WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Results: While Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens, a rift appeared in the Bloodline when Sami Zayn attacked the Tribal Chief with a ...
She was only the 4th wrestler to win the Royal Rumble after entering the Rumble first. He outlasted the likes of Gunther, who broke Rey Mysterio's record for the longest time spent in a traditional Royal Rumble Match. However, drama unfolded when Reigns handed a steel chair to Zayn and asked him to smash Owens, who was tied to the rope with a handcuff. Reigns then handed the chair to Zayn and demanded that he strike Owens with it, even slapping Zayn across the face several times. Reigns then banged Owens' head on the steel steps as the fans at the Alamodome in San Antonio cheered for the Tribal Chief. Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, meanwhile, won the men's and women's Royal Rumble titles, booking their berth for WrestleMania 2023.
The Honorary Uce's time in the Bloodline looks to have come to an end...
Rather than striking Kevin Owens, Zayn eventually struck Roman with the chair, which immediately triggered a beatdown from Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa, with Reigns soon joining in with this assault. Post-match, Roman gleefully watched on while the Usos and Solo Sikoa put a beating on the fallen Owens. Last night's Royal Rumble Premium Live Event saw Roman retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Title against Kevin Owens in the main event.
With a packed card, there was a lot of intrigue ahead of this pay-per-view event. One match in particular failed to disappoint as the Undisputed WWE Universal ...
With Reigns back up and Zayn being beaten down, the champion delivered a series of chair shots before venomous punches to Zayn’s face. [BT Sport](https://sport.bt.com/btsportplayer/bt-sport-1-01363810201090) and in the US on the USA Network and FOX respectively. Reigns handed the chair over to Zayn. He still looked incredibly uncomfortable before turning on the Tribal Chief with a chair shot to the back. Zayn looked uncomfortable as he was joined by the rest of The Bloodline. The Tribal Chief ordered Zayn to give him a steel chair, he hesitated, which gave Owens time to regroup and deliver an almighty Stunner. As the fight intensified, the referee had been knocked out before Owens delivered a Pop Up Powerbomb. Reigns began a fight back of his own by delivering a Rock Bottom (Is there a hint there?) He followed it up with a Drive By, Owens kicked out at the count of two. Owens began to fight back producing a Senton and a Cannon Ball that clearly winded the champion. Owens took his opportunity to deliver a Superkick and a Swanton, but somehow Reigns kicked out at two. The pair took the fight out of the ring where Owens delivered another Senton to have Reigns reeling. Reigns has had reservations about the Canadian’s contribution to The Bloodline, so this was almost seen as Zayn’s final test.
WWE Universe did not hold back during an unforgettable Royal Rumble segment featuring Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn.
It is safe to say that the entire segment at Royal Rumble fetched nuclear heat for Roman Reigns. Frustrated and angry, Reigns launched a brutal attack on Zayn that saw him hit the former Honorary Uce with multiple chair shots before tearing his t-shirt. The Tribal Chief and The Usos took turns brutalizing Owens while he was handcuffed to the ropes.
Roman Reigns left Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn decimated in the ring to close out the Royal Rumble, and Reigns reacted to the moment in a new video.
The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion posted to TikTok after the show, as you can see below. [noted](https://411mania.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-retains-title-wwe-royal-rumble-sami-zayn-turns-the-bloodline/), Reigns and The Bloodline laid waste to Zayn after he hit Reigns with a chair to stop a post-match assault on Owens. Roman Reigns left Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn decimated in the ring to close out the Royal Rumble, and Reigns reacted to the moment in a new video.
Sami Zayn's face turn by betraying Roman Reigns and The Bloodline at the Royal Rumble drew amazing reactions from fans.
Roman in Montreal, it SHOULD be the finale at WrestleMania. Fans want HIM to be the one that dethrones Roman Reigns. This was the GREATEST WWE PPV ending ever. It would be an-time fumble if WWE didn't pull the trigger. Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa’s furious reaction to Zayn’s hit, and Jey’s silent walk-out. [January 29, 2023]
After winning the 2023 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes talked about a potential title match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.
Reigns has been the WWE champion for an absurdly long period of time now. After the win, [Rhodes was asked](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ00wJVFblw) about a potential match against the Undisputed WWE champion Roman Reigns. [Cody Rhodes made](https://clutchpoints.com/wwe-news-cody-rhodes-makes-good-promise-win-2023-royal-rumble) his triumphant return at the Royal Rumble.