WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Every Match Ranked From Worst To Best
2. Universal Title - No DQ: Kevin Owens (c) Vs. Roman Reigns
Result: Owens pins Reigns after interference from Braun Strowman (22:55).
Rating: It's hard to reconcile the fact that putting Jericho in a cage is totally antithetical to this also being a No DQ match, especially considering that Y2J wasn't even searched for contraband beforehand.
Take away the silly and needless gimmick and this was a highly entertaining, hard-fought title match. There were a ton of memorable moments (the Frog Splash through the table, the devastating chair spot to name just two), and even with the lame, cliched moment where Jericho threw some brass knucks to Owens, the fun shenanigans far outweighed the tired ones.
The right guy won and both men came out of it looking great. It wasn't perfect but it sure as Hell entertained. 7/10