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Royal Rumble thoughts

Monday January 31, 2011 5:25 PM By Alfonso Castillo

The Royal Rumble is usually one of the most fun nights of the year to be a wrestling fan, and last night was no exception. With a pair of solid world title matches, and a newsworthy Rumble match that featured some jaw-dropping athleticism, some faces from the past, and an unlikely winner, the show was a hit.

Here are a few thoughts:

. I was surprised to see Alberto Del Rio win the Royal...

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