Ronda Rousey books WrestleMania ticket in WWE return, Brock Lesnar loses against Lashley but wins Royal Rumble 2022
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 highlights and results: The road to WrestleMania 38 kicked-off with one of WWE's most exciting pay-per-view event the Royal Rumble. The event was headlined by several past superstars gracing the ring. Lita was seen in action in the Women's Royal Rumble match, while Ronda Rousey returned to the industry after a long gap of almost three years and grabbed a title shot at WWE's grandest stage, WrestleMania.
The anticipated battle between Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar saw one of the most shocking endings, however, the story didn't end there. Lesnar came as the 30th contestant in the Men's Royal Rumble match and went on to book his WrestleMania ticket as well.
Bobby Lashley defeats Brock Lesnar in shocking turn of events
The fight between Lashley and Lesnar didn't last long, with WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman playing a key role in deciding the outcome of the contest. Lashley went on to defeat Lesnar and become the new WWE Champion after Reigns launched a brutal attack on the latter while the official lied unconscious outside the ring.
The match started with Lashley showing his power and he hit Lesnar with a German Suplex and two consecutive spears, following which the former champion crawled outside of the ring. Lesnar then went to regain some momentum as he dodged a spear by Lashley, which saw “The All Mighty” crash on the barricade.
However, when the action shifted back to ring, the official got hurt while Lesnar tried to break Lashely's Hurt Lock. Following the incident, the referee endured another blow when Lesnar hit Lashley with a F5.
With the referee being knocked out, Reigns joined the action and hit Lesnar with a spear and then used the WWE Championship title to take out The Beast.
After the shocking turn of events, Lashley successfully covered Lesnar and won the contest, while the Universal Champion walked back with Heyman by his side.
Ronday Rousey returns, wins Women's Royal Rumble
Rousey's return to the ring was graced by an electrifying cheer. The former women's champion meant business and went on to win the women's Royal Rumble match to earn herself a title shot at WrestleMania. She eliminated WWE SmackDown women's champion Charlotte Flair to win the contest.
Rousey entered the fight as the 28th competitor and knocked Shotzi out off the top rope before eliminating Flair.
Meanwhile, this was Rousey's first WWE appearance since going down against current WWE Raw women's champion Becky Lynch in a triple-threat action, also involving Flair at WrestleMania 35.
Brock Lesnar has his final say
After losing the WWE Championship to Lashley earlier in the event, Lesnar was the last participant to enter the Men's Royal Rumble match. He straightaway made his impact felt and went on to toss several superstars out of the ring, which included the likes of Randy Orton, Matt Riddle, and Shane McMahon.
Drew McIntyre was the last man remaining with Lesnar at the opposite corner and it didn't take much time for the former The Beast to eliminate the Scottish wrestler off the top rope.
WWE Royal Rumble 2022 other results:
Becky Lynch defeats Duodrop via Pinfall to retain her WWE Raw Women's championship
Seth Rollins defeats Roman Reigns via Disqualification (Roman Reigns retains the Universal Championship)
Edge & Beth Phoneix defeat The Miz & Maryse via Pinfall
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