Attendance for tonight’s event is announced to be 52,020. This means that WWE didn’t break the attendance record (Royal Rumble 1997 drew more fans than this).
52,020 are LIVE at the @AlamoDome for the 30th @WWE #RoyalRumble!! pic.twitter.com/3LZjWViGFF
— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2017
In a backstage segment, Sami Zayn’s entry into the Royal Rumble match is revealed and it’s #8. Up next is the WWE Cruiserweight Championship match.
“The King of Cruiserweights” Neville makes his way out first, followed by the Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann.
"Sami, just GRAB YOUR BALL!" – @WWEDanielBryan to @ILikeSamiZayn #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/4xJVYRe9Ma
— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2017
The vicious MEAN STREAK of @WWENeville is on FULL DISPLAY, as he takes apart @GottaGetSwann on @WWENetwork! #RoyalRumble #205Live pic.twitter.com/BZycsbTXS2
— WWE (@WWE) January 30, 2017
WHAT A PHOENIX SPLASH by the CHAMP!! @GottaGetSwann @WWENeville #205Live #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/s0uPCHtRKq
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 30, 2017
"BEAUTIFULLY TIMED Swann song SUPERKICK!!" – @MauroRanallo@WWENeville @GottaGetSwann #205Live pic.twitter.com/283hxl6A7j
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 30, 2017
After back & forth action, Neville makes Swann tap out to capture the Cruiserweight Championship!
Neville def. Rich Swann (c) to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
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