The champ is here. WWE has posted a new video to its YouTube channel in which they show the full 2013 Royal Rumble match. John Cena was the victor that year and went on to WrestleMania 29 to challenge The Rock for the WWE Championship.
You can see the match in its entirety below:
From WWE.com:
On New Year’s Eve, John Cena made a promise to himself and to the WWE Universe: After a disastrous 2012, the Cenation leader vowed to turn things around and make 2013 his year. Tonight, the 10-time WWE Champion took a big step in that direction, outlasting 29 other Superstars to win the Royal Rumble Match and earn a World Title opportunity against the champion of his choosing at WrestleMania 29 on April 7.
With a trip to WrestleMania 29 and a chance at a World Title at stake, Cena and Ryback engaged in a brutal back and forth that left US Airways Arena breathless. Cena locked Ryback in the STF in an attempt to wear down his monstrous opponent, and it worked, as Ryback went limp on the canvas. Ryback didn’t stay down for long, though, and he quickly made an attempt to take back control of the match.
Cena found a way to turn the tables again, sliding out of Ryback’s clutches and forcing the scary-strong Superstar over the ropes and to the floor, leaving the Cenation leader alone inside the ring, overcoming 29 others in a truly unforgettable bout.
Editor’s Opinion:
Going into this match, you knew that Cena was going to win and set up a match with The Rock in a rematch at WrestleMania that year. However, it was still a lot of fun and is always one of the most exciting matches of the year!
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