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4. An All-Time Great Royal Rumble

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This year's men's Royal Rumble was absolutely great - and more than worthy of being place alongside other all-timers like 1992 and 2001 in and G.O.A.T. discussion.

Brock Lesnar's monster run was handled perfectly. Entering at number one, 'The Beast' conquered all who stopped before him, crushing most in a matter of seconds. The likes of John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Big E, Cesaro, and Shinsuke Nakamura were all torn apart, building to the big elimination spot where Drew McIntyre was immediately minted as a big, big deal. A giant pop followed because Lesnar had been in there for so long and eliminated so many men, and that McIntyre went on to win the match made it even more special. Using the divisive Roman Reigns to generate anxiety in that closing stretch was another masterstroke.

On top of all this, Edge partook in what might be the most cathartic Rumble return ever. It was the first time 'The Rated R Superstar' had wrestled and a decade, and holy sh*t, what a pop. An unforgettable moment for anyone who witnessed it live or on tape.

The women's match was good, but the men's was on another level. This was a five-star Rumble.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.