10 Fascinating WWE Royal Rumble 2005 Facts
3. McMahon Reportedly Only Tore One Quad - At First
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...