WWE Royal Rumble 2020: Results, Highlights, and Grades

WWE Royal Rumble 2020 will take place on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas and live on the WWE Network with a two-hour kickoff show beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Here are some results, highlights, and grades for a PPV that shall kickstart the road to WWE WrestleMania 36.

Dating back from 1988, the Royal Rumble is a special free-for-all match in the WWE, in which the winner earns a world championship opportunity at the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania. The challenge is to outlast twenty-nine other superstars by hurling them over the top rope so that both feet hit the floor. Indeed, success is all about the numbers.

Who will be the Monster Eliminator? Who will be the Iron Man? Who will main event WrestleMania? Three brands collide in two Royal Rumbles on one historic night. As fingers are crossed for an ethereal CM Punk or Edge return, WWE Royal Rumble 2020 will give the WWE Universe the answer to that question as we approach that PPV this Sunday and kickstart the road to WWE WrestleMania 36. Per WWE’s official website, the following matches have been made official for this PPV:

"Men’s Royal Rumble Match Confirmed Participants: Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, AJ Styles, Erick Rowan, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Ricochet, Drew McIntyre, Elias, King Corbin, Dolph Ziggler, Otis, Tucker, Rusev, Bobby Lashley, Aleister Black, Buddy Murphy, Braun Strowman, Shinsuke Nakamura, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Samoa Joe Women’s Royal Rumble Match Confirmed Participants: Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Nikki Cross, Sarah Logan Universal Championship Strap Match Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan Falls Count Anywhere Match Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin Raw Women’s Championship Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka SmackDown Women’s Championship Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans United States Championship Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carillo Grudge Match Sheamus vs. Shorty G"

With that being said, it’s time to plunge into a plenitude of surprises for WWE’s very first main roster PPV of 2020. Let’s get ready to rumble, starting off with the kickoff matches: Shorty G vs. Sheamus and Andrade vs. Humberto Carillo for the United States Championship!

Shorty G vs. Sheamus [Grudge Match]

Sheamus and Shorty G start off WWE Royal Rumble 2020. Hopefully, this lasts longer than 18 seconds. Sheamus and Shorty G start off with some ground based offense and technical grappling.

Sheamus takes full control of Shorty G’s arm. Shorty G attempts to rally back but Sheamus shoves Shorty G’s head onto the mat and delivers a shoulder tackle to take control early on. Shorty G gains back momentum with a running crossbody to Sheamus outside the ring.

Shorty G attempts a quick ankle lock but Sheamus counters and tosses him into the steel post. He executes a shoulder breaker and Shorty G’s ear is bleeding. That’s gonna hurt in the morning. Sheamus maintains control.

Sheamus gives endless beats to Shorty G’s chest inside and outside the ring. Shorty G rallies back with a basement dropkick. He stomps at Sheamus at the corner turnbuckle. He attempts a Moonsault but Sheamus catches him.

Shorty G counters it into a Torando DDT and goes back on the top rope to deliver a Moonsault for the two-count. Sheamus attempts to rally back with a knee strike but Shorty G delivers a Rolling German Suplex for the two-count.

He locks in the ankle lock on Sheamus, but Sheamus gets out of it and attempts the Brogue Kick. Shorty G ducks the Brogue Kick and attempts the ankle lock for a second time but Sheamus gets to the ropes. Shorty G attempts the Crucifix roll up for the two-count. Sheamus kicks out and delivers the Brogue Kick for the pinfall and the victory.

Result: Sheamus

Grade: 2.5/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Some nice spots and counters but not a show-stealer. Overall, the pace was pretty good and it was nice to see a definitive finish. This rivalry did not have to be extended any further. Knowingly, Sheamus won the match and will move on to his next victim: Mustafa Ali. Up Next: Andrade (c) vs. Humberto Carillo for the United States Championship!

Andrade (c) (w/Zelina Vega) vs. Humberto Carillo [United States Championship Match]

Andrade and Humberto Carillo started off this match with a mixture of ground based and aerial based offense. Andrade locks Carillo’s arm as Carillo attempts to rally back in this match. Carillo’s rally results in a shoulder block by Andrade.

Andrade attempts a submission hold but Carillo counters with a Sunset Flip Powerbomb for the two-count. He rallies with a flying crossbody and enziguiri. He attempts a Standing Moonsault but Andrade counters with knees to Carillo’s back.

Andrade now signals for the double knee strike in the corner but Carillo counters and delivers a Moonsault to Andrade outside the ring. Andrade gains back control in the ring with three Eddie Guerrero style Suplexes. However, Carillo counters the third Suplex into a suplex of his own.

Carillo attempts the Moonsault from the top rope but Andrade counters the Moonsault and delivers the Double Knees to Carillo at the corner turnbuckle. Andrade attempts the Hammerlock DDT to finish off Carillo but Carillo counters with a small package pinfall for the two-count.

As they reach a stalemate, they have a knife edge chop contest and Carillo executes a superkick for the two-count. He continues the offense and delivers a standing moonsault for the two-count. These two superstars execute some key counters until they reach the top rope.

Carillo delivers a picture perfect Hurricanrana from the top rope for the two-count. Carillo thought he had Andrade there. Carillo attempts another Hurricanrana but Andrade rolls Carillo up for the three-count and the victory.

Result: Andrade

Grade: 2.5/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Solid match for the pre show. That fluky roll up pinfall is a sign that this rivalry is far from over. Nonetheless, Andrade finally got his first victory over Humberto Carillo. His United States Championship run has been straight fire as of late and it should be interesting to see how his rivalry with Carillo goes from here. Up Next: Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!

Roman Reigns vs. King Corbin [Falls Count Anywhere Match]

Roman Reigns and King Corbin make their way to the ring. King Corbin takes his time to get to the ring but Reigns is sick of it and attacks him right off the bat to start the match. Reigns gains control early on in this match with a Back Suplex.

King Corbin rallies back with a Deep Six and a two-count. He tosses Reigns outside the ring and head shots Reigns with the steel steps. They then take the fight to the crowd but Corbin gains back control after hitting Reigns with a TV monitor. He pins Reigns for the two-count.

Reigns attempts the Superman Punch but Corbin counters with a Chokeslam into the Spanish Announce Table for the two-count. They take the fight back to the crowd and Reigns delivers a Samoan Drop to King Corbin through the production desk table.

Reigns delivers another Samoan Drop to Corbin through the table for the two-count. Corbin rallies back by driving Reigns’ back into the steel crates. To no one’s surprise, Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler run in to help Corbin beat up Reigns. Usos run in to even the odds and take out RooDolph.

Unfortunately, Ziggler delivers a Superkick to Jey Uso and Ziggler and Roode toss him into more steel crates. Jimmy Uso goes Uso crazy and flies outta nowhere with a flying crossbody to Ziggler and Roode to save his brother.

Corbin runs in to deliver a back suplex to Jimmy Uso onto the steel crate. Reigns runs in to deliver two Superman punches to Corbin, and we’re back to square one. Reigns tosses Corbin into a Johnny’s toilet and tosses it over, leaving Corbin lying in a heap.

They continue to fight in the crowd area. Since this PPV is occurring in a baseball stadium, Reigns and Corbin are on top of the bull pen. Corbin delivers a chair strike to Reigns but Reigns rallies back with a Spear on top of the bull pen for the three-count and the victory.

Result: Roman Reigns

Grade: 3.25/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Solid demolition derby! Great way to start off the show! The crowd loves Roman Reigns. Could this be a sign of things to come in the Men’s Royal Rumble later on in the night? We shall see, but the Big Dog finally gets his win over King Corbin. Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe have a backstage interview to talk about their Men’s Royal Rumble aspirations. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville have a backstage interview to talk about their Women’s Royal Rumble aspirations as Deville makes a backhanded comment about how little Rose cares about her as a tag team partner. Up Next: Women’s Royal Rumble!

Women’s Royal Rumble [Over-The-Top Rope Battle Royal]

#1: Alexa Bliss

This was a perfect spot for Alexa Bliss at this year’s Rumble. Nice to see her at #1 for once.

#2: Bianca Belair

Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair start off the Rumble with some ground based offense.

#3: Mighty Molly Holly

Mighty Molly Holly brings some aerial based offense to the contest, looking strong early on.

#4: Nikki Cross

Nikki Cross runs in to help Alexa Bliss, but Belair and Holly form an alliance to fend off the former Women’s Tag Team Champions.

#5: Lana

Lana cuts a promo about her hot boyfriend, Bobby Lashley, and receives a hard right hand by Bliss.

#6: Mercedes Martinez

Mercedes Martinez looks strong coming into the Rumble and focuses on eliminating Lana.

#7: Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan runs and eliminates Lana right away. Lana is eliminated! Lana is upset and eliminates Morgan from the top rope. Liv Morgan is eliminated.

#8: Mandy Rose

Knowing her beef with Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross, she has a face off with Nikki Cross in the center of the ring.

#9: Candice LeRae

Candice LeRae delivers a picture perfect dropkick to Belair and a Moonsault to Cross. Bianca Belair eliminates Molly Holly. Molly Holly is eliminated. Alexa Bliss tosses Rose over the top rope. Many thought she was eliminated but she fell on Otis, who happened to be outside the ring to save Rose from elimination.

#10: Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville works with Mandy Rose to eliminate Candice LeRae and Mercedes Martinez. They deliver a High Low to Martinez and eliminated her. Mercedes Martinez is eliminated!

#11: Kairi Sane

Kairi Sane plays with her umbrella and delivers some aerial maneuvers to the contestants in the Rumble.

#12: Mia Yim

Mia Yim delivers a leaping Neckbreaker to Kairi Sane and big boot to Nikki Cross. Bliss and Cross focus their attention on Belair, but Belair rallies back to toss Bliss into Cross, forcing an elimination. Nikki Cross is eliminated. Bianca Belair tosses Mandy Rose over the top rope, but Otis catches her. However, that is not enough as Belair tosses Deville into Rose and Otis. Fire and Desire is eliminated.

#13: Dana Brooke

Dana Brooke runs in with fast paced offense. Bianca Belair eliminates Candice LeRae. Alexa Bliss eliminates Kairi Sane off the top rope.

#14: Tamina

Tamina delivers some elbow strikes and superkicks and has a face off with Belair. Belair quickly tosses Tamina over the top rope. Tamina is eliminated. Belair is eliminated.

#15: Dakota Kai

Dakota Kai runs in with a flurry of punches and Helluva Kicks. Meanwhile, Alexa Bliss eliminates Mia Yim. Mia Yim is eliminated.

#16: Chelsea Green

The hottest free agent runs in to eliminate Dakota Kai. Alexa Bliss immediately eliminates Chelsea Green. Chelsea Green is eliminated. Bianca Belair eliminates Dana Brooke. The #1 and #2 entrants, Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair, are the only ones left in the ring. Bianca Belair eliminates Alexa Bliss and is the current iron woman for the match. She awaits the next entrant.

#17: Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair delivers plenty wooful knife edge chops and a snap suplex to Belair.

#18: Naomi

Naomi is BACK! She delivers a Hurricanrana to Belair and a dropkick to Flair. She teams up with Flair for a double suplex to Belair.

#19: Beth Phoenix

Beth Phoenix makes a legendary return to the Royal Rumble. Naomi rallies back with a flying crossbody to both Flair and Phoenix.

#20: Toni Storm

Toni Storm runs in with elbow strikes to Flair. Belair is about to go on the top rope but Flair delivers a Big Boot to Belair off the top rope to eliminate Belair. Belair is eliminated. She was in the Royal Rumble for 23 minutes, 20 seconds.

#21: Kelly Kelly

Kelly Kelly delivers a Lou Thesz Press to Naomi and a Hurricanrana to Toni Storm. Meanwhile, Beth Phoenix attempts to eliminate Charlotte Flair.

#22: Sarah Logan

Sarah Logan runs right after Charlotte Flair, ready to eliminate her arch nemesis. Unfortunately, Charlotte delivers a Big Boot to Sarah Logan to eliminate Logan. She then eliminates Kelly Kelly with a hard right hand after spurring an expletive.

#23: Natalya

Natalya runs in to help her best friend and tag team partner, Beth Phoenix, in powerbombing Charlotte Flair.

#24: Xia Li

Xia Li delivers her patented spinning heel kicks at will to the contestants in the match. Charlotte attempts to eliminate Xia Li.

#25: Zelina Vega

Zelina Vega delivers a Spinning Torando DDT to Natalya and a Hurricanrana to to Beth Phoenix, who is bleeding like crazy. Vega focuses on Toni Storm. Beth Phoenix gets back up to help Natalya eliminate Charlotte Flair.

#26: Shotzi Blackheart

Shotzi Blackheart runs in with an Enziguiri to Toni Storm. She attempts to eliminate Naomi, but Naomi performs a creative save by running down the steel steps and jumps onto the barricade wall, like John Morrison did years ago.

#27: Carmella

Carmella runs in with a Spinning Hurricanrana to Natalya. Charlotte Flair delivers a Natural Selection to Carmella. Beth Phoenix delivers a Glam Slam to Charlotte Flair. She attempts to eliminate Flair but Flair falls through the middle rope. Meanwhile, Naomi is still trying to get back to the ring as she stands on the announce table.

#28: Tegan Nox

Tegan Nox gets some offense in but runs into a Glam Slam by Phoenix.

#29: Santina Marella

Santina Marella has a Glamarella moment with Beth Phoenix in the ring but gets surrounded by her and Natalya. Marella brings out the cobra and the cobra strikes at herself to force an elimination. Santina Marella is eliminated.

#30: Shayna Baszler

Shayna Baszler, the betting favorite to win the Women’s Royal Rumble, is the last woman to enter the Women’s Royal Rumble. She eliminates Xia Li, Tegan Nox, Shotzi Blackheart, Zelina Vega, Carmella, Toni Storm, and Naomi.

Final 4: Charlotte Flair, Beth Phoenix, Natalya, and Shayna Baszler

Beth Phoenix eliminates Natalya, turning on her best friend and tag partner. Baszler and Flair have a stare off. Phoenix tries to stop it but Baszler eliminates Phoenix. Beth Phoenix is eliminated. Charlotte Flair eliminates Shayna Baszler to win the Women’s Royal Rumble.

Result: Charlotte Flair 

Grade: 3.75/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Awesome spots, but where was Sasha Banks?! Anyways, it was great to see Bianca Belair and Alexa Bliss get plenty of eliminations. The rivalries were well booked and the queens battled at the end. The Queen of Flair prevails over the Queen of Spades and it is quite evident that she is running the Women’s Division.

Who will she pick: Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch or SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley (if they retain later tonight)? Could we see a Four Horsewomen ShowDown at Mania? We shall see. King Corbin has a backstage interview to declare that he will win the Men’s Royal Rumble, irregardless of his loss to Reigns earlier. Up Next: Bayley vs. Lacey Evans for the SmackDown Women’s Championship!

Bayley (c) vs. Lacey Evans [SmackDown Women’s Championship]

Bayley and Lacey Evans start off the match with some ground based offense. Bayley fakes an ankle injury and delivers a flying elbow drop for the two-count. She delivers a snap suplex and takes early control of the match. The match drags along.

Lacey Evans attempts to rally back but Bayley tosses Evans into the barricade wall. Bayley attempts the Bayley to Belly inside the ring but Evans counters with a neckbreaker and a standing moonsault. She salutes on the top rope and attempts the moonsault, but Bayley counters with her knees and picks up the quick pinfall for the three-count and the victory.

Result: Bayley

Grade: 2.5/5.0 Stars

Analysis: This match was a severe downgrade from their match on Friday Night SmackDown but the ending was a good heel win for Bayley and she continues to be one of the best SmackDown Women’s Champions in WWE history. Up Next: Bray Wyatt vs. Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship!

Bray Wyatt (c) vs. Daniel Bryan [Universal Championship: Strap Match]

Bray Wyatt and Daniel Bryan are tied together by the strap. Wyatt gains early control with a powerbomb but Bryan rallies back with a suicide dive. Bryan attempts to continue his rally outside the ring, but Wyatt whips him with the strap, leaving marks on his body.

Daniel Bryan rallies back with a swift kick and a Running Knee for the two-count. He goes on the top rope and delivers a flying crossbody to Wyatt outside the ring and pulls the strap to smash Wyatt’s face into the steel post.

Wyatt rallies back with a Lariat outside the ring. Bryan rallies back with two low blows and a DDT onto the announce table.. Back in the ring, Bryan delivers a Missile Dropkick to Wyatt and a kip up. Bryan delivers brutal Yes Kicks and straps to Wyatt.

Bryan signals the crowd for the Yes Chants as he gets ready for the Running Knee but he runs into Wyatt’s Sister Abigail for the very close two-count. That was such a beautiful counter. Wyatt attempts the Manndible Claw on Bryan but Bryan counters with an Arm Bar at the corner turnbuckle. However, it is not enough as Wyatt takes Bryan down with the Manndible Claw.

Bryan counters the Fiend with the Yes Lock but Wyatt counters with a flurry of punches to Bryan. Bryan rallies back with a Running Knee for a very close two-count. Bryan can’t believe it but he straps Wyatt to fight his very last breath but Wyatt delivers a Manndible Claw STO for the pinfall and the victory.

Result: Bray Wyatt

Grade: 4.0/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Match of the night so far and the best Bray Wyatt Universal Championship match so far. Maybe the lack of red lights helped with that. Great way to end the rivalry and great selling by Bryan after the match.

Becky Lynch (c) vs. Asuka [Raw Women’s Championship]

Becky Lynch and Asuka start this match with some ground based offense. Lynch locks Asuka in the Dis-Arm-Her on the ropes but lets go after the four count. She delivers a missile dropkick to Asuka for the two-count but Asuka rallies back with a missile dropkick of her own.

Becky rallies back with knees to Asuka’s back and a bulldog for the two-count. She attempts the Becksploder on the apron but Asuka counters into a potential German Suplex off the apron but Lynch counters with a Front Suplex as Asuka falls hard onto the mat.

Lynch charges off the apron with a flying forearm and a Becksploder to Asuka into the barricade. She tosses Asuka back into the ring and delivers a Leg Drop to Asuka for the two-count. Asuka rallies back with a Spinebuster for the two-count.

Lynch comes back with a Springboard Side Kick and an Avalanche Rock Bottom from the top rope for the two-count. Asuka rallies back with an Arm Bar but Lynch gets to the bottom rope. Asuka delivers a German Suplex and three swift kicks to Lynch.

Asuka delivers the Empress Kick Combination for the two-count. Lynch rallies back with the Dis-Arm-Her but Asuka attempts a roll up pinfall for the two-count. Lynch counters with an Inverted DDT for the two-count.

Asuka tosses Lynch into the referee to get some time to spit green mist into Lynch’s face. Lynch saw it coming and delivered a swift under-kick to force Asuka to spit green mist into her own face and lock in the Dis-Arm-Her for the tap out and the victory..

Result: Becky Lynch

Grade: 4.0/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Along with Wyatt-Bryan, this match had amazing storytelling and in-ring psychology, especially the ending. Great way to end the rivalry and assure that Lynch collected her one last debt. Definitely a match in contention for stealing the show.

Men’s Royal Rumble Match [Over-The-Top Rope Battle Royal]

#1: Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar, the Royal Rumble 2003 Winner, is ready to eat, sleep, rumble, and repeat.

#2: Elias

As expected, Elias walks out to cut his promo on Lesnar. Brock Lesnar sends Elias to Suplex City, whacks Elias with a guitar, and tosses him over the top rope for the elimination. Elias is eliminated.

#3: Erick Rowan

What’s in the cage? Lesnar does not care as he quickly tosses Erick Rowan over the top rope. Erick Rowan is eliminated.

#4: Robert Roode

Robert Roode tries to get some offense in but Lesnar counters with a lariat and an F-5. He tosses Roode over the top rope. Robert Roode is eliminated.

#5: John Morrison

John Morrison ran in and immediately got eliminated by Lesnar. What a return.

#6: Kofi Kingston

Kofi Kingston runs in with a huge pop from the crowd as they have been awaiting for him to settle the score with Lesnar. He runs into Suplex City and is not eliminated yet.

#7: Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio runs into Suplex City as well but is not immediately eliminated. Like Kingston, Mysterio also has a lot of history with Lesnar.

#8: Big E

Big E runs in to check up on Kingston and Mysterio and plans to team up on Lesnar. Kingston delivers a Trouble in Paradise to Lesnar. Big E delivers a Big Ending to Lesnar. Rey Mysterio delivers a 619 to Lesnar. However, Lesnar rallies back to eliminate Mysterio and Big E. He delivers an F-5 to Kofi Kingston to eliminate him as well. Rey Mysterio, Big E, and Kofi Kingston are all eliminated.

#9: Cesaro

Cesaro runs in to get quickly eliminated by Lesnar.

#10: Shelton Benjamin

Brock Lesnar acts as if he wants to team up with Shelton Benjamin but plays him, hits a German Suplex, and eliminates him quickly. Shelton Benjamin is eliminated.

#11: Shinsuke Nakamura

The Intercontinental Champion knocks Lesnar down with a knee strike and attempts the Kinshasa but Lesnar counters it and sends Nakamura over the top rope. Shinsuke Nakamura is eliminated.

#12: MVP

Lesnar dances to MVP’s theme song. MVP attempts to chase Paul Heyman but Lesnar grabs MVP and tosses him over the top rope after delivering an F-5. MVP is eliminated. What a return.

#13: Keith Lee

Keith takes down Lesnar as they both run into a double clothesline.

#14: Braun Strowman

The ring is getting heavy. Braun Strowman runs in with a splash to Lesnar at the corner and a dropkick to Lee. He outside the ring and delivers a shoulder tackler to Lee and focuses on Lesnar inside the ring, but Lesnar takes both Strowman and Lee to Suplex City. Strowman and Lee square off in the ring but Lesnar eliminated both of them before it could happen.

#15: Ricochet

Ricochet springboards off the ropes to fly on Lesnar, but Lesnar catches him into a German Suplex. He did not immediately eliminate Ricochet, but they are the only two in the Rumble at the moment.

#16: Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre stares off with Lesnar. Ricochet delivers a low blow to Lesnar from behind as a payback to Lesnar from Raw and McIntyre eliminates Lesnar with the Claymore Kick. Brock Lesnar is eliminated! Wow! McIntyre then proceeds to eliminate Ricochet.

#17: The Miz

As he continues to stare at Lesnar outside the ring, Drew McIntyre delivers a Future Shock DDT to The Miz and tosses The Miz over the top rope. The Miz is eliminated.

#18: AJ Styles

AJ Styles gets some offense in but McIntyre counters with a shoulder block. Styles counters with a Calf Crusher but McIntyre smashes Styles’ head to the mat.

#19: Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler and McIntyre have a face off as they had tag team history in the past. Ziggler teams up with Styles on McIntyre.

#20: Karl Anderson

Karl Anderson runs in to help his OC partner, AJ Styles, and Ziggler delivers a Superkick to McIntyre. Anderson then proceeds to deliver a Spinebuster to Dolph Ziggler.

#21: Edge

On this day, we see clearly that Edge speared Dolph Ziggler, Karl Anderson, and Drew McIntyre. He then has a face off with AJ Styles. Edge attempts an Impaler DDT but Styles delivers a Pele Kick. Styles attempts to rally but Edge delivers a picture perfect Spear to Styles.

#22: King Corbin

Corbin delivers a Chokeslam Backbreaker to Karl Anderson. Edge eliminates Styles.

#23: Matt Riddle

Matt Riddle delivers a fatal knee strike to Edge but gets tossed over the top rope by King Corbin. Matt Riddle is eliminated.

#24: Luke Gallows

King Corbin delivers a Deep Six to Edge. McIntyre quickly eliminates King Corbin. King Corbin is eliminated. Gallows and Anderson deliver the Magic Killer to Edge.

#25: Randy Orton

RKO to Luke Gallows. RKO to Karl Anderson. Rated RKO is back. Randy Orton and Edge eliminate Gallows and Anderson from the Royal Rumble. The O.C. is eliminated.

#26: Roman Reigns

Roman delivers a Spear to Dolph Ziggler and tosses Ziggler over the top rope. Dolph Ziggler is eliminated.

#27: Kevin Owens

Kevin Owens delivers a Cannonball and Stunner to Roman Reigns and a Pop Up Powerbomb to McIntyre. Orton attempts to deliver an RKO to Owens, but Owens delivers a Stunner to Orton.

#28: Aleister Black

Black delivers a knee strike to Edge. McIntyre attempts a Claymore to Black but Black counters with a Black Mass.

#29: Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe delivers an Enziguri to Aleister Black in the corner and has a face off with Owens. Joe wins the face off by delivering a big foot to Owens.

#30: Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins walks out with AOP and Buddy Murphy. Owens and Joe slither under the bottom rope to attack all four men. Rollins delivers a Curb Stomp to McIntyre. He turns on his brother, Roman Reigns, and delivers a Curb Stomp to Reigns. Aleister Black attempts to stop Rollins with a springboard moonsault, but Murphy trips Black, allowing Rollins to eliminate Black. This outside assistance also helped Rollins eliminate Owens and Joe. Owens, Joe, and Black fight Buddy Murphy and AOP back to the backstage area. Roman Reigns delivers a Superman Punch to Rollins. Orton delivers a Scoop Slam to Rollins. McIntyre delivers a Claymore to Rollins and tosses Rollins over the top rope.

Final Four: Roman Reigns, Edge, Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre

Randy Orton delivers an RKO to McIntyre and Edge delivers a spear to McIntyre. Rated RKO then delivers a Double RKO to McIntyre. Orton acts as if he is going to turn on Edge, but Edge tosses Orton over the top rope. Randy Orton is eliminated.

Reigns and Edge have a stare off. Reigns delivers a Superman Punch and attempts the Spear but Edge counters with a Spear on his own and tosses Reigns over the top rope but Reigns lands on the apron. Reigns and Edge battle on the apron and Reigns eliminates Edge. Edge is eliminated. Drew McIntyre delivers a Claymore to Reigns and eliminates Reigns. Drew McIntyre wins the Men’s Royal Rumble.

Result: Drew McIntyre

Grade: 5.0/5.0 Stars

Analysis: Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Great main event! Drew McIntyre is the future! McIntyre vs. Lesnar for WrestleMania 36 confirmed.