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WWE Royal Rumble 2013

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WRESTLING WRAPUP

Date: January 27th, 2013

Location: US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Attendance: 15,103

Broadcast Date: January 27th, 2013 (Live)

The highly anticipated Royal Rumble event unfolded at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as World Wrestling Entertainment brought forth a stacked card that left fans on the edge of their seats. With a sold-out crowd of 15,103 strong, the electric atmosphere was palpable from start to finish.

Match Report:

  1. World Heavyweight Title Last Man Standing Match: Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. The Big Show

In a hard-hitting affair, Alberto Del Rio successfully defended his World Heavyweight Championship against the giant Big Show in a thrilling Last Man Standing contest. The bout saw both competitors trade heavy blows and high-impact moves, with Del Rio ultimately emerging victorious after 16:57 of action.

  1. WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match: Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow)

The tag team division was represented by this match, as the newly formed Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) took on Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow). The action was fast-paced, with both teams displaying their aerial prowess. In the end, Team Hell No emerged victorious after 9:24 of competition.

  1. Royal Rumble Match

In a star-studded main event, John Cena navigated a chaotic field of 29 competitors to emerge as the winner of the Royal Rumble match. The bout featured an impressive mix of veteran and up-and-coming talent, including CM Punk, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, and more. After 55:04 of intense action, Cena secured his spot at WrestleMania XXIX by last eliminating Ryback.

  1. WWE Title Match: The Rock vs. CM Punk

The main event pitted the reigning WWE Champion, The Rock, against the challenger, CM Punk. This highly anticipated contest saw both men deliver a flurry of high-impact moves and technical grappling. In the end, The Rock successfully retained his title after a thrilling 30-minute contest.

Post-Event Analysis:

As the dust settles on this memorable event, it's clear that the WWE has set the stage for an electrifying road to WrestleMania XXIX. With John Cena emerging victorious in the Royal Rumble and The Rock retaining his title, all eyes will be on these two superstars as they face off once again at the grandest stage of them all.

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Card Details

  • Date: 27 Jan 2013
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: US Airways Center
  • Attendance: 15103
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 27 Jan 2013

Matches

  1. Alberto Del Rio(C) defeat The Big Show in a World Heavyweight Title Last Man Standing Match
    Match Time: 16:57

  2. Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane)(C) defeat Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 09:24

  3. John Cena defeat Antonio Cesaro, Bo Dallas, Brodus Clay, Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, Daniel Bryan, Darren Young, David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Goldust, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Kane, Kofi Kingston, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Ryback, Santino Marella, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Tensai, The Godfather, The Great Khali, The Miz, Titus O'Neil, Wade Barrett and Zack Ryder in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 55:04

  4. The Rock(C) defeat CM Punk in a WWE Title Match

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