Cody Rhodes Royal Rumble Victory Illegal After Huge Blunder

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The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes won the 30-man Royal Rumble match on Saturday after making his return to the WWE after almost 7 months.

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Rhodes was able to pick up the victory by eliminating the current Intercontinental Champion Gunther who entered the match at the number 1 position.

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Dominik then made his entrance at the number 18 position with his dad's mask and he was seen tearing up the iconic Luchador's mask on his way to the ring.

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Cody Rhodes Royal Rumble Victory Illegal After Huge Blunder

The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes won the 30-man Royal Rumble match on Saturday after making his return to the WWE after almost 7 months.

Rhodes was able to pick up the victory by eliminating the current Intercontinental Champion Gunther who entered the match at the number 1 position.

Dominik then made his entrance at the number 18 position with his dad's mask and he was seen tearing up the iconic Luchador's mask on his way to the ring.

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