Date: January 29, 2017
Location: Alamodome - San Antonio, Texas
The Rumble Match:
Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Big Cass (Entry #1, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
2. Chris Jericho (Entry #2, eliminated by Roman Reigns)
3. Kalisto (Entry #3, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
4. Mojo Rawley (Entry #4, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
5. Jack Gallagher (Entry #5, eliminated by Mark Henry)
6. Mark Henry (Entry #6, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
7. Braun Strowman (Entry #7, eliminated by Baron Corbin)
8. Sami Zayn (Entry #8, eliminated by The Undertaker)
9. Big Show (Entry #9, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
10. Tye Dillinger (Entry #10, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
11. James Ellsworth (Entry #11, eliminated by Braun Strowman)
12. Dean Ambrose (Entry #12, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
13. Baron Corbin (Entry #13, eliminated by The Undertaker)
14. Kofi Kingston (Entry #14, eliminated by Sheamus and Cesaro)
15. The Miz (Entry #15, eliminated by The Undertaker)
16. Sheamus (Entry #16, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
17. Big E (Entry #17, eliminated by Cesaro and Sheamus)
18. Rusev (Entry #18, eliminated by Goldberg)
19. Cesaro (Entry #19, eliminated by Chris Jericho)
20. Xavier Woods (Entry #20, eliminated by Cesaro and Sheamus)
21. Bray Wyatt (Entry #21, eliminated by Roman Reigns)
22. Apollo Crews (Entry #22, eliminated by Luke Harper)
23. Randy Orton (Entry #23, Winner)
24. Dolph Ziggler (Entry #24, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
25. Luke Harper (Entry #25, eliminated by Goldberg)
26. Brock Lesnar (Entry #26, eliminated by Goldberg)
27. Enzo Amore (Entry #27, eliminated by Brock Lesnar)
28. Goldberg (Entry #28, eliminated by The Undertaker)
29. The Undertaker (Entry #29, eliminated by Roman Reigns)
30. Roman Reigns (Entry #30, eliminated by Randy Orton)
Thoughts on the Match:
The 2017 Royal Rumble featured The Undertaker delivering a chilling warning, setting the stage for WrestleMania, and Randy Orton securing a crucial victory on his path to redemption.
Full Event Card:
1. Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, and Naomi vs. Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, and Natalya (Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, and Naomi win)
2. Cesaro and Sheamus vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson win)
3. Nia Jax vs. Sasha Banks (Nia Jax wins)
4. Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley for the WWE Raw Women's Championship (Charlotte Flair retains)
5. Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns in a No Disqualification match for the WWE Universal Championship (Kevin Owens retains)
6. Neville vs. Rich Swann for WWE Cruiserweight Championship (Neville wins)
7. AJ Styles vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship (John Cena wins)
8. 30-Man Royal Rumble Match (Winner: Randy Orton)
Highlights and Aftermath:
- The Undertaker's entrance and confrontation with Goldberg teased a potential clash, adding intrigue to the WrestleMania season.
- Randy Orton's victory earned him a title shot at WrestleMania, leading to an eventual showdown with Bray Wyatt.
Impact on Storylines:
- The Undertaker's elimination by Roman Reigns fueled their eventual WrestleMania clash, solidifying Reigns as a key player in The Deadman's story.
- Randy Orton's Rumble win paved the way for his memorable bout against Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33.
Conclusion:
The 2017 Royal Rumble left an indelible mark with The Undertaker's ominous warning, Randy Orton's redemption, and the overarching anticipation for WrestleMania storylines that unfolded in the aftermath.
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