By Kevin Wong on Jan 26, 2019 04:30 am
Word of advice to the current Rumble entrants: the match is not over until the music plays. Had the British Bulldog known this, he might not have celebrated early at the 1995 Royal Rumble, when he got on the turnbuckles to celebrate his "victory." In the meantime, Shawn Michaels managed to pull himself back into the ring before both feet hit the floor; he pushed Davey Boy off the turnbuckle to secure his first of two back-to-back Rumble wins.
8. Daniel Bryan (2015)
In 2014, WWE screwed the pooch by leaving Daniel Bryan, the most popular wrestler in the company, out of the Royal Rumble. In 2015, the company included Bryan, but instead of lasting into the later third of the match, disaster struck. Bray Wyatt bumped Bryan off the ring apron after just 10 minutes of in-ring action. The fans revolted, and they spent the remainder of the match chanting Bryan's name, booing the remaining participants, and yelling "Bulls***."
7. The Great Khali (2010)
In 2010, Beth Phoenix became the second woman to enter the Royal Rumble (the first was Chyna in 1999; more on her later). And she made an immediate impact; she kissed former World Heavyweight Champion the Great Khali, which stunned him so much that she was able to leverage him out of the ring. It was a fun comedy spot that came early in the match; she even hoisted CM Punk on her shoulders before the Straight Edge Superstar got the upper-hand and eliminated her.
6. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (1999)
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin won the 1997 and '98 Royal Rumbles back-to-back. And he would have three-peated this feat, had The Rock not come down to the ring and distracted Austin in the 1999 Rumble. That gave Mr. McMahon just enough time to sneak behind Austin and dump him over the side, winning the match. Typically, it's not a good sign for business when a wrestling promoter goes over the actual wrestlers. But this was also smack in the middle of the legendary McMahon/Austin feud; their chemistry with each other, and their on-screen hatred of one another, was just palpable enough to make this finish work, against precedent.
5. Mark Henry (1999)
Chyna was the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble in the event's history. And she immediately made her presence known; she went after Mark Henry, laying in a couple of forearms before tossing him over the top rope. Unlike the Beth Phoenix spot from 2010, everyone, Henry included, played this seriously.
4. Shawn Michaels (2003)
The Heartbreak Kid is another back-to-back winner, winning the Rumble in 1995 and '96. So when Michaels entered the 2003 Rumble, fans may not have expected him to win, but they were expecting, at the very least, a decent showing. They didn't get that. Jericho attacked Michaels from behind and smacked him with a chair. He then eliminated Michaels after only 2.5 minutes.
3. Andre the Giant (1990)
Anytime Andre the Giant enters anything, he's an automatic favorite to win; he's simply that big and that beloved. But when he entered the 1990 Royal Rumble, he was three years removed from his legendary match at WrestleMania III and in more pain than ever. He was eliminated after just 10 minutes by the powerful combination of Ax and Smash, also known as Demolition.
2. British Bulldog (1995)
1. The Undertaker (2002)
Maven was the first winner of WWE reality TV show Tough Enough, where contestants compete for a WWE contract. When he entered the 2002 Royal Rumble, the Undertaker, who had entered earlier, laughed at him. But then, the Hardys attacked Taker, and this provided enough of a distraction for Maven to land a dropkick on the Undertaker, sending him toppling over the top rope. The Dead Man looked as stunned as the rest of us; he had lasted under eight minutes in the contest.Maven's triumph, however, was short-lived. Taker blew his cool, and he dragged Maven back to the concession area, where he beat the rookie to a pulp. Talk about a sore loser!
By Kevin Wong on Jan 26, 2019 01:52 am
The first major WWE event of the year is coming to the WWE Network and PPV on Sunday, January 27. The Royal Rumble will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, and the events will begin at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, with a Kickoff Show starting two hours prior. It's going to be a jam-packed evening, with two Royal Rumble matches happening at the show. To be eliminated from the annual WWE Royal Rumble, a wrestler must meet the following conditions: he must exit the ring over the top rope, and have both feet touch the outside floor. The wrestler must then leave ringside immediately. But where most wrestlers see an entrenched rule to obey, other wrestlers see a loophole to exploit; it's a classic example of "letter of the law" vs. "spirit of the law." Does hopping around the ring on one foot, for example, save one from elimination? These sorts of creative strategies have led to some of the Rumble's funniest, most memorable moments. And in many cases, the wrestlers must engage in heroic athleticism to make them possible. Here 10 creative ways that WWE wrestlers have stayed in the Royal Rumble. If you liked this gallery, check out our predictions for this year's Royal Rumble, and every confirmed entrant for the men's and women's Rumble. The latest WWE PPV is set to air live on Sunday, January 27, 2019. And check in with us on Sunday; we'll be watching and reviewing the PPV live.
Rey Mysterio (2009)
We're starting out with something basic, but well-executed. During the 2009 Rumble, Rey Mysterio was knocked over the top rope to the outside, but he managed to place his feet on The Miz and John Morrison's backs. He then hopped from one to the other like a frog on lily pads, and re-entered the ring. Not bad, but the Rumble strategies would go way off the rails over the next decade.
Kofi Kingston (2015)
Here is the first of four entries about Kofi Kingston, who has been performing miracle saves since 2012 as a sort of annual tradition. In 2015, The Rosebuds, Adam Rose's entourage, caught Kofi midair. They then celebrated with Kofi, and let him crowd surf over their heads before tossing him back in the in ring to finish what he started.
Naomi (2018)
In the first women's Royal Rumble , Naomi was slammed and stranded on the announcer's table outside the ring by Nia Jax. What followed was both awkward and funny. Naomi asked to borrow a wheeled office chair, planted her feet on its cushion, and then walked herself to the ring on palms of her hands. Will she follow this up with another creative loophole at the 2019 Rumble? Hopefully.
Kofi Kingston (2014)
This is impressive stuff. Kofi Kingston takes a running leap off the side barrier--the one that borders the entrance ramp--and manages to land on the outside ring apron. Once again, crisis is averted. Imagine if he had missed. Kofi would be on a whole different type of Rumble-centric list.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Always remember that if you don't have the sure-footedness to exploit loopholes in the Rumble stipulations, you can always just cheat, straight up. That's what "Stone Cold" Steve Austin did in 1997. Austin was eliminated, but none of the referees noticed that he was. And so, he snuck back in when the officials weren't looking, and went on to win the entire thing. In a way, Austin's gamble required its own sort of creativity; no one had ever been so blatant or shameless to break the rules to this degree. And it would be near impossible to pull off today; there's a horde of referees skulking by ringside, making sure that everything is on the up and up.
Jerry "The King" Lawler (1996)
In 1995, Jerry Lawler was no beloved elder statesman of the wrestling business; he was a cowardly, sharp-tongued heel, with that rare ability to anger people upon opening his mouth. And in 1995, Lawler first left the ring between the middle ropes and decided to hide beneath it. He couldn't be eliminated if his opponents could find him, right? Fortunately, eventual winner Shawn Michaels figured out what was happening, exited through the middle ropes, pulled Lawler out from under the ring by his ankles, and then tossed the king back in the ring. Nice try, Jerry.
Mick Foley (1998)
Can a wrestler enter the Rumble multiple times as different characters? Apparently, the answer is yes! Mick Foley tested this theory out in 1998, when he entered as all three of his recurring gimmicks. First, he was Cactus Jack. Then, he was Mankind. And lastly, he was Dude Love. WWE has some degree of consistency on this point; in their statistics, they don't include Dr. Isaac Yankem's eliminations as Kane's. Could this be an exploitable loophole, that Kane can use to finally win the Rumble? Probably not. But one can dream.
Kofi Kingston (2013)
This is probably the funniest entry on this, even if it's not the most athletically impressive. But it sure is innovative. Kofi gets stranded on the announcer's table; in all honesty, he's fit enough to make the jump, but instead, he borrows an office chair from the commentators, and jumps up and down on it, pogo stick style, to get back to ringside. The laugh that comes up from the crowd is massive.
John Morrison (2011)
This is just impressive athleticism. John Morrison falls off the ring apron and latches onto the outside ring barrier, Spider-Man style, to save himself from elimination. He then climbs on top of the barrier, and makes a flying leap to the steel steps. Unfortunately, that was Morrison's last Rumble with the WWE. And the Rumble theatrics became Kofi's domain instead.
Kofi Kingston (2012)
One of the simplest saves is also one of the best ones. Miz tries to eliminate Kofi from the Rumble by pushing his feet off the apron. But instead of flipping over, Kofi finds his center of balance and performs a handstand. He then "walks" himself over to the ring steps to safety. It's one thing to fool around in rehearsals and training with a spot like this one. But to pull it off on live television, in front of a massive arena, is something else entirely. Bravo, Kofi Kingston. We can't wait to see what you come up with this year.
By Alessandro Fillari on Jan 26, 2019 12:45 am
Evening The Odds
Resident Evil 2 doesn't pull any punches when it comes to its survival horror experience. Whether it's finding yourself trapped in the enclosed and dark halls of the police station with numerous zombies in front of you or encountering mutated beasts that surprise you when you least expect it, Capcom's survival horror game goes out of its way to make you feel overwhelmed and in a constant state of dread. However, there's still plenty of resources and tools to help you even the odds ever slightly. In this feature, we've rounded up all of the game's weapon upgrades to ensure you don't miss any while surviving in Raccoon City. Though each protagonist experiences their own course of events, the locations for their respective weapon upgrades are similar, which slightly lessens the hassle of tracking down these valuable enhancements. Here's how to find all the weapon upgrades in Resident Evil 2. For more info on Resident Evil 2, including our Beginner's Guide and story breakdown, be sure to stick with GameSpot.
Leon's Matilda (starting weapon)
High Capacity Magazine: West Office, Police Station 1st Floor In the West Office, you'll find the location for Leon's cancelled welcome party. After reading the note on his desk, just below the large "Welcome, Leon" sign, you'll get the clue to unlock Leon's desk. There are two locks on each side of his desk, and the pass codes to unlock them are tied to the row of desks next to each lock. Look for the name plates for every desk and enter the first initials into the lock on their respective sides to open the two locks. Once unlocked, you'll find the High Capacity Magazine for the Matilda. This part will upgrade the magazine size to 24 rounds. Gun Stock: Parking Garage, Police Station Basement Head to the Firing Range east of the Parking Garage in B1 of R.P.D.. Once inside you'll find a small lock box and note on a desk. Inside the box is a worn key. Head back to the parking garage and examine the item to find a button. Once you activate the button, you'll open the trunk of one of the cars to the south wall of the garage and find the Gun Stock. This part allows the Matilda to fire three rounds per pull of the trigger.
Claire's SLS 60 (starting weapon)
Speed Loader: West Office, Police Station 1st Floor In the West Office, you'll find the location for Leon's cancelled welcome party. After reading the note on his desk, just below the large "Welcome, Leon" sign, you'll get the clue to unlock Leon's desk. There are two locks on each side of his desk, and the pass codes to unlock them are tied to the row of desks next to each lock. Look for the name plates for every desk and enter the first initials into the lock on their respective sides to open the two locks. Once unlocked, you'll find the Speed Loader for the SLS 60. This part will reduce weapon reload time. Reinforced Frame: Treatment Pool Room, Sewers Upper Level In the Treatment Pool Room in the Sewers, you'll find a safe sitting on top of the table. On the side of the safe is combination key written in chalk. Open it to find the Reinforced Frame, which allows the SLS 60 to fire off high caliber rounds (press LB/R1 to switch ammo).
Leon's W-870
Long Barrel: Kendo's Gun Shop, Behind R.P.D.
Shortly after leaving the Basement of R.P.D., you'll enter the famous Gun Shop owned by Robert Kendo. Check the shelves for ammo and the upgrade for Leon's shotgun. The long barrel part will increase attack power and the boost the weapon's capacity to eight rounds.
Shotgun Stock: Treatment Pool Room, Sewers Upper Level
In the Treatment Pool Room in the Sewers, you'll find a safe sitting on top of a table, with a zombie in resting position nearby. Written in chalk on the side of the safe are the combination numbers. Open the safe to find the Shotgun Stock for the W-870, which increases the rate of fire.
Claire's Gm79 Grenade Launcher
Shoulder Stock: Elevator Controls Room, Police Station Basement Once you reach the basement of R.P.D. with Claire, you'll find an elevator that needs to be activated from a nearby room. To enter the room, you'll need the diamond key from the morgue. After opening the room, check the lockers to find the Shoulder Stock for Claire's grenade launcher. This will help stabilize the trajectory for each shot fired.
Leon's Magnum (Lightning Hawk)
Long Barrel: Underground Stairs, Mid-level Underground Facility In the staircase leading down into the lower levels of the Underground Facility, shortly after opening the secret passage in the main hall, you'll find a peculiar lock box housing a weapon upgrade. At this point in the game, you more than likely have possession of the item needed to open it. The S.T.A.R.S. Police Badge, found in the jewelry box located in the Interrogation Room on the 1st floor, is a key item that also doubles as a USB key, granting you access to the S.T.A.R.S. office armory to acquire the Lightning Hawk. However, the badge itself also works as the key to the lock box in the stairway. Backtrack to get the key if you don't have it in your possession and use it on the box to open it and get the Long Barrel. The Long Barrel upgrade will reduce recoil and increase attack power for the weapon. Red-Dot Sight: S.T.A.R.S. Office, Police Station 2nd Floor West Wing While this upgrade can be found in Wesker's desk, you first need to develop the Hiding Place film roll found in the Upper level of the Sewers. Once you have developed the film in the Dark Room in the first floor west wing of the R.P.D., you can head back to the S.T.A.R.S. office to find the upgrade in Wesker's desk. This upgrade improves aiming.
For a more detailed breakdown on how to get access to the Magnum, check out our guide.
Note: When playing as Claire, this weapon can be found in the Parking Garage, where you find the Gun Stock upgrade for Leon's Matilda. It already comes equipped with the laser sight custom part.
High Capacity Magazine: Waiting Floor, Police Station 2F East Wing Underneath the desk in the Waiting Room is a safe. The combination to open the safe can be found in the Confiscation Report found in the Basement of R.P.D. This mod increases the clip size to 26 rounds.
Leon's Chemical Flamethrower
Regulator: Nap Room, North Area of Laboratory
In the underground Laboratory you'll find a locked room past the Cafeteria. In order to open this room, you'll need the Signal Modulator. Depending on whether you're playing in the first or second scenario, you'll find the key item in different locations. Once you acquire it, backtrack to the North Area and use the Signal Modulator to open the door to the room. Inside, examine the lockers to find the Regulator upgrade for the flamethrower, which decreases fuel cost when using the weapon.
Claire's MQ-11
Suppressor: Underground Stairs, Mid-level Underground Facility
In the staircase leading down into the lower levels of the Underground Facility, shortly after opening the secret passage in the main hall, you'll find a peculiar lock box housing a weapon upgrade. At this point in the game, you more than likely possess the item needed to open it. The S.T.A.R.S. Police Badge, found in the jewelry box located in the Interrogation Room on the 1st floor, is a key item that also doubles as a USB key, granting you access to the S.T.A.R.S. office armory to acquire the Lightning Hawk. However, the badge itself also works as the key to the lock box in the stairway. Backtrack to get the key if you don't have it in your possession and use it on the box to open it and get the weapon upgrade.The Suppressor upgrade will reduce recoil for the weapon.
High-Capacity Mag: S.T.A.R.S Office, Police Station 2nd Floor West wing
While this upgrade can be found in Wesker's desk, you first need to develop the Hiding Place film roll found in the Upper level of the Sewers. Once you've developed the film in the Dark Room in the first floor west wing of the R.P.D., you can head back to the S.T.A.R.S. office to find the upgrade in Wesker's desk. This part upgrades magazine capacity to 50 rounds.
Claire's Spark Shot
High-Voltage Condenser: Nap Room, North Area of Laboratory
In the underground Laboratory you'll find a locked room past the Cafeteria. In order to open this room, you'll need the Signal Modulator. Depending on whether you're playing in the first or second scenario, you'll find the key item in different locations. Once you acquire it, backtrack to the North Area and use the Signal Modulator to open the door to the room. Inside, examine the lockers to find the High-Voltage Condenser upgrade for the Spark Shot, which reduces the time between shots.
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