefly setting the stage for wrestlemania 6. Wwe recently released the details of royal rumble 2020 tickets and travel packages.
For more than 30 years, the royal rumble has been one of wwes biggest events. Royal rumble 2019 simple english wikipedia, the free. Wwe royal rumble and worlds collide reader poll results pro. The first royal rumble was on january 24, 1988, in hamilton, ontario. Tales from the never ending travels of wwe superstars was a book that i rather enjoyed. In the main event, drew mcintyre won the mens royal rumble match, while charlotte flair won the womens. For awhile the mens match seemed like it was heading down a dark path. And, as has become something of a tradition in recent years, numerous competitors turned up to the event in ring gear inspired by some of their favorite comic book heroes.
Royal rumble 2019 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this. It took place on january 26, 2020 at the minute maid park in houston, texas. Wwe royal rumble 2020 comes our way sunday with a kickoff show at 5 p. The ground will shake and the earth itself will crack when the wwe s top wrestlers converge on the mat to prove once and for all who is the king of the ring in the 2004 royal rumble. Wwe consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. The first royal rumble event took place on january 24, 1988, and was broadcast live on the usa network. Wwe royal rumble and worlds collide reader poll results. According to the website, fans can book individual royal rumble 2020 tickets from and if someone wants to get the full royal rumble experience, they can. Wwe is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. Legacy of ric flair and rise of charlotte flair hardcover book. How to book the greatest royal rumble on sky sports box. Eight matches were contested at the event, including two on the kickoff preshow. Wwes royal rumble is one of the biggest payperviews of the year as its the official start of the road to wrestlemania, and many of the wwe superstars use the opportunity to. With 2020 approaching, here are five superstars wwe should prepare to book against brock lesnar for the wwe title at the royal rumble.
Royal rumble 2019 was a show of professional wrestling by wwe that happened in chase field in phoenix, arizona on january 27, 2019 and could be watched on the wwe network and payperview. Royal rumble 2011 was the twentyfourth annual royal rumble professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by world wrestling entertainment wwe. Wwe books best mens royal rumble in years to set up mega. But for what it is i would say its still reasonable and relatively enjoyable. How to book the greatest royal rumble on sky sports. Royal rumble will be repeated on sky sports box office channel 491 but not sky sports hd box office 492 between 10am on monday, january 29 and 10pm on thursday, february 1. While preparing for tomorrows zero hour show, major league wrestling ceo court bauer took a moment out of his schedule to fantasy book the upcoming royal rumble. One of the most beloved events of the year is almost here. The ground will shake and the earth itself will crack when the wwes top wrestlers converge on the mat to prove once and for all who is the king of the ring in the 2004 royal rumble. Hear from the winners and losers, and the creator of the most intense match in wwe. The royal rumble is a payperview consisting of the royal rumble match, title matches, and various other matches. A surprising new wwe royal rumble favorite has emerged. The 2020 edition of wwe s longrunning royal rumble payperview has come and gone.
Wwes royal rumble 2020 tickets and travel package details. We now know roughly 20 of the competitors for this years royal rumble and the rest are pretty superfluous to the overall result so a semiaccurate depiction of what the elimination match could look like is now possible. The fiend, and more as wwe kicks off the road to wrestlemania. Phoenix and before worlds collide, it was the thirtysecond royal rumble show.
Wwe has now confirmed that andrade vs humberto will be happening at the royal rumble for the united states championship. Monday night on raw, a strong favorite appeared to emerge as wwe champion brock lesnar was shockingly announced for the rumble. It is named after the royal rumble match, a battle royal whose participants enter at timed intervals after the initial event was broadcast as a television special on usa network, the royal rumble has been shown on payperview and is one of. True story of royal rumble bd a behind the scenes look at the event that sets the stage for wwes biggest event wrestlemania. The following year, the event started to be broadcast on payperview and thus became one of wwe s big four payperviews. The wwe royal rumble event received a majority b grade from 50 percent of the voters in our post show poll. After the initial event was broadcast as a television special on usa network, the royal rumble has been shown on payperview and is one of wwes big four, along with wrestlemania, summerslam, and survivor series. The four hour event will easily be able to hold the two matches and with a wrestlemania shot on the line, the buildup writes itself. Wwe royal rumble on fs1, wwe backstage, impact wrestling on.
Wrestling is of course famous for the rigorous travel schedule and the superstars themselves have reputations of being a boisterous bunch so mixing the two elements together guaranteed a hit. The following contains spoilers for wwe royal rumble 2020. Five superstars wwe should book to challenge brock lesnar. Also, a very young and very skinny tony schiavone is the playbyplay man. Back in 1992, ric flair put on a performance for the ages and outlasted a loaded field to take home the title. Royal rumble was a professional wrestling payperview and wwe network event produced by wwe for their raw and smackdown brand divisions.
If you have a youngster and are about to take a long road trip or if you yourself need to kill some time, then this book will fill that role admirably. How triple h would book the mens wwe royal rumble match. Wwe wwe royal rumble fans are losing it over edge and randy ortons ratedrko reunion. Aj styles vs shawn michaels winner becomes wwe world champion winner. After the match, andrade was confronted by humberto carrillo and they brawled. The case for a wwe nxt superstar to win a wideopen 2020. Then came the era of two separate brands and a world championship for each show. The beast incarnate will not defend the wwe championship at royal rumble, but he will be part of the. Seven wwe titles will be on the line at the greatest royal rumble live on sky sports box office on friday night and heres everything you need to see the event. Royal rumble 2015 dvd royal rumble is headlined by and epic triple threat wwe world heavyweight championship match, as john cena and seth rollins each look to take the companies biggest prize from current champion brock lesnar. It took place on january 30, 2011 at the td garden in boston, massachusetts, and featured talent from the raw and smackdown brands. Wwe royal rumble is just a week away and wwe fans have started booking tickets for the big event. Wwe royal rumble on fs1, wwe backstage, impact wrestling.
The twohour royal rumble kickoff show is an ordeal. Jan 20, 2016 ptbns royal rumble rebook posted by place to be nation staff posted on january 20, 2016 for just the second time in wwe history, the 2016 royal rumble will have the richest prize in the company on the line. Wwe is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, payperview, digital media and publishing platforms. Rey mysterio dons batman gear for wwes royal rumble. Wwe fixed this issue a little bit by having elimination chamber inbetween royal rumble and wrestlemania. This time around, there was both of that in spades. The beast incarnate won the royal rumble match in 2003 and eventually beat kurt angle for the wwe championship at wrestlemania 19. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The next logical step in the progression of the wwe womens division is for a full roster royal rumble to take place at next years payperview. The royal rumble is a professional wrestling payperview event, produced every january by professional wrestling promotion wwe. Wwe united states championship confirmed andrade defeated rey mysterio in a ladder match on the january 20th episode of raw.
Wwe royal rumble on fs1, wwe backstage, impact wrestling on axs, aew dark, poll results for nxt, aew dynamite. Aug 01, 2016 the first royal rumble was on january 24, 1988, in hamilton, ontario. The matches werent especially good or memorable and didnt matter sheamus defeated shorty g who wrestles in swim trunks now instead. Wwe made the surprising call to book lesnar in the royal rumble match rather have him defend his wwe title at the payperview in a decision was that seen as an indictment on the rest of the roster. Wwe made a new star, and pushed up the star of another. Since the addition of the womens royal rumble in 2018, this data delight has doubled, like getting a brand new, empty sticker book just waiting to be filled. Every january, 30 of wwes toughest hombres enter the ring, one by one, and attempt the seemingly. Mar 10, 2020 for a long time, the royal rumble match was the endallbeall when it came to getting a wwe championship match at wrestlemania.