WrestleMania 36 wasn't your average WrestleMania for a multitude of reasons. First off, the Coronavirus made it so that the WWE couldn't have fans in attendance. With this in mind, they decided to do something completely different. The Boneyard match featuring the Undertaker was one of the best parts on Saturday although it was outshined by the Firefly Fun House match which took place on Sunday between John Cena and Bray Wyatt. You also had Rob Gronkowski getting into the mix as he won the 24/7 title.
From there, the championship match between Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar took place. Fortunately for wrestling fans, it did not disappoint. Both wrestlers traded massive blows to start and in the end, it was a war of attrition. By the end of the match, McIntyre had come out victorious and became the first-ever British WWE Champion.
McIntyre has overcome a lot of hardship up until this moment so it was cool to see him come away with the huge win. Fans were very excited about his triumph and overall, it was the perfect way to cap off a weekend that could have been a disaster. Instead, it was one of the most memorable WrestleManias in recent memory.
Let us know in the comments below what you thought of the event.
WWE Venues Reveal Brock Lesnar’s Upcoming Schedule
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar has multiple television appearances lined up, including the next two episodes of Monday Night Raw.
WWE Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar has been uncharacteristically present on numerous episodes of Monday Night Raw to start the year, and there are a couple more appearances lined up in the coming weeks.
For instance, Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada has announced that The Beast Incarnate will be in the building on February 24th ahead of his title defense against Ricochet at the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is advertising Lesnar for Monday Night Raw on March 2nd.
Lesnar's next match will take place at International Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, February 27th. The build to Brock's latest "David vs Goliath" matchup started back in January, prior to the annual Royal Rumble PPV, when Ricochet interrupted Paul Heyman's in-ring promo. Lesnar delivered one of his patented low-blows once Ricochet entered the squared circle and they've been on a collision course since then.
Things escalated during the 30-man Royal Rumble event, when Ricochet reciprocated with a low-blow of his own, which helped Drew McIntyre eliminate Brock en route to becoming the last man standing. Lesnar and McIntyre will do battle at Wrestlemania 36 in April, but first Brock has some unfinished business to settle at the Super ShowDown event in Saudi Arabia.
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Brock Lesnar’s Next WWE Title Challenger Revealed For Super ShowDown Event
Brock set for another 'David v. Goliath' bout before his clash with Drew McIntyre.
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will be among the superstars heading to Saudi Arabia at the end of February for another "Super ShowDown" event atInternational Arena at The Boulevard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This time around, he'll be putting his title on the line against Ricochet.
The high-flying fan-favorite earned a title shot opposite The Beast Incarnate on the February 3rd edition of Monday Night Raw, as he outlasted Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat match. Ricochet also received a surprise F-5 from Lesnar immediately after the final bell.
The build to Brock's latest "David vs Goliath" matchup started a few a weeks ago, prior to the annual Royal Rumble PPV, when Ricochet interrupted Paul Heyman's in-ring promo. Lesnar delivered one of his patented low-blows once Ricochet entered the squared circle and they've been on a collision course since then.
Things escalated during the 30-man Royal Rumble event, when Ricochet reciprocated with a low-blow of his own, which helped Drew McIntyre eliminate Brock en route to becoming the last man standing. Lesnar and McIntyre will do battle at Wrestlemania 36 in April, but first Brock has some unfinished business to settle at the Super ShowDown PPV on February 27th.
WWE Royal Rumble: Edge Returns, Brock Lesnar Sets Record & More
Who will Edge feud with on the road to Wrestlemania?
WWE kicked off the road to Wrestlemania on Sunday at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, and there is plenty for wrestling fans to be excited about. For one, WWE legend Edge is officially back.
The R-Rated Superstar made his shocking return as the No. 21 entrant in the Royal Rumble event, marking his first real in-ring action in over nine years.
Edge delivered several spears during the Rumble before finally being eliminated by Roman Reigns in the final moments of the match. It remains to be seen which superstar Edge will feud with moving forward, but fans can expect the big payoff to come at Wrestlemania 36 in Tampa in April.
Earlier in the Royal Rumble, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar set a record by eliminating 13 people in a row up until NXT's Keith Lee entered the fold. Shortly thereafter, Drew McIntyre got into the mix and sent Lesnar over the top rope with a well-timed Claymore Kick. McIntyre stared down Lesnar after the fact and later went on to win the Royal Rumble, which will surely set up a clash between The Scottish Psychopath and The Beast Incarnate at Wrestlemania.
Elsewhere on the card, Charlotte Flair won the 30-woman Royal Rumble, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt defeated Daniel Bryan in a brutal Strap Match, and Becky Lynch retained the Raw Women's Championship against Asuka.
Check out some more highlights from the 2020 Royal Rumble below.
WWE Royal Rumble Odds: Two Former Stars Among Favorites To Win It All
Check out the official odds for both Royal Rumble matches.
One of the biggest pay-per-view events on the WWE calendar, the Royal Rumble, is scheduled to take place this Sunday, January 26th, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.
As always, the PPV’s namesake match will feature surprise returns and call-ups from NXT, with the potential for some WWE legends getting in the mix as well. In fact, the Bovada sportsbook’s odds for the men’s Royal Rumble Match suggests that a couple of retired superstars are among the favorites to outlast the competition.
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According to Bovada, Edge has the sixth best odds of punching a ticket to WrestleMania, just slightly behind CM Punk. There have been rumors of both superstars returning to the ring in recent weeks, and what better stage to do so than at the Royal Rumble? Edge and Punk have both denied any reports of their return to WWE, both the rumors have persisted nonetheless.
As for the rest of the field, Roman Reigns is slotted as the favorite to be the last man standing, ahead of heavyweights like Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre and former UFC champion Cain Velasquez. Other notable names include John Cena (25/1), Tyson Fury (25/1), The Rock (45/1), The Undertaker (70/1) and Conor McGregor (70/1).
Check out the odds for both Royal Rumble matches below.
Men’s Royal Rumble Winner
Roman Reigns: 1/2
Brock Lesnar: 2/1
Drew McIntyre: 9/2
Cain Velasquez: 11/2
CM Punk: 6/1
Edge: 15/2
Kevin Owens: 9/1
Bray Wyatt: 15/1
Daniel Bryan: 18/1
Finn Balor: 18/1
Keith Lee: 18/1
Aleister Black: 23/1
Braun Strowman: 25/1
John Cena: 25/1
Tyson Fury: 25/1
AJ Styles: 33/1
Ricochet: 35/1
Tommaso Ciampa: 35/1
Randy Orton: 40/1
Samoa Joe: 40/1
Seth Rollins: 40/1
Andrade: 45/1
Big E: 45/1
The Rock: 45/1
Kofi Kingston: 50/1
Lars Sullivan: 50/1
Matt Riddle: 50/1
Adam Cole: 50/1
Rey Mysterio: 50/1
Rusev: 50/1
The Miz: 50/1
Baron Corbin: 70/1
Buddy Murphy: 70/1
Conor McGregor: 70/1
Elias: 70/1
Erick Rowan: 70/1
Humberto Carrillo: 70/1
Johnny Gargano: 70/1
Mustafa Ali: 70/1
The Undertaker: 70/1
Triple H: 70/1
Velveteen Dream: 70/1
Walter: 70/1
Akam: 100/1
Bobby Lashley: 100/1
Cedric Alexander: 100/1
Cesaro: 100/1
Dolph Ziggler: 100/1
Jeff Hardy: 100/1
Pete Dunne: 100/1
Women’s Royal Rumble Winner
Shayna Baszler: 1/3
Charlotte Flair: 2/1
Ronda Rousey: 10/1
Sasha Banks: 13/1
Rhea Ripley: 15/1
Lacey Evans: 20/1
Kairi Sane: 23/1
Becky Lynch: 30/1
Nikki Cross: 30/1
Alexa Bliss: 35/1
Liv Morgan: 35/1
Nia Jax: 35/1
AJ Lee: 40/1
Ruby Riott: 40/1
Asuka: 45/1
Bayley: 45/1
Carmella: 45/1
Mandy Rose: 45/1
Paige: 45/1
Sonya Deville: 55/1
Io Shirai: 55/1
Candice LeRae: 65/1
Dana Brooke: 65/1
Brock Lesnar’s Royal Rumble Plans Announced
Lesnar's inclusion in the Royal Rumble sets up plethora of options for Wrestlemania.
Brock Lesnar made his return to WWE television on Monday night as he and his advocate, Paul Heyman, kicked off the first episode of Monday Night Raw in 2020 with a major announcement.
Heyman went through his usual spiel on the mic before explaining that no WWE superstar is worthy of challenging his client for the WWE Championship. As a result, Lesnar has elected to enter the 30-man Royal Rumble later this month, giving each and every superstar a chance to prove themselves. Furthermore, Heyman explained that Lesnar will be entering the Rumble in the No. 1 slot.
Lesnar's inclusion in the Royal Rumble sets up the possibility for him to feud with anyone on the WWE roster leading up to Wrestlemania 36, whether they be on Raw, SmackDown or NXT. The most likely scenario is whoever eliminates The Beast Incarnate will get a crack at his title at Wrestlemania on April 5 in Tampa Bay.
Lesnar has not competed since the Survivor Series PPV on November 24, when he defeated Rey Mysterio to retain the WWE Championship. Thus far, only a handful of superstars have been confirmed for the Royal Rumble, including some of Brock's long-time foes such as Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, AJ Styles and Rey.
The 2020 Royal Rumble PPV will stream live on the WWE Network on Sunday, January 26, at 7pm ET. As always, the winner of the battle royal will be granted the opportunity to challenge for a championship of their choosing at Wrestlemania 36.
