19) Incredible Performance By Finn Balor.
The final four were John Cena, Shinsuke Nakamura, Finn Balor and Roman Reigns. Finn Balor was the first one of these names that was eliminated.
An incredible performance from Balor though, who entered the match in the number 2 spot. He lasted 57 minutes. Balor didn’t win, but put on one heck of a performance.
LIVE NOW: Entrant #2 @FinnBalor has been ELIMINATED! @JohnCena, @WWERomanReigns & @ShinsukeN remain! #RoyalRumble #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/hoYiapzH4K
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 29, 2018
20) Shinsuke Nakamura Won The Royal Rumble!
The final two entrants were Roman Reigns and Shinsuke Nakamura. After a nice back and forth between both men, Nakamura ended up winning!
A happy ending for wrestling fans (like me) who wanted to see Nakamura win.
HERE IS YOUR WINNER of the 2018 Men’s #RoyalRumble match…@ShinsukeN!!!!! pic.twitter.com/vy92p0vTgA
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
21) Styles vs Nakamura Is Happening!
After winning the Rumble, Nakamura was interviewed in the middle of the ring. He was asked who he wants to face at Wrestlemania since he could choose whichever title he wanted.
Nakamura ended up saying AJ Styles. This is a match that a LOT of WWE fans want to see, myself included.
“AJ STYLES!” – @ShinsukeN sets his sights on #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg at #WreslteMania! #RoyalRumble #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/TJ8btfNsgP
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 29, 2018
22) New RAW Tag Team Champions!
The event featured a match for the RAW Tag Team Championships. Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins defended their belts against Sheamus and Cesaro.
After Jordan was knocked out of the match early, Sheamus and Cesaro were able to take advantage. They ended up pinning Rollins to become the new RAW Tag Team Champions.
They’ve done it AGAIN! @WWECesaro & @WWESheamus are now 3-TIME #RAW #TagTeamChampions as they defeat @WWERollins & @JasonJordanJJ at #RoyalRumble! pic.twitter.com/Kkkzp8k8Yk
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
23) Stiff Shots Traded Between Brock And Braun
The event featured a massive triple threat match for the WWE Universal Title. Brock Lesnar defended against both Kane and Braun Strowman in a heavyweight tilt.
During the match, Braun and Brock traded some stiff shots. It started with a knee to the head of Strowman. Lesnar got him back with a receipt:
BROCK! ☠️ pic.twitter.com/9e5jk8GzZr
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 29, 2018
24) Brock Lesnar Retained The Universal Title
The match was eventually won by Brock Lesnar, who pinned Kane for the victory. As a result, he has retained the WWE Universal Championship.
A hard-hitting match and Brock will be going to Wrestlemania as Champion.
Survival of the TOUGHEST!@BrockLesnar hits @KaneWWE with an #F5 to RETAIN the #UniversalChampionship at #RoyalRumble! pic.twitter.com/eErX2yynks
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
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