HWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2023 FULL PPV (Jun 4. 2023)[]
- Opening Farewell Match for the 24/7 Title: Drake Maverick steps in for Brodus Clay to challenge Heath Slater for the 24/7 Title. The match is symbolic, ending the chaotic era of the 24/7 Title. In a chaotic twist, Slater retains the title with a lucky kick and flees, marking the end of the title's run.
- Title Match - Cruiserweight Championship: Angel Garza defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Dominik Mysterio. The match is a high-flying spectacle with numerous near-falls. Garza's showboating adds flair to the contest. In a surprising roll-up, Garza manages to retain the title.
- Special Announcement Segment: Roman Reigns comes out to make a special announcement, only to be interrupted by HWE Live GM Triple H. Triple H announces that Reigns will defend his title tonight in a gauntlet match where Triple H selects the competitors.
- Gauntlet Match - First Match: Roman Reigns vs. Otis. The match is short, with Otis initially somehow surprising Reigns. However, Reigns ultimately hits a sudden spear to retain his title in the first match.
- Gauntlet Match - Second Match: Roman Reigns vs. Ricochet. The match is brief but breathtaking, with Ricochet defying odds and countering Reigns’ spear and shrugging a superman punch off like it's nothing. Reigns secures the victory with a spear, retaining his title.
- Gauntlet Match - Third Match: Roman Reigns vs. Matt Riddle. The match is competitive, with Riddle's technical prowess challenging Reigns. The Usos' involvement provides drama, and with Riddle about to win by hitting a final flash at the last minute, Reigns kicks out and in the end Roman ultimately eliminates Riddle with a spear.
- Gauntlet Match - Fourth Match: Roman Reigns vs. Goldberg. The return of Goldberg adds intrigue, but the match is swift. Reigns' relentless strikes after taking his gloves off and Bate distracting the ref so that Reigns hits him with the title and the Spear leads him to victory, retaining his title.
- Gauntlet Match - Fifth Match: Roman Reigns vs. Umaga. Family dynamics heighten the drama as Umaga returns. Umaga takes out the Usos who try to stop Roman from taking it too far. The kick outs are almost at 3 every time and they both endure tons. The match is lengthy and hard-hitting. Reigns survives Umaga's onslaught, ultimately eliminating him with a spear. Reigns shows Triple H how truly good as a champion he is. Reigns shockingly embraces family blood and hugs Umaga, he then walks out, laughs at Triple H and celebrates with the Bloodline.
- 32-Man Royal Rumble Match:
- Matt Hardy
- Chris Jericho
- Apollo Crews (return)
- Finn Balor (Bullet Club member)
- AJ Styles (Bullet Club member)
Balor and Styles eliminate Crews
- Bryan Danielson (Return)
- R-Truth
R-Truth shockingly eliminates Balor
- Killer Kross (Ministry of Darkness Member)
Kross eliminates R-Truth
- Braun Strowman
Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho form an alliance and assault AJ on the outside of the ring.
- Tyler Bate (Bloodline member)
Everyone teams up to eliminate Braun Strowman
- Bronson Reed
- Shane McMahon (Return)
- Jack Gallagher
Gallagher and Bate form an alliance.
Gallagher and Bate eliminate Reed
- Velveteen Dream
Matt Hardy eliminates Dream
- Cesaro (Return)
Cesaro eliminates Shane McMahon
- Drew McIntyre
Bate eliminates Danielson
Bate turns on Gallagher and eliminates him
- Big E (RETURN!)
Big E throws out AJ (who crashes through table and stretchered into ambulance (feet don't touch the floor (still in the match)))
Big E shockingly eliminates Kross and shows his new self isn’t messing around
- Kofi Kingston (RETURN!)
McIntyre eliminates Jericho
Big E tries twice to eliminate Kofi, but Kofi shockingly lands safely without touching the floor both times.
Big E eliminates Kofi
- Sheamus (RETURN!)
The BAR is reformed and Sheamus and Cesaro work together.
Sheamus eliminates Matt Hardy
AJ’s stretcher is wheeled to the ring (still not touching the floor), he safely leaps to the ring and sneaks up on Big E to eliminate him.
- "The Playboy" Montez
Sheamus and Drew brawl outside of the ring (exit via bottom rope (not eliminated))
Sheamus accidentally breaks one of the HWE Live GM’s (Shawn Michaels’) expensive monitors.
- Bobby Lashley
Lashley easily eliminates Montez.
- Xavier Woods (RETURN!)
Woods shockingly eliminates Lashley!
Sheamus and McIntyre take the brawl to the spectator area above the stage and titantron and leap off through the electrical box.
- Austin Theory
Theory eliminates Woods.
Theory eliminates AJ!
- Keith Lee (return)
- Cody Rhodes (Big entrance)
Cody eliminates Lee.
Sheamus leaps off the titantron to once again keep himself and Drew down and out.
- Edge (RETURN!!)
- JOHN CENA!
Theory shocks the world by sneaking out of the ring and eliminating Cena!!
Cesaro eliminates Theory
Sheamus and Drew Re-enter
- Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Big Entrance)
Rollins and Bate have a huge brawl!
- Randy Orton (RETURN!!)
Randy RKO party
Randy eliminates Bate (Roman backstage footage, he is disappointed)
Drew McIntyre re-enters and is instantly eliminated by Orton.
- Brock Lesnar (UFC Debut)
Lesnar Suplex and F5 party
Lesnar eliminates Cesaro
- Dolph Ziggler
Multiple RKO’s out of nowhere by Orton
- Shawn Michaels (Return)
Shawn has a massive brawl with Sheamus (Sheamus earlier broke his expensive belongings)
Michaels eliminates Rollins
Lesnar disappointingly eliminates Michaels
Ziggler and Orton eliminate Sheamus with a crazy Slingshot into the RKO combo.
Cody Rhodes eliminates Edge
Orton and Ziggler have back and forth elimination attempts.
Orton eliminates Ziggler
Orton and Cody Rhodes team on Lesnar
Rhodes hits a crossrhodes, looks for another but Lesnar picks him up into an F5 and launches him out of the ring to eliminate him.
Lesnar then picks up Orton for the F5, when Orton shocks everyone by countering it mid-air into an RKO.
Lesnar is on the ropes and distracted by Rhodes leaving, when Orton sneaks up and eliminates him!
Randy Orton wins the HWE Royal Rumble 2023!!!
