Royal Rumble 2013:
News and notes from last night's WWE Supershow...
Antonio Cesaro retained his US Title in the pre show match beating The Miz, who was injured when he jumped from the top rope, tweaking his knee and ankle, he managed to continue the match and returned, although was clearly limping, for the Rumble match later in the show.
The PPV started with the Last Man Standing Match for the World Title, Alberto Del Rio successfully defended the Gold, with help from Ricardo Rodriguez, who duck-taped Big Show's feet to the bottom rope so he couldn't stand up.
Second up was the Tag Title Match, Kane and Daniel Bryan retained when he (Bryan) made Damien Sandow tap out, meaning team Rhodes Scholars missed out on the belts again.
The Royal Rumble Match was next...
#1 Dolph Ziggler
#2 Chris Jericho
#3 Cody Rhodes
#4 Kofi Kingston
#5 Santino Marella
#6 Drew McIntyre
#7 Titus O'Neill
#8 Goldust
#9 David Otunga
#10 Heath Slater
#11 Sheamus
#12 Tensai
#13 Brodus Clay
#14 Rey Mysterio
#15 Darren Young
#16 Bo Dallas
#17 The Godfather
#18 Wade Barrett
#19 John Cena
#20 Damien Sandow
#21 Daniel Bryan
#22 Antonio Cesaro
# 23 The Great Khali
#24 Kane
#25 Zack Ryder
#26 Randy Orton
#27 Jinder Mahal
#28 The Miz
#29 Sin Cara
#30 Ryback
The match was won by John Cena, his 2nd Rumble victory, he last eliminated Ryback.
The main event was the WWE Title Match CM Punk defending vs The Rock. CM Punk won the match, but The Shield who had been hiding under the ring attacked The Rock during a power blackout, leading to Vince McMahon ordering a restart, which The Rock won, ending CM Punk's incredible title run.
The Diva's Title match between Kaitlyn and Tamina Snuka was dropped, due to time constraints.
News on surprise guests...
Diamond Dallas Page was approached for a spot in the Royal Rumble, but the deal could not be completed in time.
The Godfather drove from his home late on Sunday afternoon for the appearance, he is also expected to be on Raw tonight.
Chris Jericho was hidden in a bus outside the arena to avoid fans seeing him, the appearance was booked when they asked him to be at Raw is 20. More on Jericho later.
Carlito and Shelton Benjamin were not in the Royal Rumble match, but did stay in the WWE hotel in Phoenix, The teased appearances for The New Age Outlaws, and The Brooklyn Brawler also came to nothing, they were not involved.
Shelton joked on his Twitter...
"Hey is the rumble over? How'd I do?"
Injury returns nixed...
Ted DiBiase and Mark Henry were backstage ready to return from their injury layoffs, but the decision was made not to include them.
Mexican legend, and Father of World Champion Alberto Del Rio, Dos Caras was a guest backstage.
Bret Hitman Hart, and Kevin (Diesel) Nash were also in the back.
Injury news...
As well as The Miz's knock in the pre show, Darren Young was hurt as he was eliminated from the Rumble, looked like a hamstring strain to me, no conformation yet.
The Rock also seemed to jar his knee when the Spanish announce table collapsed.
A musician from the band Tool, proposed to his girlfriend during the show, the scene was up on the TitanTron, and the crowd were chanting ''Yes, Yes, Yes''.
Ex creative man reveals Rumble controversy:
Court Bauer has revealed how unpopular the 2006 Royal Rumble result was with officials, and also many of the talented roster at the time, he said the plan for Rey Mysterio to win was only championed by one official Bruce (Brother Love) Prichard, and he was under extreme pressure to make Triple H the winner, it was only the interference of Royal Rumble's inventor Pat Patterson, in favour of Rey, that finally got approval from bosses, much to the chagrin of the talent who did not like losing to a cruiserweight star.
Goldust vs Cody?:
WWE may be warming to the idea of a Brother vs Brother match between Goldust and Cody Rhodes, WWE.Com aired an interview with the Golden one saying his issues with his sibling are far from over.
Bo Dallas' first storyline:
Wade Barrett and Bill DeMott (NXT head trainer) are trading tweets regarding Bo Dallas, who eliminated Barrett from the Rumble match last night, it seems that Bo will start his main roster career vs the Intercontinental Champion.
Raw:
Vince McMahon will assess Paul Heyman's WWE future on Raw tonight, after his constant interference during the WWE Title match last night.
Official teaser...
* What will Lady Luck have in store for the Superstars when they spin the wheel?
* How will Big Show react to being duct taped to the bottom rope at Royal Rumble?
* Will Kane and Daniel Bryan suffer an anger relapse?
* Will Chris Jericho split before taking another shot at Dolph Ziggler?
* How will Vince McMahon punish Paul Heyman? How will CM Punk react to losing?
Raw Roulette will also return.
Chris Jericho:
During a backstage confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho, taped for WWE.Com Jericho told Dolph he had been rehired by WWE and would be around for another year.
Details of the new deal have now emerged, Jericho will work a full schedule up to and including WrestleMania, where rumours are, he will face Ryback, he will then make sporadic appearances, as and when his music career allows.
Lesnar signs:
Brock Lesnar has signed a 2 year contract extension with WWE, which will carry him through until WrestleMania 31 in 2015.
WWE Hall Of Fame:
It seems WWE, (Triple H) have finally managed to get an agreement from wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino to go into the WWE Hall Of Fame, this year. It is still early, and of course WWE won't confirm anything until they are ready, but sources in the Production team of WWE say one of Bruno's demands is that he will have no interaction with WWE chief Vince McMahon, as Bruno stated that he would not go through with it if Vince was around.
Also Bob Backlund has discussed his past refusals to enter the WWE HOF, his issues with the company, and why he has finally accepted the offer this year, citing the venue (Madison Square Garden) as a deciding factor...
"There were some things going on that we had to get settled behind the scenes before I agreed to go into the Hall of Fame. I have a book coming out in late 2013 that will chronicle all of my trials and tribulations with the WWE, as well as my whole life."
WWE confirm Mania main event:
This may be a shock but WWE have confirmed to their media partners that The Rock vs John Cena 2 will be the main event of WrestleMania 29.
Worst kept secret in Wrestling history???.
Elimination Chamber SPOILER!!!:
Current plan is a rematch between CM Punk and The Rock for the next WWE PPV, some say The Rock wants to be in a chamber match however, (He hasn't been in one before), so that may change.
Hulk Hogan:
Says TNA plan to take British Boot Camp worldwide, and visit as many nations as possible.
Bret on HHH:
In an interview with WrestleTalk TV in the UK, Bret Hart said Triple H is overrated, has done nothing to deserve the amount of titles he has held, and said the match vs The Undertaker at WrestleMania 28 was...
''Mediocre at best''
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