10 Times WWE Completely Wasted The Royal Rumble

The Greatest Royal Rumble, held in 2018 in Saudi Arabia, was an event that didn't need to exist.

Billed as an historic 50-man Royal Rumble match, it promised to be the biggest battle royal of all-time. However, in the grand scheme of things, it felt rather pointless and didn't have much lasting impact.

One of the main issues was the inclusion of numerous random, one-time appearances. While it was fun to see some unexpected faces, like Hornswoggle and The Great Khali, these cameos didn't contribute to any ongoing storylines. They were more about filling the ring with bodies than adding meaningful moments to the match. This made the event feel more like a novelty act than a significant part of WWE's narrative.

And what about that special strap awarded to Braun Strowman after he won? Unlike the traditional Royal Rumble match, which is actually worth something, this event's prize was a one-off trophy and a green championship belt that was never defended or mentioned again. It was a flashy but ultimately meaningless reward that didn't elevate Strowman's career in any substantial way.