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Date: January 31, 2010
Location: Philips Arena - Atlanta, Georgia
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Dolph Ziggler (Entry #1, eliminated by CM Punk)
2. Evan Bourne (Entry #2, eliminated by CM Punk)
3. CM Punk (Entry #3, eliminated by Triple H)
4. JTG (Entry #4, eliminated by CM Punk)
5. The Great Khali (Entry #5, eliminated by Beth Phoenix)
6. Beth Phoenix (Entry #6, eliminated by CM Punk)
7. Zack Ryder (Entry #7, eliminated by CM Punk)
8. Triple H (Entry #8, eliminated by Shawn Michaels)
9. Drew McIntyre (Entry #9, eliminated by Shawn Michaels and Triple H)
10. Ted DiBiase (Entry #10, eliminated by Shawn Michaels)
11. John Morrison (Entry #11, eliminated by Shawn Michaels)
12. Kane (Entry #12, eliminated by Triple H)
13. Cody Rhodes (Entry #13, eliminated by Shawn Michaels)
14. MVP (Entry #14, eliminated by Himself)
15. Carlito (Entry #15, eliminated by Shawn Michaels)
16. The Miz (Entry #16, eliminated by MVP)
17. Matt Hardy (Entry #17, eliminated by Kane)
18. Shawn Michaels (Entry #18, eliminated by Batista)
19. John Cena (Entry #19, eliminated by Edge)
20. Shelton Benjamin (Entry #20, eliminated by John Cena)
21. Yoshi Tatsu (Entry #21, eliminated by John Cena)
22. The Big Show (Entry #22, eliminated by R-Truth)
23. Mark Henry (Entry #23, eliminated by R-Truth)
24. Chris Masters (Entry #24, eliminated by Big Show)
25. R-Truth (Entry #25, eliminated by Kofi Kingston)
26. Jack Swagger (Entry #26, eliminated by Kofi Kingston)
27. Kofi Kingston (Entry #27, eliminated by John Cena)
28. Chris Jericho (Entry #28, eliminated by Edge)
29. Edge (Entry #29, Winner)
30. Batista (Entry #30, eliminated by John Cena)
Thoughts on the Match:
The Undertaker's dominance, Shawn Michaels' resilience, and Edge's unexpected return created an unforgettable Rumble match with emotional highs.
Full Event Card:
1. The Bella Twins, Eve Torres, Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly vs. Alicia Fox, Jillian Hall, Katie Lea Burchill, Maryse and Natalya (The Bella Twins, Eve Torres, Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly wins)
2. Christian vs. Ezekiel Jackson for the ECW Championship (Christian retains)
3. The Miz vs. MVP for the WWE United States Championship (The Miz retains)
4. Sheamus vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship (Sheamus retains)
5. Mickie James vs. Michelle McCool for WAE Woman's Championship (Mickie James wins)
6. The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship (The Undertaker retains)
7. The Royal Rumble Match (Winner: Edge)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- Edge's return from injury at the 29th entry was a shocking and triumphant moment, marking the beginning of his resurgence.
- The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels' final moments foreshadowed their iconic clashes at WrestleMania 25 and 26.
Impact on Storylines:
- Edge's victory set the stage for his pursuit of championship gold and a renewed rivalry with Chris Jericho.
- The Undertaker's successful defence against Rey Mysterio solidified his dominance as the World Heavyweight Champion.
Conclusion:
The 2010 Royal Rumble was filled with emotion, surprise returns, and significant developments in ongoing storylines. Edge's return stole the show, creating anticipation for his future in the main event scene.
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