WWE Royal Rumble Results

These results are from WrestlingINC.com's live, match-by-match coverage of WWE Royal Rumble.

ECW Championship Match
Christian (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson

Jackson dominated early with his power moves, but Christian was able to turn the tide after slapping Jackson and following up with a flying dropkick. Jackson regained the advantage and threw Christian out of the ring. William Regal proceeded to land some kicks on Christian, which prompted the referee to send Regal to the back.

Jackson continued to dominate Christian and tried several pinfall attempts, with Christian repeatedly kicking out.

The end of the match saw Jackson ramming Christian's back into the turnbuckle, but Christian was able to maneuver out and nail a killswitch out of nowhere to get the win. Good opener.

Winner and STILL ECW Champion: Christian

Backstage Cryme Tyme complained to Teddy Long about both of them not being in the Rumble. They tried to get Khali to give up his spot in return for kissing Tiffany. Ranjin Singh came in and turned it down. The Miz then came in saying that they wouldn't be remembered in five years, but him winning the Rumble would be. Long then announced that Miz would defend the title against MVP next.

Cody Rhodes approached Randy Orton backstage and said that he would be there for Orton. He said that he couldn't say the same for Ted Dibiase, and that Dibiase hasn't been the same since doing the movie. He said that Dibiase has been saying that he wants to win the Rumble and beat Orton for the title at WrestleMania. Rhodes said that Orton could count on him, though.

United States Championship
The Miz (c) vs. MVP

MVP dominated the opening moments of the match and dominated most of the match.

Towards the end of the match, MVP went for the Playmaker, but Miz slipped out and MVP nailed him with a kick for the two count. MVP nailed MVP with a shoulderblock for another two count. MVP missed another kick but was able to small package Miz for another two count. MVP then went for several pin attempts, but Miz kept kicking out. MVP then chased Miz out of the ring. Miz ran back into the ring and caught MVP with a small package to win the match.

After the bout, MVP nailed Miz with the Playmaker and left the ring. The crowd actually booed MVP for attacking Miz after the match.

Winner and STILL U.S. Champion - The Miz

Chris Jericho approached Big Show backstage and said that the Miz was selfish and was just using Show for his own personal reasons. Big Show noted that Jericho did that same exact thing. Show said that he would throw Miz and Jericho out of the Rumble if it came down to the three of them. R-Truth came in and said that he was looking to eliminate Jericho from the Rumble.

Ted Dibiase approached Randy Orton backstage and said that he had Orton's back. Dibiase said that Cody Rhodes has been saying that he wants to face Sheamus at WrestleMania. Orton said he was moments away from facing Sheamus and winning the title back, and didn't want any help from Dibiase or Rhodes.

A promo hyping Bret Hart's return to RAW aired.

WWE Championship Match
Sheamus (c) vs. Randy Orton

Sheamus entered the ring first. Orton came out second, and got a big pop from the crowd.

Both men had a lengthy staredown to start the match. There was a loud "Randy" chant and a big pop when Orton stunned Sheamus with a standing dropkick, the first offensive manuever in the match.