Royal Rumble 2023

WWE has two clear favorites for the Royal Rumble matches in Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, but they're certainly not a lock.

Rhodes is a massive star, has never won a world title and will be fresh off a lengthy absence that is sure to result in roof-rattling reactions from the WWE fan base. But just because it's predictable doesn't make it bad, and in a field full of stars who've already feuded with or faced Reigns at some point, Rhodes is a great option to go toe-to-toe with Reigns at WrestleMania. Given how great of a performer Rollins has been for the past decade and the fact that he's never truly main evented WrestleMania, most of WWE's fan base wouldn't object to Rollins winning the Rumble again. But it would be arguably a better story if Zayn instead challenges Reigns on "The Grandest Stage of Them All," and given how insanely over Zayn is, that could be a red hot match with a magical WrestleMania ending if Zayn dethrones Reigns. Perhaps most importantly, though, Ripley is getting over in a huge way with the crowd at precisely the right time. Drew McIntyre is a more likely option given the controversial ending to his match with Reigns at Clash at the Castle last September and the fact that he's always pushed as one of WWE's biggest stars. Both of those rivalries have been done time and time again, and there's virtually nothing that can be done to reignite the flames of those feuds in exciting fashion. The problem with Lynch winning the Rumble isn't the victory itself. Maybe it’s too early for Rodriguez, but with Sasha Banks gone and top stars like Bayley seemingly out of the title picture in route to WrestleMania, why not Rodriguez? [potential WrestleMania opponents](https://www.forbes.com/sites/blakeoestriecher/2022/12/13/brock-lesnar-vs-gunther-at-wrestlemania-39-would-be-a-true-wwe-dream-match/) is Gunther, and the other two frontrunners are [Steve Austin](https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/steve-austin-vs-brock-lesnar-match-pitched-for-wwe-wrestlemania-39) and Lashley. Over on the men’s side, winning the Rumble is oh-so important, as there is only one world title to compete for on “The Grandest Stage of Them All.” Arguably the most highly anticipated matches on the show are the women’s Rumble and the men’s Rumble, which has a loaded field packed with major names such as Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins.

The 36th edition of this event will feature Rumble matches for both the men's and women's divisions, along with three other bouts. Not only is this a favorite ...

- Roku For fans in the United States, WWE Network's hub on the Peacock streaming service is where to watch the Royal Rumble. Not only is this a favorite event for many fans, but it also marks the official beginning of the Road to WrestleMania.

Peacock is the exclusive streaming home of the WWE Network in the United States, which means you'll only be able to stream the Royal Rumble with a ...

If you live outside of the U.S., the event will still be available to stream on the WWE Network. [available across a variety of platforms](https://www.peacocktv.com/help/article/what-devices-and-platforms-are-supported-by-peacock), including Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and more. You can also watch Peacock on your [web browser](https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/home) or via a variety of cable providers set top boxes (Cox, Contour, Xfinity). Peacock Premium Plus is also available for $9.99/month or $99.99/year and features fewer ads. [delivers a slew of unforgettable moments](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLX5YtgiSTI). CAN I WATCH THE ROYAL RUMBLE ON THE WWE NETWORK? The WWE’s beloved over-the-top-rope battle royal is an enthralling mix of action and intrigue that The main show starts at 8:00 p.m. You can download the Peacock app on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peacocktv.peacockandroid&hl=en_US&gl=US), [iTunes](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/peacock-tv/id1508186374), [Roku](https://channelstore.roku.com/details/2dd1a2670117700b87d7a40bfa7e6138/peacock-tv), and more. Peacock is the exclusive streaming home of the WWE Network in the United States, which means you’ll only be able to stream the Royal Rumble with a subscription to Peacock Premium ( [$4.99/month or $49.99/year](https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/wwe)) or by purchasing the [event through](https://www.dish.com/programming/ppv/ppv-sports/wrestling/) your [cable provider](https://www.xfinity.com/learn/digital-cable-tv/sports/pay-per-view/wwe). [Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.

In addition to the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches, Bray Wyatt is scheduled to meet LA Knight in a Pitch Black Match. Roman Reigns is set to face Kevin ...

Liv Morgan, Candice LeRae and Rhea Ripley are all expected to compete in the women’s match. Roman Reigns is set to face Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and Bianca Belair will take on Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women’s Championship. Eastern as the Royal Rumble returns to the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Thirty men -- including Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre -- will compete to challenge for the undisputed WWE universal championship ...

The Royal Rumble match traditionally features 30 superstars entering one-by-one in timed intervals. ET) Thirty men -- including Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre -- will compete to challenge for the undisputed WWE universal championship currently held by Roman Reigns.

Who will earn an opportunity at a world title at WrestleMania? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from the Royal Rumble event.

GMT ET To enter the Royal Rumble match, 30 wrestlers are assigned a spot in the match at random. The event features two (a men and women's) Royal Rumble matches. This year, the Royal Rumble takes place inside The Alamodome in San Antonio. 12 p.m. The only way to win is by being the last person in the ring by the end of the night. The story is the best thing going in WWE. - Main card: 8 p.m. The Miz is number three, one of these things is not like the other. The main card starts at 8 p.m. With the chance to earn a world title opportunity and main event WrestleMania, everyone in WWE will look to step up their game on January 28.

Welcome to Bleacher Report's coverage and recap of the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble. Here's a look at the card for Saturday's event: Men's Royal Rumble Women's ...

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It's WWE Royal Rumble 2023 featuring the Men's & Women's Rumble matches, Roman Reigns facing Kevin Owens and a whole lot more!

Gunther charged with a kick, Cody moved, Gunther went to the apron and Cody went for a springboard kick, but Gunther punched him in the face to stop that. Sometimes the obvious choice is the best choice to win a Royal Rumble and that’s what this match was with Cody getting the win. Cody gave Gunther with a clothesline over the top to the floor to win the Royal Rumble! Cody hit Paul with a Cross Rhodes and tossed Paul over the top to the floor. Ricochet with a neckbreaker, Theory sent Ricochet over the top and Ricochet kicked Theory down. Gunther with a hard chop to the chest, but Cody landed on his feet to counter a slam. Rhea Ripley hit Edge with a forearm to the back and kick to the ribs. Rollins and Cody exchanged holds, Cody avoided The Stomp, Rollins with a superkick on Cody. Edge ran into the ring with a Spear on Priest, a Spear on Balor and Dominik dropkicked Edge, but Edge came back with a Spear for Dom too. Paul went into the ring and to remind people he was in the match and Paul dumped Rollins over the top to the floor. Gargano with a Spear on Kofi, a step-up kick on Gunther and a jumping kick on Miz. Roman Reigns told The Usos to stay in the back and Reigns also told Sami Zayn not to leave his side tonight.

Suspicious by his absence was Sami Zayn, who was a trendy pick to win the Royal Rumble match. During the pre-show, Roman Reigns demanded Zayn stay by his side ...

“I don’t know that in the fans’ minds, maybe me and you are looking at a certain point a certain way because we’re kind of like diehards, but I think there’s a lot of casual fans that are just kind of along for the ride. Contrary to social media paranoia, the honeymoon period between Cody Rhodes and WWE fans is alive and well. And I don’t think the fans are kind of where they were five, six years ago, where they kind of would like revolt. Suspicious by his absence was Sami Zayn, who was a trendy pick to win the Royal Rumble match. As Sami continued his rise as an unlikely Royal Rumble favorite, around the same time Cody Rhodes was set for a well-produced heroes welcome, fans began developing Twitter PTSD. Legacy stars like Lesnar, Edge and Lashley each spent minimal time in the Rumble in favor of highlighting rising stars like GUNTHER and Dominik Mysterio. Cody Rhodes won the WWE Royal Rumble in his return to WWE, entering the event at No. Rather, Zayn took the scenic route to the top of the sportsbook through his Emmy-worthy performance as The Bloodline’s lovable fish-out-of-water and Honorary Uce. All told, the 2023 Royal Rumble only had two surprise entrants in the forms of Edge and Logan Paul. The 2023 Royal Rumble had its share of moments, but it certainly will not live up to the high mark of its predecessors, like Steve Austin’s dramatic third win at Royal Rumble 2001 or Brock Lesnar fending off half the field in Royal Rumble 2020. The first surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble was Edge, who entered at No. By Sunday afternoon, Austin [settled in at +550](https://www.thesportster.com/report-wwe-offer-steve-austin-roman-reigns-match/), well inside the Top 5.

Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley earned their chances to win world titles, but the biggest story of the night involved the Bloodline.

Ripley and Morgan had beaten the record for longest time in a women's Royal Rumble match, but the record will officially go to Ripley following Morgan's elimination. Reigns handed the steel chair to Zayn and demanded that he deliver the final blow. She sauntered to the ring wearing a mask that completely covered her face and slowly removed the mask to reveal intimidating, clown-like facepaint and contact lenses. The match was fine but there was a lack of intensity. Wyatt finally snatched him and choked him out with a mandible claw by the stage. The lights in the arena cut out, revealing a glow-in-the-dark theme to the match. The match came down to Rhodes and GUNTHER, the latter of whom set the record for the longest time in a traditional Royal Rumble match – surpassing Rey Mysterio who lasted 62 minutes in 2006. Rhodes and Rollins faced off in the final four of the match. A quartet of WWE superstars stomped on Paul in the center of the ring upon entry. Lesnar gave the furniture a break and took his remaining frustrations out on Baron Corbin (No. Unfortunately, Kingston appeared to hit a commentator's chair too hard and hit the floor. The ring started to fill up with Kofi Kingston (No.

Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens by pinfall at the 2023 Royal Rumble on Saturday to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Zayn looked confused and possibly even upset by the turn of events as he watched while his former friend was put through the announce table. Listen to Ring Rust Radio for all of the hot wrestling topics. He resisted before eventually hitting The Tribal Chief in the back, prompting Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa to attack him. pic.twitter.com/ZtzAF1xGGD The leader of The Bloodline responded by handing the chair to The Honorary Uce and telling him to hit Owens. After being handcuffed to the ropes and being on the receiving end of a superkick party by The Usos, Reigns attempted to hit Owens with a chair before Zayn stepped in to stop him.

Roman Reigns was attacked by Sami Zayn following the main event of WWE Royal Rumble 2023, where Reigns defended his titles. Know the full results of the ...

😲 😲 😲— WWE India (@WWEIndia) However, Roman instead asked Zayn to hit Owens with a steel chair. The annual pay-per-view (PPV) by WWE featured many intriguing matchups, alongside the traditional men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches. While Reigns defeated Owens by a pinfall, The Usos made their way out to the ring and launched a brutal attack on Owens. .— WWE India (@WWEIndia) Sami Zayn was concerned about the post-match attack on Owens and he asked the Bloodline members to stop it.

Roman Reigns beat Kevin Owens, then turned his sights to Sami Zayn in one of the most heated segments in history at WWE Royal Rumble 2023.

With Zayn and Owens back together, it’ll be interesting to see if Zayn can pull off the upset, or if Reigns beats another hometown favorite in Zayn, like he did Drew McIntyre at WWE Clash at the Castle. Roman Reigns destroyed Sami Zayn after beating Kevin Owens to retain the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship. During the main event of SmackDown this past Friday, Owens was in position to strike Zayn with a steel chair, but instead he continued to warn Zayn that the Bloodline would inevitably turn on the Honorary Uce.