25) Some Fun Surprises From NXT
Kairi Sane was the first surprise entrant from NXT in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. She ended up putting on a solid performance. For fans who haven’t seen her elbow drop, it is a thing of beauty.
We’re about to set sail! Beautiful #DivingElbow by @KairiSaneWWE! #PiratePrincess pic.twitter.com/aM6yq3X920
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 29, 2018
We also saw NXT Women’s Champion Ember Moon
#2️⃣3️⃣ = @WWENXT #WomensChampion @WWEEmberMoon!#RoyalRumble #RumbleForAll pic.twitter.com/9My6hr17Hf
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
26) Tons of Fun Surprise Returns!
We saw a ton of surprise returns in the match. This included Torrie Wilson, Molly Holly, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Jacqueline, Lita, Beth Phoenix, the Bella Twins and Trish Stratus!. All of them looked great and it was great to see them.
#9️⃣ = The one and only @Torrie11!#RoyalRumble #RumbleForAll pic.twitter.com/KiIJjrPyuh
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
NEVER LOST IT. pic.twitter.com/2jqrWuu89r
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) January 29, 2018
#1️⃣4️⃣ = former #DivasChampion AND #WomensChampion @McCoolMichelleL!#RoyalRumble #RumbleForAll pic.twitter.com/c4gHNY9rEs
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
27) Vickie Guerrero Entered The Rumble In A Random But Funny Moment
Out of nowhere, Vickie Guerrero made a surprise return in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. She came out yelling ‘EXCUSE ME”.
The women in the ring ended up tossing her out. This was a random but funny moment.
#1️⃣6️⃣… EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!! It’s @VickieGuerrero!!!!!#RoyalRumble #RumbleForAll pic.twitter.com/REBezo7XoJ
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
28) Heel Sasha Is Back!?
During the match, we saw a little bit of heel Sasha come out. This included eliminating her best friend Bayley from the match. She also was talking trash to Trish Stratus.
Official heel turn coming soon? Looks like it could be the case.
LIVE NOW: @SashaBanksWWE has eliminated @itsBayleyWWE! #RoyalRumble #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/XaaNK6csor
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 29, 2018
29) Asuka Made History!
The Rumble came down to Asuka and Nikki Bella. Asuka ended up making history by becoming the first ever Women’s Royal Rumble winner!
She is also going to Wrestlemania!
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! @WWEAsuka is GOING to @WrestleMania as the first-ever winner of the Women’s #RoyalRumble match!#RumbleForAll pic.twitter.com/xtuNPLshQQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018
30) Ronda Rousey Made A Surprise Appearance To Close The Show
To close the show, Ronda Rousey made a surprise appearance. She confronted Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Asuka in the ring. She also pointed at the Wrestlemania sign before walking back out.
News broke after the show that she has signed a full time contract with WWE. Buckle up folks.
It seems @RondaRousey ALSO wants to go to @WrestleMania…#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/yha3PGBPL8
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2018