Kofi Kingston was caught up in a Royal Rumble match that ended with him being eliminated. He took to Twitter and wrote, “I got bum rushed by Braun Strowman.” Botch or no botch?
Kofi Kingston was the first entrant in the Royal Rumble match at the WWE’s PPV event, Royal Rumble 2021. He entered at number 1 and was eliminated by Bray Wyatt. Kofi Kingston reacted to his botched moment on Twitter.
During Saturday night’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Kofi Kingston’s string of spectacular moments in Royal Rumble fights came to a tragic stop. Kingston was ranked No. 24 going into the bout, but lasted just 21 seconds before being booted off the apron by Kevin Owens. He tried to leap from the apron to the barrier and hang on without hitting the ground, but he couldn’t quite do it, and a review revealed both feet had touched the ground.
The Wrestling Observer’s Bryan Alvarez subsequently tweeted that Kingston was meant to remain in the Rumble and that the move was a blunder, canceling preparations for a later bout with Big E. Kingston responded to the gaffe on Twitter.
Welp! 😂
“It’s Better to Try and Fail Than Never to Try at All,” as the saying goes.
-someone remarked
January 30, 2022 — Sir Kofi Krampus (@TrueKofi)
Last week, Kingston discussed how long he plans to wrestle with the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. As a former WWE Champion, Grand Slam Champion, and 13-time tag team champion, the New Day member is one of WWE’s most accomplished active talents.
“Part of working smart is figuring out how to keep people entertained. “I understand that putting one’s body on the line is part of the profession,” Kingston said. “Old stories resurface with that small arch in the rear.” That’s most likely my future physique. The body isn’t designed to perform what we need it to accomplish. The WWE Universe has been very supportive. That is a cost I am willing to make.
“I’ll know when it’s time,” he continued, “because I’ve done all I can.” “I’m not having fun anymore because I’m afraid my health will fail me or I’ll lose my job tomorrow. It’s all about the now and savoring it while I’m here. You’re not enjoying this very unique experience if you’re worrying about the end. It detracts from the current moment. I’ll appreciate these days, cherish this period of my life, and try to savor it for as long as possible.”
While speaking with CBS Sports, he also touched on the Mustafa Ali scenario, saying, “It’s kind of strange because it’s a pretty convoluted profession.” I sympathize with him. I feel bad for him because I understand his frustrations, and I believe that someone with his kind of potential should always be given the chance to shine. That isn’t something he has necessarily been given. That is one of our industry’s most regrettable characteristics. I’m not sure how to fix it. It’s been like that for a long time. I suppose we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
“I’m a big believer in everything occurring for a purpose, and I’m certain that when it’s all said and done, he’ll have learned from this whole experience,” he continued. “I’m not sure where it’ll wind up. I’m not sure where it’ll go, but he’ll always have my support in terms of my want to see him succeed because he’s so great, not just in the ring, but also outside of it. As a person who aspires to make a significant difference in the world. I’m hoping that he can find some peace in the situation, and that when all the cards fall in his favor, he’ll be alright anyway, but I hope that when it’s all said and done, he can find happiness at the end of the tunnel. Whatever occurs, there will be significant consequences for him and his future.”
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