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Welcome to PWInsider.com's live, ongoing coverage of the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble!
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KICKOFF SHOW
They aired the Hulk Hogan opening video for the Rumble.
*The Kickoff Show panel is Jackie Redmond, Wade Barrett, Booker T and Peter Rosenberg.
They ran down the card and went to the annual "by the numbers" video.
They aired favorite Rumble memories.
Rhea Ripley was interviewed by Kayla Braxton. She said whoever wins tonight, if they pick to face her, it's a wasted win. She said she's going to remain the only woman to have ever picked #1 and won The Rumble.
They aired a video package on the Fatal Four Way for Roman Reigns' championship.
After discussion on the bout, Byron Saxton interviewed Paul Heyman. He said that WWE wants it to be the final night of Roman's reign. They don't have a system anymore to promote a dynasty or a long-term champ. They want a champ in and out and create a new replica belt. He said that's why Nick Aldis put Roman into this situation. The last time Roman was in this situation, he stacked and beat Daniel Bryan and Edge at Wrestlemania in Tampa. He said that Roman would retain and go on to maintain his championship reign. That's a spoiler. Great promo!
They aired Kayla Braxton's interview with Randy Orton from The Bump earlier this week.
They showed Nia Jax arriving.
They aired a Kevin Owens vs. Logan Paul video package.
Musician Jelly Roll joined the panel. Wade Barrett asked him if he was potentially going to be in the Rumble. He said he came here as a fan and asked to be on the panel.
Peter Rosenberg was walking around backstage. He ran into Austin Theory and Grayson Waller. They called him Sam Roberts. They don't care who's in the Rumble, they are going to throw them all over. Waller said he would toss Theory but caught himself and acted like he didn't say that.
R-Truth was trying to open baseballs, trying to get a "better" number for the Rumble.
Rosenberg found CM Punk. He was Facetiming Larry. He never thought he would be back in a Rumble match. He is older and wiser. He has nerves but he is back to prove a point. He's going to make his nervous butterflies "fly in formation."
Rosenberg walked the tunnel and out to the stadium to show the walk that the stars will take to enter.
They aired a video on Cody Rhodes' journey over the last year.
Kayla Braxton interviewed Triple H. He talked up that this is the start of the road to the biggest Wrestlemania of all time. 30 men and women will pour their heart and soul into getting to Mania and it all starts here. There are 40,000-plus fans there ready to blow the roof off. Everything is special tonight. He asked everyone if they were ready and had Kayla do the catchphrase with them.
Here we go!
WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2024
The announce team is Michael Cole and Corey Graves.
They showed Roman, Orton, Rhea and other stars entering the venue earlier tonight.
They went to the cold open narrated by Hulk Hogan.
Pat McAfee showed up as a surprise to call the show. Michael Cole knew it was happening. Corey Graves did not.
WOMEN'S ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
Natalya drew #1.
#2 was the returning Naomi, who got a massive reaction. We had reported this afternoon in the Elite section Naomi would be returning to the company tonight. You could see she was moved the ovation. The crowd chanted, "Welcome back."
Natalya and Naomi shook hands and circled around each other. Nattie shoulderblocked her down. Natalya tried toss her over but instead slammed her. Naomi nailed a rana. Naomi used a mule kick but Nattie caught her with a kick and nailed a dropkick.
The third competitor was Bayley. Huge Bayley chant. She went right after Naomi and Natalya. Naomi kicked her and nailed Bayley with the Rear View. Natalya nailed them both with a dropkick. They battled.
The fourth competitor is Candice LaRae. She went right after Bayley. LaRae nailed a Codebreaker on Bayley, crashing down on Natalya at the same time. Nice spot. She drilled Naomi with a boot to the face. Bayley gained control, attacking LaRae.
The fifth competitor is TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace. The announcers put her over huge. Grace and Naomi went at it and looked great. She nailed the Grace Driver on Naomi and then went after Natalya. There was a TNA chant.
Number six is Indi Hartwell. She went right after Bayley and nailed Grace with a clothesline. She and LaRae double-teamed Bayley. Everyone battled.
Number seven was Asuka with the story being that Bayley wasn't thrilled. Still, she worked with Asuka to beat Hartwell. Hartwell was tossed but held on. She nailed Asuka and tried to pull her over but Bayley tried to save her. She nailed Indie and sent her to the floor.
Number eight was Ivy Nile, making her Rumble debut. She showed lots of power in controlling the ring. Everyon battled.
Number nine was Katana Chance. She showed some nice dazzling offense. They began building issues between Nile and Grace as they were trying to out-do each other with power spots. They began battling back and forth. Bayley attacked both and stomped them.
Grace has looked absolutely awesome inside the ring by the way.
Number ten was Bianca Belair. Bayley and Asuka went after her but she nailed a double Blockbuster on them. She tossed them over the top but they were able to get back under the ropes. Bianca nailed a big suplex. Bianca nailed a handspring splash across three stars.
Number eleven was Kairi Sane. The Kabukin Warriors controlled the ring and double-teamed Grace before going after Belair. They went after LeRae, who elevated them over the top to the outside. Bayley was knocked to the outside but helped them take LaRae out and eliminate her.
Number 12 was Tegan Nox. Natalya took out Grace with a discus clothesline. Nox and embraced Natalya, then tossed her. Bayley tossed Nox immediately and mocked her, saying, "That's your friend!"
Unlucky number 13 was Kayden Carter. They battled with The Kabuki Warriors. KAIRI went over the top and tried to hold on but finally failed. Asuka was tossed. Bayley said that she thought they had a plan.
Number 14 was Chelsea Green. Belair tossed her over the top several times but she landed on the apron. She attacked Belair but Grace nailed her with a spinebuster. Grace and Belair battled. Grace was tossed out but pulled herself back in and tossed Belair. They battled outside on the apron. Belair hit her with thee KOD on the apron and Grace bounced off to the floor. Great sequence!
Grace looked like a star the entire time she was out there. That was a great boost for TNA.Number 15 was Piper Niven, who had Awesome Kong-inspired gear. Green was tossed but Niven caught her and placed her on the steps. Niven attacked Chance and Carter and drilled them with a splash. Niven and Bayley battled. She slammed Naomi. She hit an Avalanche in the corner on Naomi but took out her own partner at the same time.
More on Page 2!
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