WWE Pay-Per-View Season 21 Episode 2 Royal Rumble 2005
- January 30, 2005
The Royal Rumble is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the WWE calendar, and the 2005 edition did not disappoint. The show kicked off with a match for the WWE Championship, as champion JBL defended his title against Kurt Angle. Angle was determined to capture the championship, but JBL had his supporters in his corner, including his Chief of Staff, Orlando Jordan. Despite a valiant effort, Angle was unable to dethrone JBL, and the champion walked out of the arena with his title intact.
The next match on the card saw The Undertaker take on Heidenreich in a Casket Match. The two behemoths waged war inside and outside of the ring, with both men displaying their own unique styles and techniques. In the end, it was The Undertaker who emerged victorious, trapping Heidenreich inside the casket and sealing the lid shut.
Next up was a Tables Match featuring The Dudley Boyz and Rey Mysterio, Jr. and Rob Van Dam. The Dudleys were known for their brutal table-breaking antics, but Mysterio and Van Dam had the speed and agility advantage on their side. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with each team coming close to victory on several occasions. In the end, it was Mysterio and Van Dam who emerged victorious, putting Bubba Ray and D-Von through two tables at the same time.
The fourth match of the night was a Last Man Standing Match between Triple H and Randy Orton. The two Superstars had been at odds for months, and this match was the culmination of their bitter rivalry. The action was fierce and intense, with chairs, tables, and ladders coming into play throughout the match. In the end, it was Triple H who managed to keep Orton down for the 10-count, cementing his place as one of the top Superstars in WWE history.
The main event of the evening was, of course, the Royal Rumble Match itself. The event featured 30 Superstars vying for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXI. The match was filled with surprises and memorable moments, including the return of Eddie Guerrero, who had been out of action for several months due to injury. The final four Superstars in the match were John Cena, Batista, Shawn Michaels, and Edge. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as each Superstar battled it out, but in the end, it was Batista who emerged victorious, earning himself a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania.
Overall, Royal Rumble 2005 was a night to remember for WWE fans around the world. From the opening match to the main event, the show was filled with excitement, drama, and unforgettable moments.