Royal Rumble 2023 was the 35th annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE. It took place on January 29, 2023, at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.
The event was headlined by the 30-man Royal Rumble match, which was won by Brock Lesnar. Lesnar entered the match at number 30 and eliminated Bobby Lashley to win the match.
Other matches on the card included Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the WWE Universal Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair for the Raw Women’s Championship, and Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey for the SmackDown Women’s Championship.
The event was a critical and commercial success. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the matches and the overall card. The event also drew a record-breaking 1.1 million pay-per-view buys.
Here are some of the other notable moments from Royal Rumble 2023:
- Ronda Rousey returned to WWE and won the women’s Royal Rumble match.
- Johnny Knoxville competed in the men’s Royal Rumble match and eliminated Sami Zayn.
- The Miz won the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
- Austin Theory cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Bobby Lashley and won the WWE Championship.
The event also featured several surprise entrants in the Royal Rumble matches. These included Johnny Knoxville, Shane McMahon, and Drew McIntyre.
Overall, Royal Rumble 2023 was a successful event that featured some of the biggest names in WWE. It was a night full of surprises and memorable moments, and it is sure to be remembered as one of the best Royal Rumble events in recent memory.
Here are some additional details about the event:
- The event was the first Royal Rumble to take place in St. Louis.
- The attendance for the event was 45,120.
- The event was the most-watched Royal Rumble event in history, with over 1.1 million pay-per-view buys.
- The event was the highest-grossing Royal Rumble event in history, with over $20 million in revenue.
Royal Rumble 2023 Matches
Here are the matches that took place at Royal Rumble 2023:
- 30-Man Royal Rumble Match: Brock Lesnar (Winner)
- 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match: Ronda Rousey (Winner)
- WWE Championship: Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Austin Theory
- Raw Women’s Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Bianca Belair
- SmackDown Women’s Championship: Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Ronda Rousey
- Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins
- United States Championship: Damian Priest (c) vs. Finn Bálor
- RAW Tag Team Championship: RK-Bro (c) vs. The Street Profits
- SmackDown Tag Team Championship: The Usos (c) vs. The New Day
- André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: The Miz (Winner)
The event also featured several celebrity appearances, including Johnny Knoxville, Logan Paul, and Bad Bunny.
Royal Rumble 2023 winner
The winners of the 2023 Royal Rumble matches were:
- Men’s Royal Rumble: Brock Lesnar
- Women’s Royal Rumble: Ronda Rousey
Both Lesnar and Rousey entered the matches at number 30 and won their respective matches. Lesnar’s win earned him a title shot at WrestleMania 38, while Rousey’s win earned her a title shot at WrestleMania Backlash.
The Royal Rumble matches are always unpredictable, and this year’s matches were no different. Lesnar and Rousey were both surprise entrants in their respective matches, and they both made their presences felt immediately. Lesnar eliminated several top stars, including Bobby Lashley, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins. Rousey also eliminated several top stars, including Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair.
In the end, it was Lesnar and Rousey who emerged victorious, and they will now look to capitalize on their wins at WrestleMania
Royal Rumble 2023 Winner Female
The winner of the 2023 Royal Rumble women’s match was Ronda Rousey. She entered the match at number 30 and eliminated four other wrestlers, including Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, and Becky Lynch. Rousey’s win earned her a title shot at WrestleMania Backlash.
The women’s Royal Rumble match is always a popular event, and this year’s match was no exception. Rousey’s return to WWE was a major moment, and her win was met with a huge reaction from the crowd.
Rousey is a former UFC champion and one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. Her win in the Royal Rumble is a major step in her journey to reclaim her place at the top of the WWE.
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