WWE Royal Rumble 2022 instant analysis, results, grades

The Road to WrestleMania 38 officially begins with the 2022 WWE Royal Rumble in the books. Just minutes after one of WWE's biggest shows of the year concluded, host Adam Silverstein and co-host Chris Vannini convene to break down the results from the Royal Rumble with grades in our signature instant analysis show. While "The Silver King" saw Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley as WrestleMania main event-caliber matches, he and "Vintage" explain why both underdelivered for similar reasons. The guys also break down their problems with the signature Royal Rumble matches, notably the chosen winners but also a lack of surprises, poor storytelling and zero NXT appearances. Plus, WWE's major issues booking Lesnar and Ronda Rousey, not doing what's best for the fans and what the WrestleMania card might look like with Royal Rumble in the rear-view mirror. Follow Getting Over on Twitter @GettingOverCast.