10 Fascinating WWE Royal Rumble 2008 Facts

5. Shawn Michaels Suffered A Broken Nose During The Rumble

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At one point, the ring in the 2008 Rumble was exclusive to men that had taken part in the 1995 King of the Ring tournament: The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Bob "Hardcore/Spark Plugg" Holly. The tournament's winner, Mabel/Big Daddy V, popped up later in the match. There's a random fact for you.

Anywho, it was between Michaels and Holly that a simple botch took place, with a grisly result. Holly went to stomp a downed Michaels, and the thrust of the foot didn't seem all that fierce. However, Michaels turned into the kick and his face took the brunt of the move.

Blood was visible around both Michaels' nose and mouth, and he was noticeably conferring with an outside official shortly afterward. Michaels managed to work for another 30 minutes or so before his elimination.

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