– Austin Aries joins the panel to preview the Neville/Rich Swann Cruiserweight Championship Match. Booker, Austin and Peter are going with Neville to become the brand new Cruiserweight Champion. Rosenberg compares Neville to Stephen Curry.
Dean Ambrose Social Media Lounge Interview:
What is @TheDeanAmbrose's LUNATIC strategy for the #RoyalRumble Match? We have to go all the way back to when dinosaurs roamed the land… pic.twitter.com/CWmayXBtFC
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
Third Kickoff Match: Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
Nia drives Sasha into the ropes. Sasha goes for a flying bulldog, but Nia stands still. Sasha with a double knee strike in the corner. Sasha ducks a clothesline from Nia. Sasha repeatedly slaps Nia in the chest. Nia with a body avalanche in the corner. Nia launches Sasha to the other side of the ring. Nia runs through Sasha. Nia headbutt’s Sasha.
Sasha goes for the Bank Statement, but Nia powers out of the submission hold. Nia sends Sasha to the corner. Sasha with a boot to the face of Nia. Nia attacks the injured knee of Sasha. Nia gets Sasha in a Stretch Muffler Hold. Sasha repeatedly kicks Nia in the shoulder. Sasha ascends to the top rope. Sasha with a flying double knee strike for a two count. Sasha lands a series of forearms. Nia plants Sasha with a Pop-Up Samoan Drop to pickup the victory.
Winner: Nia Jax
#RAW Commissioner @StephMcMahon: @WWERollins is BANNED from the @Alamodome tonight! #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/mMScBM1tjH
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017
Stephanie McMahon announces that she’s going to address Seth Rollins face-to-face tomorrow on Raw. As far as tonight is concern, Seth Rollins is officially banned from the Alamodome.
Shawn Michaels In-Ring Promo:
It's ALMOST TIME for the #RoyalRumble Match, and who better "to get this party started" than San Antonio's own @ShawnMichaels!!! pic.twitter.com/nvpt7zH183
— WWE (@WWE) January 29, 2017