10 Fascinating WWE Royal Rumble 2013 Facts

7. Charles Wright Completed A Bizarre Trifecta

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As far as surprise entrants go, The Godfather will always be welcome as long as he brings his usual cadre of sensual accompaniment with him. JBL declared, "When I grow up, I wanna be The Godfather!", and for once, I have to agree with the man.

It was his surprise appearance in 2013, however, that led to Charles Wright managing an unusual feat. After lasting just five seconds in the match, Wright became the first man in Rumble history to last less than 30 seconds on three occasions with three different gimmicks, in three different decades.

Previously Wright, as Papa Shango, lasted just 28 seconds in the 1993 Rumble, and later 13 seconds in the 2001 match as Right to Censor's "Goodfather". I'm pretty confident in saying that this feat will never be equaled.

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