To recap, the superstars currently in the ring are:

1. Chris Jericho
2. Sheamus
4. Dolph Ziggler
7. Daniel Bryan
8. Johnny Gargano
10. Big E

Elim leaderboard (a plus symbol means still in the match)
1. Daniel Bryan - 2+
2. Big E - 1+
2. Jey Uso - 1

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And we continue this 40 Man Royal Rumble Match as the clock counts down to number 11!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *
*Buzzer*

"The Architect! The Messiah! The Visionary! Seth! Freakin! Rollins! Is in the rumble match!" -Graves

"Rollins, the man who won the 2019 Royal Rumble, Came in 3rd last year, but was eliminated by Edge shortly after eliminating Braun Strowman and Christian. Rollins entered 29th last year, 30th in 2020, and he won the rumble from the 10 slot, so something tells me Rollins knows what it takes to win this match from this position!" -Cole

"Unlike 2019, Michael Cole, Seth Rollins had a kid and then decided to get Batshit crazy every time he saw Cesaro, then He got His Guts Speared out by Edge at 2021 Summerslam, and what's worse, he was absolutely destroyed by Orange Cassidy of AEW at the AEW vs WWE charity Event! I mean, worse for Seth. I thoroughly Enjoyed calling my first Cassidy match and seeing Seth get an ass whooping, Sloth style." -Pat

Meanwhile, Rollins into the ring, Immediately A ripcord knee to Gargano! Now Rollins hammering away at Sheamus, But the Irishman fighting back! And- Oh! Thumb to the Eye by Rollins! Shin strike, And Now the STOMP to Shemus! Wow, what a sequence by the Visionary!

Big E delivers an Overhead Belly to belly to Jericho. Now one for Gargano! And One for Brya- no, Bryan lands on his feet, RUNNING KNEE!! What a counter by The Savvy vet, Daniel Bryan!

"He's a 5x World champion and that kind of Killer instinct, that awareness, that Lethality is what kept Bryan successful for so long. Oh, and the massive Yes Movement. That's a part of it too." -McAfee

Rollins now FALCON ARROW! Plants Ziggler, middle of the ring! Dolph, Writhing in pain as if He shattered his back or something.

"And Dolph Ziggler is... uh..." -Graves

"...Being a Drama Queen? Yes, Corey, we know." -Pat McAfee *The Certified Legend*

And it's time for number 12!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

And it's the Man who recently has had some doors open for his career, it's the Prince of Parkour, John Morrison!

And Now Morrison into the ring, Keep in mind, Now that Miz is managing Morrison, he's picked up some momentum lately with wins against Humberto Carillo, Mustafa Ali, and a Trio of Wins over a very cocky Angel Garza.

That's right, Morrison beat Garza for The right to enter the rumble yesterday on the a match that was Released to YouTube by the official WWE YouTube channel late yesterday afternoon.

And Morrison going right after Ziggler! Morrison dodged the counter by Dolph, Into the Russian legsweep followed by a Kip up, and I think John Morrison's looking to repeat the 2008 Rumble Performance where he lasted pretty damn long, Entering #7 and being eliminated somewhere in the 20's.

But it's Jericho with the Bulldog to Johnny Drip-Drip instead! And Momentum has screeched to a halt for him. And Rollins Capitalizes with an Emphatic Stomp to Morrison!

Bryan Now kick to the Legs of Sheamus, and Gargano does the same To Ziggler! And Look at this! Gargano and Bryan, the "Yes!" Kicks! Listen to the crowd Chanting along, Amazing! Gargano and Bryan In perfect Synchronization! And it's Rollins Breaking it up, trying to throw out Gargano! Johnny lands on the Apron, Under the bottom rope, Still in this as its time for another!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

"oh my god... It's Buddy Murphy. The Intercontinental Champion. Seth Rollins' former Disciple. And speaking of Rollins, Seth looks furious that Murphy even showed up." -Cole

And Murphy, Walking down the ramp the same way Seth Rollins does with a Smug grin, saying "Look at me, Boys and Girls! Praise me! Make signs for me! I'm Seth Rollins! I'm the best! I don't need my mates and I married Lass that can kick my ass!" In a very mocking tone. Rollins slid under the bottom rope and charged Murhpy, Absolutely Irate at this Public Mockery. However, Seth got Clocked by the IC belt, which Murhpy set by the timekeeper's area before entering the match for himself.

The Former Cruiserwieght champion/current IC champ delivered a Barrage of Jumping Knee Strikes to anyone who came near. Then, Buddy caught Ziggler's middle rope crossbody attempt and hit him with a Single Knee Facebreaker, which ignited the crowd and caused the "Buddy Murphy!" Chants to ring through the arena.

Soon, It was yet again time for an Entrant.

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

And it's the Reigning NXT Cruiserweight Champion, Longest reigning NXT champion,, and Former Leader of the Undisputed Era, It's Adam Cole!

Cole, only his 2nd ever Royal Rumble, as Rollins now back into to ring, followed by Number 14, Adam Cole. Cole straight after Gargano! And Cole just pummeling Johnny into the corner, Gargano getting stomped mercilessly!

A little insight: Gargano Cost Adam Cole the NXT championship in the match against Tomasso Ciampa On NXT last Tuesday! It looked like Gargano would interfere and give Cole the edge, but instead Gargano whacked Adam Cole, and not by accident, And we witnessed a Bit of a DIY reunion as Johnny Said "I'm sorry. I had to make things right." Referring to when Gargano cost Ciampa his chance the NXT title against Adam Cole in early 2020.

"And Now Big E delivers a German Suplex to Cole, finally gives Gargano some breathing room. Meanwhile, othet side of the ring, Bryan going going for the running OH! OH!!! OH MY GOD!!! WHAT A BROGUE KICK TO DANIEL BRYAN!! And now... Oh, no. No no no no no... Rollins is poised and ready to strike with the... Curb Stomp! The Stomp to Bryan following the Brogu- Hey! And A Brogue kick for Rollins as well!" -Michael Cole

"There are no alliances in the rumble that last very long." -Graves

And Adam Cole with a spurt of momentum, Last Shot to Sheamus! Ziggler, Crawls to his feet, Cole perches himself on the middle rope, PANAMA SUNRISE TO ZIGGLER! THIS CROWD HAS GONE INSANE! Dolph is Motionless after that, I think he's out cold!

And now, up to #15 already? Well damn!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

"at Number 15, ladies and Gentlemen who don't know who this is, this is Former Intercontinental Champion Rico Rhodes. He came as a part of the 2021 Indie Invasion, got signed, and had been entertaining us all ever since then." -McAfee

(Ricos appearance is in this book, very early on. Go check if you need a refresher. No? OK, on with the Ass-kickery!)

Rico into the ring, immediately Hooks up and delivers the CrossRhodes rolling Cutter to Murhpy! Now Rollins wants some, and a Bicycle Knee for Seth, Followed by a Thunderous Spinebuster! And now, He bumps Into Cole, RKO! Rico using the signature move of his Teacher, his Mentor, the Viper, Randy Orton! And Another, this time to Sheamus! And Dolph catches Rhodes with a Superkick, Rico staggered, Dolph going for the Famouser, No, Reversed by Rico, AMD A POWERBOMB! A POWERBOMB TO RINGSIDE! AND ALL ACTION HAS HALTED IN THE RING!

Rico is getting looks from these stars like he's a force to avoid getting in the way of... And Seth Rollins is Applauding. "Anything it takes! Yes! That's what I like to-" But Rico delivered a Jumping DDT to Rollins, Spiking the head of the Visionary on the canvas.

"Hopefully that'll knock a little sense into em... or make him even more delusional. We'll see." -Pat.

Gargano went for a superkick, Rico Sidestepped, Pulled the rope down, and Gargano stepped over it, but landed on the apron. Gargano sighed and said "That was close!". Then He turned around was met by a Sweet Chin Music, right to the Jaw, and Gargano was OUT Cold, and then he fell to the floor, making him also out of the Rumble. Amazing, in a matter of Minutes, He eliminates Two competitors!

Still I this match, Numbers 1 and 2 Y2J and Sheamus. Number 7, Daniel Bryan still hanging around. Numbers 10 through 15, Big E, Rollins, Double-Drip, Murphy, Cole, and Rhodes, all still in the match. I count 9 still in!

And here comes Number 16! Who will enter next?

It's the Charismatic Enigma, Jeff Hardy! It's Hardy! In the rumble match!

Hardy, going after Morrison, and Hardy with the Dropkick! Now a kick and the Twist of Fate to Adam Cole! Hardy making his presence felt right away here! And he goes for a Rear Lariat on Murphy! And a Hurricanrana for Seth Rollins! Have yourself a moment, Mr. Hardy!

Rico went back to wearing down Sheamus, as Jeff Hardy and Jericho begin to exchange blows. Now Daniel Bryan and Big E trading reversals, Big E using his Raw power and Bryan his skills and evasiveness to duck out of high impact attacks.

And the numbers count down one more time!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

It's Kofi Kingston! The Man with more memorable Rumble saves than anyone in history!

And Kofi runs over to McAfee and asks for a Pancake, which the LEGENDARY new commentator gives him, and then its Kofi into the ring, Immediately greeted by Big E! It's not just a New Day Reunion, it's a whole new match! Kingston the Monkey Flip to Cole, Adam cole Caught midair by Big E! BIG ENDING! What a Combo by two thirds of the New Day! Kofi Kingston, such a decorated competitor, yet most people forget he's a Grand Slam champion. Former WWE Champion, 3 time Intercontinental Champion, Former United States Champion, and of course, all the the tag team championships with the New Day, PLUS Kofi's two tag title Reigns with Evan Bourne as a Part of Air Boom, and The team with R-Truth! Kofi kingston is simply one of the most decorated superstars in The modern era, and nobody realizes it!

Meanwhile, Trouble in Paradise to Rollins! And Big E almost Tosses Murphy over with an Overheqd Belly to Belly, but Murphy caught himself on the apron before both feet could touch the floor.

And it's time for another entry!

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

"What?! You gotta be kidding... is that Curt Hawkins?" -Cole

"No, Michael Cole! That's Byran Myers from Impact! But what's he doing here?! Other than to Kick ass and take names?!" -Graves

Myers enters the ring. He stares down Adam Cole. "Here to start another losing streak?" Cole asked. Myers laughed along, then Spears Adam Cole! And a Spear for Murhpy! Myers Hooks up Kingston, Impaler DDT! This is not Hawkins, this is a whole new competitor, whole new mindset! And Myers hit from behind by Rollins!

Sheamus and Jericho had both rolled under the ropes and rested at ringside. Entries #1 and #2 still in here as is #7, Daniel Bryan. And Bryan trying to Eliminate John Morrison, but Morrison has the Leg hooked on that Bottom rope, And Morrison fights off Bryan for now. And Rico with the DDT out of Nowhere to Morrison! Where'd he come from? He snuck right up and Spiked em!

And it's time for number 19!
10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

And at #19, It's Bobby Roode!

Roode takes his time to enter the ring. If you can remember, Roode was defeated by Murphy to qualify for the Vacant IC title match, and Roode's been waiting for his shot ever since.

And Roode pounces on Murhpy! A spinebuster and Just hammering on Murphy! And Rollins takes advantage and joins in the beat down! But Bryan with the Kick to Rollins, And Rico with the Saito Suplex to Roode! Rhodes offering a hand to Murphy, and that's just a great show of respect there, as They now return to the action!

Rhodes with a Powerslam to Morrison! And a Side Effect to Bryan! Now a Superkick to Sheamus, Who just slid back in the ring! And time is flying by as we Have number 20 coming in the next 10 seconds

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1... *Buzzer*

"Oh. My. God. The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman is in at Number 20!" -Cole

"Is it too late to change my pick? Because the field is about to be cut in half by this man, Braun Strowman!" -Graves

Now Strowman In the ring, Bryan steps up, and Braun... MY GOD just ragdoll Tosses Bryan across the ring! Roode charges in, Braun hoists him up Powerslam to ringside, Roode Eliminated! Now Kofi goes for it, But Caught by strowman, And WOW, just tossed a mile by Strowman to the floor... wait, What's this?! you've gotta be kidding me! Kingston's feet Never touched! He got His feet on the Barricade! At this point, it's almost routine for Kingston!

But Morrison, against the ropes, and Strowman with the Clothesline, Morrison Eliminated. And now Cole, Kick to the knees of strowman, Now looking for Panama Sunrise, the Jump and... Strowman just stood up. Oh god! Strowman, Alabama Slammed Cole onto the apron, Cole rolls to the floor, Eliminated!

Braun let out his Monster Roar, but then Hardy charged him. Strowman hurled Hardy over, but Hardy held onto the neck, and Tried pulling strowman over in ddt position, like How Edge did the year prior. Big E and Rico each grabbed a leg, then Pushed up and over, Strowman's feet hit the floor!

"WOAH, WOAH, NO! NO! NO!" -Graves

"Haha, your pick got played!" -McAfee

And the field has been cut down to 10!

At halfway, who is still in?
Jericho, Sheamus, Bryan, Big E, Rollins, Murphy, Rico, Kofi, Myers, and Hardy. 10 out of 20 are standing. Next time, it'll be Time for #21-#30. Don't miss it!

Elim recap:
-Dolph Ziggler Eliminated by Rico Rhodes
-Johnny Gargano Eliminated by Rico Rhodes (2)
-Bobby Roode Eliminated by Braun Strowman
-John Morrison Eliminated by Braun Strowman (2)
-Adam Cole Eliminated by Braun Strowman (3)
-Braun Strowman Eliminated by Jeff Hardy, Rico Rhodes (3), and Big E (2)

Elim Leaderboard @ end of part 2:
1. Rico Rhodes - 3+
1. Braun Strowman - 3 (Eliminated)
2. Daniel Bryan - 2+
2. Big E - 2+
3. Jeff Hardy - 1+
3. Jey Uso - 1 (Eliminated)