Finally! The Rock has come back to claim what is his. By over coming the BEST IN THE WORLD (CM PUNK), and ending an amazing 434 day title reign. The best reign in modern day. No wonder why he’s called the great one right? Man oh man this sounds weird coming from a huge punk fan but a bet is a bet. I hope this is putting a smile on your face Ed. Lets not sell the BITW short though. It takes two people to make a match like that happen and let’s be honest hear last nights match at Royal Rumble was miles better then that “once and a lifetime” match at mania last year. You know why ladies and gents? That’s because CM punk was involved in the equation last night.. Ok enough about punk. My bet was to write an article on the Bramma Bull (sigh) After what some would say was a stail mate and being put through a table Allegedly by the shield; The Rock still managed to gain momentum spine buster the then champ leaving him hopeless in the middle of the ring setting him up for the iconic “people’s elbow” and getting the 1, 2, 3 on punk and celebrate in Phoenix AZ in front of the fans and his mom. However lets not forget that was AFTER punk pinned him but vinny Mac restarted the match after Rock’s request. None the less a win is a win. And the well self proclaimed “people’s champion is now your NEW WWE CHAMPION and once again on top of the mountain after 10 long years. Now the question remains…. What is next for CM Punk, what is next for the rock and more importantly what is next for the WWE TITLE???

Pre-show:

WWE United States Title Match:  The Miz vs. Antonio Cesaro

Cesaro retains with The Neutralizer over The Miz.

 

Michael Cole, Jerry “The King” Lawler, and JBL on commentary.

Bret “The Hitman” Hart gives pep talk to Alberto Del Rio and gives Richardo Rodriquez “Hitman” Sunglasses.

 

PPV Opening Match:

Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Title Match Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio

Del Rio retains the belt after Ricardo Rodriquez duct tapes The Big Show’s feet to the bottom rope.

 

Backstage interview with Dolph Ziggler who predicts he wins The Rumble, will then have his opportunity to cash in his Money in the Bank contract and win the World Heavyweight Title and then win the WWE title at Wrestlemania and then unify the belts.

 

WWE Tag Team Title Match Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan

Bryan makes Sandow tap out and Team Hell No retains.

 

Royal Rumble Match

#1 Dolph Ziggler

#2 Y2J

#3 Cody Rhodes

#4 Kofi Kingston

#5 Santino Marella

First eliminated Santino Marella

#6 Drew McIntyre

#7 Titus O’Neil

Drew McIntyre eliminated

#8 Golddust

#9 David Otunga

#10 Heath Slater

#11 Sheamus

Titus O’Neil eliminated

David Otunga eliminated

#12 Tensai

#13 Brodus Clay

Golddust eliminated by his brother Cody Rhodes

#14 Rey Mysterio

#15 Darren Young

#16 Bo Dallas

Darren Young eliminated

Kofi Kingston eliminated

#17 The Godfather

The Godfather eliminated

#18 Wade Barrett

#19 John Cena

Heath Slater eliminated

Cody Rhodes eliminated

Rey Mysterio eliminated

#20 Damian Sandow

#21 Daniel Bryan

#22 Antonio Cesaro

#23 The Great Khali

#24 Kane

#25 Zach Ryder

Kane eliminated by his partner Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan eliminated

#26 Randy Orton

#27 Jinder Mahal

#28 The Miz

#29 Sin Cara

Wade Barrett eliminated by Bo Dallas

Bo Dallas eliminated and attacked outside the ring by Wade Barret.

#30 Ryback

Damian Sandow eliminated

Sin Cara eliminated

The Miz eliminated

Y2J eliminated by Ziggler

Randy Orton eliminated by Ryback

Ziggler eliminated by Sheamus

Sheamus eliminated by Ryback when he missed a Brogue Kick

Ryback eliminated by Cena

John Cena is the winner of the 2013 Royal Rumble and will headline Wrestlemania 29

 

Rock interview in back. Talks about his mother who had cancer and didn’t quit. Tells fans that they count.

 

WWE Title Match The Rock vs. CM Punk

Punk out first

Huge pop for The Rock

The Shield attacks The Rock an triple power bombs him through the announce table.

CM Punk rolls Rock into ring and gets the pin.

Out comes Vince to strip CM Punk of the title but Rock says not that way – restart the match. Vince does.

Rock gets the win with The People’s Elbow.

The Rock is WWE Champion!

 

Final card for tonight’s WWE Royal Rumblepay-per-view.

WWE Title Match The Rock vs. CM Punk

Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Title Match Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio

WWE Tag Team Title Match Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow vs. Kane and Daniel Bryan

30-Man Royal Rumble Match John Cena, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Dolph Ziggler, Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, Antonio Cesaro, Wade Barrett, The Miz, Ryback, Bo Dallas, Kane, Daniel Bryan, The Great Khali, Kofi Kingston, Darren Young, Titus O’Neil

WWE United States Title Match (Pre-show) The Miz vs. Antonio Cesaro

ESPN Sportscenter listed tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view as a big sporting event to watch this weekend, and hyped it as “The Rock’s return.”

DTRT Wrestling News will go live on the air following tonight’s pay-per-view with results, reactions and your thoughts. Tune in live and call-in with your thoughts on the Rumble!

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WWE.com has announced that this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pre-show will feature Antonio Cesaro defending the United States championship against the Miz.

The pre-show will stream on youtube and facebook.

World Wrestling Entertainment is making great effort to bring more recognition to it’s Tampa Florida based developmental promotion og NXT. Giving one talent the opportunity to be part of Sunday’s Royal Rumble match.

Since the Royal Rumble has turned into a weekend long event with fan fest the WWE is taking the opportunity to capitalize on the growing recognition of NXT by holding a tournament to see which lucky NXT star will get a spot in the Royal Rumble match. The competitors are currently set to be Bo Dallas, Leo Kruger, Adrian Neville, Conor O’Brian, Corey Graves, Luke Harper, Oliver Grey and Xavier Woods.

See the official announcement here?