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WWE Royal Rumble 2018

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WWE Royal Rumble Report

Date: January 28th, 2018 Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Attendance: 17,629

The WWE's flagship event, the Royal Rumble, did not disappoint as it brought together some of the biggest stars in the company for a night of thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. In this report, I'll take you through each match on the card, highlighting the key moments and performances that made the event so memorable.

Match 1: WWE Title Two-On-One Handicap Match - AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

AJ Styles proved once again why he's one of the best in the business by overcoming the odds against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. The match was a high-energy affair, with all three competitors giving it their all. In the end, Styles emerged victorious, retaining his WWE Title in the process.

Match 2: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Best Two-Out-Of-Three Falls Match - The Usos vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin

The Usos successfully defended their tag team titles against a formidable opponent in Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showing incredible teamwork and individual skill. In the end, The Usos emerged victorious, retaining their titles.

Match 3: Royal Rumble Match

This year's women's Royal Rumble match was an absolute spectacle, featuring an impressive list of competitors including Asuka, Bayley, Becky Lynch, and many more. The match saw several alliances form and dissolve throughout the course of the contest, with Asuka ultimately emerging victorious.

Match 4: WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match - The Bar vs. Jason Jordan & Seth Rollins

The Bar successfully defended their tag team titles against a determined opponent in Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins. The match was an intense affair, with all four competitors giving it their all. In the end, The Bar emerged victorious, retaining their titles.

Match 5: WWE Universal Title Triple Threat Match - Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman & Kane

The main event of the night saw Brock Lesnar successfully defend his WWE Universal Title against two behemoths in Braun Strowman and Kane. The match was a brutal affair, with all three competitors showing incredible strength and power. In the end, Lesnar emerged victorious, retaining his title.

Overall Thoughts

This year's Royal Rumble event did not disappoint, featuring some truly unforgettable moments and matches. AJ Styles' performance in the WWE Title match was particularly impressive, as was Asuka's dominant victory in the women's Royal Rumble match. The men's Royal Rumble match also delivered, with several surprise entrants and an exciting finish.

Final Grade

I'd give this year's Royal Rumble event a final grade of A-. While it wasn't perfect, the event featured some truly memorable moments and matches that will be talked about for weeks to come. If you missed the event, I highly recommend checking out the highlights online.

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Card Details

  • Date: 28 Jan 2018
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Wells Fargo Center
  • Attendance: 17629
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 28 Jan 2018

Matches

  1. AJ Styles(C) defeat Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a WWE Title Two On One Handicap Match
    Match Time: 15:51

  2. The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso)(C) defeat Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin in a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Title Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match
    Match Time: 13:51

  3. Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Adam Cole, Aiden English, Andrade Almas, Apollo Crews, Baron Corbin, Big E, Bray Wyatt, Cesaro, Dolph Ziggler, Elias, Finn Balor, Goldust, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Rhyno, Roman Reigns, Rusev, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins, Sheamus, The Hurricane, The Miz, Titus O'Neil and Xavier Woods in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 01:05:30

  4. The Bar (Cesaro and Sheamus)(C) defeat Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
    Match Time: 12:45

  5. Brock Lesnar(C) defeat Braun Strowman and Kane in a WWE Universal Title Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 10:59

  6. Asuka defeat Bayley, Becky Lynch, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Carmella, Dana Brooke, Ember Moon, Jacqueline, Kairi Sane, Kelly Kelly, Lana, Lita, Liv Morgan, Mandy Rose, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Molly Holly, Naomi, Natalya, Nia Jax, Nikki Bella, Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan, Sasha Banks, Sonya Deville, Tamina, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus and Vickie Guerrero in a Royal Rumble Match
    Match Time: 59:00

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