WWE Royal Rumble Slams into Minute Maid Park

WWE Royal Rumble at Minute Maid Park set off the path to Wrestlemania. Sunday night was full of WWE Superstars battling each other in front of a crowd of more than 45,000 fans. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

Charlotte Flair soaks in the crowd during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Roman Reigns poses on the top rope during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
King Corbin gets carried to the ring during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
King Corbin stalks Roman Reigns in a Falls Count Anywhere match during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
King Corbin stalks Roman Reigns in a Falls Count Anywhere match during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Dolph Ziggler restrains an Uso during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
King Corbin stumbles into the crowd in a Falls Count Anywhere match during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Bianca Belair wallops Alexis Bliss during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Mandy Rose and Sonia DeVille pose during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Kairi Sane takes on two opponents during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Bianca Belair shows her strength during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Chelsea Greene goes over the top rope during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Naomi enters the ring during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Charlotte Flair chokes Naomi during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Toni Storm in a precarious situation during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Kelly Kelly gets attacked from behind during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Natalia caught by Carmella during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Shana Bazler applies a choke during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Shana Bazler goes over the top rope during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Beth Phoenix struggles to stay in the match during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Charlotte Flair points towards the Wrestlemania sign during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Bayley chokes Lacey Evans during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
The Fiend during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Daniel Bryan flies toward The Fiend during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Daniel Bryan connects with The Fiend during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Daniel Bryan pumps up the crowd during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Asuka enters the ring during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Asuka enjoys hurting Becky Lynch during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Becky Lynch retains the title belt during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Brock Lesnar show off his hardware during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Brock Lesnar takes out Shelton Benjamin during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Brock Lesnar and Keith Lee have a staredown during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Ricochet gets caught by Brock Lesnar during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Drew McIntyre stares at Brock Lesnar during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Teamwork during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Edge goes after Drew McIntyre during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Matt Riddle delvers a kick during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Alister Black hit Kevin Owens with a flying knee during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Kevin Owens tosses Seth Rollins over the top rope during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Randy Orton goes after Drew McIntyre during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Roman Reigns delivers a superman punch to Edge during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.
Drew McIntyre is victorious during the Royal Rumble PPV at Minute Maid Park.