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Royal Rumble PPV Results – 2/14/16
Dark Match: Heath Slater (w/ The Social Outcasts) def. Zack Ryder with a rollup off a missed Broski Boot
TLC PPV Pre-Show Panel: Mean Gene Okerlund, Booker T, Edge & Mick Foley
Mountain Dew Pre-Show: Konnor & Viktor def. Jack Swagger & Damien Sandow when The Ascension pinned Swagger with the Fall of Man
PPV Card:
Announcers: Michael Hayes, Jerry Lawler & JBL
Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia
Vince McMahon comes out to welcome everyone to the Royal Rumble. Before the night begins, it is time to get to the bottom of the US Champion situation. Vince calls out Titus O’ Neil. Vince and Titus are face-to-face. An angered Vince tells Titus to explain himself, which Vince did not give Titus the opportunity to do, pulling the microphone away from Titus everytime the big man tried to speak. Vince tells Titus his actions from the Daniel Bryan ceremony are unacceptable and Titus will defend his U.S. Title right now vs. this man… Big Show’s song hits.
Big Show def. Titus O’ Neil with a WMD KO Punch in 8 seconds to become the new United States Champion. Vince raises Big Show’s arm in celebration and again welcomes everyone to the Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns’ song hits. Vince & Big Show decide to leave before Roman’s arrival to the ring through the crowd.
Finals of the Teddy Long Tournament to crown vacant Tag Team Championships: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose def. Erick Rowan & Luke Harper in a real back and forth match, Roman ends up Spearing Rowan for the pinfall victory
Backstage: Mean Gene Okerlund is with Divas Champion Brie Bella. Okerlund reminds us that it has been a tough week for Brie as her husband announced his retirement. When Okerlund asks for Brie’s thoughts on the match, she says she is dedicating her match tonight to Daniel’s career. Paige comes walking up and says to Brie it would be a shame if the career of the Bella Twins as we know it concluded tonight as well. Charlotte & Ric Flair come walking up next. Charlotte says to Brie that she is a target as long as she is carrying the Divas Title. Charlotte reminds Brie that she won’t have anyone in her corner when she challenges her for the Divas Title…that’s if you can get by Paige tonight she adds. Charlotte shoves Brie with her shoulder and Ric gives a Woo! As they both leave.
Chris Jericho’s song hits as it is time for our next match. Y2J cuts a promo on how Ziggler has been Intercontinental Champion since 2009, but questions why the title is not on the line tonight. Ziggler enters and tells Jericho that he does not get an opportunity at every championship in the WWE whenever he wants. Dolph says that if Y2J wants a title shot, he can earn it by beating him one-on-one tonight. Jericho agrees to that stipulation.
Dolph Ziggler def. Chris Jericho in a non-title match with several back and forth pinfall attempts, the match ended with Ziggler giving Jericho a small package for the win after Ziggler got his knees up on a Y2J Lionsault attempt
Backstage: R-Truth & Goldust are in The Authority’s office with Stephanie & Triple H ready to pick their numbers for the Royal Rumble. Stephanie asks them to decide who is going to pick their number first. New Day enters and Big E says they are here to pick their numbers TOGETHER. El Torito is then seen pulling Xavier Woods’ leg as Diego & Fernando have arrived to pick their Rumble numbers. Stephanie begins showing her frustration. The Godfather enters and says did I hear somebody say get in line… must be time to board the…Stephanie interrupts Godfather questioning what the hell he is even doing there, he is not in the Royal Rumble match. An awkward silence breaks out as Triple H demands everyone to get the hell out of his office. The Game says he will pick everyone’s numbers for them if he has to. Blocking the door way, is Ron Simmons. Faarooq looks into the Authority’s office, shake his head and says DAMN as this segment ends.
Back to ringside as the announce team comments on what we just saw backstage. JBL recalls his days of knowing Ron Simmons for years as it is time for the Divas Title Match
Divas Championship Match: Brie Bella def. Paige with the Yes Lock submission to retain the Divas Championship
Cage Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Kane & Brock Lesnar have many battles inside the cage showing who is the strongest. During the brawl, Kane hits Brock with his top rope clothesline. Kane ponders escaping through the cage door, but Paul Heyman slams the door in Kane’s face at ringside. Brock is able to get to his feet now before Kane to deliver an F5. The lights go out. When the lights come back on, Kane is still down, but somehow an urn is in the center of the ring. In the ring, Brock actually looks scared, and confused. Heyman is now terrified at ringside with the urn now appearing in the cage. Kane gets back to his feet, Brock charges at The Demon but is struck with a European Uppercut. Lesnar stumbles and a groggy Lesnar is then Chokeslammed. Kane picks up the urn slowly, which allows Brock to recover and get up. Kane hits Lesnar between the eyes with the urn. Demon Kane then goes for the cover and pins Brock 1-2-3 inside the cage.
Lilian Garcia: Here is Your Winner and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After the match the cage rises, Kane leaves with his title. Heyman jumps in the ring as Lesnar sits up, gets to his feet and tries to shake off being struck with an urn.
To see how the Royal Rumble match played out, click the picture below:
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Notes and Comments:
Everyone’s number was drawn out of a hat for the most part with the exception of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar & Finn Balor who I purposely placed towards the end.
Many years ago, The Dudley Boyz beat Undertaker for my WWE Championship. D-Von got the pin in that match, so it was interesting that a former WWE Champion for me drew #1.
Luke Harper received a big push in this match with 7 eliminations and was the final person eliminated. The reason is simply that I am a big fan of his and I saw him a lot on the indy scene.
Sting made his in-ring debut for me in this match. New US Champion Big Show tossed Sting’s bat out of the ring first, then eliminated Sting. Sting did not put much effort into the match, and a quick elimination by Big Show made it seem like Sting cared more about his bat than this match.
Brock Lesnar, the winner and somewhat of a surprise entrant after his loss to Kane in the previous match, had the second most eliminations with 4. As to why Brock won this Royal Rumble match, you will have to stay tuned.
The Final 4 were: Brock Lesnar, Luke Harper, Roman Reigns & Neville
Finn Balor made his debut on crutches, accompanied by Luke Gallows. Originally, Daniel Bryan was going to be my #30 entrant but plans obviously changed this week.
Current Champions:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
Intercontinental Champion: Dolph Ziggler
United States Champion: Big Show
Tag Team Champions: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose
Divas Champion: Brie Bella
NXT Champion: Tyler Breeze
NXT Womens Champion: Eva Marie (title currently in Emma’s possession)
Dark Match: Heath Slater (w/ The Social Outcasts) def. Zack Ryder with a rollup off a missed Broski Boot
TLC PPV Pre-Show Panel: Mean Gene Okerlund, Booker T, Edge & Mick Foley
Mountain Dew Pre-Show: Konnor & Viktor def. Jack Swagger & Damien Sandow when The Ascension pinned Swagger with the Fall of Man
PPV Card:
Announcers: Michael Hayes, Jerry Lawler & JBL
Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia
Vince McMahon comes out to welcome everyone to the Royal Rumble. Before the night begins, it is time to get to the bottom of the US Champion situation. Vince calls out Titus O’ Neil. Vince and Titus are face-to-face. An angered Vince tells Titus to explain himself, which Vince did not give Titus the opportunity to do, pulling the microphone away from Titus everytime the big man tried to speak. Vince tells Titus his actions from the Daniel Bryan ceremony are unacceptable and Titus will defend his U.S. Title right now vs. this man… Big Show’s song hits.
Big Show def. Titus O’ Neil with a WMD KO Punch in 8 seconds to become the new United States Champion. Vince raises Big Show’s arm in celebration and again welcomes everyone to the Royal Rumble. Roman Reigns’ song hits. Vince & Big Show decide to leave before Roman’s arrival to the ring through the crowd.
Finals of the Teddy Long Tournament to crown vacant Tag Team Championships: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose def. Erick Rowan & Luke Harper in a real back and forth match, Roman ends up Spearing Rowan for the pinfall victory
Backstage: Mean Gene Okerlund is with Divas Champion Brie Bella. Okerlund reminds us that it has been a tough week for Brie as her husband announced his retirement. When Okerlund asks for Brie’s thoughts on the match, she says she is dedicating her match tonight to Daniel’s career. Paige comes walking up and says to Brie it would be a shame if the career of the Bella Twins as we know it concluded tonight as well. Charlotte & Ric Flair come walking up next. Charlotte says to Brie that she is a target as long as she is carrying the Divas Title. Charlotte reminds Brie that she won’t have anyone in her corner when she challenges her for the Divas Title…that’s if you can get by Paige tonight she adds. Charlotte shoves Brie with her shoulder and Ric gives a Woo! As they both leave.
Chris Jericho’s song hits as it is time for our next match. Y2J cuts a promo on how Ziggler has been Intercontinental Champion since 2009, but questions why the title is not on the line tonight. Ziggler enters and tells Jericho that he does not get an opportunity at every championship in the WWE whenever he wants. Dolph says that if Y2J wants a title shot, he can earn it by beating him one-on-one tonight. Jericho agrees to that stipulation.
Dolph Ziggler def. Chris Jericho in a non-title match with several back and forth pinfall attempts, the match ended with Ziggler giving Jericho a small package for the win after Ziggler got his knees up on a Y2J Lionsault attempt
Backstage: R-Truth & Goldust are in The Authority’s office with Stephanie & Triple H ready to pick their numbers for the Royal Rumble. Stephanie asks them to decide who is going to pick their number first. New Day enters and Big E says they are here to pick their numbers TOGETHER. El Torito is then seen pulling Xavier Woods’ leg as Diego & Fernando have arrived to pick their Rumble numbers. Stephanie begins showing her frustration. The Godfather enters and says did I hear somebody say get in line… must be time to board the…Stephanie interrupts Godfather questioning what the hell he is even doing there, he is not in the Royal Rumble match. An awkward silence breaks out as Triple H demands everyone to get the hell out of his office. The Game says he will pick everyone’s numbers for them if he has to. Blocking the door way, is Ron Simmons. Faarooq looks into the Authority’s office, shake his head and says DAMN as this segment ends.
Back to ringside as the announce team comments on what we just saw backstage. JBL recalls his days of knowing Ron Simmons for years as it is time for the Divas Title Match
Divas Championship Match: Brie Bella def. Paige with the Yes Lock submission to retain the Divas Championship
Cage Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Kane & Brock Lesnar have many battles inside the cage showing who is the strongest. During the brawl, Kane hits Brock with his top rope clothesline. Kane ponders escaping through the cage door, but Paul Heyman slams the door in Kane’s face at ringside. Brock is able to get to his feet now before Kane to deliver an F5. The lights go out. When the lights come back on, Kane is still down, but somehow an urn is in the center of the ring. In the ring, Brock actually looks scared, and confused. Heyman is now terrified at ringside with the urn now appearing in the cage. Kane gets back to his feet, Brock charges at The Demon but is struck with a European Uppercut. Lesnar stumbles and a groggy Lesnar is then Chokeslammed. Kane picks up the urn slowly, which allows Brock to recover and get up. Kane hits Lesnar between the eyes with the urn. Demon Kane then goes for the cover and pins Brock 1-2-3 inside the cage.
Lilian Garcia: Here is Your Winner and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
After the match the cage rises, Kane leaves with his title. Heyman jumps in the ring as Lesnar sits up, gets to his feet and tries to shake off being struck with an urn.
To see how the Royal Rumble match played out, click the picture below:
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Notes and Comments:
Everyone’s number was drawn out of a hat for the most part with the exception of Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar & Finn Balor who I purposely placed towards the end.
Many years ago, The Dudley Boyz beat Undertaker for my WWE Championship. D-Von got the pin in that match, so it was interesting that a former WWE Champion for me drew #1.
Luke Harper received a big push in this match with 7 eliminations and was the final person eliminated. The reason is simply that I am a big fan of his and I saw him a lot on the indy scene.
Sting made his in-ring debut for me in this match. New US Champion Big Show tossed Sting’s bat out of the ring first, then eliminated Sting. Sting did not put much effort into the match, and a quick elimination by Big Show made it seem like Sting cared more about his bat than this match.
Brock Lesnar, the winner and somewhat of a surprise entrant after his loss to Kane in the previous match, had the second most eliminations with 4. As to why Brock won this Royal Rumble match, you will have to stay tuned.
The Final 4 were: Brock Lesnar, Luke Harper, Roman Reigns & Neville
Finn Balor made his debut on crutches, accompanied by Luke Gallows. Originally, Daniel Bryan was going to be my #30 entrant but plans obviously changed this week.
Current Champions:
WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Kane
Intercontinental Champion: Dolph Ziggler
United States Champion: Big Show
Tag Team Champions: Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose
Divas Champion: Brie Bella
NXT Champion: Tyler Breeze
NXT Womens Champion: Eva Marie (title currently in Emma’s possession)