Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Royal Rumble (2015)" in English language version.
... the non-exit of Curtis Axel, who was jumped before he could officially enter the over-the-top-rope fracas and was therefore never eliminated and therefore has grounds to demand a WWE World Heavyweight Title Match at WrestleMania.
... the Internet helpfully pointed out that means Axel was never technically eliminated and Roman Reigns' victory therefore does not stand.
The big issue on a lot of people's minds is Curtis Axel. [...] Curtis Axel was actually trending on social media throughout much of the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.
Heck, will Curtis Axel have a chance for Rumble redemption after Erick Rowan ambushed him on the entrance ramp, preventing the former Intercontinental Champion from officially entering the fray?
... the non-exit of Curtis Axel, who was jumped before he could officially enter the over-the-top-rope fracas and was therefore never eliminated and therefore has grounds to demand a WWE World Heavyweight Title Match at WrestleMania.
Though the rules say the only way to lose a Royal Rumble Match is an ignominious exit over the top rope...
... the Internet helpfully pointed out that means Axel was never technically eliminated and Roman Reigns' victory therefore does not stand.
I still wasn't eliminated, no matter what Dean Ambrose did, I still was not eliminated from the Royal Rumble match, and regardless of what The Authority said tonight, I still deserve a shot at Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship!