Women's Royal Rumble 2023: Winner, Surprises, and WTF Moments | WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Review

[@RingTheBelle]

Get the Michelle McCool and Divas Elite 4 Pokemon T-shirt I’m wearing in the video here! bit.ly/3DqO0Bn

[@nickyreigns3457]

Ds remember that link about the rumble it was true it was damn true

[@imadearisantojonathan9549]

Michelle DESERVED to be in this video opening

[@aldomartinez8977]

right?? Such a legend!

[@mahithrichard9140]

True❤️

[@wrestlingwithjay3770]

True

[@k.tessmacher9892]

I am LIVING for the Michelle Mccool recognition. She was so ahead of her time and got me back into wrestling after Trish and Lita retired

[@terrycarpenter3793]

I feel like Tiffany Stratton could help Alexa bliss go back to the goddess character if they team up

[@lonziex2]

Same here, I only kept watching because of Laycool

[@xoxdesire]

SAME. She's such an amazing athlete. She is still in amazing shape. I wish she could have another run! I also hate when people just call her Undertakers Wife as if she isn't talented herself. She is the divas revolution before the revolution. She should be up there with Trish, Lita and The Bellas in regards to how much WWE loves and promotes them.

[@phatboybright]

Love Michelle “ nobody gets up once their faith is broken”

[@Coco81218]

I legit thought Layla was coming out to Michelle’s entrance theme. We need a Laycool reunion sometime in the future.

[@RingTheBelle]

Oooh that would’ve been really cute too!

[@247s.a.g.e3]

Fr but it will probably never happen since Layla has repeatedly said that she has no reason to come back, and that chapter in her life is closed.

[@MatthewMat993]

Fuck Man ! Me Too 😂

[@euanpetersen7751]

As a Michelle McCool Stan I was so happy that she had this rumble moment, especially since it's the first time the crowd wasn't chanting "undertaker" but they were chanting "you still got it". Really hope Charlotte faces her at Elimination Chamber like Becky did Lita last year.

[@revolutiontoevolution3127]

AsuKANA was the best pop of the night. The Akira Hokuto mask, the facepaint, the Mist. Love EVERYTHING 😍😍😭😭

[@nickjunior88]

How do you say “Mother” In Japanese 😩

[@youngplayer3191]

Asukana should be her new name Since she's back to her "Kana" gimmick 🤩

[@wstine79]

I was excited to see Asuka back as KANA. Chelsea Green's Santino moment was hilarious, especially when Corey Graves was upset they didn't get a chance to make fun of her husband.

[@rylesriri6472]

At first I thought the rumble was bad until on rewatch I loved it I realised that this rumble didn’t have to rely on legends to be good and actually paved the way for newer talents to have their moments and still having a cohesive rumble match.

[@TheBoj0]

Thank you! So many people were mad that they didn't have a dozen legend spots, but then those same people complain that they don't push the current women's roster.

[@davonbrooks3317]

although I agree , I will say that I do wish there were more women legends in the rumble considering there was none on RAW XXX . If there were women legends on RAW XXX I would’ve been totally fine with no women legends in the rumble ! Still a great rumble , and loved seeing Michelle ! she was so ahead of her time !

[@xoxdesire]

Agreed but the Royal Rumble has been known for having legends/surprises way before even the women's rumble. Im glad they have enough talent to fill all 30 spots at one time there was only like 10 divas, lol but it's always fun to see the surprise entrants.

[@womenstitlesss]

this was probably my favourite women's royal rumble match yet! although non will compare to the inaugral but this one's definitely in my top three. from asuka's sickening return with the new aesthetic, to doudrop coming back as piper niven, chelsea green making a dramatic return, nia jax returning at no.30. other moments like zelina & xia, emma & dana, tamina having another random face off, michelle eating another rumble spot, damage ctrl taking control, it was good to see so much action & some nice spots. i even liked the nxt entrants & the final three was SO perfect, i would've tweaked a few things but overall it was a very good rumble match!

[@kenthetopic]

Rhea and liv being 1 and 2 when last year round they where a team now one is crazy and one is evil, Roxanne and damage control continues

[@leonilninoayala3236]

I agree, it's so perfect for new stars to shine, I was living for itt

[@mawonlayli5913]

Asuka had the loudest crowd pop, following the reveal of the new face paint. Next was Michelle McCool's surprise and a very iconic entrance, I want her to have another title run 😭🙇🏻. Chelsea's fastest elimination will help her with her comeback character. Roxanne Perez showcasing. Very happy with how all women had their highlights, big or small. Piper finally having her name back (will miss Doudrop, a fun character tho!) Juri cosplay of Zelina was amazing! The Way not having their interaction was a crime. Nia having to get eliminated by everyone was a great call! 🥲 The Liv Morgan elimination was brutal! Rhea deserved the win! 🤍 Mother Beth is also back, we won!

[@jansetugur]

So great to see Jaymes back on Ring the Belle! The commentary on this video is golden with this combo.

[@alzackcamberly3632]

My favorite part is Michelle SURPRISE entry!!!

[@jibinjose295]

Michelle McCool indeed is a star. She absolutely deserve a lot of credit

[@XXXmarquise]

I was so desperately hoping for Candice Michelle and Naomi 😭 I for sure thought this would be their return!

[@jisungingit]

Michelle is SOOOOOO ICONIC. She needs another run

[@sandshrew-alola]

I was cryinggggg when B-Fab was laying everyone out 🤣🤣🤣

[@sergiomoschella5762]

I finally got to go this year and I’m telling y’all when Michelle’s music hit the crowd hopped up soooo quick! I loved it! And her daughter grabbing her phone and helping her take off her jacket is just so cute!😊

[@RingTheBelle]

Aww! Did you have fun?!

[@luke3023]

I feel like Sonya Deville could be this generations Victoria. I see so many similarities from the strength they display and their heel tactics, to their strut and promos. If they allowed her to use her strength factor and gave her a powerful finisher, I think she could be a strong heel champion.

[@OLUCI]

Raquel is much more of Victoria of this generation imo. Especially when she's a heel. The way she's yelling during the match screams victoria.

[@fendifk1223]

@@OLUCI Nah.

[@fendifk1223]

You can tell she’s influenced. If they have her a psycho character, I could see it.

[@luke3023]

@@OLUCI See with Victoria, I feel like commentators and what not used to talk about her strength, but not necessarily make it a big deal unless she did a power move. This is how I see Sonya; has a great deal of power and when she shows it, it’s apparent and people realise how strong she is. Unfortunately with Raquel, I feel like they always mention how strong she is and almost make that her only personality trait?

[@revolutiontoevolution3127]

Tamina always have a stardown in the Rumble. 2018 with Lita. 2019 with Xia Li. 2020 with Bianca BelAir. 2021 with ShaNia. And now with Piper Niven😍😍😍🤣

[@RingTheBelle]

staredown queen😭

[@Lila_Moon]

I love that in the interview with Rhea after she won, when asked who she wanted to face, she teased Charlotte, Bianca, and having history with the Bloodline. 😝 I mean she's obviously not going to challenge Roman, but it was a fun little tease. I feel like with Naomi, since she didn't return at Royal Rumble, she'll probably return at the RAW after Mania. She'll get the biggest pop there I think.

[@steellungscom]

I was so happy to see Michelle finally get a reaction. ❤

[@CalumanderTube]

Rhea literally just needs stand next to someone and people are excited to see the match. She has so many big matches in the works. Her issues with Beth Phoenix Multiple stare downs with Becky Lynch Her long history with Bianca Belair Rhea finally getting to beat Charlotte Nia’s return Former tag partners with Liv She also who actually made Asuka disappear in the first place too. Rhea is undisputedly the CENTRE of the women’s division now.

[@marchbros-bk9hp]

Bianca is going to be the first woman to main event WrestleMania twice!!! She is the best that the women’s division has to offer!!!

[@CalumanderTube]

@@marchbros-bk9hp oh I’m absolutely not saying Bianca isn’t one of the/if not the best. But Rhea is narratively the thing driving the division right now just by the sheer amount of first time, or narratively compelling matches still on the cards for her. That why I’m saying she’s the centre.

[@iharley1538]

I love that Jaymes Mansfield is an absolute wrestling fan!

[@ashleyy-]

When Michelle’s theme song started playing I JUMPED

[@alwayswithapink3052]

Tbh i was waiting for more legends like Eve and Maryse i needed a moment between them but at least we got Michelle McCool ❤️ which saved this royal rumble

[@coolguy1892]

Not Maryse she can stay in the back and steal a paycheck every week cause she might be an old divas champ but her runs were like boring she never defended it as well

[@alwayswithapink3052]

@@coolguy1892 They were boring for you not for me, plus if im still a wwe fan it's because of the QUEEN MARYSE she's so funny and her personality is the best for me , she's talented as well, she was and still a great heel who knows how to entertain people by her charisma she just didn't get enough credit

[@BeasleySays]

@@coolguy1892 Maryse's first title reign was the best one of them all

[@RazorMiddle]

Always excited to see Jaymes back and always look forward to the royal rumble videos every year!!

[@Billy8udd]

I’ve been waiting for this since the rumble finished lol

[@arturozaldana8033]

Can we please have jaymes Mansfield do more recaps?! 😂

[@BennyD1992]

Please she’s so funny

[@Shane-Flanagan]

There were def a few that didn't need to be in the Rumble, a few boring irrelevant choices. A few spots here and there that could've been freed up for returning legends. It's the legends I look out for and get excited for because it's really the only time we get to see them in ring now unless it's Beth, Trish, Lita etc.

[@duanebrownjr5281]

SAAAMMMEEE

[@steakwildflower]

If possible, Asuka *Kana* vs Charlotte Flair. Bring back the wrestle mania moment but elevate it.

[@euanpetersen7751]

And I can't wait to see where this new Asuka is gonna go, hopefully she gets to go after a championship and win it, it's the least she deserves. Overall everyone looked good and were booked well, especially Liv she was booked so strong I loved it.

[@WiccanRiley]

This rumble was great because it focused on current stars, and WWE desperately needs to develop their current womens stars. Returns are fun but we can't have a bunch and do it every single time. 1 here and there for a pop is good, but when half the spots are divas of yesteryear, it's too much

[@bigernest461]

I still wholeheartedly feel like the missing countdown for Nia Jax was planned, it was such a shocker. I was hoping it would be Naomi but I was definitely satisfied with Nia Jax.

[@dale7508]

Jaymes is hilarious 😂😂

[@Roy_21y]

34:31 .. my god ,she's so funny ... she literally said "hip balconies" lmao 🤣...

[@jonathansinanan4383]

Michelle McCool 10/10 best moment of the entire show

[@Universe.Steven]

Honestly the most shocking entrances this year were Michelle MCcool and Nia Jax

[@j.a.e.0842]

Personally my favourite women's rumble match so far. Going forward I'd like to see Rhea take on Bianca, and have Asuka go for Charlotte at WrestleMania a second time and win while building a new streak building up and continuing after mania

[@arrahhed5402]

Yes! I want that Asuka rematch and just get the redemption. Give Asuka het main roster run, she is always over people know she will mess everyone up. Get her a match with Io as well

[@rosscaw82]

Tamina looks great she’s 45 and still going in the ring. I hope wwe put her in the bloodline or feuds with Nia again she’s underrated she can really deliver when given the opportunity.

[@joelfeliciano1548]

I wish Michelle McCool could come back and have a WWE title run! Legends have done it in past times! But Michelle is a mom so I might not get my dream lol

[@BigTimeBecks96]

I enjoyed this rumble a lot.

[@idontknowanymore7689]

I'm happy Rhea won but also imo Asuka should have won with this Kana comeback and them mentioning how she was once a dangerous force. This win could have been amazing for a more serious Asuka and another undefeated run

[@CorioSnowww2024]

The last 3 were thrilling! Feels like anyone can win!

[@thony2264]

If I was booking Charlotte I would have her face Michelle McCool at elimination chamber just like they did Becky vs Lita last year and have like Naomi (if she return by that time) or Raquel Who could become a HUGE star at WrestleMania

[@Imjustpierre]

MICHELLE McLEGEND/McMOTHER needs another run!!! We are literally begging

[@filipevueti7832]

Asuka was the biggest pop of all

[@PonyPlays2014]

I'm really worried about Aliyah. I thought the Royal Rumble would be her return but no. Now I'm scared about her potentially being let go soon :( I really hope she either returns soon or comes back to NXT. She has a great underdog character and I really liked her and Raquel as a team. I really would have loved an Aliyah vs Shotzi feud while Raquel was teaming with her. Shotzi did make her life difficult and bullied her so Raquel just trusting her and getting along would make her a little suspicious. They could have fought over who Raquel should team up with.

[@akm960]

I need a Michelle McCool vs Charlotte match. Michelle can still go in the ring and i think they should capitalize on that.

[@halliwell3805]

I wasn't a huge fan of this rumble. I was so excited to see which superstars would be returning and for me it felt kinda eh. Hopefully we will see Naomi back soon... with Cameron. 🙏

[@JuanRodriguez0883]

DS you need Jaymes Mansfield on way more often. This was one of the funniest episodes I’ve ever seen! Her perspective was comical in the most perfect way.

[@RingTheBelle]

I guess I gotta fly out to Vegas more often!

[@ianyan265]

I love the fact wwe arranging feud between best characters from different Era.... 1st Mickie Vs Asuka 2nd Trish Vs Charlotte 3rd Becky Vs Lita 4th Beth Vs Rhea 5th Michelle Vs Who gonna be

[@ProdigalGeek]

Love love love Jaymes Mansfield so much - the perfect combination of opinion and insight

[@WikkitTheKing]

NIA JAX BLOODLINE GEAR ATE !!!! I Hope we get to see her amongst them soon..

[@WikkitTheKing]

Definitely had goosebumps throughout the whole thing.. especially when Michelle hopped over the Barricade🥺

[@jibinjose295]

I was ready for any one of these 3 ladies to win Rhea or Liv or Asuka Because they literally were deserving

[@alzackcamberly3632]

Rhea only need SD Title!! And be first ever Grand Slam Champ with NXT UK Champion

[@RingTheBelle]

good point!

[@hermanalmendarez9495]

Trish, Lita, Victoria, Molly Holly Michelle, Beth, Mickie, Melina Charlotte, Becky, Bayley, Sasha ARE THAT WOMEN!!!!!

[@nhojofalltrades]

Favorite Nia Jax moment hands down was the backstage segment with Alicia.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SadisticPS5]

Imagine if Rhea challenged for a men’s title instead

[@valshills]

I’ve seen Alice in the ring before !!! I live in Vegas and she is amazing.

[@valflynn3881]

It’ll be Rhea v Bianca for wrestlemania and I think they’ll pull the trigger on a mania match for bayley and Becky.

[@Aries16603]

I’m not ready for Bianca to lose the championship yet. I can see Bianca feuding with Nia Jax or Shayna Baszler. That would be epic.

[@bangs7769]

I honestly thought Beth would've come at the end and to me, it made sense if LIV won and then went after some champion maybe charlotte and then Ronda return at WM and then it would've just solidified a Rhea and beth thing at the EC.

[@savyonwilliams6999]

If Rhea picks Charlotte, and Win, she will be the newest Grand Slam Winner in WWE

[@isaaclopez8493]

I really love ring the belle cause it gives me soooooo much nostalgia ❤❤ However I gotta keep it real and say women’s division in wrestling hasn’t been good since 09-10… if Michelle McCool is really considered “iconic” than that just proves that we really haven’t had solid female wrestlers in QUITE some time. Sadly we won’t be getting any more WRESTLERS like Jazz, Chyna, Victoria, Gail Kim, Miss Jackie, Luna, Lita, Torrie, Jacqueline…

[@jibinjose295]

The happiness The fact that Michelle McCool is getting so much love makes my ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tolo912]

I for one, am glad there was no Nia Jax slander from the three of you.

[@traveeluxe]

Jaymes reading Lacey is such a mood 😂

[@Lila_Moon]

Yesss, Chelsea is already on the website, so she's back. Not sure about Nia though, when I looked at the roster, she wasn't added. Someone in production messed up Nia's entrance. If you look at live videos from the crowd, the countdown started on the screen when her music hit. 😂 Everyone was so confused.

[@rcp790]

Yessss! There were few flashy spots than the typical rumble booking.

[@clawklaus1626]

Michelle McCool still remains my number 1 fave WWE Women Wrestler. They should give her a match with someone great like Charlotte or Rhea.

[@DARIUSAA1]

The intro focusing on the FLAWLESS one, the impact is legendary

[@crimsonite2044]

WAAAY better than last years Rumble Also Emma and Dana Brooke reuniting I am 1000% behind it Also No SCARLETT!!!! NO BETH!? As far as Nia goes, lets just hope she doesnt HURT PEOPLE!!!

[@c_lee_]

Rhea is MAMIIIIIII! I could honestly watch her, Liv, and Asuka go at it again. Their chemistry was so awesome. So thrilled Asuka came back in Kana mode! She looked incredible, and I felt that initial debut intensity from her. I agree with Jaymes in that WWE doesn't have to push the strength component onto Raquel. I think her and Lacey could have a good feud in a "made to succeed through the armed forces" system versus "born to do this through self passion and drive".

[@joshfig4428]

If Rhea picks Charlotte and wins she would become a grand slam champion

[@williamarnold4372]

I was screaming for joy for Asuka when she returned and when she revealed the Kana face paint 😮❤

[@lornamiller1991]

Love it

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Rhea Ripley is finally getting redemption to restore her momentum

[@WikkitTheKing]

How did you not peep Nia Jax’s Bloodline Gear Tease :(

[@Kingdom00Hearts]

At 18:45 was interesting when you mentioned for the hope of Bayley vs Becky Lynch for WrestleMania, the last singles match I can remember without a title on the line was Liv Morgan vs Natalya back in 2020

[@irenik3323]

10:50 I loveddddd Shayna's gear ! Probably her best gear yet !

[@EdFabulousGaming]

Bianca Belair vs Rhea Ripley vs Beth Phoenix at Wrestlemania for the Raw Women's Champion!...

[@xlouiex]

Kelly Kelly does rumbles every 2 years it seems😂 2018 2020 and 2022

[@evander5964]

It would be a huge pop if Beth, Paige, AJ, Candice Michelle, Carmella, Mandy rose back at rumble

[@MrDivaMediaV1]

Asuka was the highlight of the royal rumble and I wont take any other answer!

[@Evenality]

James Mandfield is giving me Glamour Girl (LeiLani Kai/Judy Martin) vibes! 👍😁

[@kamieyonce]

Only thing better than the return of Michelle,TaMOTHA and Piper was Jaymes on this episode, please more😂❤❤

[@Artea3]

We lov us some jaymes and Dx

[@thickochet1988]

Also, ABSOLUTELY loved Alice lol she needs to comeback!

[@terrycarpenter3793]

I feel like Tiffany could help play a part in to bringing Alexa goddess character back

[@mawonlayli5913]

I hope Rhea chooses Bianca, remember how she's #1 Contender for Bianca's title at MITB. And have Liv win Elimination Chamber to face Charlotte as Mania as well!

[@ZNFREA]

Sigh

[@GraffallCity]

2:21 the way they both looking at him 😂

[@waynec2601]

I had the SAME reaction when Tegan came out. Her music started to play and I was like now who TF is this?????

[@ratedwwefan2]

michelle deserves one last tittle run at mania, i wouldn’t be mad if we got charlotte vs michelle for the smackdown woman’s tittle at mania. and have daddies undertaker and ric flair at ring side

[@bangs7769]

THe way I was WAITING FOR MARYSE. " What about the Divas? Come on what about the divas? " - Kelly Kelly OMG MICHELLE WAS SO MOTHER

[@afiqite1921]

HIP BALCONIES?!!!! Jaymes is SO comedian material!!

[@stevie677]

Alexa's dark storyline is what made me watch wrestling again... Idk but I love it

[@lawyerboy82]

I think Alexa has the same issue has the whole Bray Wyatt storyline they have drug out the next steps too long

[@australeb6534]

you guys are so entertaining!

[@PonyPlays2014]

They did waste a lot of possible storylines. - Natalya vs Michelle (First ever Divas Championship match) - Indi and Candice reunion - Nia Jax and Shayna (Shayna did injure Nia in her last match) - Nikki stalking Candice

[@Anteros949]

I just want to see Michelle make an actual return. I think she could give one more good run and gain a few championships along the way...