The Royal Rumble is always entertaining as usual, and this one was no exception. However I thought the Rumble could of been a bit better considering how many star wrestlers were in the Rumble.
FIRST MATCH- RIC FLAIR VS. MVP IN A CAREER THREATENING MATCH IF RIC FLAIR LOSES HE MUST RETIRE FROM WRESTLING Not much of a smart way to open up the event, but the crowd was widely involved which was a good sign. Pretty much disappointed with this match as it was too slow and sloppy, MVP is a good wrestler and Flair should of carried him throughout this match. Flair wins after making MVP tap out to the Figure 4 Leg Lock. 4/10
SECOND MATCH- CHRIS JERICHO VS. JBL Was not expecting much from this one, but it turned out pretty average. Jericho is an excellent performer, while JBL still shows signs of ring rust after being on Smackdown commentating for at least a year and a half. Pretty brutal match with a bit of a crappy finish, JBL wins by DQ after Jericho hits him with a chair. 5/10
THIRD MATCH- EDGE {CHAMPION} VS. REY MYSTERIO FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Again this was nothing more than a pretty much average match, which is a bit of a disappointed since these two are capable of producing high quality matches. Good wrestling throughout this one, as both kept the pace going, but it could have been a bit more better. Edge wins after spearing Mysterio in mid-air. 5/10
FOURTH MATCH- RANDY ORTON {CHAMPION} VS. JEFF HARDY FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP The weeks of buildup leading into this match was superb and excellent booking. However I am disappointed about the outcome of this match. This match had good wrestling, but only 15 minutes of solid action does not give it justice. Orton predictable wins after an RKO on Hardy. Jeff Hardy certainly is main event calibre. 5/10
FIFTH MATCH- ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH I was reading throughout the boards and comments, and this Rumble match was given such good and positive reviews. When I watched it, I thoroughly enjoyed this Rumble match, however it was a bit slow at times. I was not expecting Cena to win and I don't think anyone else did also. Entertaining as usual, but could of been a bit better as what is the point of Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper coming in the Rumble when they have no chance of winning it. John Cena shockingly makes a surprising return and FU's HHH over the top rope to win the Rumble. 7/10
This year's Royal Rumble was given a lot of good comments by those posting on these boards. I thought it was a very good event, however some of the matches were just put on the card to make the event pad out. The Royal Rumble was entertaining, and Cena winning it has got to be the biggest shocker in WWE History. Overall I was quite impressed with the WWE on this one.
Overall I'll give it a 7/10 and a C+
FIRST MATCH- RIC FLAIR VS. MVP IN A CAREER THREATENING MATCH IF RIC FLAIR LOSES HE MUST RETIRE FROM WRESTLING Not much of a smart way to open up the event, but the crowd was widely involved which was a good sign. Pretty much disappointed with this match as it was too slow and sloppy, MVP is a good wrestler and Flair should of carried him throughout this match. Flair wins after making MVP tap out to the Figure 4 Leg Lock. 4/10
SECOND MATCH- CHRIS JERICHO VS. JBL Was not expecting much from this one, but it turned out pretty average. Jericho is an excellent performer, while JBL still shows signs of ring rust after being on Smackdown commentating for at least a year and a half. Pretty brutal match with a bit of a crappy finish, JBL wins by DQ after Jericho hits him with a chair. 5/10
THIRD MATCH- EDGE {CHAMPION} VS. REY MYSTERIO FOR THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Again this was nothing more than a pretty much average match, which is a bit of a disappointed since these two are capable of producing high quality matches. Good wrestling throughout this one, as both kept the pace going, but it could have been a bit more better. Edge wins after spearing Mysterio in mid-air. 5/10
FOURTH MATCH- RANDY ORTON {CHAMPION} VS. JEFF HARDY FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP The weeks of buildup leading into this match was superb and excellent booking. However I am disappointed about the outcome of this match. This match had good wrestling, but only 15 minutes of solid action does not give it justice. Orton predictable wins after an RKO on Hardy. Jeff Hardy certainly is main event calibre. 5/10
FIFTH MATCH- ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH I was reading throughout the boards and comments, and this Rumble match was given such good and positive reviews. When I watched it, I thoroughly enjoyed this Rumble match, however it was a bit slow at times. I was not expecting Cena to win and I don't think anyone else did also. Entertaining as usual, but could of been a bit better as what is the point of Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper coming in the Rumble when they have no chance of winning it. John Cena shockingly makes a surprising return and FU's HHH over the top rope to win the Rumble. 7/10
This year's Royal Rumble was given a lot of good comments by those posting on these boards. I thought it was a very good event, however some of the matches were just put on the card to make the event pad out. The Royal Rumble was entertaining, and Cena winning it has got to be the biggest shocker in WWE History. Overall I was quite impressed with the WWE on this one.
Overall I'll give it a 7/10 and a C+