WWE Royal Rumble 2019: 7 Moments That Stood Out
The 2019 Royal Rumble was a chaotic affair as many unexpected things occurred, but to be honest, going into this Royal Rumble show, fans were sure that WWE was going to surprise them. While the surprises may not have been what the WWE Universe wished for, it was certainly enough to keep the event from tanking.
From last-minute Royal Rumble entrants to title changes we never really saw coming, this Royal Rumble pay-per-view was packed with twists and turns, which shows that WWE is trying to improve their product by giving fans what they want.
While from a personal point of view I feel that the 2018 Royal Rumble matches were better than the ones we saw this year, let's just appreciate the creative team getting a few things right, and that too in shocking fashion.
#1 Shinsuke wins gold
The reign of Rusev as US Champion signified that WWE had finally started believing in the Bulgarian Brute, as after the fans made Rusev's gimmick one of the most popular in wrestling at one point, WWE had to notice right? Well, WWE did realize that Rusev could be a huge money maker for them, but it was sadly one year too late, as Rusev's gimmick is not that hot anymore.
However, no one expected him to lose the title he won just a few weeks ago on his first pay-per-view as champion, as Rusev fell to Shinsuke Nakamura via a distraction by Lana once again.
While Rusev should have still been the champ, Nakamura winning the title is sort of the right move as he was stuck on the pre-show after winning the Royal Rumble match a year ago. From all angles, this was a controversial decision that works in both superstars' favour, but it's a shocking moment no one really expected.