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If you’re a fan of pro wrestling, this is one event you won’t want to miss. The much anticipated 2017 show in San Antonio will be highlighted by a 30-man over-the-top-rope Royal Rumble match featuring WWE Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown, where the winner will receive a title opportunity at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando on April 2, 2017. SEE ALSO: WWE Signs 7 New Recruits from China randy_cordova.Didn’t get a chance to see WWE’s Royal Rumble at the Alamodome back in 1997, where more than 60,000 fans gathered to see Stone Cold Steve Austin win the Royal Rumble match and Shawn Michaels win the WWE Championship? Well, you’re in luck because this January WWE will be returning to the San Antonio venue after a 20-year hiatus.Īlways one of WWE’s biggest events of the year, Royal Rumble officially kicks off the road to WrestleMania, and is always jam-packed with action from the biggest names in the sport. WWE’s prizefighter and Chris Jericho did their best to take advantage of the contest’s No Disqualification stipulation, initially delivering a 2. 29: SmackDown Live at Talking Stick Resort ArenaĪdditional details, including ticket availability information and travel packages, will be announced in the near future. SAN ANTONIO Thanks to Braun Strowman’s destructive invasion, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens proved his doubters wrong yet again, walking out of Royal Rumble and his No Disqualification Match against Roman Reigns with Raw’s top prize. 28: Monday Night Raw at Talking Stick Resort Arena 26: NXT TakeOver at Talking Stick Resort Arena The last time a Royal Rumble was held in Phoenix was in 2013 at the downtown arena, then called US Airways Center. It's the first to include a women's Royal Rumble match, an event that will be repeated in Phoenix. 28, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This year's Royal Rumble will take place Sunday, Jan. It’s a very powerful synergy that’s created by the presentation of four consecutive nights.” “It’s another reason for our fans to descend early, stay late and spend more. in downtown Phoenix is that the city will serve as an important point of appeal for the WWE universe,” Saboor said. “What’s exciting about hosting four consecutive nights. You are able to fly into the airport, travel to downtown and stay in a hotel, enjoy restaurants and shopping and transportation - all downtown.”
“It makes for a seamless experience for our fans. “One thing that is a clear advantage is the close proximity between Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field,” he said during a phone call. The closeness of the two venues is one reason Phoenix was chosen, Saboor said.
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The Royal Rumble will be part of a four-day series of events that will be housed at nearby Talking Stick Resort Arena. The winner gets a title shot at WrestleMania. It marks the start of WrestleMania season and is based on the "battle royal" concept, featuring a large number of wrestlers, usually 30, entering the ring at timed intervals. “In many respects, this serves as an exciting opportunity to work with longstanding and new partners in Phoenix to create four nights of memories.”įor those out of the WWE loop, the Royal Rumble is one of the organization’s “Big Four” shows, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series. “We have an incredibly rich history and heritage of presenting WWE events in the Valley of the Sun,” said John Saboor, WWE executive vice president of special events. Big news for WWE fans: The Royal Rumble, one of the organization’s largest events, will take place at Chase Field in Phoenix on Jan.