Show
Royal Rumble
Results
Time and location
Sunday, Jan 29 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT
Royal Rumble 2012
After Kane and John Cena's Royal Rumble clash ended in a dual count-out, The Devil's Favorite Demon ruthlessly demolished Cena and an already injured Zack Ryder. Sheamus was the last man standing in an unbelievable 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match. The Celtic Warrior now has a World Championship Match of his choosing at WrestleMania.
Royal Rumble : Quick Hits
- Sheamus won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match
- WWE Champion CM Punk def. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)
- John Cena vs. Kane (Double Count-out)
- World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Big Show and Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match)
- Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Natalya & The Bella Twins def. Eve, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox & Tamina
- Brodus Clay def. Drew McIntyre
Royal Rumble : Full Details
Sheamus won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Using his brute strength to prevail over 29 other Superstars, the mighty Sheamus was victorious in this year’s Royal Rumble Match, dumping Chris Jericho to earn a World Title opportunity against a champion of his choosing at WrestleMania XXVII on April 1.
WWE Champion CM Punk def. Dolph Ziggler (Special Guest Referee John Laurinaitis)
Whether Interim Raw General Manager and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis intended it or not - CM Punk stood tall over Dolph Ziggler in the WWE Championship Match at Royal Rumble, proudly showing off the most coveted prize in WWE.
John Cena vs. Kane (Double Count-out)
In front of more than 18,000 members of the WWE Universe, The Big Red Monster Kane and John Cena went to war, trading one punishing blow after another. When their bitter fight spilled from the ring, the bout ended in a Double Count-out. But the action was far from over.
World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Big Show and Mark Henry (Triple Threat Steel Cage Match)
Daniel Bryan escaped Royal Rumble with the World Heavyweight Title, defeating Big Show and Mark Henry in a hard-hitting Triple Threat Steel Cage Match.
Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Natalya & The Bella Twins def. Eve, Kelly Kelly, Alicia Fox & Tamina
An aggressive Divas Champion Beth Phoenix led her squad to victory in an Eight-Diva Tag Match at the 25th anniversary of the Royal Rumble.
