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WWE has given us some wonderful moments of entertainment and sporting spectacle over its illustrious history, most of which are now available exclusively live on the WWE Network for only $9.99 per month!... and free on YouTube.
Fans of the product will be right in thinking that highlights such as The Nexus invading Raw, The Hardy Boyz returning at WrestleMania 33 and anything to do with John Cena would be up there with the most popular and viewed clips on WWE's channel.
However, there are certain uploads, some more explainable than others, that have gone on to reach millions upon millions of views. What makes these clips so re-watchable or got so many people tuning in at the same time?
Apart from one or two random exceptions, I believe I have figured out the formula. All you need is a few big men and a few little men, partaking in arm wrestling and some snogging, followed by a title-focused battle royal which appeals to a particular geographical fan base...Oh, Rusev and Lana have to be in it as well.
If that doesn't make sense, read on and allow me to explain.
10. Ru-Tube Accolades
View Count: 31,270,000
If all else fails getting those YouTube highlights into their millions, simply throw in a Ravishing Russian and a Bulgarian Brute for a viral sensation.
The pair have featured in a good handful of hits including the disastrous wedding with Bobby Lashley and a returning Liv Morgan, as well as Lana and Dolph Ziggler's kiss a few years prior. However this video in particular has a surprising number of visits.
Not long after that smooch, Rusev sided with Summer Rae and began embracing his Bulgarian roots. On the 10th August 2015 episode of Raw, Rusev competed against the 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry. Two big dudes means big views, remember? Lana gets involved and is eventually caught in Summer Rae's version of the Accolade, which she sells very nicely.
The week after, Dolph Ziggler returned to continue his feud with the Bulgarian Brute to set up their match at SummerSlam 2015, with Lana and Summer Rae in their respective corners.
There aren't many talking points about this particular match, but it just goes to show, no matter the segment, Rusev and Lana will always "crush" it.