WWE Greatest Royal Rumble Spoilers and Recap
Just 19 days after WrestleMania 34, the Greatest Royal Rumble will try to take the crown for WWE's [...]
John Cena vs. Triple H
This pair of icons met in a WWE ring for the first time in eight years to open the Greatest Royal Rumble. Despite the lengthy lapse, Cena and Triple H showed great chemistry and THe Game was reminded how potent the Attitude Adjustment can be.
Cena won after a nifty sequence that saw Triple H two AAs in about 15 seconds.
After his victory, Cena made an allusion to his well-documented breakup with his former fiance, Nikki Bella.
"Regardless of what's happening in my universe," Cena said.
Another AA means 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ as @JohnCena picks up the victory over @TripleH to kick off @WWE Greatest Royal Rumble! #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/WXJ1EAys3P
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
Cruiserweight Championship Match: Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Kalisto
Cedric Alexander kept his 205 Live throne by retaining the Cruiserweight Championship.
this match the high flying fireworks you'd imagine, but the most intriguing storyline was if Kalisto could entice the Saudi Arabians into joining his "Lucha" chants.
THIS is the kind of action you see EVERY Tuesday night on #205Live!#WWEGRR @KalistoWWE pic.twitter.com/GhH0ogZSn6
— 205Live (@WWE205Live) April 27, 2018
RAW Tag Team Championship: Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt vs. The Bar
Bray Wyatt and Woken Matt Hardy may already share a cosmic bond, but now they share WWE gold.
The Woken Warriors defeated The Bar to claim the vacated RAW Tag Team Championships. They'll anchor a revamped RAW tag division, and promise to be one of the more entertaining acts in the company.
The EXPEDEEEETION of GOLD is COMPLETE for @MATTHARDYBRAND & @WWEBrayWyatt...your NEW #RAW #TagTeamChampions! #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/3sOfjtxit7
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
US Championship: Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Jinder Mahal
Jeff Hardy kept his US Championship after a quick victory over Jinder Mahal.
After only winning the belt two weeks ago, Hardy was unlikely to give it right back to Mahal. Look for Hardy to keep the US title for a few months.
#AndStill YOUR #USChampion... @JEFFHARDYBRAND!
The #CharismaticEnigma has SWANTON'D his way to victory at #WWEGRR! pic.twitter.com/1nWhJrTAqa
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Bludgeon Brothers (c) vs. The Usos
The Bludgeon Brothers kept their spot a top SmackDown's tag team mountain by defeating The Usos in Saudia Arabia.
Harper and Rowan are in the middle of a career renaissance as WWE's most diabolical tag team. This gives them their second consecutive pay-per-view victory.
Not even The #BludgeonBrothers can stop Jimmy @WWEUsos from taking to the skies at #WWEGRR! pic.twitter.com/dZwrfyHn7U
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Seth Rollins (c) vs. Samoa Joe vs. The Miz vs. Finn Balor
Seth Rollins kept his Intercontinental Championship, but it took quite the effort.
As expected, the ladder match was packed with punishment. Right as Finn Balor looked like he was ready to yank down the IC belts Rollins leaped onto the ladder and stole the prize.
What a VICTORY for @WWERollins at @WWE Greatest Royal Rumble!#WWEGRR #AndStill pic.twitter.com/Yi0NZAqM3D
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 27, 2018
Heartbreak...at the TOP of the LADDER for @FinnBalor as @WWERollins sneaks in and RETAINS the #ICTitle! #WWEGRR #LadderMatch pic.twitter.com/zF2SrpLSeT
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
WWE Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
The feud between AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura just got extended—their WWE Championship Match at the Greatest Royal Rumble finished in a double count-out.
Things went off the rails after Shinsuke scored yet another low-blow on Styles. The referee missed the nefarious act, but Styles may never forget it. The WWE Champion launched a highly physical assault that spilled out of the ring and allowed the referee to count out both competitors.
We can look for this rivalry's third act to come at Backlash.
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HE GOT HIM AGAIN! #WWEChampionship #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/VHEjYR4159
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
Casket Match: Undertaker vs. Rusev
As expected, The Undertaker stuffed Rusev into a casket to win his second WWE match in the month of April.
The match went longer than expected and in some instances was an even fight at times. However, the inevitable happened after Taker delivered a slew of chokeslams to Rusev and his muse, Aiden English.
The #Undertaker is in his element... but can @RusevBUL successfully turn the Greatest Royal Rumble event into the Greatest #RusevDay? #WWEGRR #CasketMatch pic.twitter.com/OaPngSDHUF
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
101 pay-per-view victories and counting for THE UNDERTAKER...#WWEGRR #CasketMatch pic.twitter.com/cqCCCGWzxP
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2018
Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Roman Reigns
Brock Lesnar is still your Universal Champion—but not without controversy.
The expectedly brutal match ended when Roman Reigns speared Lesnar out of the steel cage. However, Lesnar, despite being on the receiving end of the attack, landed the first outside of the ring. This technicality was used to declare him the victor.
Like WrestleMania 34, Reigns was expected to win this match. But he'll have to wait till next time, whenever that may be.
Ow.
➡️ https://t.co/ePt5TzD6sU pic.twitter.com/FHHrlx0mY8
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) April 27, 2018
50-man Royal Rumble
After a lucrative match, Braun Strowman emerged as the winner of The Greatest Royal Rumble.
The battle royal promised madness and that's exactly what we got. Packed with cameos and explosive moment, it's safe to say the WWE made a lasting impression on Saudi Arabia.
For Strowman, this marks the continuation of his lofty trajectory. All signs point to him have a monstrous 2018.
CONGRATULATIONS to @BraunStrowman on making history as the WINNER of the first-ever Greatest Royal Rumble Match! #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/X3gEmMqNRl
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 27, 2018
All FIFTY men have entered, and now it's time to find out who will survive the Greatest Royal Rumble Match LIVE on @WWENetwork...
(It won't be @shanemcmahon) #WWEGRR pic.twitter.com/81Aql75rUq
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) April 27, 2018