TRIPLE H Vs CENA(WWE GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE)
- 4 years ago
WWE GREATEST ROYAL RUMBLE 2018
John Cena vs. Triple H
John Cena and Triple H are two of the most storied Superstars in WWE history. They have battled on several occasions but have only competed in two high-profile singles matches, each getting a win. Cena defeated The Game at WrestleMania 22, while The King of Kings returned the favor two years later at Night of Champions.
Friday afternoon, they would look to break the tie in a blockbuster opening match, kicking off the Greatest Royal Rumble in star-studded fashion.
Cena and Triple H engaged in a test of strength and then traded shoulder blocks to a thunderous ovation, proving how valuable the old-school staples of WWE live events will be in front of this wrestling-starved crowd.
The popular babyface fought out of a brief Triple H heat sequence with a series of shoulder tackles, but The Game escaped the sidewalk slam and flattened his opponent with a big clothesline. Cena fought his way back into the match, scaled the ropes and tried for a top-rope leg drop, but Triple H backed out just enough to catch Cena with a powerbomb for a near-fall.
Cena again fended off an extended onslaught by Triple H and delivered a Five Knuckle Shuffle and Attitude Adjustment. However, he could only keep the COO of WWE down for a count of two. A frustrated Cena attempted another Attitude Adjustment, but Triple H slithered out and delivered a Pedigree. His finisher only netted a two-count as frustration set in on his end.
Cena escaped a submission attempt, delivered another Attitude Adjustment, a slingshot and one more of his finishing maneuvers for the hard-fought victory.
Result
Cena defeated Triple H.
Analysis
A delightfully random match on a delightfully random spectacular, this did exactly what it was intended to in that it fired up the crowd and delivered legitimate star power right out of the gate.
Both Cena and Triple H looked their ages but at the same time showed incredible command of the audience. They kept it simple, and the result was a fun, if unspectacular, match to kick off the afternoon's festivities.
John Cena vs. Triple H
John Cena and Triple H are two of the most storied Superstars in WWE history. They have battled on several occasions but have only competed in two high-profile singles matches, each getting a win. Cena defeated The Game at WrestleMania 22, while The King of Kings returned the favor two years later at Night of Champions.
Friday afternoon, they would look to break the tie in a blockbuster opening match, kicking off the Greatest Royal Rumble in star-studded fashion.
Cena and Triple H engaged in a test of strength and then traded shoulder blocks to a thunderous ovation, proving how valuable the old-school staples of WWE live events will be in front of this wrestling-starved crowd.
The popular babyface fought out of a brief Triple H heat sequence with a series of shoulder tackles, but The Game escaped the sidewalk slam and flattened his opponent with a big clothesline. Cena fought his way back into the match, scaled the ropes and tried for a top-rope leg drop, but Triple H backed out just enough to catch Cena with a powerbomb for a near-fall.
Cena again fended off an extended onslaught by Triple H and delivered a Five Knuckle Shuffle and Attitude Adjustment. However, he could only keep the COO of WWE down for a count of two. A frustrated Cena attempted another Attitude Adjustment, but Triple H slithered out and delivered a Pedigree. His finisher only netted a two-count as frustration set in on his end.
Cena escaped a submission attempt, delivered another Attitude Adjustment, a slingshot and one more of his finishing maneuvers for the hard-fought victory.
Result
Cena defeated Triple H.
Analysis
A delightfully random match on a delightfully random spectacular, this did exactly what it was intended to in that it fired up the crowd and delivered legitimate star power right out of the gate.
Both Cena and Triple H looked their ages but at the same time showed incredible command of the audience. They kept it simple, and the result was a fun, if unspectacular, match to kick off the afternoon's festivities.