Synopsis

The Royal Rumble's main event would be a brutal four-way elimination match, the victor earning the coveted No. 1 Contender spot for the World Heavyweight Championship. World Heavyweight Champion John Cena had aligned himself with Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, and Cryme Tyme to face off against Kane, Mike Knox, Dolph Ziggler, and the reigning World Tag Team Champions, The Miz and John Morrison.