Leading up to the Royal Rumble 2023 premium live event, the ongoing saga between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn had been the most interesting storyline on WWE TV. As seen during the PLE, it took a drastic turn as the latter finally turned on The Bloodline leader and in return, digested a massive beatdown. But that’s not all as one of The Bloodline members refused in joining the beatdown.
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Reigns defeated Owens at Royal Rumble 2023
In the main event of Royal Rumble 2023, Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Sami Zayn and Paul Heyman were at ringside in the corner of Reigns for the match.
In the tense encounter, the referee got knocked out after which Owens hit the Pop-Up Powerbomb and the Stunner. But Reigns managed to kick out due to the delay in pin-count.
After some time, Reigns hit a Superman Punch and Spear, but Owens kicked out. Reigns eventually speared Owens through the barricade at the height of the contest at ringside and then sent him head-first into the steel ring steps before nailing a Spear to retain his title at Royal Rumble 2023.
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Zayn dared to hit Reigns with a Steel Chair
After the match, Reigns handed a chair to Zayn and instructed him to hit Owens with it. But Zayn instead ended up hitting Reigns with the chair, must to the delight of the Royal Rumble 2023 audience. While Jimmy Uso reacted by taking out Zayn with a superkick, Jey left the ring as he was unable to hit Zayn. Solo Sikoa followed the suit by hitting Zayn with a Samoan Spike. Thereafter, Jimmy and Sikoa viciously double-teamed on Zayn. A furious Reigns also joined them.
A loud “F**k you, Roman” chant broke out at the Alamodome amid the Royal Rumble 2023 audience as Reigns continued to destroy Zayn with punches. The final segment of the January PLE ended with Reigns grabbing the lei garland and dropping the petals onto an unconscious Zayn. The “Honorary Uce” t-shirt was torn off his chest.
Not to mention, Owens was already beaten by The Bloodline and he was also in a half-laid state inside the ring in a handcuffed position. Following what’s transpired at Royal Rumble 2023, we assume that next month’s Elimination Chamber from Montreal, Canada will see Zayn challenging for Reigns’ title.
