10 Best WWE Royal Rumble Eliminations Ever

3. Jerry Lawler (1997)

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Always a safe bet for maximising minimal moments, Jerry Lawler made the most of his abbreviated 1997 Royal Rumble stint after briefly departing the commentary table to enter the battle royal.

Timed immaculately, Lawler's music hit as his legendary rival Bret Hart had current foe Steve Austin trapped in the Sharpshooter. 'The King' looked set to deck his fierce foe, but couldn't even land a punch as the 'Excellence Of Execution' sent him careering over the top to the floor with two hard right hands.

A comedic cognoscente on his best day, Jerry enhanced the spot tenfold thanks to his position at the announce desk. Cackling away on entry, he noted that "It takes a king....", only to finish his sentence just seconds later with "...to know a king" upon return. He then switched between rage and confusion on commentary, feigning ignorance that he'd even been in the match in between cheers for any heels targeting Hart.

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