Its safe to say that WWEs annual Royal Rumble match is highly anticipated, and the main reason why many tune in to the event from the get go. With that in mind, there have been a plethora of other memorable bouts taking place on Royal Rumble cards, ones which have actually been remembered far more than the battle royal itself. Typically the starting point for the promotion's push towards Wrestlemania, the Royal Rumble is one of the most beloved events on the calendar, an annual love letter to fans who have been with the company since the very start of Vince McMahon's global expansion on the foundations his father had built. It's the time of year when more fans than ever are watching the product, not to mention professional wrestling in general - a number of groups on the independent scene, including ROH and PWG have been known to deliberately book shows in the same area as Wrestlemania, specifically to piggy-back off the success and buzz the event creates. Lapsed fans are drawn back in, and it seems there aren't many fans - even the jaded one - who don't get caught up in it all. Credit where credit is due, WWE harness something special around 'Mania season, and it all kicks off with the Rumble. So, which matches have managed to gain house room next to the 30-man, over-the-top-rope bout? There are a number of matches which have accomplished the unique task of outshining the Rumble, on the same card, and others which have simply enhanced the show overall. This list looks to explore some of the most memorable.
