WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Highlights - 30 Man Royal Rumble Match

WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Highlights - 30 Man Royal Rumble Match
WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Highlights - 30 Man Royal Rumble Match
WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Highlights - 30 Man Royal Rumble Match

Using his brute strength to triumph over 29 other Superstars, the mighty Sheamus was victorious in the Royal Rumble Match, dumping Chris Jericho to earn a World Title opportunity against a champion of his choosing at WrestleMania XXVII on April 1.
It was a grueling battle for the powerhouse who drew No. 22. Entering before a sold-out crowd that had already witnessed Ricardo Rodriguez rolling to the ring in an '85 Datsun, Kofi Kingstonwalking on his hands to avoid elimination and Michael Cole jumping over the top rope to escape the wrath of Kharma, The Celtic Warrior immediately made his presence felt by launching Kingston out of the ring.
From there, the Rumble became a demolition derby of battered bodies and unpredictable arrivals. Booker T, Jerry "The King" Lawler and Michael Cole all left the broadcast booth at one point to try their luck in the bout, but were quickly sent back to their announce table with damaged egos. Old school fan favorites like Mick Foley, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and Road Dogg returned to rousing ovations — only to be chucked from the squared circle by dangerous upstarts like Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler and Wade Barrett. Big Show, twice a runner-up in the Rumble, made a huge impact from the 30 spot, tossing Jack Swagger, Rhodes, The Miz and Ziggler in rapid succession.
When the Royal Rumble Match came down to the all-important final four, it was Big Show, Sheamus, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton left standing in the ring. Quickly, though, the 30-man melee was left to two men as The Viper heaved The World's Largest Athlete only to be immediately eliminated by Jericho.
WWE fans, knowing they would see a first time Royal Rumble Match winner tonight, began to shake the Scottrade Center as Y2J and The Great White waged a dramatic battle for supremacy. When Jericho sent Sheamus over the top rope, the big man hung onand came right back. When The Celtic Warrior dismissed his opponent, Jericho would find a way to return.
The back-and-forth brawl pushed both men to their physical limit before the nefarious Superstar made the mistake of going for his patened Codebreaker. Snatching Jericho in midair, Sheamus deposited the man who promised "the end of the world" over the top rope and then blasted him with The Brogue Kick to make sure he was gone for good.
It was an important victory for the SmackDown Superstar. A year ago, The Celtic Warrior's WrestleMania XXVI bout against Daniel Bryan was bumped from the card at the last minute. This year, he'll be competing for a World Title. Don't expect The Great White to let this opportunity slip through his fingers.

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[kmdc1232]

Ziggler should have won the Royal Rumble

[mistamadscientist]

Heres my question: do you guys think Sheamus has enough MOMENTUM on his side to win the title at Mania? Hate to say it but, as of right now, I dont think he does.

[Aziah26]

the dick slap of the day cm punk to dolph ziggy head kick lol!!!

[MrIbrahim52]

its nice

[vorefreak21]

Its funny how that exact description is on wwe.com

[MrFantomas45]

@laxlover60 No It wasn't. It was Recorded with a camcorder.

[laxlover60]

recorded with a toaster

[mistamadscientist]

That Kofi Kingston handwalk was my favorite part of the rumble

[1msqueenmileycyrusxo]

haha i was there

[ATCCocopufs]

that broad kick to jericho was beasr