The 2008 Royal Rumble was the 21st annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view produced by WWE. The PPV was held on January 27, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. WWE produced a total of six matches for the pay-per-view, although the Royal Rumble match was the highlight of the show. John Cena won the 2008 Royal Rumble by eliminating Triple H last. Undertaker won the previous year’s (2007) Royal Rumble and how did he get eliminated in 2008?
Who eliminated Undertaker in 2008 Royal Rumble?
The Undertaker was the 2007 Royal Rumble winner who eliminated Shawn Michaels last for the win. However in 2008, the last two men who stood in the 2007 Royal Rumble started the match. Taker entered number 1 followed by Shawn Michaels. Taker had a tough fight right from the start and eliminated three, including Santino Marella, The Great Khali and Snitsky. Taker lasted for 32 minutes 33 seconds and was eliminated by Shawn Michaels. He took the revenge for last year’s Royal Rumble match and eventually laid the foundation for one of the biggest rivalries In WWE history.
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Other highlights of the 2008 Royal Rumble
John Cena had his return after injury and eventually won the Rumble by eliminating Triple H. Batista lasted longer in the ring with a total of 37 minutes 46 seconds. Triple H eliminated the most with six eliminations including Cody Rhodes, Big Daddy V, Mick Foley, Elijah Burke, Kane and Batista. Finlay got disqualified for early entrance and attacking with the weapon. Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper from the Hall of Fame entered the rumble match.
2008 Royal Rumble Aftermath
The Undertaker won the 2008 Elimination Chamber and went on to challenge Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXIV to become the World Champion. Shawn Michaels went to have a match with Ric Flair, where he ended Flair’s career.
Undertaker Elimination in Royal Rumble FAQ's
A. John Cena won the 2008 Royal Rumble by returning to the ring as the 30th entrant and by eliminating Triple H last.
A. Kane, Batista,Triple H and John Cena were the last four members to stand in the ring at the 2008 Royal Rumble match.
A. No, John Cena used the championship opportunity before WrestleMania at 2008 No Way Out, where he won by disqualification, but Randy Orton retained the WWE Championship.
A. The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels started the rumble match as the first and second entrants.
A. Mr. Kennedy eliminated Shawn Michaelz from the ring after he eliminated The Undertaker from the ring.
