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WWE Royal Rumble 2005

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Royal Rumble Report

Fresno, California - Save Mart Center - January 30, 2005

The stage was set for an electrifying night of professional wrestling as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) brought the curtain down on its highly anticipated Royal Rumble event. The sold-out crowd of 12,000 fans at the Save Mart Center witnessed a thrilling card that left everyone in attendance and watching from home in awe.

Match of the Night: Triple Threat Mayhem

The WWE Title Triple Threat Match between John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), Kurt Angle, and The Big Show stole the show early on. The match was an absolute war, with each competitor giving it their all. JBL emerged victorious, pinning Angle after a thunderous Clothesline from Hell to retain his title reign.

Casket Match: A Descent into Darkness

The Undertaker's dominance continued as he dispatched Heidenreich in the Casket Match. The Deadman's undefeated streak at Royal Rumble remained intact, as he delivered a devastating Tombstone Piledriver and slammed the casket door shut on his opponent, marking the 13th consecutive year Taker emerged victorious from this event.

Main Event: A Showdown for the Ages

In the main event, Triple H and Randy Orton clashed in a World Heavyweight Title Match. The Game's intensity was palpable as he battled the young challenger. In the end, Hunter's experience proved too much, as he submitted Orton with the Crippler Crossface to retain his title.

Royal Rumble: A Battle Royal for the Ages

The night's main attraction, the Royal Rumble match, lived up to its billing. The 30-man free-for-all saw Batista emerge victorious, last eliminating Booker T and Chris Benoit to win his second Royal Rumble title. The Animal's path to victory was marked by eliminations of notable competitors like John Cena, Kurt Angle, and Shelton Benjamin.

Key Takeaways:

  • Edge continues his winning ways with a singles victory over Shawn Michaels.
  • JBL retains the WWE Title in a thrilling Triple Threat Match.
  • The Undertaker extends his undefeated streak at Royal Rumble to 13 years.
  • Batista wins his second Royal Rumble title, solidifying his status as a top contender.

Final Thoughts:

This year's Royal Rumble event will be remembered for its unpredictable nature and the emergence of new stars. As we look ahead to WrestleMania XXI, one thing is certain - the landscape of WWE has changed significantly. The question on everyone's mind now is: what's next for these top talent?

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Card Details

  • Date: 30 Jan 2005
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Save Mart Center
  • Attendance: 12000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 30 Jan 2005

Matches

  1. Edge defeat Shawn Michaels in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 18:29

  2. The Undertaker defeat Heidenreich in a Casket Match
    Match Time: 13:04

  3. John Bradshaw Layfield(C) defeat Kurt Angle and The Big Show in a WWE Title Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 11:59

  4. Triple H(C) defeat Randy Orton in a World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 21:27

  5. Batista defeat Booker T, Charlie Haas, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Christian, Daniel Puder, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Gene Snitsky, Hardcore Holly, John Cena, Jonathan Coachman, Kane, Kenzo Suzuki, Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns, Mark Jindrak, Muhammad Hassan, Orlando Jordan, Paul London, Rene Dupree, Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair, Scotty 2 Hotty, Shawn Michaels, Shelton Benjamin, Simon Dean, The Hurricane and Viscera in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 53:57

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