Braun Strowman wins WWE Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
Written by News on 28/04/2018
Braun Strowman won the Greatest Royal Rumble at the WWE’s live event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Strowman overcame 49 other competitors, including Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle and Shane McMahon, to win the trophy and a commemorative belt at a sold-out King Abdullah International Stadium.
The Rumble also saw WWE returns for Rey Mysterio, Mark Henry and Hornswoggle, and a great comedy moment when Titus O’Neill slipped while running to the ring and slid under it.
Brock Lesnar successfully defended his Universal title against Roman Reigns in a cage match which finished in controversial circumstances.
Reigns speared Lesnar through the cage meaning he technically left it first, and while Reigns’ feet touched the ground before the champion’s, the referee gave the win to Lesnar.
AJ Styles also retained the WWE title after his match against Shinsuke Nakamura ended in a double count-out.
The Undertaker beat Rusev in a Casket Match which saw both the Bulgarian Brute and his acolyte Aiden English dumped into the casket.
Seth Rollins is still the Intercontinental champion after beating Finn Balor, The Miz and Samoa Joe in a four-way ladder match, and Jeff Hardy will continue as the United States champion after pinning Jinder Mahal.
SmackDown tag team champions The Bludgeon Brothers successfully saw off the challenge of The Usos, meaning there was only one new title-holder crowned on the night, when Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt beat The Bar for the vacant Raw straps.
In the opening match of the night, John Cena defeated Triple H in a contest between two multiple-time world champions which had the crowd engaged throughout.
Both men narrowly missed out on near-falls before Cena picked up the win with a pair of AAs.
Cedric Alexander retained the Cruiserweight title with a victory over Kalisto in an entertaining match.
(c) Sky News 2018: Braun Strowman wins WWE Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
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