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Hello, Belly Up peeps! It’s your girl, Kat AKA @TXSportsQueen! Before I bring you part III of my Royal Rumble journey, I thought I’d lighten the mood! The Royal Rumble matches normally gives us historical and jaw-dropping moments. Every once in a while, we see those moments that make you say, “I can’t believe that just happened!” For this installment of The Queen’s Take – Funniest Royal Rumble Moments!
Where Did It Go?
Besides being a decorated champion, the WWE Universe always count on R-Truth for those WTF moments! R-Truth entered the 2016 Royal Rumble match at number 12. Instead of getting straight in the ring, he pulled up the ring apron to pull out a ladder.
As soon as he got it set up in the ring, Truth climbed to the top of the ladder and reached up into space. It seemed that he was possibly looking for a title or the MITB briefcase. Kane greeted Truth the minute he got off of the ladder and immediately eliminated him. Despite his brief appearance in the match, R-Truth left us cracking up during the 2016 Royal Rumble!
The Tumble Heard Around The World
In addition to the annual Royal Rumble event, the WWE gave the WWE Universe an extra treat in April 2018. They held the Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which included a 50-man Royal Rumble match.
Titus O’Neil entered the match at number 39. When he got closer to the ring, O’Neil lost his balance, tumbled and ended up underneath it. Although he regained his composure and entered the ring, he already made his mark! O’Neil’s tumble became one the highlights of the match! It also sparked one of the best memes ever!
Even Big Men Can Get Distracted By A Woman
In 2010, Beth Phoenix became the second woman to enter the Royal Rumble. She entered the match that year at number six. As soon as she entered the ring, Phoenix immediately came face-to-face with the biggest man of all; The Great Khali! Instead of eliminating her, Khali picked Beth up, placed her on the edge of the ring and told her to head to the back.
Phoenix decided to lure Khali in a way that only a woman could! She grabbed him by the back of his neck and began kissing him. As they got deeper into the moment, Beth began pulling Khali to get him off balance. All of a sudden, he went over the top rope! Yes, Beth Phoenix eliminated The Great Khali! All’s fair in love and war! Especially in the Royal Rumble!
Santino Wasn’t Ready!
In 1989, The Warlord set the record of having the shortest Rumble appearance in history at two seconds. All records are made to be broken, but this one seemed almost impossible to break!
Enter Santino Marella!
In the 2009 Royal Rumble, Santino entered the match at number 28. He ran down to the ring in hopes of adding to the event’s history with a win. As soon as he entered the ring, Kane threw him right back out! Everyone remembers his immediate reaction to the elimination. “I wasn’t ready! I wasn’t ready!”
With an official time of one second, Santino Marella now carries the all-time record for the shortest Rumble appearance! Santino added to the Rumble’s history, but not in the way he hoped for!
That’s all for this installment of The Queen’s Take – Funniest Royal Rumble Moments! Stay tuned for part III of “OMG” Royal Rumble Moments!
Until next time, Belly Up fans!
