WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results - January 26, 2014

Quick Results
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* WWE Tag Team Title Match
The New Age Outlaws def. Cody Rhodes and Goldust (c) to become new champions

* Bray Wyatt def Daniel Bryan via Sister Abigail

* Brock Lesnar def. Big Show via F5

* WWE World Heavyweight Title Match
Randy Orton (c) def. John Cena via RKO to retain the title

* 30-Man Royal Rumble Match Winner - Batista

 Detailed Results
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The 2014 WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff pre-show begins with a live shot from the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as fans file into the building. Josh Mathews welcomes us. He's joined by Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Duggan does a big "hooooo!" and Shawn says he's honored to be here tonight. Flair does a big "whoooo!" and shows off his Hall of Fame Rolex with Shawn. Shawn talks about the strategy of winning the Royal Rumble match and Flair and Duggan chime in. Next they talk about The New Age Outlaws taking on Cody Rhodes and Goldust. Shawn is pulling for his boys but gives props to Cody and Goldust. Flair picks the Rhodes Brothers to win. Duggan also picks the Brotherhood to get the win.

We go backstage to Renee Young in the social media lounge. She shows off some tweets and encourages fans to join in on the discussion.

We get hype for John Cena vs. Randy Orton. The panel discusses Cena vs. Orton. Shawn and Duggan pick Cena to win. JBL comes out for commentary to a huge pop.

We go backstage to the locker room. Everyone is arguing. Vickie Guerrero and Brad Maddox have a lottery and let everyone pick their numbers. Alberto Del Rio goes first and seems happy. Kofi Kingston says his number could be better. R-Truth is next and he doesn't look so happy about his number. Antonio Cesaro is next and he's happy. Jack Swagger goes next and wants to trade numbers with Cesaro. The Great Khali is next and doesn't seem so sure about his number. Damien Sandow walks up and laughs at him. Sandow picks his number and Khali laughs at him.

They talk about Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt, which will open the show. Duggan and Michaels pick Bryan to win. Flair goes with Wyatt.

We go ringside to JBL, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

WWE Tag Team Title Match: The New Age Outlaws vs. Cody Rhodes and Goldust

We go to the ring where Lilian Garcia does introductions. Out first comes Road Dogg and Billy Gunn. They do their usual schtick. Out next comes WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Goldust.

Dogg starts out with Rhodes and they lock up, going to the corner. Cody with a quick pin attempt and then a headlock. Cody drops Dogg with a shoulder. Dogg turns it around and talks some trash. Dogg ducks a Disaster Kick and tags in Gunn. Cody sends them both out to the floor. Goldust leaps out and takes out Dogg. Cody leaps from the top and takes out Gunn. We take a break.

We come back and Dogg is in control of Goldust with a 2 count. Dogg with a big right hand and a takedown to the mat. Dogg blocks a shot and drops an elbow for a 2 count. Goldust finally counters and they both go down. Gunn tags in and keeps Goldust from tagging. Gunn beats Goldust down in the corner. Gunn whips Goldust hard into the opposite corner and he goes down again. Gunn with a 2 count. Gunn slaps Goldust around and whips him into a corner again. This time Goldust nails a big powerslam and rallies for a tag.

Dogg and Cody tag in and go at it. Cody with a high knee. Cody tells Gunn to suck it. Gunn comes in and they tangle. Cody springboards in with a missile dropkick that hits both of his opponents. Cody kicks Gunn out of the ring but turns around to Dogg. Cody counters a pumphandle slam and nails CrossRhodes for a 2 count as Gunn breaks the pin. Gunn sends Goldust into the fan barrier. Gunn tags himself in. Cody nails a Disaster Kick on Dogg. Gunn nails the Fameasser on Cody for the win and the titles.

Winners and New WWE Tag Team Champions: The New Age Outlaws

After the match, The Outlaws celebrate as we go to replays.

We go back to the panel to discuss the match.

The panel talks about Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar next. We get a hype video for the 30-man match. HBK says one of the three Shield members will win. Flair picks Batista. We see Daniel Bryan walking backstage and that's it for the pre-show.

The 2014 WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view kicks off with a video package. We're live with JBL, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler as we go right to the ring.

Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt

Daniel Bryan is out first to a huge pop. A "yes!" chant starts up. We see Ricardo Rodriguez on commentary with the Spanish announce team. The lights hit and out comes Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper. Bray enters the ring and takes his time as fans continue to chant for Bryan. Bryan is very focused and continues to stare Bray down. The bell rings and here we go.

Bryan unloads and takes Bray to the floor early on after leaping out. Bryan brings him back in and hits a big crossbody for a 2 count. Bryan with kicks in the corner now. Bryan gets knocked off the top and lands hard on the outside. Bryan comes back in and takes control with kicks and a submission. Bryan works on Bray's leg now. Bryan stomps Bray's face into the mat and unloads with more kicks. They end up tangling on the apron. Bray gets the upper-hand and slamming Bryan face first down into the apron. Bray brings Bryan back in and tosses him across the ring.

Bryan fights out of a hold and nails Bray with forearms. Bray tosses Bryan over the top and back out to the floor. Bray follows and puts Bryan's head against the ring post. Bray hits Bryan with punches and forearms while his head is against the post. Bray drops Bryan hard on the floor and brings him back in for a 2 count. Bray taunts and stomps on Bryan now. Bray with another 2 count and another. Bray works on Bryan's neck now. Bryan tries to make a comeback but Bray knocks him back down. Bray turns upside down in the corner and falls on his back. He starts doing the spider walk and splashes Bryan in the corner.

Bray blocks a third clothesline and levels Bryan but Bryan kicks out at 2. Bryan blocks Sister Abigail and rolls Bray up for 2. Bryan goes for the Yes Lock and gets it applied. Bray bites Bryan to break the hold. Bray takes back control now. Bray takes Bryan to the corner and works him over. Bryan fights back with headbutts but so does Bray. Bryan sends Bray to the mat. Bryan climbs up and nails the flying splash. Fans and Bryan chant "yes!" but Wyatt avoids the running knee by rolling out of the ring. Bryan kicks him and leaps out with a suicide dive but Bray catches him in mid-move and drops him with Sister Abigail on the floor. Bryan's head hits the barrier and fans start a "holy shit" chant.

Fans chant "this is awesome" as Bray rolls Bryan back in the ring. Bray nails Sister Abigail for the win.

Winner: Bray Wyatt

After the match, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan pose with Bray before they leave.

Renee Young interviews Paul Heyman backstage. He apologizes for what's about to happen and says Brock Lesnar is ready to challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Title.

We see Pittsburgh Steeler Ben Roethlisberger sitting in the crowd.

We go back to the panel to talk about the show so far. Shawn says the future of the WWE is in the hands of Bray and Bryan and praises Bryan specifically. They talk about Lesnar vs. Show next.

Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar

We go to the ring and out first comes Big Show. Lesnar attacks Show before the bell and takes him down. Lesnar unloads on Show. Heyman tosses a steel chair in. Lesnar smacks Show with it several times. The bell still hasn't rang yet. Lesnar with more chair shots. The referee checks on Show but Lesnar comes over with another big chair shot. Show rolls out of the ring now. Lesnar drops the chair and waits on Show to come fight. Show rolls in and Lesnar goes right to work with stomps. Lesnar grabs the chair and whacks Show with it again. Lesnar yells for the bell to be rang but the referee won't do it. The referee grabs the chair and tosses it out of the ring. Heyman hands Lesnar another chair. The bell rings and Show blocks a chair shot and nails a knockout punch. Both are down now.

They go to the floor and Show tosses Lesnar. Show with a big body shot against the barrier. Show rolls Lesnar back in and both are hurting. Show come in and calls Lesnar a son of a bitch. Show with another big body shot. Lesnar ducks a knockout punch and lifts Show on his shoulders. Lesnar walks around with Show on his shoulders and nails a big F5 for the quick win.

Winner: Brock Lesnar

After the match, we go to replays. Lesnar looks a bit shocked and goes outside of the ring to grab a steel chair. Heyman watches as Lesnar walks around the ring with the chair. Lesnar enters the ring as a referee checks on Show. Lesnar unloads with chair shots and Show rolls out to the floor. Lesnar follows with more chair shots as Heyman cheers him on. Lesnar beats on Show's back and legs with the chair. The chair is destroyed so Heyman tosses him another. Lesnar continues the steel chair attack. Lesnar goes under the ring for something. A referee tries to stop him but gets shoved to the floor. Lesnar grabs another chair and whacks Show with it some more. Lesnar tosses the chair and walks off with Heyman. We go to replays. We see scars and bruises on Show's back as he's checked on.Show walks to the back with trainers and we see part of one of the broken chairs laying at ringside.

We go backstage to The Shield. They understand only one of them can win and say The Shield will still be standing when it's over. Roman Reigns feels like he has the winning number and there's some tension there with Dean Ambrose. Seth Rollins tries to pull them together.

Renee Young is backstage with Randy Orton. Orton isn't worried about John Cena or the line forming of other potential challenges. He says none of them are worthy like him. He calls Bray Wyatt a Duck Dynasty reject.

We get a WrestleMania XXX promo.

We get a promo for tonight's WWE World Heavyweight Title match.

WWE World Heavyweight Title Match: John Cena vs. Randy Orton

We go to the ring and out first comes WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton. John Cena is out next to a big pop. Lilian Garcia does official ring introductions and we get the bell. They lock up and Orton goes to the mat with a headlock. They trade holds and go back to their feet. We get dueling Cena chants from the crowd. Fans chant for Daniel Bryan as Orton applies another headlock. Cena drops Orton with a shoulder and a "yes!" chant starts. Cena takes Orton down for a 1 count. A "we want Daniel" chant starts now. Orton with a suplex and another pin attempt. Orton with a headbutt and another pin attempt. Orton with a headlock now.

Cena tries for a crab but Orton kicks him out of the ring. They come back in and Orton goes for another pin attempt. The fans have totally hijacked this match with chants. Cena sends Orton outside of the ring now. Orton whips Cena shoulder first into the steel steps. Orton brings Cena back in for a 2 count. Orton yells at the fans and says they should be chanting for him. Cena comes from behind. Orton blocks an Attitude Adjustment and drops Cena with a big DDT for another 2 count. Orton stomps away on Cena now. Orton poses in the corner and the fans boo. Cena comes from behind and falls back with Orton on his shoulders. Cena with a 2 count. Cena with flying shoulders now. Cena with the big side slam as the fans boo. Orton blocks the Five Knuckle Shuffle and powerslams Cena for a 2 count.

Cena with a full nelson into a neckbreaker for a 2 count. Cena goes to the top but Orton cuts him off and climbs up with him. Cena headbutts Orton to the mat. Cena hits the top rope leg drop. Orton blocks another AA with a backbreaker and covers for 2. Orton goes for the second rope draping DDT but Cena backdrops Orton over the top rope to the floor. Orton does the draping DDT from the apron and drops Cena face first on the floor. Orton rolls Cena back in and covers for a 2 count. Cena ends up blocking a RKO and applying the STF. Orton breaks it and drops Cena's neck over the top rope.

Orton comes in and Cena nails the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Orton blocks an AA and the referee gets knocked down. Cena applies the STF again and this time Orton taps out but the referee is still down. Orton grabs the title and lays Cena out with a shot to the face. The referee wakes up with the help of a WWE trainer. Orton covers as the referee crawls over but Cena kicks out at 2. Orton has words with the referee. It sounds like fans are chanting "this is awful" now. Orton turns around to an AA from Cena for a close 2 count. Orton nails a RKO for a close 2 count. Orton poses and gets booed some more. Cena dodges a punt kick and goes for another AA but Orton slides out. Orton applies the STF on Cena this time. Cena breaks his own hold and applies it on Orton. Orton goes for an AA and nails Cena's own move on him again. Cena kicks out at 2. Cena nails a RKO out of nowhere but Orton kicks out at 2. Cena lifts Orton and takes him to the top. Cena goes for a super AA from the second rope but Orton slides out. They trade shots and Cena turns it into a tornado DDT. Cena applies the STF again. Orton crawls for the rope but Cena pulls Orton back and tightens the hold. The lights go out and it's The Wyatt Family. They come back on and Rowan, Harper and Bray are on the apron. Cena motions towards them but they drop down to the floor. Cena turns around to a big RKO from Orton for the win.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, Orton avoids The Wyatt Family and leaves through the crowd. The Wyatt Family enters the ring where Cena is still laid out. Rowan shoves Cena into a big boot from Harper. Rowan beats Cena down in the corner. Harper whips Rowan into Cena with a big splash and follows up with a clothesline from Harper. They hold Cena while Bray laughs. Bray turns upside down in the corner and walks over to Cena again. Bray says, "behold the creators of the new world" and nails Sister Abigail on Cena and a "yes!" chant starts up. The Wyatts pose over Cena as their music hits and they leave together. We go to replays. We come back to Cena being helped out of the ring. Cena leaves on his own as his music plays.

We get a WWE Network promo.

Renee Young is backstage with new champions The New Age Outlaws. We see how they won the titles on the pre-show earlier tonight. They brag about the win and have a victory party to go to but Renee isn't invited.

We get commercials for pizza rolls and Elimination Chamber.

They air a video of several Superstars talking about why they will win the Royal Rumble match tonight. The Miz, The Usos, Big E Langston, Fandango, Batista, Damien Sandow, Ryback and Rey Mysterio all speak.

We go back to Mathews, Duggan, Flair and Michaels. Duggan picks Dolph Ziggler to win the match, Michaels picks either The Shield or CM Punk to win and Flair sticks with Batista.

30-Man Royal Rumble Match

We go to the ring and Justin Roberts is in explaining the rules. Out first comes CM Punk to a big pop. Out next comes Seth Rollins to start the match with Punk. The bell rings and they go at it. Rollins beats Punk down in the corner and starts trying to get him over the top rope. Punk fights back with forearms and kicks. The next man out is Damien Sandow. Sandow goes down and Punk tries to toss Rollins but can't. Punk with a shoulder thrust. Sandow beats Punk down as Cody Rhodes makes his way out. Cody rushes the ring and goes at it with Sandow. They trade shots in the middle of the ring. Sandow misses a clothesline and gets hit with CrossRhodes. Cody tries to toss Sandow but Rollins stops him. Rollins and Cody go at it now. Punk eliminates Sandow.

Punk and Cody both work on Rollins. Kane is out next in suit pants. Kane shoves Cody and boots him. Kane drops Punk with a big right hand. Kane with more right hands on Punk in the corner. Kane stomps away now. Kane with a big sideslam on Punk. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Punk blocks it with a roundhouse kick. Punk eliminates Kane. The next man out is NXT star Alexander Rusev. Rusev hits the ring and levels Rollins. Rusev tosses Rollins but he hangs on. Rusev levels Cody with a big kick and tosses him to the apron. Rusev blocks a Punk kick and hits him with big knee shots. Rusev scoops Punk and hits a huge overhead slam. Rusev goes back to work on Cody and beats him up in the corner. Rusev tries to toss Cody but Rollins make the save. The next man out is Jack Swagger with Zeb Colter. Swagger hits the ring and nails a Swagger Bomb on Rollins and one on Cody. Rusev works on Punk in the corner. Rusev and Swagger go at it in the middle of the ring now. Rusev with a huge knee to the gut and a splash in the corner. Rusev tries to toss Swagger but Rollins makes the save. Everyone gangs up on Rusev now except for Punk. Swagger tries to dump Cody. Punk comes over and helps Rollins with Rusev. The next man out is Kofi Kingston.

Punk and Swagger go at it for a minute. Cody tries to eliminate Punk next. Rusev has control of Kofi. Swagger almost dumps Rollins but Rollins hangs on. Cody and Kofi double team Rusev now. The next man out is Jimmy Uso. He and Rollins go at it. Uso unloads and hits Rusev next and then Cody. Uso spears Kofi in the corner and unloads. Rusev kicks away on Swagger in the corner. Cody dropkicks Uso. Swagger with shoulder thrusts on Rusev. Uso dumps Cody to the apron but he hangs on. The next man out is Goldust as Rusev breaks a sleeper hold from Punk. Goldust runs down and nails Rollins and then Uso. Goldust with a powerslam on Rollins. Rusev drops Goldust. Punk and Cody and Rollins triple team Rusev now. Cody fights with Rollins. Cody and Rollins try to elimiante Rusev now. Punk and Kofi join in and Rusev is eliminated.

Kofi leaps out of the ring but Rusev catches him. Rusev slams Kofi on top of the barrier and is forced to leave by referees. Kofi's feet still haven't touched the floor. Kofi leaps from the farthest barrier on the entrance all the way to the ring apron to stay in the match. That was a very long leap. The next man out is Dean Ambrose. Ambrose hits the ring and Punk goes at it with him. Goldust and Cody try to eliminate Swagger. Swagger dumps Goldust to the apron but Kofi makes the save. The next man out is Dolph Ziggler to a huge pop. Ziggler hits the ring and goes to the top. He nails a missile dropkick on Rollins and leaps onto him in the corner with right hands. Ambrose and Ziggler go at it now as fans chant for Ziggler. Ziggler fights from the apron and Goldust makes the save. Punk and Kofi work on eliminating Swagger but Punk goes for Kofi. The next man out is #13 and it's R-Truth. Punk hangs on the apron and stays in. Truth goes at it with Ambrose but Rollins makes the save and they beat him down. Ambrose eliminates Truth.

Ambrose eliminates Jimmy Uso. Swagger tries to boot Kofi off the apron but Kofi hangs on to Swagger's leg. Kofi is inches from hitting the floor and pulls Swagger's boot off. Swagger comes over and Kofi nails him in the head with the boot. Kofi pulls himself back into the match and the fans applaud. The next man out is Kevin Nash to a big pop with nWo music.

Nash eliminates Swagger and goes at it with Ambrose and Rollins. Nash fights them off and big boots Cody. Rollins and Ambrose work on eliminating Nash now. Punk works on Ziggler but he hangs on. The next man out is Roman Reigns. Reigns hits the ring and dropkicks Punk in the head before he even enters. Reigns decks Goldust and spears Cody. Reigns fights Nash off. Kofi leaps but Reigns catches him in mid-air. Reigns eliminates Kofi. Ziggler nails a big DDT on Reigns. Ziggler gets a huge spear from Reigns. Ziggler is eliminated. Everyone watches Reigns as the fans boo at Ziggler's elimination. Nash charges and Reigns dumps him over the top. Nash is eliminated. Cody and Goldust work on dumping Reigns but Rollins makes the save. The next man out is The Great Khali.

Khali goes at it with The Shield. Reigns nails a Superman punch on him. The Shield eliminates Khali. Punk and Goldust attack The Shield. Goldust eliminates Cody. Reigns eliminates Goldust. It's down to CM Punk and The Shield. #17 is Sheamus to a huge pop.

Sheamus comes in and unloads on The Shield. A big spear for Rollins in the corner. Sheamus with the forearm shots to the chest on Ambrose on the apron. Rollins gets hit with an Irish Curse and Sheamus nails a Brogue Kick on Reigns. The Shield beat Sheamus down now. The next man out is The Miz. The Miz attacks Rollins and tosses Ambrose to the apron but he hangs on. Reigns attacks Miz now. The next man out is Fandango with Summer Rae. He hits the ring and goes at it with Miz. The crowd starts doing the Fandango chant. Fandango hangs on as Sheamus goes after Miz. Fans chant for Daniel Bryan. Out next comes Los Matadores but it's El Torito that's in the match. Torito hits the ring and springboards in on Rollins with a hurricanrana. Torito takes down Miz. Everyone else looks shocked. Torito calls out Punk. Torito charges but Punk stops him with his hand. Punk laughs but Torito takes him down with a scissors. Fandango attacks Torito and gets booed. Fandango presses Torito in the air but also gets taken down and sent to the apron. Torito springboards up and knocks Fandango off the apron. Fandango is eliminated. Torito with another springboard but Reigns catches him. Reigns presses Torito high and tosses him out onto Fandango. Torito is eliminated. The next man out is Antonio Cesaro.

Cesaro comes in and hits the Cesaro Swing on The Miz, tossing him into Punk. Punk misses a kick and catches a Swing until The Shield breaks it up. Cesaro takes out Ambrose and Rollins. Rollins gets a lengthy Swing now. The crowd pops as Cesaro keeps spinning. The next man out is Luke Harper. Reigns spears Cesaro. Harper nails Reigns and Cesaro and then Punk. Punk and Harper trade shots now. Sheamus and Ambrose tangle on the apron. Jey Uso is the next man out. He tries taking out Cesaro but Rollins attacks. Ambrose stops Sheamus from eliminating Reigns. Uso superkicks Cesaro. Sheamus works on Ambrose again. Harper and Cesaro go at it. The next man is... JBL. JBL gets up from commentary as Cole points out this is JBL's first-ever Rumble match. JBL gets in with his suit and tie on. He takes off his suit coat and tells Cole to come get it. Reigns comes from behind and dumps JBL quickly. The crowd boos. JBL is eliminated.

The next man out is Erick Rowan. He hits the ring and helps Harper with The Miz. Rowan scoops Miz and tosses him to the apron. Miz slides back in but Rowan tosses him back to the apron. Harper with a big clothesline and The Miz is eliminated. Rowan and Harper work on Uso now. Harper eliminates Jey Uso. The Shield faces off with The Wyatt Family as Ryback is the next man out. He scoops Cesaro and slams him into the ropes. Ryback with thrusts to the gut on Cesaro. Fans chant Goldberg's name at Ryback. Ryback works on dumping Sheamus and then Rollins.

#27 out is Alberto Del Rio. Ryback and he go at it. Cesaro drops Ambrose and catapults him into the ropes. Rowan and Harper double team Reigns. The next man out is Batista to a huge pop. Batista hits the ring and runs over Ambrose, Rollins and Cesaro. Fans start booing now. Batista eliminates Rowan. Batista and Ryback come face to face now. They have words and Batista unloads. Ryback tosses Batista in the corner and he goes down. Batista blocks a Meathook clothesline and Ryback is eliminated. Del Rio takes out Batista's leg and superkicks him. Del Rio unloads on Batista. Batista eliminates Del Rio. Big E Langston is out next and comes out to manhandle Sheamus. Big E dumps Sheamus but he hangs on. Cesaro works on Ambrose. Sheamus fights back against Big E. Punk works on Batista. Fans start chanting "yes" as we get ready for #30. The last man out is Rey Mysterio to no reaction. Everyone was expecting Daniel Bryan. Fans boo now as Rey hits the ring and goes to work.

Fans are not happy at all about the last entrant. Sheamus ends up eliminating Big E with a big clothesline. There's a continous boo from the crowd. Cesaro unloads with European uppercuts. Cesaro drops Harper with a big boot. Batista and Ambrose go at it as the fans continue to boo. Rey nails 619 on Rollins. Rollins eliminates Mysterio and fans cheer. Ambrose and Harper go at it now. Reigns beats down Sheamus in the corner. Ambrose and Rollins work on Harper. Reigns comes over and decks Harper off the apron. Ambrose gets pissed and tries to eliminate Reigns but he hangs on. Rollins and Ambrose argue. Cesaro tries to eliminate them but can't. Reigns eliminates Cesaro, Ambrose and Rollins at the same time. Reigns yells at his partners. Reigns turns around to a big spinebuster from Batista. Sheamus hits a Brogue on Batista. Punk with GTS on Sheamus and then Reigns.

Kane comes from under the ring and eliminates Punk. Kane takes apart the Spanish announce table and chokeslams Punk through it. Officials check on Punk now as Kane leaves through the crowd. It's down to Reigns, Batista and Sheamus. We see Punk talking to a medic. Fans still want Daniel Bryan and are booing the final three. Sheamus runs over Reigns. Batista goes at it with Sheamus. Batista with a big clothesline in the corner. Batista with a powerslam on Reigns. A "no!" chant starts up now. Batista eats a big boot from Sheamus. Sheamus lays out Batista and points at the WrestleMania XXX sign. Batista ducks a Brogue Kick and then a clothesline. Sheamus blocks a Batista Bomb. Batista dumps Sheamus to the apron and Reigns knocks him off. Sheamus is eliminated.

Batista tries to dump Reigns but he hangs on. They take a second to breathe and meet in the center of the ring. Batista strikes first and they go at it. Reigns with a huge clothesline out of the corner. Reigns goes for a Superman punch but Batista blocks it with a spear. More boos from the crowd. All they want is Daniel Bryan. Batista turns around to a big spear from Reigns. Reigns gets a pop. They tangle and Batista just tosses Reigns over the top like it's nothing.

Winner: Batista

After the match, fans chant "no!" before booing some more. We go to replays of some of the bigger eliminations. Batista stands tall after the match but most of the fans just boo. He hits the turnbuckle and motions for the belt around his waist. Pyro goes off as Batista points at the WrestleMania XXX sign. More pyro goes off on the stage but the fans aren't happy. Royal

Rumble goes off the air with Batista posing in the corner.

ORDER OF ELIMINATIONS:

Entry no. 1 - CM Punk eliminated by Kane
Entry no. 2 - Seth Rollins eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 3 - Damien Sandow eliminated by CM Punk
Entry no. 4 - Cody Rhodes eliminated by Goldust
Entry no. 5 - Kane eliminated by CM Punk
Entry no. 6 - Alexander Rusev eliminated by EVERYONE
Entry no. 7 - Jack Swagger eliminated by Kevin Nash
Entry no. 8 - Kofi Kingston eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 9 - Jimmy Uso eliminated by Dean Ambrose
Entry no. 10 - Goldust eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 11 - Dean Ambrose eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 12 - Dolph Ziggler eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 13 - R-Truth eliminated by Dean Ambrose
Entry no. 14 - Kevin Nash eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 15 - Roman Reigns eliminated by Batista
Entry no. 16 - Khali eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 17 - Sheamus eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 18 - The Miz eliminated by Luke Harper
Entry no. 19 - Fandango eliminated by El Tonto
Entry no. 20 - El Tonto eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 21 - Antonio Cesaro eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 22 - Luke Harper eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 23 - Jay Uso eliminated by Luke Harper
Entry no. 24 - JBL eliminated by Roman Reigns
Entry no. 25 - Erik Rowan eliminated by Batista
Entry no. 26 - Ryback eliminated by Batista
Entry no. 27 - Alberto Delrio eliminated by Batista
Entry no. 28 - Batista (WINNER)
Entry no. 29 - Big E Langston eliminated by Sheamus
Entry no. 30 - Rey Mysterio eliminated by Seth Rollins

WWE Raw Results - January 20, 2014 - Return of Batista

Quick Results
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* The Shield def. Big E Langston, Cody Rhodes and Goldust

* Fandango def. Xavier Woods via the big top rope leg drop from the top rope

* CM Punk def. Billy Gunn via GTS

* Alberto Del Rio def. Rey Mysterio via cross-arm breaker submission

* Cameron and Naomi def. AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka

* The Usos def. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper

* Randy Orton def. Kofi Kingston via DQ when John Cena interfered

Detailed Results
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Tonight's WWE RAW opens up with a video package for Martin Luther King.

We're live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio as Michael Cole welcomes us. We go to the ring and Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have made their way out. Stephanie also welcomes us. Triple H says the Road to WrestleMania begins this Sunday. He hypes the Royal Rumble pay-per-view and how the winner gets a shot at WrestleMania XXX. Triple H says it's honor to welcome back one of those 30 men. A man who has sometimes been a foe and sometimes been a friend. Triple H says they have evolved together. Instead, Randy Orton's music hits and out comes the WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H doesn't look happy about it.

Orton wants to get right to it but Stephanie is upset. She plugs the WWE Network. She talks about Orton losing to Kofi Kingston last week and we see footage, including Orton's attack on John Cena's father. Stephanie yells at Orton for attacking a helpless old man with his back turned. Stephanie says these actions are unbecoming of the WWE World Champion. She says this is a new era, a new regime and a new authority. If Orton can't abide by that authority, he can lose his title or even his spot on the roster. Orton blames everything on Stephanie and Triple H. He's not happy about facing Cena at the Royal Rumble. Orton brings up Brock Lesnar and Batista being brought back. Orton says there wouldn't be a Network without him. Fans start chanting for Batista. Orton wants them to tell him how he's supposed to react to all the blatant disrespect. Orton says if he could go back and do it all over again, he wouldn't change a thing. Triple H tells Orton to take the bass out of his voice real fast. Triple H says they made Orton the face of WWE because they believe in him. They believe he is the complete package and that he has the goods to walk through any obstacle. They believe he is that good. Triple H says Orton has lost the faith in himself and brings up the loss to Kofi. Triple H expects Orton to rise up and make the loss right but that's not what he did, he punched an old man in the face. Triple H says Orton can get through Cena, Lesnar and Batista if he rises up. Triple H says Orton needs to fix a lot of things tonight. Orton vs. Kofi is announced for tonight. Triple H shows us the parking area in the back. He says that's where John Cena will arrive tonight. Triple H has a camera there so we all know when Cena arrives. Triple H says Orton will have the opportunity to step in the ring with Cena and make things right. Triple H says Orton will do all these things alone. Batista's music hits to a huge pop.

Batista comes out to a huge pop and gets pyro. He's dressed in street clothes and makes his way into the ring with a spotlight on him. Batista hits the turnbuckles and poses for the fans as Orton looks on. Fans start chanting Batista's name as his music stops playing. Batista drops and kisses the mat before hugging Triple H and Stephanie. Orton extends his hand and gets booed. Batista says hello to Orton. Batista understands Orton has some questions about his return. Batista says he is back because he wants the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Batista doesn't care if it's Orton, Cena or someone else. He says he's back to win the Royal Rumble and be WWE World Heavyweight Champion and go on to headline WrestleMania. Batista drops the mic and tells Orton to deal with it as his music starts up again. Batista heads up the ramp as Orton fumes.

Still to come, Lesnar and Big Show face off plus Cody Rhodes, Goldust and Big E Langston vs. The Shield. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and we get a look at the parking lot waiting on Cena to arrive.

The Shield vs. Big E Langston, Cody Rhodes and Goldust

The champions wait in the ring as The Shield make their way out. Langston and Dean Ambrose start things off and go at it. Big E knocks Ambrose down first with a big shoulder. Big E presses Seth Rollins high in the air and drops him. Goldust tags in and goes to work on Rollins. Rollins takes him to the corner. Cody comes in and keeps control of Rollins. They end up on the outside and we go to commercial.

Back from the break and Roman Reigns is in control of Cody. Rhodes tries to make some offense but Reigns cuts him off. Ambrose and Rollins both do quick tags for some triple teaming. Rollins with a 2 count on Cody. Rollins works over Cody in the corner now. Rollins misses a huge splash in the corner and goes down. Reigns tags in and knocks Goldust off the apron. Cody counters and nails a Disaster Kick on Reigns.

Langston finally tags in and unloads on Ambrose. He sends Reigns over the top rope. Reigns runs over Ambrose again. Big E goes for the Big Ending but Rollins makes the save. Big E sends Rollins to the floor. Goldust leaps out and takes out Rollins. Ambrose comes off the top but Big E catches him with a big overhead throw. Big E runs the ropes and nails a splash on Ambrose for a 2 count as Reigns breaks the pin. Reigns knocks Cody out of the air with a Superman punch. Goldust hits Reigns but gets speared hard. Big E runs over Reigns. Ambrose with a knee to Big E's gut. Rollins tags in and stomps on Big E's head for the win.

Winners: The Shield

We get a look back at last week's RAW with The Usos vs. Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt in the main event where Bryan turned on The Wyatt Family. Up next, Bryan will break his silence about his time with the Wyatts. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and we get hype for the WWE Network. Daniel Bryan is making his way out and leading a big "yes!" chant with the fans. Bryan takes the mic and everyone starts chanting his name. Bryan says, "and some people think I shouldn't be the face of this company." Bryan says people have asked him if he had a plan when he joined The Wyatt Family. Another "yes!" chant starts up. Bryan says to take down a guy with a Messiah complex, you have to take him down mentally and physically. To do that, Bryan had to do some things he's not proud of. Bryan says he absolutely despises The Wyatt Family but he did it just to get that one moment. Bryan says last week he became a buzzard and chewed on the carcass of Bray Wyatt. Bryan says the truth is that he exposed Bray. Bryan says before he came out tonight, he was informed that Erick Rowan and Luke Harper will be in the Rumble match on Sunday. Bryan announces he will face Bray in a singles match at the Rumble. Bryan gets another "yes!" chant going. The lights go out and Bray appears on the big screen.

Bray says Bryan only exposed himself. Bray calls the people animals and talks about how they cheered for Bryan while he stamped Bray out. Bray calls Bryan a traitor. Bray tells Bryan to go home and hug his mother, tell her he loves her, tell her he's sorry because everything that happens to Bryan from now on is his own fault. Fans start chanting for Bryan as Bray laughs. The lights go out and we go to commercial.

Fandango vs. Xavier Woods

Back from the break and Summer Rae is doing her entrance with Fandango. R-Truth is on commentary as Fandango and Xavier start going at it. Xavier with a lot of offense early on. Xavier goes for a splash but Fandango moves and he hits the ropes. Fandango slams Xavier and goes to the top. Fandango nails the big top rope leg drop for the quick win.

Winner: Fandango

After the match, Truth hits the ring to check on Xavier. We see Emma in the crowd with another "#emmataining" sign and she's dancing.

We go backstage to Kane and Brad Maddox. Stephanie McMahon storms in and asks Brad to excuse them. She isn't happy about Kane chokeslamming CM Punk on SmackDown. He apologizes but she wants him to apologize to Punk tonight. Fans start chanting Punk's name as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Kane. He calls CM Punk to the ring. Kane says he says he overstepped his boundaries and let his anger get the best of him. He apologizes for chokeslamming Punk. Punk says he didn't hear him. Kane says he apologizes again. A "one more time" chant starts up and Punk looks confused. Punk decks Kane with the microphone and pushes him into the ropes. Punk knocks Kane out of the ring. Kane takes off his coat and goes towards the ring but Brad Maddox comes out and tells him to stop. Maddox announces Punk vs. either Road Dogg or Billy Gunn, who both come out to the stage. The New Age Outlaws head to the ring as Maddox calls for a referee.

CM Punk vs. Billy Gunn

The Outlaws do rock, paper, scissors and discuss who's going in. Road Dogg joins commentary as Gunn hits the ring. Gunn goes to work but Punk beats him down in the corner and unloads. Punk whips Gunn hard across the ring and he rolls out to the floor. Punk follows and slams Gunn into the apron. Punk has words with Road Dogg. Gunn attacks from behind and lays Punk out, turning things around. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Gunn is in control with a sleeper. Punk goes down and Gunn goes for a pin attempt. Gunn nails a big dropkick and shows off as the crowd boos. Gunn with another 2 count. Gunn ends up on the floor. Punk goes to run the ropes but stops and attacks Road Dogg while he's on commentary. Punk beats up Dogg and leaves him laying. Punk goes back in the ring and hits a heel kick on Gunn. Punk with clotheslines and a swinging neckbreaker for a 2 count. More back and forth. Dogg gets knocked off the apron. Gunn with another big slam for a 2 count. Gunn misses a splash in the corner and goes down. Punk climbs up for the big elbow drop but Dogg pulls Gunn to safety. Punk leaps out and takes out Dogg. Gunn clotheslines Punk and brings him back in. Punk dodges the Fame-asser and nails a GTS for the win.

Winner: CM Punk

After the match, Maddox appears on the stage and congratulates Punk on his victory. Kane appears and snatches the mic, saying he's got this. Kane also congratulates Punk. Kane talks about the Royal Rumble match on Sunday and says every number is drawn at random except Punk's. Punk will be going in first.

We get another look at the parking lot as we wait for John Cena to arrive. We see Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar walking into the building as we go back to commercial.

Back from the break and we get a promo video for the Royal Rumble.

The announcers talk about Mae Young and lead us to a tribute video.

Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio

We go right to the ring and out comes Rey Mysterio to a pop and pyro. We see footage from this match on SmackDown. This will be the third match between these two in a week. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Alberto Del Rio is making his way out. They lock up and Del Rio applies a headlock. Del Rio keeps up the offense and starts stomping on Rey for a 2 count. They run the ropes and Rey turns it around. He kicks Del Rio in the face for a 2 count. Del Rio catches Rey and drops him over the top rope. Del Rio with more stomps. Rey ends up kicking Del Rio to the floor. Rey nails a big springboard moonsault from the apron. They come back in and Rey kicks Del Rio in the corner. Rey charges with a baseball slide kick to the knee.

Rey mounts Del Rio with right hands in the corner. Del Rio runs into a boot but gets Rey tangled in the ropes and stomps on his head. Del Rio unloads with right hands and stomps. They go to the floor and Del Rio runs Rey into the steps. Del Rio rolls Rey back in and goes to the top. Del Rio comes off the top rope and decks Rey for another 2 count. Del Rio with a headlock on the mat now. Del Rio with a big tilt-a-whirl backbreaker for another 2 count. Del Rio keeps up the attack on Rey and kicks him in the back. Del Rio with a boot to the throat now. Rey fights back but Del Rio throws him under the bottom rope and out to the floor face first. We go to commercial.

Back from the break and Del Rio has thrown Rey into the steel steps. Del Rio brings him back in for another 2 count. Del Rio tries to take Rey's mask off but the referee pulls him away. Del Rio with more offense in the corner. Rey goes to the floor to adjust his mask and re-group. Del Rio brings Rey back in the ring and wraps his body around the ring post as the referee counts. Del Rio with another pin attempt. Rey fights back but misses in the corner and runs into the ring post. Del Rio turns Rey upside down in the corner and kicks him some more. Del Rio charges, Rey moves and Del Rio hits the ring post.

Rey takes down Del Rio off the top rope. Back and forth now. Rey goes to the top and nails the senton. Del Rio with a kick and a roll up but Rey rolls through and kicks him in the face. Rey with a 2 count. Del Rio counters a move but Rey drops him for 619. Rey goes for it but Del Rio catches his legs. Del Rio catapults Rey into the corner. Del Rio with a big superkick to the face for a 2 count. Del Rio goes for the cross armbreaker but Rey dodges it. Rey drops Del Rio for 619 again and nails it this time. Rey drops the dime and covers for the pin but Del Rio gets his arm on the bottom rope. Rey goes back to the top and is holding his arm. Rey comes off the top but Del Rio catches him and slams him face first. Del Rio applies the cross armbreaker for the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio

After the match, Del Rio hits the turnbuckles and poses. Batista's music hits and the crowd goes nuts. Batista makes his way out and Del Rio readies for a fight. Batista enters the ring and Del Rio yells at him, telling him to get out. Fans chant for Batista as he stares Del Rio down. Del Rio charges but Batista catches him with a spinebuster. Batista gets hype and the crowd pops. Batista puts his thumbs down and nails a Batista Bomb. Batista hits the corners and motions for the WWE Title around his waist. We go to replays. Batista greets fans at ringside on his way out.

We see Big Show backstage as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and out comes Big Show. We see footage of him tossing Brock Lesnar at Old School RAW. Show does an impersonation of Paul Heyman that was pretty good. Show says the match with Lesnar at Royal Rumble will be one of the biggest of his career. Show praises Lesnar but says he still doesn't like him. Show mocks Heyman some more. Show calls Lesnar out to the ring and challenges him to get in his face and see what happens. Show waits and out comes Heyman as the crowd boos.

Heyman doesn't speak but the fans start chanting walrus. After a minute, Lesnar's music hits and out he comes. Lesnar slowly walks to the ring with Heyman behind him as Show looks on. Lesnar laughs, turns around and walks back up the ramp as the fans boo. Lesnar and Heyman walk straight to the back. Show grabs a mic and tells Lesnar to drag his ass back out here and get in his face. Lesnar comes back out with Heyman. Lesnar walks to ringside and stands there with his arms crossed, staring down Show. Lesnar takes his time walking to the steel steps and finally into the ring. Lesnar gets right into Show's face and they stare each other down. Lesnar motions like he's going to headbutt Show and Show jumps. Lesnar laughs. Lesnar goes to leave the ring but charges for a takedown but Show tosses him to the corner. They tangle in the corner and Show backdrops Lesnar high in the air, over the top rope and onto the floor. Lesnar is pissed now. He takes apart the announcers table. Lesnar grabs a steel chair and goes in the ring but Show steps on it. Lesnar trips back onto the floor. He grabs a monitor and throws it in the ring but Show avoids it. Show holds the chair and dares Lesnar to enter the ring. Show challenges Lesnar to come in the ring and says he will knock his ass out. Lesnar and Heyman head up the ramp as the fans boo. Lesnar yells back at Big Show as Show's music hits. We go to replays.

Still to come, Orton vs. Kofi. We get another look at the parking lot as they wait on Cena to arrive. Back to commercial.

AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka vs. Cameron and Naomi

Back from the break and we see footage from earlier where AJ Lee had a party for herself but nobody showed up. Bad News Barrett appears and informs her that nobody likes her. AJ accidentally smashed her cake in Tamina Snuka's face. Out next comes Cameron and Naomi. Cameron starts off with Tamina.

Tamina strikes first and levels Cameron. AJ tags in and keeps it up. AJ drops her for a 2 count. AJ works Cameron over and tags Tamina back in for some double teaming. Tamina keeps control of Cameron but runs into a big boot. Naomi tags in and goes at it with Tamina. Naomi with a big clothesline and a botched hurricanrana. Naomi with the elbow off the second rope. Naomi with a dropkick but Tamina nails a big boot.

AJ tags back in and skips around Naomi. Naomi rolls her up out of nowhere for the win.

Winners: Cameron and Naomi

We see footage from earlier where Batista returned and confronted Randy Orton.

Still to come, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. The Usos. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and we get more hype for the Rumble. They air the third or fourth MLK video also.

The Usos vs. Erick Rowan and Luke Harper

We go to the ring and out come The Usos. Back to commercial.

Back from the break and Bray Wyatt watches from his rocking chair as we get ready to go. Harper starts out with Uso and unloads on him. Rowan comes in and keeps up the attack. He tosses Uso to the floor and Harper goes to hit him but Uso ducks and Harper hits the ring post. Uso drops Harper and tags in his brother. Jey leaps off the apron and takes out Harper. The Usos take control and bring it back in the ring. Uso with big right hands on Harper. They trade shots now. The Usos with some double teaming. Jimmy nails a crossbody for a 2 count as rowan breaks it up. Rowan clears both Usos out. Harper with a big boot on Jimmy and a 2 count.

Harper and Rowan keep control and make tags now. Harper runs into a big boot. Uso goes to the top but Harper shoves him off and into the fan barrier. Bray claps as we go to commercial.

Back from the break and The Wyatts are still in control. Rowan works over Jimmy. Harper comes back in and keeps up the attack. Bray takes a mic and starts talking about Daniel Bryan and the Rumble. Bray says hell awaits Bryan and starts laughing. He sits back down in his chair and watches the match. Uso turns it around with a big kick. Jey tags in and unloads on Harper and Rowan. Uso with a big Samoan Drop on Harper. Uso with the back splash in the corner and a superkick to Rowan on the apron. Uso runs the ropes and leap out onto Rowan on one side of the ring. The other Uso goes to leap on Harper but gets decked. More back and forth. Harper with a close 2 count. Bray yells to finish them. Daniel Bryan runs down and lays Bray out from behind. Bryan unloads on Bray as the fans go nuts. Harper goes to help but Uso rolls him up for the win.

Winners: The Usos

The Wyatt Family recovers at ringside as fans chant "yes!" and Daniel Bryan's music hits. Bryan and The Usos chant "yes!" from the stage as Bryan taunts Bray.

We get another look at the back as we wait on Cena to arrive. Up next is Orton vs. Kofi. Back to commercial.

Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton

Back from the break and out comes Kofi Kingston. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton is out next for tonight's main event. Orton strikes first and unloads on Kofi for a quick 2 count. Orton keeps looking at the entrance and yells out at Cena. Kofi comes back and unloads on Orton, sending him out to the floor to re-group. Kofi follows and throws Orton into the fan barrier and back in the ring. Orton goes back to the floor for a breather and the fans boo him. Kofi charges but Orton hits a knee to the gut. Orton takes control and slams Orton into the announcers table. Orton rolls Kofi in at the 6 count and covers for 2.

Orton stomps on Kofi. Kofi fights back with right hands and kicks. Kofi with a leaping right hand in the corner and a 2 count. Orton mocks Kofi with the "you can't see me" gesture. Kofi fights back out of the corner but Orton hits another knee to the gut. Orton with a nice suplex. Orton looks at the entrance and calls out for Cena again. Orton with a big uppercut but Kofi backslides him for 2. Orton with a clothesline and a 2 count. Orton goes for the second rope draping DDT but Kofi counters with SOS for a close 2 count. Orton with a big shoulder and more shots in the corner. We see John Cena arriving in the back. Orton sees it on the big screen as Cena starts running.


Kofi holds Orton's leg so he can't leave the ring. Cena runs down and brawls with Orton for the disqualification.

Winner by DQ: Randy Orton

Cena unloads on Orton on the floor and throws him into the ring post. Cena whips Orton into the fan barrier and over into the crowd. Cena follows and beats him up the stairs. Cena goes for an Attitude Adjustment on the stairs but Orton fights out and keeps walking through the crowd and higher up the stairs. Cena follows. They brawl up to the cheap shots and in front of a private suite. They enter the suite and fight out into the concessions area. Fans are waiting and screaming. Cena follows Orton outside of the arena. We see Orton getting into the passenger side of a car and driving off. JBL says Orton may have just stolen a car. Cena is upset and walks back up into the concessions area where fans are chanting his name. Cena heads back into the arena and his music starts playing. Cena makes his way back to ringside and poses with the fans as we go to replays. Cena makes his way through the crowd, stopping to greet some fans. RAW foes off the air with Cena celebrating in the ring.