100 Greatest WWE Royal Rumble Moments Ever

55. Beth Phoenix Bests The Great Khali (2010)

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Beth Phoenix wasn't the first female star to enter a Royal Rumble, and it'll come as no real surprise to anybody that the original revolutionary is a little higher in the rankings. In 2010, the Glamazon hit the ring as #6 and made her mark within around 90 seconds. It was a performance that'd put a smile on the face of a certain Ninth Wonder of the World.

You could hear 'em popping in Chyna, so to speak!

Beth worked one of the most unique eliminations in Rumble history by snogging the face off The Great Khali then sneakily pulling him over the top rope. Never the most stable on his feet, Khali fell for the trick and awkwardly fell out of the match. Not to worry, because CM Punk had his back. Seconds later, Punk got rid of Phoenix and ended the party.

Beth's Khali elimination made waves, however. People still talk about it today, which is precisely why it's in the top 100 Rumble moments of all time.

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