HighlightsRoyal Rumble
Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens highlights.
Highlights of the Women's Royal Rumble
Highlights of the Men's Royal Rumble
End of the Royal Rumble
Thank you for joining us for the 2023 Royal Rumble telecast. Great close to the event, with Sami's betrayal of The Bloodline. With Rhea Ripley and Cody Rhodes as winners of their royal battles.
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End of the Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble event ends with Sami Zayn's betrayal of The Bloodline. Jey left the ring in tears.
It cannot be
Sami Zayn betrays The Bloodline.
It cannot be
The party continues for Owens, where all the members of The Bloodline with different blows towards Kevin.
Roman Reings won
Roman throws Roman to Kevin, the match is over. Owens did not resist. The Tribal Boss is still champion.
just barely!
Roman throws Roman into Kevin on the bar, he can get the 3 count and Owens rolls out of the ring.
just barely!
Paralyzing Roman, Reings called for a chair, but the distraction helped Owens. The count reached 2.
Close
Bomb by Kevin, the count reaches 3 seconds, but there is no referee. Roman is saved. Low blow from the tribal boss.
narrowly
Spear from Roman, but Kevin raises his arm after that move from the tribal chief.
only 2
Plancha by Kevin, the count reaches 2 seconds.
Only 2
Roman almost hit him with a super right, but the first one he dodges it, the second one the trival boss manages to connect it, the count reaches 2.
Only 2
Owens does two back-to-back planchas, Kevin did one outside the ring, then another on top, the count reaches two.
Round trip
Roman and Owens hit one punch after another, trying to take down their opponent.
counter attack
Owens does a reversal, takes control of the fight, with a cannonball, the action goes outside the ring.
Tribal chief shows
The whole arena chants Sami Uso. Roman starts by dominating Owens.
The fight begins
Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship.
The stellar event is here
Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens arrived. For the WWE Championship. The closing of a chapter or the continuity of this fight.
The closing of the event
The main event is here!
For the WWE Championship: Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens. What a fight to come.
The main event is almost here
Prior to the main show between Roman Reings and Kevin Owens, there will be a musical segment with artist Hardy.
Rhea Ripley will go to Wrestlemania
Rhea Ripley wins the Royal Rumble 2023, entering with position 1. Mommy is in the showcase of the immortals.
Final
Asuka is eliminated. The first two to enter are in the finals Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.
Finalists
Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan and Asuka remain as finalists. We will see who wins.
goodbye
Raquel is eliminated by Rhea Ripley.
How crazy
Nia Jax is eliminated by all the wrestlers.
Amazing
Nia Jax confronts Raquel Rodriguez.
Number 30
Number 30 is Nia Jax returns to WWE. She is the last one to enter.
Number 29
Number 29 is Nikki Cross, coming in with great energy, hitting them all.
Number 28
28 is Shotzi. Entering to a standing ovation.
Number 27
The 27th is Sonya Deville.
Number 26
Number 26 is Indi Hartwell
Number 25
Number 25 Michelle McCool who was in the audience and enters the battle royal.
Number 24
Number 24 is Lacey Evans. Returning to the ring after a long time.
Number 23
Number 23 Mia Yim Michin.
Number 22
The number 22 Raquel Rodriguez, with a standing ovation enters. Zelina eliminated Xia Li.
Number 21
Zelina Vega is number 21.
deleted
Becky is eliminated along with Damage Control. Chelsea didn't last long in the battle as she was also taken out.
Number 20
Number 20 is Chelsea Green, returning to WWE. Becky attempts to dominate Damage Control
Number 19
Number 19 is Tamina, returning to the ring after a long time.
Number 18
Number 18 Piper Niven formerly known as Doudrop.
Number 17
Number 17 is Asuka, making a grand entrance.
Number 16 and Becky hurt
Becky Lynch is being dominated by Damage Control. Tegan Nox is number 16.
Number 15 and an elimination
Candice LeRae is eliminated, Becky Lynch is back with number 15.
Number 14
Number 14 is Xia Li.
Number 13 and a double elimination
Damage Control controls the fight, eliminating Natalya and Baszler. Seconds later Zoey Stark enters the ring with the number
Number 12
Number 12 is Candice LeRae.
Number 11
Natalya is number 11, the Canadian wrestler enters with all her might.
Deleted
Damage Control is in the ring together, they start eliminating people, Emma and Dana Broke eliminated. Dakota Kai was almost eliminated, but Perez is pulled out.
Number 10
Number 10 is Iyo Sky. Damage Control is at ringside.
Number 9
Number 9 is Dakota Kai. She makes an alliance with Bayley.
Number 8
Number 8 is Roxanne Perez. Seconds later Rhea eliminates B-Fab.
Number 7
Number 7 is B-Fab from Hit Row.
Number 6
Number 6 is Bayley. No one has been eliminated yet.
Number 5
Number 5 is Shayna Baszler.
Number 4
Number 4 is Emma, being her first real battle.
Number 3
Number 3 is Dana Broke.
The fight begins
Liv Morgan begins the battle against her former friend Rhea Ripley.
Number 2
Liv Morgan is number 2.
Number 1
Rhea Ripley is number 1.
Women's Royal Rumble kicks off
Let's go to the women's battle royale
Bianca won
Bianca Belair covers Alexa Bliss, after doing her special move, the EST covers her and makes it 3.
Bianca Belair vs Alexa Bliss
Bianca Belair covers Alexa Bliss but only gets to 2 slaps. Bliss also covers her and gets to 2.
Bianca Belair vs Alexa Bliss
Bianca Belair dominates the fight, Alexa Bliss trying to weaken EST.
The fight begins
Bianca Belair faces Alexa Bliss. For the Raw Women's Championship.
Let's go for the third fight
For the Raw Women's Championship: Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss. EST and Bliss are already in the ring.
Official assistance
51, 388 people are in the Alamodome Stadium for this Royal Rumble.
What a crazy thing to do
LA Knight starts beating Bray Wyatt with a stick, being chased around the arena. He falls fainting on the stage.
Bray wins the fight
Bray Wyatt defeats LA Knight. With a sister Abigail.
Big hit!
Bray Wyatt dominates the fight against LA Knight. Looking for the first table, both fall to the English commentary table.
The fight begins
Mountain Dew Pitch Black: Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight begins;
Second fight
Let's go to the second fight of the night, Mountain Dew Pitch Black: Bray Wyatt vs LA Knight.
This is a no disqualification wrestling match. It's by count out or submission.
Cody goes to Wrestlemania
Cody Rhodes is on his way to the showcase of the immortals. He will be able to challenge the tribal boss, Roman Reings at wrestlemania.
The Road to #WrestleMania just became Rhodes to WrestleMania!!!
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2023
Congratulations @CodyRhodes! pic.twitter.com/15XEe4eMQt
Cody goes to Wrestlemania
The American Nightmare came in with the 30, Cody Rhodes eliminates Gunther.
1 vs 1
What a fight Gunther and Cody are having. Train wreck.
1 vs 1
Gunther is left with Cody. After eliminating Logan.
eliminated
Logan eliminates Seth Rollins.
eliminated
Austin is eliminated. Seth Rollins, Gunther and Cody are left.
what a madness
Crazy Logan Paul and Ricochet do a double plancha on each other. Braun Strowman is eliminated along with Ricochet.
Number 30
Number 30 is Cody Rhodes, the American nightmare is back.
Number 29
Gunther eliminates Drew and Sheamus. Logan Paul is number 29.
Number 28
Ricochet is number 28.
one more eliminated
Braun Strowman eliminates Omos.
27
Number 27 is Braun Strowman, a clash of giants in the ring.
Number 26
Omos is number 26.
Number 25
Austin Theory the United States Champion arrives, as number 25. But outside there is a problem between Edge and Judgment Day.
Edge removed
Edge removes two members from Judgment Day. But he's taken out by Balor and Priest. Dominik is still ain the fight.
Number 24
Montez Ford is eliminated. Edge is the 24th, great comeback of the super R superstar.
Number 23
Montez Ford is number 23. We are close to reaching number 30.
Number 22 and one more eliminated
Booker T is eliminated by Gunther. Damian Priest is number 22.
Number 21
A legend has arrived!
Booker T is number 21.
Number 19 and 20
Elias was 19, but is quickly eliminated. Finn Bálor is 20th.
Number 18
Dominik Mysterio enters with 18, wearing the mask of his father Rey Mysterio. Otis is eliminated.
Deleted
The architect eliminates Bobby.
Number 17 and it does not appear
Rey Misterio arrived with 17. But he did not appear.
Number 16 and one more elimination
Otis enters at 16 and Corbin is eliminated by the Architect.
No. 15 and Lesnar causing trouble
Brock Lesnar outside is causing trouble, for his elimination annoyance. Seth Rollins comes in with the 15.
No. 14 and the elimination of Lesnar
Brock Lesnar is eliminated and Lashley celebrates. With 14 it's Baron Corbin. Brock punches Corbin.
Number 13 and 3 eliminations
Brock Lesnar has eliminated 3 superstars, Gable, Dawkins and Santos.
Bobby Lashley arrived with the number 13.
Number 12
The beast has arrived, Brock Lesnar is the number 12 favorite to win.
Deleted
Xavier is eliminated by Gunther.
Number 11
Number 11 arrived, Angelo Dawkins of the Street Profits.
Number 10
Santos Escobar of Legado del Fantasma enters with the 10.
The second eliminated
Drew McIntyre eliminates Karrion.
Number 9
Drew McIntyre has arrived with the number 9. The Scottish warrior will face an old acquaintance Kross.
Number 8
Chad Gable arrived with the number 8. The fight in the ring has become complicated, only one wrestler has come out, the Miz.
Number 7
Karrion Kross arrived as number 7.
Number 6
Xavier Woods arrives as number 6.
The Miz is eliminated by Sheamus and Gargano.
Number 5
Johnny Gargano arrived, being number 5. His second Royal Rumble.
Number 4
Kofi Kingston arrived, being number 4. The Miz was trying to take out Sheamus.
Number 3
As number 3, the Miz enters the fray.
Number 2
As number 2, Sheamus enters the battle royal. With Gunther they start.
Royal Rumble begins
Gunther is the first to enter.
The first fight of the night
The first fight will be the men's Royal Rumble.
Kevin arrived
Kevin Owens is already in the arena for his fight against Roman Reings.
Look who just showed up for #RoyalRumble!
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2023
Big night ahead for @FightOwensFight as he sets his sights on the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship! 😤
Interesting shirt choice. pic.twitter.com/izWJFcKCBh
The tribal chief has arrived
Roman Reings is already with his entire group awaiting his participation.
You already know your number
The superstars already know in which number they will enter the battle royal. What will be tonight's surprise?
🚨 @fightbobby says he has the "winning number!" We'll see if he's right TONIGHT in the #RoyalRumble Match! pic.twitter.com/5pQODY0ITr
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2023
Is he coming back?
In recent hours and weeks began to sound the name of The Rock, to enter the battle royal or have an appearance on the show, but so far has not been confirmed a return of Dwayne Johnson.
Mexicans in the Royal Rumble
There have been two Mexicans who have taken the Royal, this has been the case of Rey Misterio in 2006, entering at number 2 and the most current Alberto del Rio with the 38.
Lucky Numbers
Edge, Chris Benoit, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair and Mr. McMahon have won the Royal Rumble with very unlikely winning numbers from 1 through 3.
Only 3 wrestlers have won with the number 30, John Cena, Brock Lesnar and Triple H.
Winners
There are few wrestlers who have taken the Royal Rumble on more than one occasion.
Shawn Michaels | 1995 and 1996.
Stone Cold Steve Austin | 1997, 1998 and 2001.
Triple H | 2002 and 2016.
Brock Lesnar | 2003 and 2022.
John Cena | 2008 and 2013
Randy Orton | 2009 and 2017
Edge | 2010 and 2021
On the women's side no female wrestler has repeated a win.
Last minute entry
Brock Lesnar will be in the battle royal. Being one more confirmed superstar.
How to win the Royal Rumble?
This match between 30 men or women, has the goal of getting a winner in both fights. The goal is to hold on to the finish by eliminating the other contestants, throwing them over the third rope and having both feet touch the ground.
The prize for the superstar(s) is to have a central wrestling match at the WrestleMania event. Challenging any Raw, NXT or SmackDown brand champion.
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USA Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023.
USA Time: 8:00 PM ET
USA TV channel (English): In Peacock
USA TV channel (Spanish): In WWE Network.
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Date, time, TV Channel and Live Streaming’s for Royal Rumble: fight in WWE?
This is the start time of the fight Royal Rumble: of Saturday, January 28, 2023 in several countries:
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Argentina |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Bolivia |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
21:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Brazil |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Chile |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Colombia |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
20:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Ecuador |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
20:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Spain |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
1:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Canada |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
20:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
USA |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
20:00 hours |
In Peacock and WWE Network. |
Mexico |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
19:00 hours |
In WWE Network and Fox Sports Premium. |
Paraguay |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Peru |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Uruguay |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
22:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Venezuela |
Saturday, January 28, 2023 |
21:00 hours |
In WWE Network. |
Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens Rivalry
These two cross paths again in a Royal Rumble, in 2017 Kevin defended his Universal championship. Where Owens won the fight. It was until 2021 where these two met again.
The Tribal Boss defended his Universal Championship in a Last Man Standing match, where Roman won and further lengthened his reign to the current date.
They have faced each other in multiple matches, where the most recent one was won by Kevin with the help of John Cena.
This fight will be one more in the chapter of Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens. It may define the closure or continuity.
Last Royal Rumble winners
From 2018 to 2022 these have been the winners of the male and female battle royals. 2018 | Winners: Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka. 2019 | Winners: Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins. 2020 | Winners: Drew McIntyre and Charlotte Flair. 2021 | Winners: Edge & Bianca Belair 2022| Winners: Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey There are few wrestlers who have taken the Royal Rumble on more than one occasion, this is the case of Edge, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena and Triple H. On the women's side, no one has repeated as winner since the beginning of this women's battle.
Who will participate in the Women's Royal Rumble?
For this fight those already confirmed, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, Candice LeRae, Raquel Rodriguez, Shayna Bazler, Zelina Vega, Emma and with different wrestlers to be confirmed, who complete the 30 women seeking a chance for a title fight in the Battle of the Immortals.
Who will participate in the Men's Royal Rumble?
In the men's battle, Kofi Kingston, Ricochet, Santos Escobar, Seth Rollins, Bobby Lashley, Baron Corbin, Austin Theory, Rey Misterio, Gunther, Omos, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Karrion Kross, Braun Strowman and Cody Rhodes.
So far these are the wrestlers who have been confirmed in the battle royal, pending the rest to complement the 30 men who will fight for a spot in the main event of WrestleMania.
Billboard
This time the 2023 Royal Rumble will have 3 battles, plus the men's and women's Royal Rumble segments. In addition, there will be some bouts in the pre-show.
For the WWE Championship: Roman Reigns vs Kevin Owens.
For the Raw Women's Championship: Bianca Belair vs Alexa Bliss.
In a Mountain Dew Pitch Black match: Bray Wyatt vs LA Knight.
Where is the 2023 Royal Rumble going to be?
This year's Royal Rumble will be held from the Alamodome Stadium located in San Antonio, Texas, United States. With a capacity that varies depending on the event, from 20,662 in basketball to reach 65 thousand spectators in soccer games.
In 2017, WWE reached the figure of 52,020 spectators at the Royal Rumble.
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