Royal Rumble

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Royal Rumble built?1988
2. What is the primary incentive?Winner receives a guaranteed championship match at WrestleMania
3. What is the Royal Rumble in wrestling?The Royal Rumble is a big wrestling match where many wrestlers jump into the ring one after another. It is a special event that shows who can stay in the ring the longest.
4. How do wrestlers get eliminated in the Royal Rumble?A wrestler is eliminated when they are thrown over the top rope and both feet touch the floor. The match ends when only one wrestler remains.

Staggered Entry: Participants entering a match at predetermined time intervals rather than all at once.
Pay-Per-View (PPV): A broadcast model where consumers pay a fee for specific events, historically crucial for wrestling.
Flagship Event: The most important or prominent event in a series or organization, such as WrestleMania for WWE.