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: Triple H
Height: 6' 4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
From: Greenwich, CT
Height: 6' 4”
Weight: 255 lbs.
From: Greenwich, CT
We haven’t seen or heard from Triple H since a frustrated
Roman Reigns brutally attacked him at WWE TLC 2015. But when have you known The
Game to stay quiet? Expect him to return louder than before, and winning the
WWE World Heavyweight Championship is just the type of noise The King of Kings
is famous for making. The 13-time world champion and 2002 Royal Rumble winner
has a jagged chip on his shoulder. Taking the title from Reigns, and everyone
else, may be the way he brushes it off.
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)