10 Fascinating WWE Royal Rumble 2005 Facts

3. McMahon Reportedly Only Tore One Quad - At First

Chris Benoit Royal Rumble 2005
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It resulted in a man being seriously injured, but there's just something so undeniably comical about how it happened. With a full head of steam, a red-faced, furious McMahon storms the ring during the post-Rumble confusion, and slams his right leg into the ring apron, tearing his quadriceps. It was just so bizarre, especially as McMahon pressed on with the act while no-selling the agony.

Reports were that Vince blew out both quads at the event, and he reportedly did. However, it was just the right leg at first. Once backstage, McMahon apparently tried to walk unassisted, refusing help. He put all his weight on his left leg to compensate, and somehow tore the quadriceps in that leg as well. If only Batista had just held onto the ropes...

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Justin has been a wrestling fan since 1989, and has been writing about it since 2009. Since 2014, Justin has been a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine. Justin also writes for History of Wrestling, and is a contributing author to James Dixon's Titan series.