WWE Royal Rumble 2008
Royal Rumble (2008) was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble PPV. It took place on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The event was also the first WWE pay-per-view broadcast in high definition. As has been customary since 1993, the Royal Rumble match winner received a match at that year's WrestleMania. The main event was the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match, which featured wrestlers from all three brands. The primary match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship. The primary match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The featured matches on the undercard were Montel Vontavious Porter versus Ric Flair in a Career Threatening match and John "Bradshaw" Layfield versus Chris Jericho.
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Plot Summary
The 2008 Royal Rumble event featured championship matches and the titular 30-man Royal Rumble match. The main event saw 30 WWE Superstars compete for a world championship opportunity at WrestleMania. Notable participants included perennial contenders and surprise entrants vying for the ultimate prize.
Critical Reception
The 2008 Royal Rumble event was generally well-received by fans, primarily for its exciting main event match which featured a surprise return and a memorable conclusion. The undercard matches also provided solid action, contributing to a strong overall pay-per-view.
What Reviewers Say
- The Royal Rumble match itself was a highlight, praised for its unpredictable nature and the surprise return of John Cena.
- Undertaker's victory was seen as a significant moment, setting up a potential WrestleMania showdown.
- Undercard matches delivered solid performances, contributing to an engaging event.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE events like the Royal Rumble is typically enthusiastic, with fans appreciating the high stakes, surprise appearances, and the culmination of ongoing storylines.
Fun Fact
John Cena made a surprise return from injury at the 2008 Royal Rumble, entering at #30 and winning the match, despite being advertised as out for several months.
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