WWE Royal Rumble: Drew McIntyre emerges victorious after eliminating Roman Reigns

Drew McIntyre stood tall in ring as 2020 Men's Royal Rumble winner. Drew McIntyre sent bookies favourite Roman Reigns over top rope to secure his victory. 34-year-old will w have opportunity to win WWE Championship or WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania.

WWE Royal Rumble: McIntyre wins big

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WWE Royal Rumble highlights: Drew McIntyre eliminates Roman Reigns

Drew McIntyre had been touted as a future WWE champion ever since he made his return to company in 2017. He finally received his massive push on Royal Rumble when he eliminated Brock Lesnar after a record-tying performance by ' Beast Incarnate'. Lesnar entered at .1 and eliminated 13 men in a row, becoming first WWE Superstar to do so. He also tied  elimination record in process. However, Drew McIntyre stunned entire universe when he eliminated Lesnar from behind and reby established himself as top contender in match. 

McIntyre entered match as  16th entrant and enjoyed a dominating performance throughout. After eliminating Brock Lesnar, McIntyre continued his streak when he manhandled Ricochet before tossing him out of ring. With returning Edge hogging all spotlight, Drew McIntyre made sure that he made his opportunity count and eliminated Roman Reigns just after 'Big Dog' eliminated Edge. Irish wrestler couldn't contain his emotions after hard-fought victory that earned him right to headline WrestleMania.

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WWE Royal Rumble highlights: Drew McIntyre shares his thoughts

Drew McIntyre, who was released by company in 2014 after an underwhelming stint, went to TNA to hone his skills as a wrestler and become a top draw in independent circuit. McIntyre made his triumphant return to WWE in 2017. After a strong start in NXT, he was sent to RAW in 2018. Despite being on scene for almost two years, this is biggest push he has received in his WWE career. And fans surely loved seeing 34-year-old winning Royal Rumble match.

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