Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
A New WWE Pay-Per-View
The event is introduced as WWE's first pay-per-view of 2013. Its professional wrestling format, annual status, and Phoenix venue are established.
Key Events
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Event Announcement — The event is presented as the 2013 edition of WWE Royal Rumble.
Location: United States
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Professional Wrestling Show — The program is identified as a professional wrestling event.
Location: United States
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Pay-Per-View Broadcast — The event is broadcast and available exclusively as a pay-per-view.
Location: United States
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WWE Production — The event is described as produced by WWE.
Location: United States
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US Airways Center — The event takes place at the US Airways Center.
Location: US Airways Center
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Phoenix, Arizona — The arena is located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
The Rumble Tradition
The show is identified as the twenty-sixth annual edition. The Royal Rumble match is established as the main event.
Key Events
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Twenty-Sixth Edition — The show is identified as the twenty-sixth edition of the annual event.
Location: US Airways Center
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Annual Event Format — The event is described as an annual WWE production.
Location: US Airways Center
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Royal Rumble Feature — The event features a Royal Rumble match as its main event.
Location: US Airways Center
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First WWE PPV — The show is described as WWE's first pay-per-view event of 2013.
Location: United States
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Official Event Poster — The Rock is the star of the official event poster. Characters: The Rock
Location: United States
Championship Stakes
Two featured matches are presented for the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship. The Rock is highlighted on the official poster and in a title-match return.
Key Events
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World Title Matches — The show includes two main event matches for world championships.
Location: US Airways Center
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WWE Championship Match — One featured title match determines the WWE Championship.
Location: US Airways Center
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Heavyweight Title Match — Another featured title match determines the World Heavyweight Championship.
Location: US Airways Center
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Rock Title Return — The Rock competes in his first title match in over a decade. Characters: The Rock
Location: US Airways Center
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WWE Storylines — The featured matches are determined by storylines written by WWE writers.
Location: US Airways Center
Storyline-Driven Matches
The championship matches are explained as products of WWE-written rivalries and qualifying matches. The event combines ongoing storylines with competitive qualification.
Key Events
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Pre-Event Rivalries — Some championship rivalries developed before the event.
Location: United States
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Qualifying Matches — Qualifying matches are used when required for a championship match.
Location: United States
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Main Event Build — The event structure builds toward the Royal Rumble and featured title matches. Characters: The Rock
Location: US Airways Center
The Featured Showcase
The event presentation converges on the Royal Rumble and the featured championship matches. The Rock remains a central promotional presence.
Key Events
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Event Presentation — The annual WWE pay-per-view is presented with The Rock featured on its official poster. Characters: The Rock
Location: US Airways Center