We’re counting down to the Royal Rumble: a variation of the
traditional Battle Royal match with a total of 30 competitors. Two WWE
Superstars start in the ring, every 90 seconds thereafter another Superstar
enters. A Superstar is eliminated when they’re thrown over the top rope and
both feet touch the floor. Traditionally, the last remaining Superstar is
guaranteed a championship opportunity at WrestleMania versus the current WWE
World Heavyweight Champion. On Jan. 24th the Champion is required to defend his
title in the Royal Rumble match; the first time its winner claims gold since
Rumble ’92. | By Mr. Joe Walker
WWE Superstar: Kofi Kingston
Height: 6'
Weight: 212 lbs.
From: Ghana, West Africa
Height: 6'
Weight: 212 lbs.
From: Ghana, West Africa
The high flying Kofi Kingston has incredible career
highlights – in ring performances and title reigns. Antics with his New Day
cohorts have thrust him firmly into the spotlight. Clips of he, Xavier Woods
and Big E have earned high replay value. Kofi outlasting his competitors in the
Royal Rumble to claim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship would undoubtedly
move to the top of his highlight list, one Kofi himself would likely replay
over and over. It’s the only title to elude him, and with New Day backing him
this would be his greatest opportunity. With so many of WWE’s top brass on the
shelf due to injury, a champion Kofi and company antagonizing whomever is his
top contender could make for an entertaining WrestleMania main event.
Royal
Rumble Winners: Jim Duggan (1988), Big John Studd (’89), Hulk Hogan (’90, ’91),
Ric Flair (’92), Yokozuna (’93), Bret Hart/Lex Luger (’94), Shawn Michaels
(’95, ’96), Steve Austin (’97, ’98), Mr. McMahon (’99), The Rock (2000), Steve
Austin (’01), Triple H (’02), Brock Lesnar (’03), Chris Benoit (’04), Batista
(’05), Rey Mysterio (’06), The Undertaker (’07), John Cena (’08), Randy Orton
(’09), Edge (’10), Alberto Del Rio (’11), Sheamus (’12), John Cena ('13),
Batista (’14), Roman Reigns (’15)