6 WWE Superstars who impressed this past week - Ronda Rousey returns and wins Women's Royal Rumble, new Champion crowned
It was Royal Rumble week, and, like every year, the WWE Universe was ready. After all, the Premium Live Event is one of the most exciting and unpredictable nights on the wrestling calendar. It certainly did not disappoint this time around.
The week started with RAW, and saw Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley have a weigh-in ahead of their blockbuster WWE Championship clash. The Miz also hosted a special birthday celebration for his wife, Maryse.
On SmackDown, the night before the Royal Rumble, Seth Rollins did his best to get inside the head of Roman Reigns ahead of their Universal Championship contest. Sasha Banks also returned to announce her entry into the Women's Royal Rumble match.
Leading up to the Premium Live Event, the internet was filled with rumors and news speculating on what might take place at the Royal Rumble. Reports suggested who might enter the respective men's and women's Rumble matches, with fans speculating on the stars who could show up.
Over 44,000 fans witnessed the 2022 Royal Rumble live inside The Dome at America's Center. However, the event was almost marred by what could have been a catastrophic event.
The WrestleMania sign caught fire during the event and fans were evacuated from the area. But the company managed to resolve the issue and the show went on as normal.
That being said, let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who impressed this past week.
#6 & #5 Edge and Beth Phoenix had quite the week in WWE
#TheGlamazon @TheBethPhoenix & @EdgeRatedR brought the GRIT to #RoyalRumble as they clashed with @MaryseMizanin & @mikethemiz!
FULL RESULTS: ms.spr.ly/6019Zhkrh https://t.co/X5EJWbzKQx
As mentioned earlier, The Miz and Maryse celebrated her birthday live on RAW. Like any celebration or special occasion in WWE, things didn't quite go according to plan.
After The A-Lister showered his wife with gifts, he presented her with the brick that she used to hit Beth Phoenix last week on the show. This brought out Edge and Phoenix, who proceeded to beat up the security guards who surrounded the ring during the celebration. The Rated-R Superstar eventually put one of them through the giant birthday cake inside the ring.
Fast forward to the Royal Rumble, and both couples put on a great showing. Maryse, in particular, worked exceptionally well in the match. However, the plaudits have to go to Edge and Beth Phoenix, who picked up the win to shut their rivals up once and for all.