"Might have to retire the royal rumble spot" - WWE Universe reacts to Kofi Kingston's botched elimination 

Kofi Kingston botched his elimination
Kofi Kingston botched his elimination

Kofi Kingston has become infamous for his usual spot in the annual WWE Royal Rumble match, where he defies gravity in an attempt to avoid elimination.

The former WWE Champion was unable to do this last year when his attempt was botched and this year it appeared to go the same way. Xavier Woods set up a chair for Kingston to land on, but he was unable to save himself and went head first on the announce table.

This left Kingston on the floor for much of the match and has led to mixed reactions online. Many fans believe that Kofi should retire from the Rumble and drop the expectations of this particular moment each year.

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There are others who are legitimately concerned about Kingston following the botch since he did appear to be injured.

It was later decided that Kofi Kingston had been eliminated from the match and was unable to continue. The decision was made even though it looked like the former Champion had wrapped his legs around the chair and his feet didn't touch the floor.

It was another disappointment for Kingston, who was looking forward to bouncing back from last year's botch but was unable to do so. Gunther, who was the first entrant in the men's rumble match, eliminated Woods and Kofi.Do

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