WWE Royal Rumble 2006 - 2006 Royal Rumble Match [Full Length Match]
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00:00:00As I was saying, the rules for the following match are that the match will start with the two superstars who drew number one and number two.
00:00:09Now every 90 seconds a numbered superstar will enter the ring in the order of the number that they drew.
00:00:16Now this will continue until all 30 superstars are in the match.
00:00:21Now the only way to get eliminated is to be thrown over the top rope with both of your feet on the floor.
00:00:28Now, the last man standing will be the winner of the Royal Rumble and will earn a main event championship match at WrestleMania 22!
00:00:43So who's number one? Who drew number one to enter the Royal Rumble matchup?
00:00:48Oh my! No wonder he looked flabbergasted when he picked his number a little bit earlier on!
00:01:05Introducing first, from Greenwich, Connecticut, weighing in at 265 pounds, Triple H!
00:01:17Only two men in the history of the Royal Rumble match have entered first and won the event.
00:01:24Shawn Michaels in 1995, Chris Benoit two years ago. Can the Game do it tonight?
00:01:32Well, I don't know. I think that's why we see that look of, I don't know if that's frustration, it's certainly not a look of pleasantness, it's certainly not a look of confidence on the face of the Game right now.
00:01:43Because, you know, he said it out of his own mouth, tonight the King of Kings will return to his home where he's got a long road to hoe if he's going to get there.
00:01:54Triple H cannot be happy with the choice of number one here for the Royal Rumble matchup, but the Game has won a Rumble in 2002!
00:02:03Triple H won the event and headlined WrestleMania!
00:02:13So the ten-time world champion has to go through 29 other superstars to capture the event tonight.
00:02:27This cannot be what Triple H was looking for.
00:02:34Remember what Randy Orton said to Triple H when they tried to get his number? He said, maybe I'll see you out there and maybe I won't.
00:02:41Great point.
00:02:43Triple H, one of the greatest in the history of sports entertainment, would add another amazing statistic to what has been an historic career if he can win the Rumble matchup here tonight.
00:02:55And now the question is, who will Triple H face off with in the first 90 seconds of the Rumble matchup?
00:03:03I think Randy Orton also paraphrased the mindset of all the superstars in this Royal Rumble.
00:03:09If you're one or two, you're screwed.
00:03:12Exactly.
00:03:13So Triple H, awaiting his opponent, will enter number two.
00:03:1715 Smackdown superstars, 15 Raw superstars.
00:03:21Last man standing heads to WrestleMania.
00:03:27Oh, man!
00:03:29So that's what Rey was talking about when he said, hey Eddie, you stuck it to me this time!
00:03:35And in the ring, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 170 pounds, Rey Mysterio!
00:03:45At the Royal Rumble press conference this past Tuesday, Rey Mysterio, in an impassioned and emotional speech,
00:03:54dedicated a victory in the Royal Rumble matchup to his lace friend, Eddie Guerrero.
00:04:00And paying homage to Eddie tonight, in a lowrider, here comes Mysterio.
00:04:07Well, I think you as well as everybody that's familiar with SmackDown know just how close Eddie Guerrero was with Rey Mysterio.
00:04:15And I think that's why, when Rey saw that he was number two, he got that little smile and he said, Eddie, you got me.
00:04:22And you know what, that's the kind of thing that Eddie and Rey would, that's the way they would interact.
00:04:27Well, you saw a bit of interaction between Rey Mysterio and the Heavens when Rey Chute chose his number a few minutes ago.
00:04:33He looked at Eddie, he had a smile on his face and said, Eddie, you gotta be kidding me.
00:04:39Well, last year, King, at the Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio lasted over 40 minutes in an incredible performance.
00:04:45But tonight, in order to go to WrestleMania, Mysterio's gonna have to last at least 60 minutes.
00:04:52So Mysterio and Triple H will square off, those two men in the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:04:56Again, a review of the rules.
00:04:59Once you go over the top rope and both feet hit the floor, you are eliminated.
00:05:03The last man standing will headline WrestleMania.
00:05:22So King, what type of strategy, you've been at many Royal Rumble matchups,
00:05:26what type of strategy would you use if you were the first two men in this matchup like Mysterio and Triple H are?
00:05:32Well, I think what Rey Mysterio, you know, you were just saying that Rey Mysterio's gotta survive for 60 minutes.
00:05:39Right now, he just needs to concentrate on surviving Triple H.
00:05:43Because you know Triple H, he's fresh, he's thinking, he's confident in this matchup, I'm sure.
00:05:49You hear that Eddie chant.
00:05:51And I'm sure that Triple H would love nothing more than to quickly eliminate Rey Mysterio.
00:05:5616,000 strong here at the American Airlines Arena, chanting the name of Eddie Guerrero,
00:06:01trying to will Rey Mysterio on as Mysterio's ripped off the ropes.
00:06:06And there's the speed and quickness of Rey Mysterio taking out the Game of the Day.
00:06:11It's easy to use this type of strategy when there's two men in the ring.
00:06:15Rey Mysterio, good cross body again, no pin falls in this matchup.
00:06:19You gotta throw your opponent over the top rope and both feet must hit the floor to eliminate him.
00:06:24And every 90 seconds, a new opponent is gonna enter the Rumble.
00:06:28Whoa!
00:06:29Killed the Royal Head Scissors by Rey Mysterio in the game.
00:06:32Triple H is reeling in the early going.
00:06:34And perhaps the King will be dethroned early on here by Rey Mysterio.
00:06:38Also, if you're Rey Mysterio, you're hoping you can last that 90 seconds.
00:06:43You can last that 90 seconds and then the next superstar that enters the Rumble
00:06:47will be somebody that dislikes Triple H.
00:06:51And Rey Mysterio, the sentimental favorite in the early going.
00:06:54And look at Triple H trying to eliminate Mysterio here.
00:06:57Mysterio paying a Triple H jump.
00:06:59But Rey's gotta get back in the ring.
00:07:01He went over the top rope.
00:07:02Both feet, though, have not hit the floor.
00:07:04You're right, but Rey took a big chance being up there, dangling that close to the top rope.
00:07:08Four seconds, three.
00:07:09Who's next, Michael?
00:07:11Rey Mysterio with the 619.
00:07:13Triple H ducked underneath.
00:07:15There's a clothesline in the next entry.
00:07:17From SmackDown, the fitness guru, Simon Dean.
00:07:22Lookit, he's in such a hurry to get in the Rumble, he's gonna ride down to the ring.
00:07:26Simon Dean has made a name for himself lately by managing the new tag team of Jim and I.
00:07:31Tonight, Jim and I not around.
00:07:33Simon Dean gonna have to go it alone.
00:07:37Simon Dean, wait a minute.
00:07:38SmackDown guy going after the SmackDown guy.
00:07:40I guess going after the smaller man, perhaps.
00:07:42Yeah, I think that's what it is.
00:07:43It's every man for himself in this Royal Rumble.
00:07:47This crowd booing Simon Dean to the attack on Rey Mysterio and Triple H.
00:07:51This is great strategy by Triple H.
00:07:53Sit back, catch your breath.
00:07:54He may be in for a hard time.
00:07:56And Mysterio, I believe Simon Dean, thinks he eliminated him.
00:07:59I think he does think that.
00:08:01You're right, Triple H been content.
00:08:03Simon Dean wants a high five.
00:08:05Triple H looking at him like he's an idiot.
00:08:07Here's a right hand.
00:08:09He gets a big five upside the head.
00:08:11Simon Dean knocked down.
00:08:13And there's a seat attempt on by Mysterio.
00:08:15So suddenly Simon Dean has become the punching bag.
00:08:19And Mysterio and Triple H working together to eliminate Simon Dean.
00:08:24Wait a minute, did we just see what you described?
00:08:26No.
00:08:27Well, they didn't work together long, Michael.
00:08:29Well, the first one out, Simon Dean in the 2006 Royal Rumble matchup.
00:08:33So Simon Dean will not be headlining WrestleMania.
00:08:36And Rey Mysterio again attacking Triple H.
00:08:39The any chance begin again.
00:08:41Right hand.
00:08:43Face first into that second turnbuckle.
00:08:45I'll tell you, Rey Mysterio going to feed off the emotion of this capacity crowd, I believe, all night long, gang.
00:08:51Without a doubt.
00:08:53And Triple H is going to have to do something to turn that tide.
00:08:56Look at this now.
00:08:57And Rey Mysterio at Bronco Buster on Triple H.
00:09:01Rey, Rey, Rey, you got to watch getting that high, that close to the top rope.
00:09:04Again feeding off perhaps divine intervention.
00:09:07And here from the Mexico comes Psychosis.
00:09:13The Mexico both made it into the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:09:17This past Friday night on SmackDown by winning a Triple Threat tag team matchup.
00:09:23And Psychosis goes right to work on Rey Mysterio.
00:09:25Again, again, the smaller man.
00:09:28I got to ask you, what is it?
00:09:29All of these SmackDown superstars come right in and go after Rey.
00:09:33He went after Triple H there.
00:09:35And Psychosis standing tall here after entering the matchup.
00:09:39Rey Mysterio, look out.
00:09:41And Psychosis putting Mysterio right under the skull of Triple H.
00:09:46That was a nice double team move.
00:09:48A little teamwork from the SmackDown superstars.
00:09:51But now look at this.
00:09:52Whoa.
00:09:53Again, every man for himself.
00:09:55Rey Mysterio with the back elbows.
00:09:57Mysterio caught by Psychosis.
00:10:01And Psychosis face first goes Mysterio.
00:10:05How good does Psychosis look here in his first few minutes of this matchup?
00:10:10Well, he's fresh.
00:10:11And that's why you want to pick that high number to enter the Royal Rumble.
00:10:16Let these other superstars either eliminate themselves or wear themselves down.
00:10:20You come in fresh as late as possible.
00:10:23Again, you have to pace yourself.
00:10:25Been in the ring for an extremely long time.
00:10:27Look out here.
00:10:28Rey Mysterio in all kinds of trouble.
00:10:31Psychosis with Rey Mysterio up high.
00:10:33Going to try to toss him off the top rope here.
00:10:35And Mysterio eliminating Psychosis.
00:10:38What a counter with the head scissors.
00:10:42Amazing.
00:10:43And again, Mysterio and Triple H, the only two in the ring,
00:10:46who will be the fifth entry in the 2006 Double Spine Buster by Triple H.
00:10:51We're going to know right now.
00:10:53Whoo!
00:10:55What?
00:10:56The nature boy, Ric Flair.
00:10:59And look at the face of Triple H.
00:11:02He can't believe it.
00:11:03Ric Flair, the 1992 Royal Rumble winner,
00:11:07going to make a beeline for his former buddy, the gay Triple H.
00:11:11And here we go.
00:11:12Flair and Triple H.
00:11:15And Flair, forget the chops.
00:11:17He's lighting the game up with fists.
00:11:18Uh-oh.
00:11:19Another one.
00:11:21And look at this.
00:11:22Ric Flair with the big chops.
00:11:24Backing Triple H into the corner.
00:11:26And this huge crowd in Miami with the kids.
00:11:30Every time, one of those chops land.
00:11:32Ric Flair with still a major score to settle with Triple H
00:11:35after their bloody, gruesome battles of late last year.
00:11:38And look at Flair taking it to the game.
00:11:41And Ric Flair would like nothing better than to eliminate Triple H.
00:11:45The Flair, the nature boy, styling and profiling
00:11:49down in the face of the game.
00:11:51And even though he's down and almost down,
00:11:53this is still working very well for Rey Mysterio right now.
00:11:56And there's the knee to the face by Triple H.
00:11:59Three men are involved in the matchup thus far.
00:12:01Two men have been eliminated.
00:12:02And Triple H taking it out on the nature boy, Ric Flair.
00:12:06Oh, oh, oh.
00:12:07He's taking it to the game now.
00:12:10The dirtiest player in the game with a right hand.
00:12:13All is legal in this matchup.
00:12:15Well, this is the Royal Rumble, and there you see.
00:12:17Oh, and a thumb to the eye, legal as well.
00:12:19Flair had a handful of the family jewels.
00:12:21Rey Mysterio.
00:12:22You see Mysterio biting his time in the corner.
00:12:25A little R&R never hurt anybody.
00:12:26And Ric Flair eliminated by Triple H.
00:12:30Flair with a flurry, but was eliminated by the game.
00:12:34They're very uncharacteristic of Ric Flair.
00:12:36He took his eyes off the game.
00:12:38I think he actually looked up at the clock for one second,
00:12:41and it cost him his shot here in the Royal Rumble.
00:12:44And Triple H looks exhausted already.
00:12:46Oh, my.
00:12:48Cover man to work.
00:12:49Another man with an even bigger score to settle with the game.
00:12:55Seven foot, 500 pounds of the Big Show.
00:12:59And look at the look on Big Show's face, King.
00:13:02Well, I think it's just a matter of, hard to say time,
00:13:05but a matter of moments before we see Triple H make his exit
00:13:10from the Royal Rumble.
00:13:11And Big Show, who lost to Triple H the game in New Year's Revolution
00:13:15with a big headbutt.
00:13:17And he has got his mind set on burying Triple H
00:13:20in this Royal Rumble matchup.
00:13:22Well, Michael, I'm sure you've seen it on Raw,
00:13:24all of the dastardly things that the game has done to the Big Show
00:13:29with that sledgehammer breaking his hand.
00:13:31Well, remember, the hand is still in that cast
00:13:33because of the sledgehammer attack.
00:13:35And now using that cast as a weapon.
00:13:39Now the game using, oh, look out.
00:13:43That's like getting hit with a skillet.
00:13:45Oh!
00:13:46500 pounds across the spine.
00:13:50Wait a minute, come on, come on, Big Show.
00:13:52Big Show and Rey Mysterio have had David and Goliath battles in the past.
00:13:56And Big Show reminded Rey before the match, it's every man for himself.
00:13:59But for Big Show, it's all a focus on Triple H here
00:14:02since he's entered this matchup.
00:14:04Hit to the face by the Game.
00:14:06Oh, look out!
00:14:08Sideslam by the Big Show.
00:14:11I'll tell you, Big Show has come so close twice before.
00:14:14Big Show was one of the last two men standing in the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:14:21Uh-oh, Triple H.
00:14:22Big Show going to toss Triple H.
00:14:24Over? Oh, no.
00:14:25Big Slam again wearing the Game down.
00:14:30Gravity will bring you down,
00:14:31especially when you weigh 500 pounds down right on the Game.
00:14:35Look out!
00:14:36Dropping the elbow again.
00:14:37Big Show won a second-chance sweepstakes
00:14:42to qualify for the Rumble matchup.
00:14:46Well, Big Show's certainly one of the odds-on favorite to win the Royal Rumble.
00:14:49Hey, here's your buddy.
00:14:50Oh, please.
00:14:51Your announced partner and the man who eliminated you
00:14:53from the Rumble qualifying match last week,
00:14:56thanks to the Spirit Squad, The Coach.
00:14:58He's so popular and well-known,
00:14:59he has to have his name plastered across the front of his back of his shirt.
00:15:02You know, the best thing about Coach being in this match,
00:15:04we don't have to deal with him on commentary tonight.
00:15:07Uh-oh, Coach.
00:15:08Oh, my.
00:15:09You may have bitten off a little more than you can chew, young man.
00:15:11Oh, my.
00:15:12Yeah, Coach, get down and beg.
00:15:14Coach, put your glasses back on quick.
00:15:18Oh.
00:15:19What do the fans think of the Coach?
00:15:22No, Big Show mocking the Coach.
00:15:24Coach trying to...
00:15:25Oh, my!
00:15:26And Coach has been eliminated.
00:15:29Hey, Coach, enough said.
00:15:32Oh, my goodness.
00:15:34I mean, he was just...
00:15:35We used to call that a pie face.
00:15:37I mean, he just shoved him backwards.
00:15:39Look at the strength of the Big Show.
00:15:41Here goes the game.
00:15:42He's out too.
00:15:43He is pressing the game.
00:15:46Big Show has been dominating
00:15:48since the end of this matchup at number six.
00:15:52Triple H and Rey Mysterio just struggling to make it back to their feet.
00:15:56Can we put a timer on how short
00:15:58Coach's Royal Rumble appearance was?
00:16:00It's got to be close to a record.
00:16:01I got to rub that in.
00:16:02Oh, man!
00:16:04Another skillet-like chop to the chest.
00:16:06Look at the spaghetti legs of Triple H right now.
00:16:09He's in a bad way.
00:16:10Triple H entered the Rumble number one.
00:16:12Mysterio number two.
00:16:13And look at this.
00:16:14The size 22 5E boot to the back of the neck.
00:16:18It's like his boot on the back of your head
00:16:21and between the mat and your face.
00:16:23It's like being in a vice.
00:16:24Like Taz likes to say,
00:16:26it's getting stepped on by a small foreign car.
00:16:28Uh-oh.
00:16:29What do we got, Michael?
00:16:31Oh, my!
00:16:32This man could be the real dark horse in this matchup.
00:16:36The 300-pound Lashley!
00:16:39Former All-American, former national champion.
00:16:42Lashley's got his sights set on upsetting everyone in the Rumble.
00:16:45You know, over on RAW, we've got the Masterpiece,
00:16:48one of the most impressive physiques I've ever seen.
00:16:50But this guy right here gives him a run for his money
00:16:53or maybe even surpasses the Masterpiece.
00:16:55What a physique.
00:16:56Well, Lashley is undefeated,
00:16:58and Lashley is not going to back down.
00:17:00He is going to go eye-to-eye,
00:17:02well, as close as he can get to eye-to-eye,
00:17:04with the 7-foot, 500-pound Big Show.
00:17:07Well, this could be the best thing in the world
00:17:09that could have happened for the game
00:17:10because it's taken the Big Show's attention
00:17:12away from Triple H right now.
00:17:15Big Show, the former WWE champion,
00:17:19staring at Lashley.
00:17:20Look at Lashley.
00:17:21And Big Show with the right hand,
00:17:23dropping Lashley.
00:17:25You know, sometimes when you're undefeated,
00:17:27you get a little bit of air of cockiness,
00:17:30and you get a little overconfident.
00:17:32And then Lashley, what a counter!
00:17:34What a counter by Lashley!
00:17:36And there's a big elbow by Big Show
00:17:38to the side of the head.
00:17:39Lashley.
00:17:40Oh, my!
00:17:41Wow, did you see that?
00:17:43Lashley just picked at Big Show,
00:17:45center of the 500-pounder,
00:17:46halfway across the ring.
00:17:48I mean, that was almost looking like
00:17:50a backdrop or part of a spear I've never seen.
00:17:53Now, Big Show, he's not eliminated.
00:17:55Big Show's not eliminated.
00:17:56He went under the bottom rope.
00:17:58He's not eliminated.
00:17:59Let's take another look.
00:18:00Check this out one more time.
00:18:01That was a backdrop.
00:18:02He just manhandled Big Show up into the air.
00:18:05Talk about the leg strength that Lashley needed
00:18:08to lift that 500-pounder off his feet.
00:18:10And Lashley, now working on the stereo.
00:18:13There's a boot to the midsection of Triple H.
00:18:16And Lashley knocking the game down.
00:18:18Who's entering at number nine?
00:18:20Uh-oh!
00:18:22Big Show's tag team partner.
00:18:24What happened to the World Tag Team Champions?
00:18:26And look at the look on Lashley's face,
00:18:28because here comes Kane.
00:18:29Well, Michael, don't put too much stock
00:18:31in the fact that he's Big Show's tag team partner,
00:18:34because the main event at WrestleMania
00:18:36is at stake in this match,
00:18:37and it is every man for himself.
00:18:39Kane beat Snitsky
00:18:40in a Royal Rumble qualifying matchup.
00:18:42Kane still holds the record
00:18:44for most superstars eliminated in a Rumble
00:18:47when he eliminated 11 in 2001.
00:18:50And there's a right hand.
00:18:51And a right hand by Lashley.
00:18:52And these two big men go face to face.
00:18:54Wow.
00:18:56And hear those shots.
00:18:58Glorious.
00:19:00Huge whip across the ring.
00:19:02Both men collide shoulders.
00:19:03Both men still on their feet.
00:19:05Perhaps Kane realizing Lashley
00:19:07a force to be reckoned with.
00:19:09And there's a boot to the face,
00:19:10and that'll knock Lashley down.
00:19:14Tell you, Kane's so impressive over the years
00:19:16in the Rumble.
00:19:17Still holds the fifth longest time.
00:19:19Lasted 53 minutes one year.
00:19:22Kane would love to last that long this year.
00:19:24Belly to belly by Lashley.
00:19:26Kane, you gotta be impressed
00:19:27with this SmackDown superstar.
00:19:29I am absolutely impressed with this man.
00:19:31I've never seen, you know,
00:19:32well, look at this.
00:19:33Look at this.
00:19:34And there goes the game.
00:19:37Boom.
00:19:38You don't see many people
00:19:39that can press slam Triple H,
00:19:41and you certainly don't see many.
00:19:42Look at this now.
00:19:43Oh, my.
00:19:45Setting him up for the Dominator, perhaps.
00:19:47Kane on the shoulders.
00:19:48Down the Dominator.
00:19:51Oh, my.
00:19:52Lashley is tearing it up
00:19:54in his first Rumble match ever.
00:19:57I'm writing down my prediction
00:19:59on who's gonna win this thing.
00:20:00How you feel, Lashley?
00:20:01He's a good call.
00:20:03We will be a third of the way there.
00:20:05Entry number 10 coming to the Rumble match.
00:20:08Oh, my.
00:20:12Well, a SmackDown self-proclaimed
00:20:14fashion consultant,
00:20:16the former model, Sylvain.
00:20:19He's like this guy.
00:20:21You guys have quite a neglected crew
00:20:23over there on SmackDown.
00:20:24That we do.
00:20:26Sylvain's helped Taz with his wardrobe
00:20:28over the, uh...
00:20:29No, you're kidding.
00:20:30...over the year, yeah.
00:20:31And that's it, gentlemen.
00:20:33Go get it, man.
00:20:34It's too late.
00:20:35And Sylvain telling Lashley
00:20:36he wants to work with the team,
00:20:37but Lashley turned his back on Sylvain,
00:20:39and, Sylvain, that may not have been wise.
00:20:42May not.
00:20:43Definitely not wise.
00:20:44Look at Sylvain.
00:20:45Lashley just took...
00:20:46Ow!
00:20:47Oh, my God!
00:20:48Lashley took three right hands to the face
00:20:50and then eliminated Sylvain.
00:20:51How strong is...
00:20:52Turn around!
00:20:53Turn around, kid!
00:20:54Turn around!
00:20:55Oh, no!
00:20:56Oh, my.
00:20:57The World Tag Team Champions!
00:20:59Chokeslam!
00:21:00Double chokeslam!
00:21:04And now Kane and Big Show
00:21:05looking to eliminate Lashley
00:21:07from the Rumble match.
00:21:09As impressive as Lashley is,
00:21:11no one man can withstand
00:21:12the onslaught of those two giants.
00:21:14And Lashley with a great debut
00:21:17in the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:21:19Oh, my.
00:21:20The partners, the friends,
00:21:22the Tag Team Champions face to face.
00:21:24So much for every man for himself, right?
00:21:26Right hand by Kane.
00:21:28Get another right hand.
00:21:29Look at this.
00:21:30And Kane to Big Show.
00:21:31And Big Show with a headbutt.
00:21:33Driving Kane...
00:21:34What are you guys doing?
00:21:35Across the ring.
00:21:36This is not good.
00:21:37Like those old-time King Kong and Godzilla movies.
00:21:41These two giants in the red
00:21:43going at one another.
00:21:45Uh-oh.
00:21:46Watch yourself, Kane.
00:21:48Here comes Big Show.
00:21:49Full head of steam
00:21:50runs into the boot of Kane.
00:21:53Triple H and Rey Mysterio
00:21:55entered one and two.
00:21:56They're still hanging around.
00:21:57Well, these two guys are certainly proving the fact
00:21:59that even though they're Tag Team Champions,
00:22:01they're every man for himself.
00:22:03Oh, no.
00:22:04And Kane trying to eliminate the Big Show.
00:22:05If Kane could get the Big Show out of the ring,
00:22:07it would be good for everybody.
00:22:08You like to have either one of those huge pits
00:22:10wrapped around your throat.
00:22:13Look at Triple H!
00:22:14Triple H!
00:22:15Triple H eliminated both!
00:22:17Both Kane and Big Show!
00:22:19I can't believe it!
00:22:21You can't believe it?
00:22:23I'm sure those two men can't believe it.
00:22:26Both members of the World Tag Team Champions
00:22:29eliminated by Triple H.
00:22:31Preoccupied with each other.
00:22:32They caused some big time.
00:22:34Speaking in front of people
00:22:36who don't want to be cornered.
00:22:37Now from Raw, entering at number 11,
00:22:39here comes Carlito,
00:22:41who has had a very impressive run
00:22:43over the past few months,
00:22:44including in the Elimination Chamber matchup
00:22:47earlier this month in New Year's Revolution.
00:22:49Well, and I'm going to tell you something.
00:22:50This young man really thinks that he is going to win
00:22:53this Royal Rumble.
00:22:54I talked to him earlier today.
00:22:55I've never talked to anyone more confident,
00:22:57more cocky, more arrogant.
00:22:59And right now, he's backing up his words.
00:23:02Well, Carlito claims that 2006 is going to be a great year.
00:23:05And there's a left hand by the Southpaw Carlito.
00:23:08Former member of the SmackDown roster,
00:23:10taking it to Mysterio and Triple H.
00:23:13Think he might get a haircut in 2006?
00:23:15If he wins the Rumble match,
00:23:16he may never cut his hair.
00:23:18And Carlito whipping Mysterio across the ring.
00:23:22Whoa, hang on.
00:23:23Carlito whips into the boot of Rey Mysterio.
00:23:26Mysterio off the second rope,
00:23:28up over the top, lands on his feet,
00:23:30ducks under the clothesline.
00:23:32And now what?
00:23:33A great series of moves.
00:23:34Oh, man.
00:23:36Knee to the spine.
00:23:38Listen to Mysterio writhing in pain,
00:23:40and Carlito confident and cocky.
00:23:43He finds humor in the misfortunes of others.
00:23:45Look at this.
00:23:47And now Triple H back to his feet
00:23:49as Carlito focuses in on Rey Mysterio.
00:23:51Triple H barely speaking to the eye by Triple H,
00:23:55one of the dirtiest players
00:23:56in the history of sports entertainment.
00:23:58Look at the game, I'm telling you.
00:24:00He is wore almost to a frazzle,
00:24:02but he's still hanging in there.
00:24:03Again, remember the rules of the matchup, Ken.
00:24:05You're only eliminated
00:24:06when you go over the top rope
00:24:07and both feet hit the floor.
00:24:09This man standing will main event WrestleMania.
00:24:12And who's gonna enter at number 12?
00:24:15Five seconds away.
00:24:16Three, two, one.
00:24:19Oh, my.
00:24:24The Rabid Wolverine, Chris Benoit.
00:24:28I love the Royal Rumble.
00:24:29It just keeps getting better and better.
00:24:32In 2004, Chris Benoit entered at number one.
00:24:35Went on to win the Royal Rumble matchup
00:24:37and then defeat Triple H
00:24:39and win the World Heavyweight Championship
00:24:42at WrestleMania.
00:24:43Go ahead, look at the Wolverine.
00:24:45He's about to rip the hands off these guys.
00:24:48Look out.
00:24:49And there's a suplex.
00:24:50What a release.
00:24:51Benoit to Mysterio.
00:24:52And Chris Benoit trying to focus in
00:24:54on Triple H and Mysterio
00:24:56who have been in this matchup
00:24:57since the beginning.
00:24:59Oh, the game goes for the Rabid.
00:25:01Another German suplex released by Chris Benoit.
00:25:05Here's one to Carlito.
00:25:10That's not gonna win you this.
00:25:11That's not gonna eliminate Carlito.
00:25:13Carlito tapping out, but it doesn't matter.
00:25:15But it will wear Carlito down.
00:25:17And Triple H breaks up the crossface.
00:25:20God, I mean, that's a big mistake
00:25:22in strategy on the part of the Rabid Wolverine there.
00:25:25Yeah, we mentioned Benoit,
00:25:262004 going to win the Rumble.
00:25:28Last year, Chris Benoit King
00:25:30lasted longer than anyone in the Rumble matchup.
00:25:3247 minutes.
00:25:33So Benoit has a history of lasting
00:25:35for a long time in this event.
00:25:36Well aware of that,
00:25:37but many more of those turnbuckles
00:25:39in the sternum like that
00:25:40and he won't last much longer
00:25:41in this Royal Rumble.
00:25:42He may go right now.
00:25:44Oh, look at this.
00:25:45Triple H with Benoit's top.
00:25:47Benoit lands on the apron.
00:25:51That is some impact.
00:25:54And Benoit teetering on the apron.
00:25:56If he falls off here, he'll be eliminated.
00:25:58And Benoit trying to suplex Triple H
00:26:00over the top rope.
00:26:01That's what he did to Big Show
00:26:02when he won the Rumble two years ago.
00:26:04And look at this.
00:26:05Benoit shifting the balance.
00:26:07Triple H shifting the balance as well.
00:26:08This is a stalemate thus far.
00:26:10And both of these guys
00:26:11actually hanging on to that top rope
00:26:13when one tries to suplex the other.
00:26:15Benoit on the top turnbuckle
00:26:17right where the Game wants him.
00:26:19I think the Game would rather
00:26:20had him out on the floor,
00:26:21but top turnbuckle will do for now.
00:26:25Benoit with a headbutt.
00:26:26There's the vicious,
00:26:27the tenacity of Chris Benoit.
00:26:30How many times have we seen
00:26:31Chris Benoit bust his own head open
00:26:33while he's headbutting somebody like that?
00:26:35Chris Benoit, top rope.
00:26:37Flying hip-hop connecting.
00:26:40Get him right now, Benoit.
00:26:41And that's what an opportunity
00:26:43at the main event at the WrestleMania
00:26:45means for Chris Benoit.
00:26:49Entry number 13 on the way.
00:26:52Can you dig it, sucker?
00:26:54The United States champion,
00:26:56Booker T, back in action.
00:26:59He was injured, had an injured groin
00:27:01when Randy Orton, his substitute,
00:27:03actually won the United States championship
00:27:06for Booker T a couple of weeks back,
00:27:07but he's back in action again.
00:27:09Well, despite his injury,
00:27:10Booker T's got a big smile on his face.
00:27:13He's just happy to be in the Royal Rumble,
00:27:15and he is.
00:27:16And Booker T going right after Chris Benoit.
00:27:17His rivalry in that Justice 7 matchup
00:27:19for the United States championship.
00:27:21Booker T and Benoit exchanging blows
00:27:23in the center of the ring.
00:27:25Mysterio just delivered a low blow,
00:27:27I believe, to Carlito.
00:27:29And Booker T, thanks for coming.
00:27:31You've got to be kidding me!
00:27:32The United States champion eliminated by Benoit,
00:27:35and that's got to be sweet satisfaction
00:27:37for the Robin O'Brien.
00:27:39I hope he lasts as long as Coach.
00:27:41What happened?
00:27:44You know, he'll say he was rusty
00:27:45because he's been out of action for so long
00:27:47with that groin injury.
00:27:50Look at Benoit taking it to the game.
00:27:53Carlito and Rey Mysterio at one another
00:27:55on the other side of the ring.
00:27:56I tell you, Triple H and Mysterio
00:27:57have been in there awfully long, King.
00:27:59Entered number one and number two.
00:28:00They have, and actually, you can see it.
00:28:03The effects are showing on both of these superstars.
00:28:06The later we get now in these entries,
00:28:07the better for the late entries to win this thing.
00:28:10Triple H bounced off the top turnbuckle by Benoit.
00:28:13Precious man in the Rumble right now.
00:28:15Where's Benoit?
00:28:16Oh, aims at a precarious situation now.
00:28:18Well, we've just been informed that
00:28:19both Triple H and Rey Mysterio
00:28:21have been in this matchup for 23 minutes, King.
00:28:2423 minutes and counting.
00:28:27Who informed you of that?
00:28:28Statisticians in the production area.
00:28:31No, they never talked to me.
00:28:33There's Carlito.
00:28:34Here's Rey on the shoulder of Benoit.
00:28:37Triple H in trouble on the top rope.
00:28:39Who's gonna enter at number 14?
00:28:41Here we go.
00:28:45A one-half for the WWE Tag Team Champions,
00:28:49Joey Mercury!
00:28:50And there is Melina.
00:28:52Yeah.
00:28:53You say that with almost sort of a disdain.
00:28:56Well, I know you watch SmackDown, King.
00:28:58Melina's made things tough on an awful lot of superstars,
00:29:01including the former World Heavyweight Champion,
00:29:04Batista and Mercury, going right to work on Carlito.
00:29:07Here's a standing dropkick.
00:29:09And look at Triple H still hanging on the top rope.
00:29:13Mysterio struggling to catch his breath.
00:29:15You know, one of the things
00:29:16that Joey Mercury said earlier that he was gonna do
00:29:18was throw Shawn Michaels, HBAK, out of the Royal Rumble,
00:29:21and Shawn's not even in it yet.
00:29:23So in order to do that, Mercury's gonna have to survive.
00:29:25Yeah.
00:29:26One right hand to Triple H.
00:29:28I'll tell you, Triple H starting to wear down,
00:29:30as is Mysterio.
00:29:32Oh, look out here.
00:29:33Benoit!
00:29:34German suplex!
00:29:35And the arms are still wrapped.
00:29:37Joey Mercury realizing Benoit was going for three.
00:29:40The hat trick, battled out of it, got to the ropes.
00:29:42You know, we heard Melina complaining to Mr. McCain
00:29:45about the working conditions over there on SmackDown.
00:29:48What about that, Michael?
00:29:49I mean, you got people eating worms
00:29:51and dropping worms out of their mouth into people's mouths.
00:29:53What is it like on SmackDown these days?
00:29:55Well, we are setting records on UPN on Friday nights.
00:29:57Hell, I realize that, but, man.
00:30:00Carlito with a major chop.
00:30:02Oh, that Boogeyman's a weird dude.
00:30:04Not kidding.
00:30:05And Carlito, hammered away.
00:30:06Oh, look out here.
00:30:07Oh, look out here.
00:30:08Oh, that Boogeyman's a weird dude.
00:30:10Not kidding.
00:30:11And Carlito, hammered away on Joey Mercury.
00:30:13Triple H and Benoit battling each other.
00:30:15Look at Rey Mysterio.
00:30:16Had a fight left in Mysterio as well.
00:30:19Carlito with a left hand.
00:30:22Oh.
00:30:23Oh, again.
00:30:24Eight seconds to number 15.
00:30:26We will be halfway through the entrance to the rumble.
00:30:29Who will be number 15?
00:30:33Oh, my.
00:30:34What?
00:30:35Tataka?
00:30:36Tataka.
00:30:37Tataka is back at entry number 15.
00:30:41What a story this would be if Tataka could somehow survive.
00:30:46Well, right now, he's probably got the best shot as anybody
00:30:51in the Royal Rumble.
00:30:52He's the precious man in there.
00:30:53Look at Carlito.
00:30:54He's a little confused.
00:30:55Those Triple Hs trying to figure out what the hell is going on.
00:30:58And Tataka is back at entry number 15.
00:31:01What the hell is going on?
00:31:02And Tataka with a right hand.
00:31:04Going right after Carlito.
00:31:05And right after Triple H as well.
00:31:09Well, I think a lot of people remember Tataka in his days
00:31:12in the WWE in the past.
00:31:14I mean, he was very impressive.
00:31:16Look at this now.
00:31:17Made quite a name for himself as Tataka.
00:31:20There's Mercury from behind.
00:31:23Tataka chopping his own.
00:31:29Great.
00:31:32You hear this crowd.
00:31:34That's the Seminole chant going.
00:31:35Willing Tataka on with the tomahawk chops.
00:31:47Oh, boy.
00:31:48Well, we are in Florida, Seminole country,
00:31:50even though we're in Miami under the hurricanes.
00:31:52Don't say that.
00:31:54Look at Rey Mysterio.
00:31:56Back to his feet.
00:31:57Benoit with Triple H.
00:31:58Tataka with a toe in Mercury.
00:32:02Six men in the ring.
00:32:04Again, over the top rope.
00:32:05They're eliminated.
00:32:07Last man standing will headline WrestleMania.
00:32:10In the game, he's just trying to do anything to get.
00:32:12He's trying to survive.
00:32:13He's just trying to get away from Chris Benoit for a moment.
00:32:17Well, Triple H has won the Rumble match in the past.
00:32:19He knows what it takes to survive as we get ready for entry number 16.
00:32:25And this will be Nitro.
00:32:27The other half of M&M.
00:32:28Joey Mercury's tag team partner, one half of the WWE Tag Champs.
00:32:32And look at Melina.
00:32:33She's saying, hurry, hurry.
00:32:34Your partner needs some help.
00:32:35And Nitro.
00:32:37And Nitro going right at Tataka.
00:32:40And into a right hand.
00:32:42And a chop by Tataka.
00:32:44Tataka's been impressive.
00:32:46Well, like I said, he's fresh.
00:32:48That's why everybody wants to draw that late number in the Royal Rumble.
00:32:51Oh, look at the game.
00:32:52Look at the game.
00:32:53Benoit trying to eliminate the game.
00:32:55In the corner, Triple H is hanging on for dear life here.
00:32:57One arm in the apron.
00:32:59Benoit's almost got the game eliminated.
00:33:01Game down in the apron.
00:33:03And Benoit trying to force Triple H.
00:33:05And Triple H rolling that shoulder back underneath the bottom rope.
00:33:09Man, that was close.
00:33:10Oh, look out.
00:33:11There goes Rey Mysterio.
00:33:13Now, Mysterio hung on.
00:33:15As M&M went for the double team on Tataka.
00:33:17The thing about these Royal Rumble matchups can be fast as 60 minutes of sports entertainment.
00:33:22Rey Mysterio.
00:33:23Oh, hanging on again.
00:33:24And again back into the ring.
00:33:26Two close calls.
00:33:27Two.
00:33:28You're right.
00:33:29Very close calls for Rey Mysterio.
00:33:31And Carlito continues the punishment of Rey Mysterio.
00:33:35Tataka.
00:33:37Benoit's with Nitro.
00:33:40Now Carlito with Triple H in the other corner.
00:33:43Trying to keep your eyes on all the action.
00:33:46You hear that Eddie chant going again.
00:33:49Maybe, you know what?
00:33:50Rey Mysterio drew number two and he looked up at the skies, the heavens and said,
00:33:54Eddie, you got me?
00:33:55Maybe Eddie just wanted to watch Rey for a long time tonight.
00:33:59That could be.
00:34:00Entry number 17.
00:34:02Trevor Murdoch.
00:34:03Oh, my gosh.
00:34:04Former tag team champion in his own right.
00:34:07He's a fresh man at number 17.
00:34:09Look at this guy.
00:34:10You can tell he hasn't been in Miami very long.
00:34:11No, not at all.
00:34:12He looks like a big bottle of milk.
00:34:15Now the ring is starting to fill up with all these superstars.
00:34:17Trevor Murdoch, a strange looking dude, but very effective nonetheless.
00:34:22There's a chop to Tataka.
00:34:24We mentioned Murdoch, the former tag team champion.
00:34:27Things are starting to heat up.
00:34:29The ring is starting to fill with more and more superstars.
00:34:32Eliminations have been few and far between.
00:34:35Look at Murdoch.
00:34:36You know, I guess we have no room to talk about people like the Boogeyman or
00:34:39whether we got, yeah.
00:34:41Oh, look at Rey.
00:34:42And Rey hanging on.
00:34:43Can he?
00:34:44Yes, he did.
00:34:45Rey Mysterio hangs on again for the third time.
00:34:47A close call.
00:34:48The Game cannot believe it.
00:34:50Maybe somebody is looking out for Rey Mysterio tonight, Kane.
00:34:53Look at Rey.
00:34:57He's latched onto those, the bottom rope there.
00:35:02Rey Mysterio will not let go.
00:35:05Does not want to be eliminated.
00:35:06Rey Mysterio dedicating his matchup to his late great friend, Eddie Guerrero.
00:35:13Triple H to Mysterio.
00:35:16Here's Rey with the crossbar.
00:35:18Trap kick to the knee.
00:35:19Taking Triple H down.
00:35:21Mysterio's starting to feel momentum.
00:35:22Perhaps catching a second wind here.
00:35:25Yeah.
00:35:27Entry number 18 on the way.
00:35:31Oh, my.
00:35:36He's back.
00:35:38What the hell is this?
00:35:40It's Eugene.
00:35:42Number 18.
00:35:44Yeah, just when I was about to think we didn't have anybody in the ring,
00:35:49that's the boogeyman, Eugene, shows up.
00:35:51Exactly.
00:35:52And Eugene.
00:35:54He wants to shake hands with Trevor Burdock.
00:35:57Trevor Burdock said no way.
00:35:58And that just angered Eugene.
00:36:00Another right hand.
00:36:02Eugene not feeling the Texas we've seen in the past.
00:36:08Look out.
00:36:09Look out.
00:36:10And Eugene with a right hand.
00:36:11And Eugene with a right to the left to Trevor Burdock in the center of the ring.
00:36:17Eugene's got to be so excited to be a part of this event.
00:36:20Look at this.
00:36:22I'd like to bet you just saw one of those.
00:36:26The last time Eugene did it.
00:36:28Trevor Burdock.
00:36:29And look at this.
00:36:31Oh, Mysterio.
00:36:34Double Bulldog glancing Burdock and Eugene.
00:36:39Every man for himself.
00:36:41I know that Eugene is a huge fan of Rey Mysterio.
00:36:48And look at Eminem double teaming Chris Benoit, which may be a wise move.
00:36:52He eliminated Benoit.
00:36:53He eliminated a very legitimate threat.
00:36:55There are a lot of legitimate threats in that ring right now.
00:36:58You notice the ring is now filling up with a number of superstars, Ken.
00:37:01He hasn't had an elimination in a while.
00:37:03Number 19.
00:37:06About to enter.
00:37:13Whoa.
00:37:14What about this?
00:37:16It's Animal from the legendary Legion of Doom.
00:37:20And Eminem goes right to work on their longtime rival, Animal.
00:37:24On Smackdown's past fight at Night King, Animal said he's accomplished a lot in his career,
00:37:29but he's yet to win the Royal Rumble.
00:37:32And what a slam.
00:37:34Animal with a right hand and a sternum.
00:37:37This would be a big feather in the cap for the legendary career of Animal.
00:37:43Feather in the mohawk.
00:37:45There it is.
00:37:46It would be big.
00:37:49And the LOD chance for this crowd here at Miami.
00:37:53Sold out, standing room only.
00:37:5516,000.
00:37:56Trevor Burdock's about to exit, I think.
00:37:58Trevor Burdock.
00:37:59Will Eugene eliminate Burdock?
00:38:01Burdock's hanging on.
00:38:02He's back into the ring.
00:38:04Eugene a bit upset with himself that he didn't eliminate Burdock.
00:38:07Burdock's been a little upset lately, too.
00:38:09I think he and his wife split up.
00:38:10I heard the last thing his ex-wife said was, it's either her or these dogs.
00:38:14And Carlito lands on the apron.
00:38:17Look at that.
00:38:18Almost eliminated from back in the ring.
00:38:21And Benoit, earing away on Carlito.
00:38:26Good thing you're here with that material.
00:38:28Keep this matchup rolling along.
00:38:30That's not material.
00:38:32That's true.
00:38:34You've been doing your research.
00:38:35I know about Trevor Murdoch.
00:38:37And look at this.
00:38:38Mysterio again in trouble.
00:38:39Again, Mysterio's in trouble.
00:38:41On the top rope.
00:38:42MNF trying to eliminate Mysterio here.
00:38:44As the number 20 entrant gets stepped ahead to the ring.
00:38:47Mysterio's in trouble.
00:38:49And the return of Rob Van Dam.
00:38:53This is gonna be huge.
00:38:56RV, RVD out since early last year with a knee injury.
00:39:00But Van Dam is back.
00:39:03And here comes the unorthodox Rob Van Dam.
00:39:06Van Dam back with a vengeance.
00:39:08Look at this.
00:39:11Well, Rob Van Dam said back at the ECW back in June
00:39:15that he was gonna return and do things his way.
00:39:18Well, Rob Van Dam is doing things his way so far in the Rumble matchup.
00:39:23And he has put a foot in or on everybody in that Royal Rumble so far.
00:39:28Rob Van Dam.
00:39:30Here's the reversal.
00:39:31Van Dam across the ring.
00:39:33Heel kick to the jaw of Triple H.
00:39:36Van Dam with a kick to the animal.
00:39:39God, breathe.
00:39:40If that doesn't dislocate a jaw, I don't know what will.
00:39:43Uh-oh, uh-oh.
00:39:44Look at this stare down.
00:39:45We are two-thirds of the way to the Rumble matchup.
00:39:48Van Dam was number 20.
00:39:50And what a spin kick to the jaw.
00:39:52Now M&M double teaming Rob Van Dam.
00:39:55Back in 2003, Rob Van Dam's Rumble debut lasted over half an hour.
00:40:00Look at that matchup.
00:40:01Look at that drop kick.
00:40:02Van Dam looks better than ever, doesn't he?
00:40:04I'm gonna tell you something.
00:40:06He's impressive.
00:40:07Go, go.
00:40:08And here comes Animal.
00:40:09Van Dam eliminating Animal.
00:40:13Carlito.
00:40:15He's late to work on Rob Van Dam.
00:40:17RVD is back.
00:40:19Animal's hopes and dreams of a WrestleMania main event
00:40:22just dashed by RVD.
00:40:24And here comes entry number 21.
00:40:27Oh.
00:40:28Oh.
00:40:29Oh.
00:40:30Oh.
00:40:32It is the former United States champion, Orlando Jordan,
00:40:37at entry number 21.
00:40:39And plenty to prove for Jordan here tonight.
00:40:43And Triple H, Rob Van Dam, Carlito, Orlando Jordan
00:40:46right back in the ring.
00:40:47And you notice over in your far right-hand corner, King,
00:40:49Rey Mysterio is still hanging in there.
00:40:52Rey Mysterio entered number two.
00:40:53And, of course, The Game entered number one.
00:40:56He's still hanging in.
00:40:59The RVD chance again from over 16,000 strong.
00:41:03Great WWE fans at the sold-out American Airlines Arena
00:41:06in Miami, Florida.
00:41:07I understand, King.
00:41:08They are standing, standing room only here at the Rumble.
00:41:13Everybody wants to see.
00:41:14I mean, this Royal Rumble is huge.
00:41:16Oh.
00:41:17Well, it begins the road to WrestleMania.
00:41:18And the WrestleMania main event hangs in the balance.
00:41:21Look out, RVD.
00:41:22A split.
00:41:25That big kick to the jaw of Carlito.
00:41:27Oh.
00:41:28Dropping the leg across the sternum.
00:41:30And now the big right hand to Carlito by Rob Van Dam.
00:41:34Van Dam able to employ that unorthodox offense
00:41:37so far in the Rumble matchup.
00:41:40And Carlito.
00:41:41Whoa.
00:41:42No, no, no, no.
00:41:43No, hanging on by one arm.
00:41:45Now look at Carlito taking a page out of Rey Mysterio's book.
00:41:48I'll tell you, a lot of near eliminations in this matchup.
00:41:51Look at the far corner.
00:41:52Eugene.
00:41:53Triple H.
00:41:54Is that Eugene he's got?
00:41:55I believe it's Eugene that Triple H.
00:41:57And Eugene hung on in the apron.
00:41:59Here comes entry number 22.
00:42:02Ooh, Chavo.
00:42:05Chavo Guerrero.
00:42:07Paying homage to his uncle Eddie.
00:42:10And here comes Chavo.
00:42:15Look at Rob Van Dam playing.
00:42:17With a big splash.
00:42:18And Chavo right to work.
00:42:20And again, the Eddie Guerrero chance.
00:42:23Showing respect for this great crowd.
00:42:25I know it's every man for himself,
00:42:27but if Chavo and Rey Mysterio put up so much for themselves.
00:42:30Those two getting on the same page.
00:42:32Well, again, it's every man for himself.
00:42:34And a berth at WrestleMania's main event.
00:42:38Chavo flying head scissors.
00:42:40Carlito in trouble in the corner.
00:42:42And there we go.
00:42:43A little bit of Eddie.
00:42:44Shuffle center of the ring.
00:42:46Chavo Guerrero, snap suplex.
00:42:48And this is what Eddie Guerrero used to do.
00:42:51The play amigos.
00:42:52The triple verticals.
00:42:56One more for good measure.
00:43:01And Chavo is rolling.
00:43:04The ring continuing to fill up.
00:43:0622 superstars have entered.
00:43:08Oh, this is dangerous right here.
00:43:10Very dangerous.
00:43:11I would not get outside that ring under any circumstances.
00:43:15And he paid for it.
00:43:16And the cerebral assassin.
00:43:18The cerebral assassin, Triple H.
00:43:21The Game made Chavo pay.
00:43:23Right, you look for an opportunity like that.
00:43:25That's why Triple H is the Game.
00:43:27That's why he's the cerebral assassin.
00:43:29And Rey Mysterio is going to land Triple H.
00:43:32Here are the first two men to enter the Rumble.
00:43:34As we await number 23.
00:43:44Matt Hardy.
00:43:49In an interview Friday night on SmackDown,
00:43:51Matt Hardy said he will name a big name for himself in the Rumble.
00:43:55That he will not die here tonight.
00:43:59Matt Hardy.
00:44:00Once again, you just can't say enough about what it means to be that fresh.
00:44:05With this many superstars left in the Rumble.
00:44:09Huge advantage.
00:44:10Matt Hardy.
00:44:11Matt Hardy.
00:44:12The side slam, I should say, by Matt Hardy.
00:44:15And Matt Hardy.
00:44:16Here's Orlando George kicked to the midsection.
00:44:18The former United States champion going to work on Matt Hardy.
00:44:23Tatanka's still hanging around.
00:44:24Tatanka's still here.
00:44:27Uh-oh.
00:44:28The Game may not be hanging around much longer.
00:44:30He's precariously hanging over that top rope.
00:44:32RVD and Rey Mysterio looking to eliminate Triple H.
00:44:34There goes the Game.
00:44:35Triple H is on the apron.
00:44:36Triple H may be eliminated here.
00:44:38The Game who entered number one.
00:44:40Is he out?
00:44:41No, he isn't.
00:44:42Triple H hung on and rolled back into the ring.
00:44:45Well, he's been in over 39 minutes now.
00:44:47And he'll survive another few.
00:44:49Rey Mysterio has had his eyes on Triple H
00:44:53ever since Triple H eliminated Chavo Guerrero.
00:44:55Eddie Guerrero's nephew.
00:44:57And look at Rey Mysterio.
00:44:58Again, trying to eliminate the Game along with RVD.
00:45:01And the Game hanging on again to the apron.
00:45:04And look at Orlando Jordan.
00:45:06Oh, Orlando Jordan still in there.
00:45:08No, no, no, no.
00:45:09And there goes Tatanka.
00:45:11Great run by Tatanka, though, in this Royal Rumble matchup.
00:45:15I'm impressed.
00:45:18Tatanka comes out of nowhere and lasts quite a while.
00:45:23And here comes entry number 24 out of 30.
00:45:30From the Mexico's, Super Crazy.
00:45:33Psychosis was eliminated earlier on.
00:45:36The Mexico's gain entry into this matchup
00:45:38with a victory in the Triple Threat matchup
00:45:40Friday night on SmackDown.
00:45:45Another unique, the Mexico's.
00:45:47Looks like a flying bat right there.
00:45:49Super Crazy and Eminem,
00:45:50they've had their problems in the past
00:45:52over the tag team titles.
00:45:54And Super Crazy going right to work on Nitro.
00:45:58Nitro bounced off the top of his arm buckle.
00:46:00Mercury in trouble there as well.
00:46:04I'll tell you, things are really heating up here.
00:46:07Six floor superstars-
00:46:08Orlando Jordan and the Game.
00:46:09Oh!
00:46:10Oh, man.
00:46:11The Game dropping Orlando Jordan.
00:46:13Here's Carlito in trouble.
00:46:19Carlito's-
00:46:20Whoa, whoa, whoa!
00:46:21Is he gonna go out again?
00:46:22Carlito hanging on.
00:46:23Hanging on to the top rope.
00:46:24Nitro trying to eliminate Carlito
00:46:26with Carlito again hung on.
00:46:27And now the Game hanging over the rope.
00:46:30And Carlito and Triple H.
00:46:32Look at Matt Hardy trying to eliminate Triple H yet again.
00:46:34Triple H entered at number one.
00:46:37Well, that cross on the back of Triple H
00:46:41is tied by a bullseye.
00:46:43Every man in this Royal Rumble
00:46:44has been gunning for the Game.
00:46:46About to have entry number 25.
00:46:48Triple H and Mysterio entered one, two.
00:46:50Carlito entered 11.
00:46:52He's still in it.
00:46:53Here comes number 25.
00:46:54Oh!
00:46:59Much to Mr. McMahon's dismay,
00:47:02the heartbreak kid,
00:47:04Shawn Michaels!
00:47:07And much to McMahon's dismay
00:47:09was the fact that Shawn Michaels drew number 25.
00:47:12Shawn Michaels is fresh.
00:47:13Shawn Michaels has twice won the Royal Rumble
00:47:15in 1995 and 1996.
00:47:17In 95, HBK went from number one
00:47:20to win the entire event.
00:47:21Look at this.
00:47:23He's fresh, all right.
00:47:24The HBK chants from the crowd here in Miami.
00:47:27These great WWE fans,
00:47:28and there's Trevor Murdoch with a knee to the gut.
00:47:31Trevor Murdoch, the man who finally slows down HBK here.
00:47:37And if you're the other superstars in the ring, King,
00:47:39you gotta be worried with a man like Shawn Michaels.
00:47:41The better Shawn Michaels coming in this late in the game.
00:47:44Oh, exactly.
00:47:46Michaels ripped into the corner.
00:47:48Wait a minute.
00:47:49Hung up on the top rope.
00:47:51Trevor Murdoch's been pretty impressive.
00:47:53Very, very impressive.
00:47:55Shawn Michaels eliminating Murdoch.
00:47:58Oh, man.
00:47:59And look at Carlito.
00:48:00Shawn Michaels and Shawn hanging on.
00:48:05Shawn Michaels has twice eliminated
00:48:07eight different superstars
00:48:09in Royal Rumble match-ups.
00:48:11I know Trevor Murdoch's disappointed
00:48:12and thought he was gonna win this.
00:48:14He told me he had just won
00:48:15the chewing tobacco spit-off competition
00:48:17at his family reunion.
00:48:18So this will be another feather in his cap.
00:48:21And now he's gone.
00:48:23Here comes entry number 26.
00:48:30A masterpiece from Raw, Chris Masters.
00:48:33This is the one I was telling you about.
00:48:36I think this was equal.
00:48:38I think this physique rivals Lashley's.
00:48:41Look at that.
00:48:44The masterpiece game,
00:48:46big match experience
00:48:48in the Elimination Chamber match-up
00:48:50back at New Year's Revolution.
00:48:53Well, he told his own on Raw
00:48:55that he's gonna become the youngest
00:48:57WWE champion in history.
00:49:00And Chris Masters
00:49:02shot to the kidney of Matt Hardy.
00:49:04Wow.
00:49:05Shawn Michaels in trouble.
00:49:08There's Mercury trying to eliminate Heartbreak Kid.
00:49:10Shawn Michaels hanging on to the top rope.
00:49:13And Matt Hardy hanging on.
00:49:16Matt Hardy took an unbelievable shot
00:49:18to the jaw from Chris Masters.
00:49:20He's so hard.
00:49:21Triple H!
00:49:22He's on the apron again.
00:49:23But pulls himself back into the ring.
00:49:26At least a half dozen times,
00:49:28Triple H has been on the verge of elimination.
00:49:31Make it seven.
00:49:32And look at it again.
00:49:33Matt Hardy trying to eliminate Triple H.
00:49:35And the number one entry in the Rumble
00:49:38wheels his way back into the ring.
00:49:40The ropes, baseball slide, anything.
00:49:44Triple H is wrapping himself around that rope like a pipe.
00:49:47Matt Hardy trying to eliminate Triple H.
00:49:49Chris Masters trying to eliminate Rey Mysterio
00:49:53over on the top rope.
00:49:54And there's Shawn Michaels in trouble as well.
00:49:56Big time trouble for Shawn Michaels.
00:49:58Entry number 27.
00:50:00Wait a minute, wait a minute.
00:50:01Shawn Michaels has a...
00:50:03Shawn Michaels, he's got a head there.
00:50:05A head scissor here.
00:50:08That was Mercury.
00:50:09The world's largest love machine.
00:50:10And here comes Viscera.
00:50:12Big fist.
00:50:13This guy could win it all.
00:50:14Who's going to be able to throw him over the top rope?
00:50:16Well, he already won it over the top rope.
00:50:18Battle Royal to qualify did Viscera.
00:50:23Chris Masters with a big kick to the gut.
00:50:27Well, the big love machine here is going to have no love
00:50:31for anybody in this Royal Rumble, I can assure you that.
00:50:33Not at all.
00:50:34And a big man like Viscera,
00:50:35going to be extremely difficult
00:50:36for a lot of these tired superstars
00:50:38to get him over the top rope.
00:50:39Uh-oh, wait a minute.
00:50:40And Matt Hardy's in trouble.
00:50:42Big fist.
00:50:43Matt Hardy squashed.
00:50:44Oh, wow.
00:50:45Squashed.
00:50:46Oh, man.
00:50:48Big fist.
00:50:49Can't...
00:50:50Just almost treating Matt Hardy like a pancake.
00:50:53Now what?
00:50:54What is this?
00:50:56He'll dance by this.
00:50:57Oh, I hope we don't see the visagra.
00:51:00Nitro hanging on.
00:51:01There's Triple H somehow hanging on as well.
00:51:03Uh-oh, look at Big Fist.
00:51:06Oh, no.
00:51:08That's interesting.
00:51:09It's the walrus.
00:51:10It's like the super walrus.
00:51:12That was real interesting.
00:51:14And Rey Mysterio again pulls himself back into the ring.
00:51:17Wow, look at Matt.
00:51:18Triple H, number one.
00:51:19Rey Mysterio, number two entries.
00:51:22Still in this matchup.
00:51:23And Matt Hardy with a boot to Big Fist.
00:51:27Seems like I've seen Viscera wear those colors before in the WWE.
00:51:32And look at this.
00:51:34Matt Hardy eliminated by Viscera.
00:51:38Oh, man.
00:51:39Matt Hardy eliminated.
00:51:42Well, Viscera set his sights on Matt Hardy.
00:51:44Went right after him and eliminated him.
00:51:47Now who's Viscera after?
00:51:49This is number 28 to enter the Rumble.
00:51:51Only two men will be left.
00:51:54Well, Shelton Benjamin and his mama.
00:51:56And remember, Shelton Benjamin has vowed to take out Shawn Michaels for Mr. McMahon.
00:52:02And Michael, Shelton Benjamin's mama, well, she just vowed a lot of things.
00:52:07Yeah, a lot.
00:52:09Shelton Benjamin beat Val Venis in a Royal Rumble qualifier to get here today.
00:52:13And now I know why Shelton Benjamin was so happy about the number he drew.
00:52:16And there goes Eugene, eliminated by Benoit.
00:52:19Wow.
00:52:22The ring is full of superstars.
00:52:24Viscera just got, who is that, Orlando Jordan?
00:52:26That's Orlando Jordan in trouble.
00:52:28And look at Eminem hammering away on Mysterio.
00:52:31Look at Viscera. They're climbing him like they're climbing Brokeback Mountain.
00:52:35That's super crazy.
00:52:36Look at him.
00:52:37Super crazy.
00:52:39Oh, my gosh.
00:52:42You've got to be crazy to try to class Viscera.
00:52:45Oh, look at Viscera trying to eliminate Super Crazy.
00:52:48We can call it Mount Viscera.
00:52:56Look at this.
00:52:57Super Crazy working on Rey Mysterio in the corner.
00:53:00Mysterio has been in this matchup since the beginning at number two.
00:53:03Triple H entered at number one.
00:53:05Orlando Jordan trying to battle the double team of Eminem.
00:53:08Who's going to enter at number 29?
00:53:13Oh, man.
00:53:16What?
00:53:19The bizarre one, Goldust.
00:53:21I love the Royal Rumble.
00:53:23At number 29?
00:53:24I love the Royal Rumble.
00:53:26Look at this.
00:53:27Goldust is back.
00:53:30Goldust is back in the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:53:32Great to work on Eminem.
00:53:34I think most of these superstars are in shock right now.
00:53:37Oh, and a right hand by Goldust.
00:53:39That's classic Goldust right there. So is that.
00:53:41And an inverted atomic drop followed up by a clothesline.
00:53:44Carlito's in trouble. Carlito's in trouble.
00:53:47Van Dam and Mysterio trying to eliminate Carlito.
00:53:50Entered at number 11, but Carlito's back in the ring.
00:53:54Wow.
00:53:55Eminem's been impressive as well.
00:53:58First, the Taka. Now, Goldust.
00:54:00Rob Van Dam makes his return tonight.
00:54:02And Shelton Benjamin may not get the opportunity to go after HBK.
00:54:05But, well, he's not eliminated.
00:54:07Hangs out of the apron.
00:54:10Where's Big Mama?
00:54:12Where's Big Mama?
00:54:14Has Hurricane Ruby come out today?
00:54:17I think it was, like, last week.
00:54:21Oh, my.
00:54:22Did you hear that?
00:54:23I did.
00:54:24I'm just glad I didn't feel it.
00:54:26We have one more superstar to enter the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:54:30Shawn Michaels is sweating profusely.
00:54:32I don't blame him.
00:54:35Inevitably, every man for himself.
00:54:37Benjamin on the apron.
00:54:38The last superstar to enter the 2006 Royal Rumble is on his way.
00:54:43Well, I think we know.
00:54:47Yeah.
00:54:48That's why the big smile from Randy Orton.
00:54:51The legend killer.
00:54:52Coming off a phenomenal 2005, wants to start off 2006 in a huge way.
00:54:59And going right after the man he defeated at SummerSlam two years ago,
00:55:03Chris Benoit.
00:55:05And this Royal Rumble ring now full of some of the most impressive superstars.
00:55:11Oh, my gosh.
00:55:1249.
00:55:13Benoit beat Orton in a one-on-one matchup on SmackDown.
00:55:16Tonight, Orton has eliminated Chris Benoit.
00:55:20Oh, this is sweet.
00:55:21And there's the RKO to Viscera.
00:55:25Well, the RKO to Viscera doesn't matter.
00:55:27But who is going to lift Viscera and get him over that top rope?
00:55:30So we have all the entries now in the Royal Rumble matchup.
00:55:35We are 50 minutes into this matchup,
00:55:37which means Mysterio and Triple H have lasted 50 minutes.
00:55:40The first two entries.
00:55:42Again, over the top rope.
00:55:43Both feet must hit the floor to be eliminated.
00:55:46The last man standing.
00:55:47A one-legged champion.
00:55:48Look at Viscera.
00:55:49Look at Viscera.
00:55:50Viscera eliminated.
00:55:51Back in the building just shook.
00:55:52That's right.
00:55:53By the teamwork of Masters and Carlito.
00:55:56Masters eliminated.
00:55:57Another double drop.
00:55:59Carlito double-crossed in his body again.
00:56:01That's twice.
00:56:03Hey, every man for himself.
00:56:08Carlito, don't turn your back.
00:56:09There's a right hand by Goldust.
00:56:11Can't celebrate too long there still.
00:56:13More men to be eliminated to win this Royal Rumble.
00:56:16Again, last man standing.
00:56:17First class ticket to the main event.
00:56:18WrestleMania.
00:56:19The battle for the championship.
00:56:23Look at Goldust.
00:56:26He's about to punch.
00:56:29And Goldust.
00:56:32A direct hit.
00:56:33He'll kick.
00:56:34Goldust on the top rope.
00:56:36And eliminated by RVD.
00:56:39Rob Van Dam impressive in his return kick.
00:56:42Well, I wouldn't have expected anything less.
00:56:45Rob Van Dam was ready for the Royal Rumble.
00:56:48Ready to impress all the fans.
00:56:49And he's done it.
00:56:50Here goes Orlando Jordan.
00:56:51But he hangs onto the apron.
00:56:53And Randy Orton eliminates Orlando Jordan.
00:56:57Randy Orton entering at number 30.
00:57:00He's the freshest man.
00:57:01And he's taking advantage of it.
00:57:03Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam squared off.
00:57:06Right hand by RVD.
00:57:07Kick to the midsection.
00:57:09Sometimes I forget.
00:57:10But Rey Mysterio's still in there.
00:57:12Shelton and Carlito hanging on.
00:57:14On the apron on the other side.
00:57:15Carlito trying to eliminate Shelton Benjamin.
00:57:17Shelton Benjamin hanging on.
00:57:19Whoa, Shelton.
00:57:20You better.
00:57:21Hold on, Shelton.
00:57:24Hold on.
00:57:25You're going to get a whooping for your mom.
00:57:26Rey Mysterio who entered at number two is in trouble.
00:57:28And Shawn Michaels in Triple H.
00:57:30Former friends.
00:57:31Former rivals.
00:57:32Squaring off with each other.
00:57:35Inverted atomic drop from HBK to the gate.
00:57:38Look out.
00:57:39And there's Eminem.
00:57:40The WWE Tag Team Champions.
00:57:43And away at Shawn Michaels.
00:57:45Boy, much to the delight of the game.
00:57:48I mean, the game was just about,
00:57:50he just about had it at the hands of Shawn Michaels.
00:57:52And remember earlier on tonight,
00:57:54Eminem said they would eliminate Shawn Michaels
00:57:56for Mr. McMahon.
00:57:58And Mercury and Nitro say it's over.
00:58:00It's about time, perhaps, for the snapshot.
00:58:04This may be a big photo op for Eminem
00:58:06because if they accomplish this,
00:58:08it's no telling how Mr. McMahon will reward them.
00:58:10Shawn Michaels with a bump in the eye.
00:58:12Shawn Michaels, the heartbreak kid.
00:58:14Two-time winner of the Rumble.
00:58:17There goes Nitro, eliminating Mercury.
00:58:19Inadvertently.
00:58:21And there goes Nitro.
00:58:24And Shawn Michaels.
00:58:25No, no, Shawn Michaels.
00:58:26HBK skinning the king.
00:58:28And it's Shelton Benjamin with a dragon kick
00:58:30to the back of the head.
00:58:33Boy, that put a big smile on Big Mama's face.
00:58:35Well, Benjamin told Mr. McMahon he was going to
00:58:37eliminate Shawn Michaels here tonight.
00:58:39Let's reset the scorecards, King.
00:58:41Triple H, Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam,
00:58:43Shelton Benjamin, Shawn Michaels,
00:58:45Carlito and Orton remain in the Rumble matchup.
00:58:48Check out one more time that kick to the side of the head.
00:58:51Shelton Benjamin on Shawn Michaels.
00:58:53And as you reset, don't forget.
00:58:56One and two injuries.
00:58:58And Shelton eliminated.
00:59:00Shawn Michaels has stuck it to Mr. McMahon.
00:59:03Eliminating Shelton Benjamin.
00:59:05The sweet chin music.
00:59:08Oh, my.
00:59:10Oh, my.
00:59:11No chance.
00:59:12Wait a minute, Mr. McMahon.
00:59:13The Royal Rumble's still going.
00:59:14Well, this cannot be good.
00:59:16Look at the look.
00:59:17You've seen that look many a time, King.
00:59:19He can't come out here now, can he?
00:59:21Mr. McMahon won the 1999 Royal Rumble.
00:59:23Remember that?
00:59:24Unfortunately.
00:59:25I mean, yes, I do.
00:59:26Mr. McMahon made an appearance last year as well.
00:59:29Oh, look at Shawn Michaels.
00:59:33What is Mr. McMahon doing out here?
00:59:35I don't know, but everyone in that ring is wondering the same thing.
00:59:38Another guy over.
00:59:39What?
00:59:48Wait a minute.
00:59:49Who is that?
00:59:50Who is that?
00:59:53Mr. McMahon bad-mouthing Shawn Michaels.
00:59:55Who are you doing this?
00:59:58Look out.
00:59:59Shawn, turn around.
01:00:00It's Shane.
01:00:01It's Shane McMahon.
01:00:03Look out.
01:00:04Shane McMahon has eliminated Shawn Michaels.
01:00:09I can't believe this.
01:00:11Wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:00:14Remember, there are no rules except-
01:00:16You better look what's behind you.
01:00:21I've never seen anything like this.
01:00:25Shawn Michaels can't believe it.
01:00:27Shawn Michaels.
01:00:28And Shawn Michaels heading back into the ring.
01:00:30The Triple H coming off the pass.
01:00:34Oh, my God.
01:00:35Back body drop.
01:00:37Shawn Michaels kicked to the jaw.
01:00:40And a hungry kid making a beeline for the McMahons.
01:00:45You better be an inventor.
01:00:46You better be an inventor.
01:00:52Put the heat on the sun, Shane.
01:00:54Shane McMahon said it wasn't me.
01:00:55It was Shane who eliminated you.
01:00:57Face first goes Rob Van Dam, Mysterio Carlito, Van Dam, Orton, and Triple H.
01:01:02All that remain in the 2006 Royal Rumble match.
01:01:05A berth in the main event at WrestleMania hangs in the balance.
01:01:10Just thinking about all we've seen in this match.
01:01:12This has been amazing.
01:01:13Whoa, look out.
01:01:14He's been kicked by RVD.
01:01:15Carlito missed with a clothesline.
01:01:17Rob Van Dam.
01:01:18And there goes Carlito.
01:01:20Eliminated.
01:01:21What a kick.
01:01:22We are down to four men.
01:01:24Rob Van Dam, Triple H from Raw, Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton from SmackDown.
01:01:31And now the pressure begins to mount.
01:01:34The pressure begins to build.
01:01:37Well, the game was a bloody lip.
01:01:41Triple H and Rey have been in this Royal Rumble for 56 minutes, Michael.
01:01:45Approaching record time.
01:01:47Triple H, Orton, Mysterio, Van Dam.
01:01:51Four corners staring at one another.
01:01:53Orton, the freshest man in the Rumble, put that little smirk,
01:01:57that little smile on his face.
01:02:00The legend killer, Randy Orton.
01:02:02Uh-oh, wait, look at this.
01:02:03The last man standing goes to WrestleMania.
01:02:06Mysterio and Van Dam go right at Triple H and Randy Orton.
01:02:09And here we go.
01:02:11Well, we saw Mysterio and Van Dam touch hands.
01:02:14I think they've formed some sort of-
01:02:15Oh, my God.
01:02:16Thumb to the eye, followed by a kick to the face.
01:02:19That's the flexibility of Rob Van Dam.
01:02:21Look at this now.
01:02:24That's four legs across the sternum.
01:02:26There's definitely an alliance formed now between Rob Van Dam and Mysterio.
01:02:31Wow.
01:02:33And Van Dam.
01:02:35Unbelievable.
01:02:37Check out the alliance of Mysterio and Van Dam.
01:02:40It is definitely working as planned.
01:02:42Wow.
01:02:45Rob Van Dam, top rope.
01:02:47And look out, look out.
01:02:48And Van Dam just caught his balance in time.
01:02:51Split up on the top rope.
01:02:52Mysterio launched into Van Dam and inadvertently eliminating the man
01:02:58he had formed an alliance with.
01:03:00Oh, so much for that alliance.
01:03:02I'm telling you, in the Royal Rumble, you've got to remember,
01:03:05you cannot go up to the top rope, put all your eggs in that basket.
01:03:09You'll lose every time.
01:03:10You see the look on the face of Triple H and Randy Orton?
01:03:13They realize Rey Mysterio, who entered at number two,
01:03:18is prime picking here.
01:03:20You want to talk about forming an alliance
01:03:22if these two men get together, and it looks like they're going to.
01:03:26They're focusing on the much smaller man, Rey Mysterio,
01:03:29trying to wear him down.
01:03:3216,000 plus, buzzing at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.
01:03:37One of these three men is going to WrestleMania.
01:03:40And Mysterio!
01:03:42Counter!
01:03:43What a counter by Mysterio!
01:03:45Boy, this brings back memories, Michael, of Evolution, Triple H, Randy Orton.
01:03:52These two guys ran rampant over on Raw.
01:03:55Ric Flair with Batista.
01:03:57And look at Mysterio trying to take the bigger men off their feet.
01:04:00Yeah, you're right.
01:04:01Randy Orton learned from Triple H.
01:04:03He became World Heavyweight Champion thanks to the game
01:04:05and then was double-crossed by Triple H.
01:04:09And look at Mysterio going for the 619.
01:04:13Watch out here.
01:04:15Mysterio!
01:04:17The Head Scissors!
01:04:18Oh, no.
01:04:19Here we go!
01:04:20No, you've got to be kidding me.
01:04:21Look at this!
01:04:22619 connected!
01:04:25The 619!
01:04:26Come on, Rey!
01:04:28619 times two!
01:04:31There's the signal to shout out to Eddie Guerrero.
01:04:34And here comes Rey!
01:04:35Mysterio's in at some time to Randy Orton.
01:04:38And there's a clothesline by The Game.
01:04:40Man.
01:04:42And Rey Mysterio's improbable run to the top of the Royal Rumble matchup
01:04:49may have ended with that clothesline.
01:04:51But I can't help but feel the presence of Eddie Guerrero smiling down on Rey Mysterio.
01:04:57But is that enough to help Rey Mysterio
01:04:59against the ten-time World Heavyweight Champion
01:05:02and against the legend killer Randy Orton?
01:05:04Well, you're right.
01:05:05Sometimes you just go up against insurmountable odds.
01:05:07But one of these men is going to main event WrestleMania.
01:05:10And with Rey Mysterio down and out,
01:05:12Orton and Triple H concentrate on one another.
01:05:17And Orton stalking his former mentor.
01:05:22Oh, he's wanting to deliver that RKO!
01:05:24Protégé!
01:05:25Went for the RKO.
01:05:26Doused off the ropes.
01:05:27Spinebuster!
01:05:28Wow.
01:05:30Wow.
01:05:32Triple H told Randy Orton earlier tonight, King,
01:05:34that he deals in reality.
01:05:39Well, the reality is Orton is flat on his back.
01:05:43So is Rey Mysterio.
01:05:44And Triple H's not much better off.
01:05:46And the reality is this Royal Rumble matchup has been going for one hour.
01:05:51And Rey and Triple H have been in it from the beginning.
01:05:54Entering at one and two.
01:05:55And will Mysterio be able to?
01:05:57Triple H!
01:05:58Eliminated!
01:05:59Oh, my God!
01:06:00We're down to Mysterio and Orton.
01:06:02The game is gone!
01:06:03Come on, Rey!
01:06:05The game is gone!
01:06:07Triple H eliminated!
01:06:11We're down to Mysterio.
01:06:13We are down to Randy Orton.
01:06:15Two SmackDown superstars.
01:06:18This is amazing.
01:06:19The game will not ascend to any throne here tonight.
01:06:23He is eliminated.
01:06:25Rey Mysterio.
01:06:26How much does he have left?
01:06:28Can he will down deep one more time?
01:06:31Face to face with the legend killer, Randy Orton.
01:06:35Look out!
01:06:36Look out!
01:06:37Oh, come on, now!
01:06:38After more than an hour, the game is eliminated.
01:06:41And he shows his frustration.
01:06:44Mysterio has not been eliminated.
01:06:46But Triple H may have put the nail where it belonged in his mind.
01:06:50Well, Rey Mysterio not eliminated, but momentarily, maybe.
01:06:55And Randy Orton.
01:06:56How ironic is it that Orton's former mentor, The Game,
01:07:00may have won this matchup for his former protege?
01:07:03Well, I don't think that was The Game's intention.
01:07:05I think The Game was, like you said,
01:07:07just taking out his frustrations at being eliminated by Rey Mysterio.
01:07:11Or Randy.
01:07:13And Randy Orton.
01:07:16Who came in at number 30.
01:07:18I wouldn't gloat too long right now, Randy.
01:07:20I wouldn't savor the victory yet.
01:07:21I'd get down to business.
01:07:22Randy Orton, who came in at number 30.
01:07:24Rey Mysterio, who came in at number 2.
01:07:27One of these men is going to WrestleMania.
01:07:33Rey Mysterio is helpless.
01:07:35Randy Orton just...
01:07:37Rey Mysterio is helpless.
01:07:39Randy Orton methodical here now.
01:07:41And this is a damn shame that Triple H had to end Rey Mysterio's hope this way.
01:07:46It just shows you how...
01:07:48Orton's blading around with Mysterio.
01:07:51And Rey, Rey hanging on to the top rope.
01:07:54Rey hanging on for dear life here.
01:07:56Whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:07:57Mysterio, he did it!
01:07:58He did it!
01:07:59No way!
01:08:00No way!
01:08:01Rey Mysterio did it!
01:08:03Rey Mysterio!
01:08:05Here is your winner, Rey Mysterio!
01:08:10Rey Mysterio is going to WrestleMania!
01:08:16Latino Heat is alive and well!
01:08:18Look at this!
01:08:20Oh, my gosh!
01:08:21Mysterio dedicating this victory to Eddie Guerrero.
01:08:29I cannot believe it.
01:08:32And, Michael, words cannot describe it.
01:08:35I mean, this...
01:08:37Just suck this in.
01:08:38Look at Rey Mysterio.
01:08:40Rey Mysterio dedicating this matchup to Eddie Guerrero.
01:08:43He wrestled over an hour with an Eddie Guerrero logo on his wrestling tights.
01:08:48And Rey Mysterio has won the 2006 Royal Rumble match.
01:08:53Well, without a doubt, the biggest win in Rey Mysterio's career.
01:08:58But it could lead to an even bigger win at WrestleMania.
01:09:02Rey Mysterio will battle for the championship at WrestleMania.
01:09:08Amazing!
01:09:09Congratulations!
01:09:11Congratulations!
01:09:14Let's show you the elimination.
01:09:16First of the game, Triple H.
01:09:18This was the most shocking moment in the FB.
01:09:21Well, the first most shocking moment of the Royal Rumble.
01:09:24And it is.
01:09:26Orton going for the victory.
01:09:28And Rey Mysterio somehow with a tremendous power here to win the Rumble matchup.
01:09:33Oh, my goodness!
01:09:38From Rey Mysterio's first wrestling match
01:09:41in a small one-down church in Tijuana, Mexico
01:09:45at the age of 15.
01:09:47After 16 years in this business,
01:09:49Rey Mysterio will headline WrestleMania.
01:09:54Well, Rey Mysterio has won the big one.
01:09:57And he's got one to go.
01:09:59Rey Mysterio, Diva La Raza.
01:10:05This is great.
01:10:09And hold your head up.
01:10:12Hold your head up.
01:10:14Proudly, you deserve it, young man.
01:10:17Rey Mysterio will battle for the championship
01:10:21on the grandest stage of all, WrestleMania.
01:10:25Still don't know how he did it.
01:10:27Amazing.