5 things WWE got right at Royal Rumble: Seth Rollins wins, Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey surprise

#2. Paul Heyman turned on Brock Lesnar to cost him the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble

Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar locked up for a massive match at Royal Rumble. Lesnar scored the first offense and laughed at his opponent. The All-Mighty responded by hitting a suplex of his own to get even with the champ.

The Beast Incarnate lost his cool and hit a couple of suplexes as both men looked to do maximum damage to each other. Lashley delivered two spears after slipping out of an F5 attempt from Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate dodged another Spear from Lashley and let him crash into the barricade at Royal Rumble.

Lesnar went for the F5 again but Lashley countered – locking in the Hurt Lock in the middle of the ring. Lesnar struggled to escape and drove Lashley backward into the referee. He hit an F5, but knocked the referee down and could not get the pinfall.

Roman Reigns came out of nowhere and delivered a Spear to Lesnar. Paul Heyman turned on his client and handed the WWE title belt to The Tribal Chief to lay put Lesnar. Lashley took advantage and pinned the champion to become the new WWE Champion at Royal Rumble.

The match was very physical, and the finish protected both the beasts. It was a really good way to turn Heyman and get him back with his Tribal Chief.