7. Ric Flair And Bob Backlund - 1993
The 1993 Royal Rumble match marked the first time that the winner would earn a title shot at that years WrestleMania. But it was also notable for featuring an illustrious opening duo. When Ric Flair made his way out as the number one entrant, he was doing so as a nine-time World Champion (depending on who you ask, that is). On top of that, hed also won the previous years Royal Rumble match, making him one of the most decorated stars on the entire roster. But the man who stood across him at number two was no slouch either. Bob Backlund was a two-time WWE Champion himself who had held the belt for a cumulative total of 2,138 daysa tally that includes the second longest reign in all of WWE history. Such glittering credentials made for a thoroughly star-studded opening pairing, but these two werent there on name alone of course. Backlund, in particular, impressed as he lasted over 61 minutes in totalan effort that remains the third longest stint in Royal Rumble history.