Post by cccmrkennedy on Jan 17, 2007 20:08:47 GMT -5
DARK MATCH
Lords of Pain (Chris Masters/Rob Conway/Nick Dinsmore) def. Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Val Venis & Super Crazy via submission when Masters made Crazy tap out to the Masterlock. After the match, The Highlanders (Robbie McAllister/Rory McAllister) saved them from an attack.
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2007
WINNER ENTERS THE ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
Randy Orton def. Edge via pinfall after countering an Edgecution into an RKO to qualify into the Royal Rumble Match. After the match, Orton struck his signature pose while Edge attacked the referee on the outside of the ring.
We then go backstage for a drawing of Royal Rumble numbers. It's D-Generation X (Triple H/Shawn Michaels). HBK and HHH both draw their numbers and HHH looks disappointed. HHH then asks HBK if he shows his number will he show his. HBK says yes as HHH shows HBK his number. HBK laughs as HHH asks him to show his number, HBK, still laughing, says he drew a lot better number as HBK shows HHH his number.
WINNER GETS ASHLEY'S SERVICES
Brian Kendrick def. Paul London via pinfall to gain Ashley's services after London hit a 450 Splash, and pinned Kendrick but Ashley turned on London hit him in the head with her boot. Kendrick then pinned London for the win and swapped spit with Ashley on the ramp while London looked on in anger.
We go back to the Royal Rumble number drawing room. The next two superstars who enter the room is Finlay and King Booker, who of course are held apart. Finlay tells Booker he doesn't need to beat him here because he can beat him in the ring later tonight. Finlay draws his number but looks miffed as Booker draws his number and continues to smirk. Finlay says he is gonna wipe the smirk off his face.
WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Beth Phoenix def. Victoria & Mickie James in a triple threat match pinning Victoria to win the WWE Women's Championship. After the match, Mickie looked peeved as Beth celebrated with the newly-won gold.
Once again the camera goes back to the number drawing room as it is Ken Doane and Carlito. Carlito walks in and takes a bite of his apple and looks to spit it in his face but swallows it, smiles and draws his number. Carlito looks pleased while Doane draws his and looks very pleased. Doane calls Carlito uncool as he walks off laughing.
WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Benoit def. Chavo Guerrero in an 30-Minute Iron Man Match to win the WWE United States Championship after winning 3-2. Chavo rolled Benoit up at 6:52 to go 1-0, and then increased the lead by getting Benoit DQ'ed at 12:08 to go 2-0 until Benoit bounced back and made Chavo tap out to the Sharpshooter to go 2-1 at 18:54 and then evened it by hitting the Diving Headbutt to go 2-2 at 24:27. Benoit then got the win in the dying seconds making Chavo tap to the Crossface at 29:57.
Back at the number drawing room and this time it is the Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker/Kane) who are choosing their numbers. Kane & Taker walk in, without showing any feeling, and quickly pick their numbers, look at their numbers and then each other, and then leave.
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
John Cena def. Umaga via pinfall in a Texas Street Fight to retain
the WWE Championship after Cena F-U'ed Umaga off the top rope through four tables, which were stacked 2 on 2. After the match, Umaga got up and kicked the ropes as Cena celebrated. Umaga qualifies into the Royal Rumble Match.
Back for the very last drawings for the Royal Rumble Match. This time it is Randy Orton, who qualified earlier in the night, and the Boogeyman who comes from the ceiling. Orton picks his number, not taking his eyes off Boogeyman, and picks ''a good number'' according to Orton. Boogeyman then gets Candice Michelle, who is rolling the tumbler along with Maria Kanellis, to give him a number. Boogeyman looks at the number, smiles and then disappears. Meanwhile, Orton is still looking confused when Umaga storms in with Armando Alejandro Estrada. Estrada tells Maria to give him a number. Estrada snatches the number, lets Umaga see and storms off. While Randy Orton is still confused.
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Batista def. Mark Henry via DQ to retain the World Heavyweight Championship when Theodore Long hit Batista in the head with the title. Shane McMahon ran out to stop him from attacking Batista though. Batista, in the corner, then had Mark Henry doing a 10-punch. But Batista inverted it into a Batista Bomb from the turnbuckles. Shane then raised Batista's hand while Henry and Long retreated.
A video looking at this years Royal Rumble Match plays. Reminding us the superstars involved, what happened last year, and what the possibilities are this year.
ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The first two entries believe it or not were No.1 : Shawn Michaels and then No.2 : Triple H. HHH and HBK hesitated to fight but eventually decided to wait to see who the 3rd superstar was.
No.3 : Tatanka. Tatanka hit the ring and attacked both HBK and HHH. Tatanka attempted a tomahawk chop but HBK ducked and gave Tatanka some Sweet Chin Music. While the clock came down to ten, HBK and HHH teamed together and both eliminated Tatanka. The clock then winded down for No.4. No.4 : The Miz w/ Kristal Marshall. Miz took so long to come down to the ring, the timer only had 20 seconds left. So HBK decided to bring Miz into the ring. HHH gave Miz a pedigree, and then he met the same fate as Tatanka. It was then time for No.5. No.5 : Finlay. This time, it was not as easy for D-X. Finlay used his shillelagh and even got Little Bastard involved. HHH was even nearly eliminated but thanks to HBK, he held on. Since Finlay was so hard to eliminate, it took long and it was time for another entry. No.6 : Johnny Nitro w/ Melina. It was now 2-on-2. Nitro & Finlay against D-X. HBK & HHH were struggling even more as Finlay had taken HBK to the outside and rammed his head into the ringpost, leaving HHH against both Finlay and Nitro. HBK came back just in time though to save his partner, and to see the next entrant.
No.7 : Gregory Helms. More trouble for D-X. Helms quickly got to work on HBK along with Nitro while Finlay took on HHH. Finlay must have under-estimated the injured HHH who eliminated the fighting irishman. But will it get worse for them with entry 8.
No.8 : Mr. Kennedy. Kennedy now attacked HHH while Nitro and Helms continued to pound HBK. HHH eventually gained the advantage though, fought off Kennedy and helped HBK. It wasn't enough though and Kennedy, Nitro & Helms gained the advantage once again. No.9 : Jeff Hardy. Someone finally answered D-X's prayers. Jeff went and attacked Johnny Nitro while HBK took Gregory Helms and HHH took Mr. Kennedy. An all-out brawl had started with a 3-on-3 erupting. No.10 : Kane. The place exploded when Kane entered. Immediately, Kane grabbed Helms and eliminated him by throwing him over the top rope by his throat. Kane then went on a rampage and gave Nitro and Kennedy a double chokeslam. No.11 : Carlito w/ Torrie Wilson. Carlito sprinted down to the ring and was met with a massive big boot from Kane. Meanwhile, Nitro and HHH were still brawling, this time in the corner of the ring. HBK tried to help him out but Kennedy attacked him. Jeff Hardy was still in but recovering on the bottom off the ring. No.12 : MVP. MVP entered the ring but ran straight out the other side once he saw Kane. Kane chased him around the ring until MVP led him into the ring where Kennedy and Nitro attacked him. HBK, HHH and Jeff helped out though and let Kane get some revenge on MVP. It was Carlito taking the rest this time though. No.13 : Viscera. Viscera slowly made his way down to the ring and was berated by D-X when he got in the ring. Kane was still being attacked by Nitro & Kennedy while Hardy took care of MVP. Carlito started to attack Viscera also but was thrown off. No.14 : The Undertaker. Everyone stopped brawling when Taker made his way down to the ring. When he did get in the ring, everyone cleared out, but Nitro, Carlito, HBK, HHH, Viscera & Jeff threw Kennedy & MVP back in the ring to face Kane and Taker. Kane and Taker gave them both a beating and eventually everyone came back into the ring.
No.15 : Umaga w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada. Umaga rushed into the ring and destroyed everyone with the Samoan Spike...except The Undertaker. Umaga tried to give him the Samoan Spike but Taker ducked, gave Umaga a few shots to the head and clotheslined him over the top rope for the elimination. Umaga had been eliminated. No.16 : Charlie Haas. Haas came straight in and went after the nearest superstar which was HBK. Meanwhile, Umaga, still on the outside, pulled Taker to the outside and began brawling with him and eventually drove him straight through the announce table with a Samoan Drop. Umaga then left as did Taker who got up near enough straight away. Taker and Umaga then brawled up the ramp and to the back.
No.17 : Matt Hardy. Matt enters and immediately helps Jeff against Charlie Haas. Back with D-X, and they are helping MVP, Kennedy, Nitro & Carlito try to eliminate Viscera. Which they do, but MVP turns around to the Hardy Boyz and is eliminated by them. While this is happening, Kane is just watching.
No.18 : Dave Taylor. The mean englishman took his time coming to the ring and when he did get in he was Chokeslammed by Kane. D-X were now brawling with Kennedy & Nitro again. Nitro and HHH fighting and Kennedy and HBK fighting. Charlie Haas is still with Matt Hardy while Jeff Hardy is trying to eliminate Carlito.
No.19 : Henry O. Godwinn. One of the four surprise entrants, came in and immediately eliminated Charlie Haas. HBK is near elimination by Taylor & Kennedy but manages to fight both off. Meanwhile, HHH is still battling with Nitro. Matt and Jeff decide to fight it out but team up when Carlito is near elimination by Kane.
No.20 : Boogeyman. Boogeyman made his usual entrance and scared most of the superstars from attacking him. Eventually, D-X pushed Nitro forward. Nitro hit away at Boogeyman, but it didn't seem to effect him. Kennedy then put himself forward, and due to a distraction from Dave Taylor, they eliminated Boogeyman. Kane wasn't safe though, and while going to work on Carlito, he was eliminated from behind by Kennedy & Nitro. Jeff and Matt were trying to eliminate Henry O. Godwinn who managed to hold on. No.21 : William Regal. Regal rushed to the ring and helped out his struggling partner Dave Taylor who was about to be eliminated by D-X. Godwinn broke free of the Hardy Boyz, and then went after Mr. Kennedy. Nitro was now brawling with Carlito.
No.22 : Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin, acting cocky, came in and started taunting but was met with Sweet Chin Music by HBK and then the elimination by Henry O. Godwinn. Godwinn taunting Benjamin on the outside, was then in turn eliminated by the Blue Bloods. HHH was near elimination but managed to get Nitro & Kennedy off him. Matt Hardy still managed to help his brother Jeff from Carlito though. No.23 : JBL. The second of four surprise entrants. JBL went straight to work on Carlito. D-X were still strong and delivered a double DDT to the Blue Bloods. Nitro turned on Kennedy and then tried to eliminate him, but they worked together again to attack the Hardy Boyz. No.24 : Snitsky. The big hoss jumped into the ring and went after both Regal and Taylor. JBL was still trying to eliminate Carlito, but was stopped by the Hardy Boyz. Nitro meanwhile was trying to crawl under the ring, but just like 1996, HBK ran out the ring with HHH and pulled him out. Kennedy was taking a break though.
No.25 : Randy Orton. Things were about to pick up, the cocky youngster posed in the middle of the ring, until Snitsky ran at him with a Big Boot but Orton side stepped it and Snitsky fell over the top rope and was eliminated. Orton then proceeded to deliver an RKO to anyone in sight. No.26 : Vito. Vito sprinted into the ring, as Orton ran out the ring in horror. While everyone was still down and Orton was on the outside. Vito decided to pose in the ring and get the crowd all riled up. It wouldn't last for long though. No.27 : Ken Doane. While Orton distracted Vito, Doane would enter from behind and eliminate Vito. Orton then re-entered the ring and shook hands with Doane. But to their horror, D-X was up and running. D-X attacked both Orton & Doane while Nitro & Kennedy brawled with the Hardyz still. JBL meanwhile was straddled on the rope with Carlito trying to eliminate him. But Taylor & Regal soon stopped that. No.28 : Flash Funk. The third surprise entrant, danced his way down to the ring with the Funkettes. Funk, distracted with the Funkettes, was not paying attention and was quickly eliminated by JBL who took care of Carlito. D-X however were now seperated and being beaten down. Kennedy & Nitro tried to eliminate HBK while Taylor & Regal got HHH but the Hardyz came to the rescue. Orton had turned on Doane and tried to eliminate him. Carlito though, was once again taking a break. No.29 : Vader. The fourth surprise entrant, who immediately eliminated both Dave Taylor & William Regal with ease. JBL, acting cocky, started taunting Vader, but Vader took no crap and eliminated JBL. Unfortunately for him, everyone then ganged up on him. Vader fought them all off though. No.30 : King Booker. Getting the 30 spot five years later, Booker didn't get into the ring right away, and instead chose to taunt Vader from the inside. Vader challenged Booker to get in the ring, but it was too late as Orton & Doane came from behind and eliminated Vader. Vader was po'ed and beat the hell out of everyone in the ring. The participants left now were Ken Doane, Randy Orton, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Johnny Nitro, King Booker & Carlito. Doane was the first to get up and then said he was gonna fufill his promise and picked up Carlito. Doane threw Carlito but Carlito reversed it and eliminated Doane. Doane looked very upset, but started to smirk, Carlito smirked back until he was eliminated from behind by Booker. Doane then started brawling with Carlito into the back. Back in the ring, and everyone was back up. Nitro & Kennedy, once again teaming up, eliminated their third superstar, Matt Hardy. Jeff was not so happy about this and threw Kennedy through the middle of the ropes. Jeff then threw Nitro out, but he hung on just about. Jeff then tried to boot him out and then Joey Mercury ran down to the ring and helped Jeff eliminate Nitro. Nitro was then beaten up the ramp but escaped by hitting Mercury in the face with a metal sign. Jeff Hardy then waved goodbye to Nitro, but was knocked off the apron and eliminated by Mr. Kennedy. Meanwhile, Triple H was being double-teamed by Booker & Orton and with HBK looking to be injured, Triple H, who entered No.2, was eliminated. It was now the final four. Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, King Booker & Shawn Michaels. It was basically 3-on-1 though as all three went after the injured HBK. HBK tried to fight them off though, but the attempt failed. First King Booker hit him with the Bookend, then Mr. Kennedy delivered the Kenton Bomb and finally Orton planted HBK with the RKO. It looked as though HBK was as good as eliminated, but when thrown over top rope managed to flip back up. Shocking all three superstars. Booker ran towards HBK but was thrown straight out and eliminated. Followed by Mr. Kennedy who met the same fate and was eliminated. It was down to the final two. Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels. Orton went straight to work on a bloody and battered HBK. Orton then went out the ring and got a chair. Orton tried to hit Michaels with it but HBK ducked and it hit Orton straight back in his face. HBK then hit some Sweet Chin Music on Orton. Both HBK and Orton were down. HBK then flipped up though, getting a boost of energy. HBK tried to pick up Orton but was low blowed. Orton then set up for another RKO but was thrown off. HBK then hyped himself up and ran and clotheslined both himself and Orton over the top rope to the floor. Both superstars were seemingly eliminated. HBK then got in the ring, believing the match was a draw. But the announcer declared that only one of Randy Orton's feet touched the floor. Meaning the winner of the 2007 Royal Rumble is Randy Orton. HBK then looked stunned as Orton got back into the ring and striked his signature pose. It wasn't exactly a happy ending though as an angry HBK hit Orton with another Sweet Chin Music. HBK then looked over Orton as the show came to a close.
ORDER OF ENTRY :
1. Shawn Michaels
2. Triple H
3. Tatanka
4. The Miz w/ Kristal Marshall
5. Finlay w/ Little Bastard
6. Johnny Nitro
7. Gregory Helms
8. Mr. Kennedy
9. Jeff Hardy
10. Kane
11. Carlito w/ Torrie Wilson
12. Montel Vontavious Porter
13. Viscera
14. The Undertaker
15. Umaga w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada
16. Charlie Haas
17. Matt Hardy
18. Dave Taylor
19. Henry O. Godwinn
20. Boogeyman
21. William Regal
22. Shelton Benjamin
23. JBL
24. Snitsky
25. Randy Orton
26. Vito
27. Ken Doane
28. Flash Funk
29. Vader
30. King Booker w/ Queen Sharmell
ORDER OF ELIMINATION :
Tatanka by D-Generation X
The Miz by D-Generation X
Finlay by D-Generation X
Gregory Helms by Kane
Umaga by The Undertaker
The Undertaker by Umaga
Viscera by Nitro/Kennedy/Carlito/MVP/HBK/HHH
Montel Vontavious Porter by Hardy Boyz
Charlie Haas by Henry O. Godwinn
Boogeyman by Mr. Kennedy/Johnny Nitro
Kane by Mr. Kennedy/Johnny Nitro
Shelton Benjamin by Henry O. Godwinn
Henry O. Godwinn by William Regal/Dave Taylor
Snitsky by Randy Orton
Vito by Ken Doane
Flash Funk by JBL
Dave Taylor/William Regal by Vader
JBL by Vader
Vader by Randy Orton/Ken Doane
Ken Doane by Carlito
Carlito by King Booker
Matt Hardy by Johnny Nitro/Mr. Kennedy
Johnny Nitro by Jeff Hardy/Joey Mercury
Jeff Hardy by Mr. Kennedy
Triple H by Randy Orton
King Booker by Shawn Michaels
Mr. Kennedy by Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels by Randy Orton
WINNER : Randy Orton
QUICK RESULTS
Randy Orton def. Edge
Brian Kendrick def. Paul London
Chris Benoit def. Chavo Guerrero
Beth Phoenix def. Victoria & Mickie James
John Cena def. Umaga
Batista def. Mark Henry
Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble Match
Lords of Pain (Chris Masters/Rob Conway/Nick Dinsmore) def. Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Val Venis & Super Crazy via submission when Masters made Crazy tap out to the Masterlock. After the match, The Highlanders (Robbie McAllister/Rory McAllister) saved them from an attack.
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2007
WINNER ENTERS THE ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
Randy Orton def. Edge via pinfall after countering an Edgecution into an RKO to qualify into the Royal Rumble Match. After the match, Orton struck his signature pose while Edge attacked the referee on the outside of the ring.
We then go backstage for a drawing of Royal Rumble numbers. It's D-Generation X (Triple H/Shawn Michaels). HBK and HHH both draw their numbers and HHH looks disappointed. HHH then asks HBK if he shows his number will he show his. HBK says yes as HHH shows HBK his number. HBK laughs as HHH asks him to show his number, HBK, still laughing, says he drew a lot better number as HBK shows HHH his number.
WINNER GETS ASHLEY'S SERVICES
Brian Kendrick def. Paul London via pinfall to gain Ashley's services after London hit a 450 Splash, and pinned Kendrick but Ashley turned on London hit him in the head with her boot. Kendrick then pinned London for the win and swapped spit with Ashley on the ramp while London looked on in anger.
We go back to the Royal Rumble number drawing room. The next two superstars who enter the room is Finlay and King Booker, who of course are held apart. Finlay tells Booker he doesn't need to beat him here because he can beat him in the ring later tonight. Finlay draws his number but looks miffed as Booker draws his number and continues to smirk. Finlay says he is gonna wipe the smirk off his face.
WWE WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Beth Phoenix def. Victoria & Mickie James in a triple threat match pinning Victoria to win the WWE Women's Championship. After the match, Mickie looked peeved as Beth celebrated with the newly-won gold.
Once again the camera goes back to the number drawing room as it is Ken Doane and Carlito. Carlito walks in and takes a bite of his apple and looks to spit it in his face but swallows it, smiles and draws his number. Carlito looks pleased while Doane draws his and looks very pleased. Doane calls Carlito uncool as he walks off laughing.
WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
Chris Benoit def. Chavo Guerrero in an 30-Minute Iron Man Match to win the WWE United States Championship after winning 3-2. Chavo rolled Benoit up at 6:52 to go 1-0, and then increased the lead by getting Benoit DQ'ed at 12:08 to go 2-0 until Benoit bounced back and made Chavo tap out to the Sharpshooter to go 2-1 at 18:54 and then evened it by hitting the Diving Headbutt to go 2-2 at 24:27. Benoit then got the win in the dying seconds making Chavo tap to the Crossface at 29:57.
Back at the number drawing room and this time it is the Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker/Kane) who are choosing their numbers. Kane & Taker walk in, without showing any feeling, and quickly pick their numbers, look at their numbers and then each other, and then leave.
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
John Cena def. Umaga via pinfall in a Texas Street Fight to retain
the WWE Championship after Cena F-U'ed Umaga off the top rope through four tables, which were stacked 2 on 2. After the match, Umaga got up and kicked the ropes as Cena celebrated. Umaga qualifies into the Royal Rumble Match.
Back for the very last drawings for the Royal Rumble Match. This time it is Randy Orton, who qualified earlier in the night, and the Boogeyman who comes from the ceiling. Orton picks his number, not taking his eyes off Boogeyman, and picks ''a good number'' according to Orton. Boogeyman then gets Candice Michelle, who is rolling the tumbler along with Maria Kanellis, to give him a number. Boogeyman looks at the number, smiles and then disappears. Meanwhile, Orton is still looking confused when Umaga storms in with Armando Alejandro Estrada. Estrada tells Maria to give him a number. Estrada snatches the number, lets Umaga see and storms off. While Randy Orton is still confused.
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Batista def. Mark Henry via DQ to retain the World Heavyweight Championship when Theodore Long hit Batista in the head with the title. Shane McMahon ran out to stop him from attacking Batista though. Batista, in the corner, then had Mark Henry doing a 10-punch. But Batista inverted it into a Batista Bomb from the turnbuckles. Shane then raised Batista's hand while Henry and Long retreated.
A video looking at this years Royal Rumble Match plays. Reminding us the superstars involved, what happened last year, and what the possibilities are this year.
ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The first two entries believe it or not were No.1 : Shawn Michaels and then No.2 : Triple H. HHH and HBK hesitated to fight but eventually decided to wait to see who the 3rd superstar was.
No.3 : Tatanka. Tatanka hit the ring and attacked both HBK and HHH. Tatanka attempted a tomahawk chop but HBK ducked and gave Tatanka some Sweet Chin Music. While the clock came down to ten, HBK and HHH teamed together and both eliminated Tatanka. The clock then winded down for No.4. No.4 : The Miz w/ Kristal Marshall. Miz took so long to come down to the ring, the timer only had 20 seconds left. So HBK decided to bring Miz into the ring. HHH gave Miz a pedigree, and then he met the same fate as Tatanka. It was then time for No.5. No.5 : Finlay. This time, it was not as easy for D-X. Finlay used his shillelagh and even got Little Bastard involved. HHH was even nearly eliminated but thanks to HBK, he held on. Since Finlay was so hard to eliminate, it took long and it was time for another entry. No.6 : Johnny Nitro w/ Melina. It was now 2-on-2. Nitro & Finlay against D-X. HBK & HHH were struggling even more as Finlay had taken HBK to the outside and rammed his head into the ringpost, leaving HHH against both Finlay and Nitro. HBK came back just in time though to save his partner, and to see the next entrant.
No.7 : Gregory Helms. More trouble for D-X. Helms quickly got to work on HBK along with Nitro while Finlay took on HHH. Finlay must have under-estimated the injured HHH who eliminated the fighting irishman. But will it get worse for them with entry 8.
No.8 : Mr. Kennedy. Kennedy now attacked HHH while Nitro and Helms continued to pound HBK. HHH eventually gained the advantage though, fought off Kennedy and helped HBK. It wasn't enough though and Kennedy, Nitro & Helms gained the advantage once again. No.9 : Jeff Hardy. Someone finally answered D-X's prayers. Jeff went and attacked Johnny Nitro while HBK took Gregory Helms and HHH took Mr. Kennedy. An all-out brawl had started with a 3-on-3 erupting. No.10 : Kane. The place exploded when Kane entered. Immediately, Kane grabbed Helms and eliminated him by throwing him over the top rope by his throat. Kane then went on a rampage and gave Nitro and Kennedy a double chokeslam. No.11 : Carlito w/ Torrie Wilson. Carlito sprinted down to the ring and was met with a massive big boot from Kane. Meanwhile, Nitro and HHH were still brawling, this time in the corner of the ring. HBK tried to help him out but Kennedy attacked him. Jeff Hardy was still in but recovering on the bottom off the ring. No.12 : MVP. MVP entered the ring but ran straight out the other side once he saw Kane. Kane chased him around the ring until MVP led him into the ring where Kennedy and Nitro attacked him. HBK, HHH and Jeff helped out though and let Kane get some revenge on MVP. It was Carlito taking the rest this time though. No.13 : Viscera. Viscera slowly made his way down to the ring and was berated by D-X when he got in the ring. Kane was still being attacked by Nitro & Kennedy while Hardy took care of MVP. Carlito started to attack Viscera also but was thrown off. No.14 : The Undertaker. Everyone stopped brawling when Taker made his way down to the ring. When he did get in the ring, everyone cleared out, but Nitro, Carlito, HBK, HHH, Viscera & Jeff threw Kennedy & MVP back in the ring to face Kane and Taker. Kane and Taker gave them both a beating and eventually everyone came back into the ring.
No.15 : Umaga w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada. Umaga rushed into the ring and destroyed everyone with the Samoan Spike...except The Undertaker. Umaga tried to give him the Samoan Spike but Taker ducked, gave Umaga a few shots to the head and clotheslined him over the top rope for the elimination. Umaga had been eliminated. No.16 : Charlie Haas. Haas came straight in and went after the nearest superstar which was HBK. Meanwhile, Umaga, still on the outside, pulled Taker to the outside and began brawling with him and eventually drove him straight through the announce table with a Samoan Drop. Umaga then left as did Taker who got up near enough straight away. Taker and Umaga then brawled up the ramp and to the back.
No.17 : Matt Hardy. Matt enters and immediately helps Jeff against Charlie Haas. Back with D-X, and they are helping MVP, Kennedy, Nitro & Carlito try to eliminate Viscera. Which they do, but MVP turns around to the Hardy Boyz and is eliminated by them. While this is happening, Kane is just watching.
No.18 : Dave Taylor. The mean englishman took his time coming to the ring and when he did get in he was Chokeslammed by Kane. D-X were now brawling with Kennedy & Nitro again. Nitro and HHH fighting and Kennedy and HBK fighting. Charlie Haas is still with Matt Hardy while Jeff Hardy is trying to eliminate Carlito.
No.19 : Henry O. Godwinn. One of the four surprise entrants, came in and immediately eliminated Charlie Haas. HBK is near elimination by Taylor & Kennedy but manages to fight both off. Meanwhile, HHH is still battling with Nitro. Matt and Jeff decide to fight it out but team up when Carlito is near elimination by Kane.
No.20 : Boogeyman. Boogeyman made his usual entrance and scared most of the superstars from attacking him. Eventually, D-X pushed Nitro forward. Nitro hit away at Boogeyman, but it didn't seem to effect him. Kennedy then put himself forward, and due to a distraction from Dave Taylor, they eliminated Boogeyman. Kane wasn't safe though, and while going to work on Carlito, he was eliminated from behind by Kennedy & Nitro. Jeff and Matt were trying to eliminate Henry O. Godwinn who managed to hold on. No.21 : William Regal. Regal rushed to the ring and helped out his struggling partner Dave Taylor who was about to be eliminated by D-X. Godwinn broke free of the Hardy Boyz, and then went after Mr. Kennedy. Nitro was now brawling with Carlito.
No.22 : Shelton Benjamin. Benjamin, acting cocky, came in and started taunting but was met with Sweet Chin Music by HBK and then the elimination by Henry O. Godwinn. Godwinn taunting Benjamin on the outside, was then in turn eliminated by the Blue Bloods. HHH was near elimination but managed to get Nitro & Kennedy off him. Matt Hardy still managed to help his brother Jeff from Carlito though. No.23 : JBL. The second of four surprise entrants. JBL went straight to work on Carlito. D-X were still strong and delivered a double DDT to the Blue Bloods. Nitro turned on Kennedy and then tried to eliminate him, but they worked together again to attack the Hardy Boyz. No.24 : Snitsky. The big hoss jumped into the ring and went after both Regal and Taylor. JBL was still trying to eliminate Carlito, but was stopped by the Hardy Boyz. Nitro meanwhile was trying to crawl under the ring, but just like 1996, HBK ran out the ring with HHH and pulled him out. Kennedy was taking a break though.
No.25 : Randy Orton. Things were about to pick up, the cocky youngster posed in the middle of the ring, until Snitsky ran at him with a Big Boot but Orton side stepped it and Snitsky fell over the top rope and was eliminated. Orton then proceeded to deliver an RKO to anyone in sight. No.26 : Vito. Vito sprinted into the ring, as Orton ran out the ring in horror. While everyone was still down and Orton was on the outside. Vito decided to pose in the ring and get the crowd all riled up. It wouldn't last for long though. No.27 : Ken Doane. While Orton distracted Vito, Doane would enter from behind and eliminate Vito. Orton then re-entered the ring and shook hands with Doane. But to their horror, D-X was up and running. D-X attacked both Orton & Doane while Nitro & Kennedy brawled with the Hardyz still. JBL meanwhile was straddled on the rope with Carlito trying to eliminate him. But Taylor & Regal soon stopped that. No.28 : Flash Funk. The third surprise entrant, danced his way down to the ring with the Funkettes. Funk, distracted with the Funkettes, was not paying attention and was quickly eliminated by JBL who took care of Carlito. D-X however were now seperated and being beaten down. Kennedy & Nitro tried to eliminate HBK while Taylor & Regal got HHH but the Hardyz came to the rescue. Orton had turned on Doane and tried to eliminate him. Carlito though, was once again taking a break. No.29 : Vader. The fourth surprise entrant, who immediately eliminated both Dave Taylor & William Regal with ease. JBL, acting cocky, started taunting Vader, but Vader took no crap and eliminated JBL. Unfortunately for him, everyone then ganged up on him. Vader fought them all off though. No.30 : King Booker. Getting the 30 spot five years later, Booker didn't get into the ring right away, and instead chose to taunt Vader from the inside. Vader challenged Booker to get in the ring, but it was too late as Orton & Doane came from behind and eliminated Vader. Vader was po'ed and beat the hell out of everyone in the ring. The participants left now were Ken Doane, Randy Orton, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Johnny Nitro, King Booker & Carlito. Doane was the first to get up and then said he was gonna fufill his promise and picked up Carlito. Doane threw Carlito but Carlito reversed it and eliminated Doane. Doane looked very upset, but started to smirk, Carlito smirked back until he was eliminated from behind by Booker. Doane then started brawling with Carlito into the back. Back in the ring, and everyone was back up. Nitro & Kennedy, once again teaming up, eliminated their third superstar, Matt Hardy. Jeff was not so happy about this and threw Kennedy through the middle of the ropes. Jeff then threw Nitro out, but he hung on just about. Jeff then tried to boot him out and then Joey Mercury ran down to the ring and helped Jeff eliminate Nitro. Nitro was then beaten up the ramp but escaped by hitting Mercury in the face with a metal sign. Jeff Hardy then waved goodbye to Nitro, but was knocked off the apron and eliminated by Mr. Kennedy. Meanwhile, Triple H was being double-teamed by Booker & Orton and with HBK looking to be injured, Triple H, who entered No.2, was eliminated. It was now the final four. Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, King Booker & Shawn Michaels. It was basically 3-on-1 though as all three went after the injured HBK. HBK tried to fight them off though, but the attempt failed. First King Booker hit him with the Bookend, then Mr. Kennedy delivered the Kenton Bomb and finally Orton planted HBK with the RKO. It looked as though HBK was as good as eliminated, but when thrown over top rope managed to flip back up. Shocking all three superstars. Booker ran towards HBK but was thrown straight out and eliminated. Followed by Mr. Kennedy who met the same fate and was eliminated. It was down to the final two. Randy Orton and Shawn Michaels. Orton went straight to work on a bloody and battered HBK. Orton then went out the ring and got a chair. Orton tried to hit Michaels with it but HBK ducked and it hit Orton straight back in his face. HBK then hit some Sweet Chin Music on Orton. Both HBK and Orton were down. HBK then flipped up though, getting a boost of energy. HBK tried to pick up Orton but was low blowed. Orton then set up for another RKO but was thrown off. HBK then hyped himself up and ran and clotheslined both himself and Orton over the top rope to the floor. Both superstars were seemingly eliminated. HBK then got in the ring, believing the match was a draw. But the announcer declared that only one of Randy Orton's feet touched the floor. Meaning the winner of the 2007 Royal Rumble is Randy Orton. HBK then looked stunned as Orton got back into the ring and striked his signature pose. It wasn't exactly a happy ending though as an angry HBK hit Orton with another Sweet Chin Music. HBK then looked over Orton as the show came to a close.
ORDER OF ENTRY :
1. Shawn Michaels
2. Triple H
3. Tatanka
4. The Miz w/ Kristal Marshall
5. Finlay w/ Little Bastard
6. Johnny Nitro
7. Gregory Helms
8. Mr. Kennedy
9. Jeff Hardy
10. Kane
11. Carlito w/ Torrie Wilson
12. Montel Vontavious Porter
13. Viscera
14. The Undertaker
15. Umaga w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada
16. Charlie Haas
17. Matt Hardy
18. Dave Taylor
19. Henry O. Godwinn
20. Boogeyman
21. William Regal
22. Shelton Benjamin
23. JBL
24. Snitsky
25. Randy Orton
26. Vito
27. Ken Doane
28. Flash Funk
29. Vader
30. King Booker w/ Queen Sharmell
ORDER OF ELIMINATION :
Tatanka by D-Generation X
The Miz by D-Generation X
Finlay by D-Generation X
Gregory Helms by Kane
Umaga by The Undertaker
The Undertaker by Umaga
Viscera by Nitro/Kennedy/Carlito/MVP/HBK/HHH
Montel Vontavious Porter by Hardy Boyz
Charlie Haas by Henry O. Godwinn
Boogeyman by Mr. Kennedy/Johnny Nitro
Kane by Mr. Kennedy/Johnny Nitro
Shelton Benjamin by Henry O. Godwinn
Henry O. Godwinn by William Regal/Dave Taylor
Snitsky by Randy Orton
Vito by Ken Doane
Flash Funk by JBL
Dave Taylor/William Regal by Vader
JBL by Vader
Vader by Randy Orton/Ken Doane
Ken Doane by Carlito
Carlito by King Booker
Matt Hardy by Johnny Nitro/Mr. Kennedy
Johnny Nitro by Jeff Hardy/Joey Mercury
Jeff Hardy by Mr. Kennedy
Triple H by Randy Orton
King Booker by Shawn Michaels
Mr. Kennedy by Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels by Randy Orton
WINNER : Randy Orton
QUICK RESULTS
Randy Orton def. Edge
Brian Kendrick def. Paul London
Chris Benoit def. Chavo Guerrero
Beth Phoenix def. Victoria & Mickie James
John Cena def. Umaga
Batista def. Mark Henry
Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble Match