10 Most Absurd Forgotten Matches In WWE History

3. Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder & John Cena Vs The Miz, R-Truth & Kevin Nash (Guest Referee: Mick Foley)

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A bizarre and wonderful combination for star-starved UK crowds, this six-man crew unexpectedly toured the circuit in 2011, with your writer present for the reveal of the contest on the first night in Newcastle.

An original announcement of Zack Ryder and Kofi Kingston Vs Awesome Truth expertly measured expectations before touring stand-up comic Mick Foley appeared as guest referee for the first of three monster surprise pops. Unhappy at yet another perceived conspiracy against them, Miz and R-Truth announced that they had "seven foot of back-up" behind the scenes and out came Kevin Nash in his gear to fit the bill. Not to be outdone, the babyfaces unleashed John Cena, and the bizarre amalgamation was underway.

Bell-to-bell, the match was perfect for its setting; fun house show stuff for a fun house show crowd, with a win for the babyfaces, a Socko spot for the 'Hardcore Legend' and an over-arching feeling across the week that WWE still had something left for the declining crowds still willing to part with hard-earned pounds for sub-par shows.

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