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: Roman Reigns
Height: 6' 3”
Weight: 265 lbs.
From: Pensacola, FL
Height: 6' 3”
Weight: 265 lbs.
From: Pensacola, FL
Defending WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns is in
quite the predicament. Having crossed the boss, Vince McMahon, he’s forced to
defend the title against 29 other Superstars in the Royal Rumble match. Keep in
mind Reigns won the previous Rumble, the odds are not entirely insurmountable. Having gone through setback after setback
fighting to gain the championship, The Big Dog will no doubt fight harder to
keep it. Depending on his entry number, he could survive. We’ve seen him topple
multiple opponents before. On the other hand, this time around everyone’s
gunning for him. They’d surely team up to toss him out.
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)