Bayley Wins The Royal Rumble
The most deserving WWE star won the Royal Rumble.
And a new star was born.
For the first time in her career, Bayley won the Royal Rumble.
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She entered third, and then outlasted every other competitor in the match over the next hour-and-three-minutes. Bayley has yet to main-event a WrestleMania, but this looks like it will finally be her chance to headline the event.
And a star was born when Jade Cargill entered the match.
Cargill entered the match at no. 28, and commentary immediately highlighted her as a legitimate star. After presenting Nia Jax as an unstoppable force throughout the match, Cargill was the perfect choice to eliminate her–especially by slamming her over the top rope. The showdown between Cargill and Bianca Belair was a must-see moment, and she also eliminated Becky Lynch and Naomi.
There were other surprises. Natalya Neidhart came out first, and she was joined by Naomi. After leaving WWE on controversial terms in the spring of 2022, it was only fitting that Naomi returned in grand fashion.
Over the past year, Naomi starred in Impact Wrestling as Trinity. She was the Knockout champion for the company, which is now known as TNA Wrestling, dropping the belt only two weeks ago to Jordynne Grace. In another surprise, Grace was the fifth to enter the Rumble, and it was phenomenal to see her own the moment.
In the closing moments, Bayley eliminated Belair, which was a perfect new chapter in their long rivalry. The final three were then Bayley, Liv Morgan, and Cargill. After Morgan eliminated Cargill, Bayley pounced and sent Morgan out of the match.
The backbone of WWE on and off the air, Bayley is one of the most integral roster members in the company. This is a moment she earned, and now she is on track to help headline WrestleMania 40.
