WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble

2018
Movie
284 min
English

Live from King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, comes the Greatest Royal Rumble! In the biggest Royal Rumble in WWE history, 50 Superstars compete in an over-the-top-rope free-for-all, where the winner receives the prestigious Greatest Royal Rumble championship and trophy. Locked inside a steel cage, Roman Reigns looks to get redemption when he tangles with Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship. For the first time since 2010, John Cena does battle with Triple H. And Rusev tries to avoid being put to rest when he faces the returning Undertaker in a Casket Match! Plus, more! Anything can happen at the Greatest Royal Rumble!

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Multiple Directors (WWE Production)Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

The Greatest Royal Rumble was a landmark professional wrestling event and tournament produced by WWE. It featured a historic 50-man Royal Rumble match, the largest in WWE history at the time, with participants from all of WWE's brands. The event also included several other championship matches and featured prominent WWE Superstars competing for glory and unique championship belts.

Critical Reception

The event was met with mixed reactions. While praised for its spectacle and the unique 50-man Rumble match, some critics and fans pointed out the excessive length of the show and the perceived anticlimactic nature of the main event's outcome. The unique trophy and belt awarded to the winner were also a point of discussion.

What Reviewers Say

  • A spectacular, albeit lengthy, showcase of WWE's roster.

  • The 50-man Royal Rumble match was a unique historical event.

  • Some felt the overall show was too long with questionable booking decisions.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally positive for the spectacle and the scale of the Royal Rumble match itself, though many found the event to be excessively long, leading to fatigue and a desire for more impactful outcomes.

Awards & Accolades

None notable, primarily a special event rather than a critically acclaimed film or show.

Fun Fact

The Greatest Royal Rumble match featured 50 participants, making it the largest Royal Rumble match in WWE history at that time. Braun Strowman was the winner of this historic match.

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