12 Best WWE Royal Rumble Performances Ever

8. Kane (2001)

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It’s hard to talk about dominating, amazing performances in the Royal Rumble without mentioning Kane’s romp in 2001.

The Big Red Machine was already a feared monster in WWF at this time, but he would tear through the Rumble that year, en route to a runner-up finish that saw him toss The Rock before being bounced by winner Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Kane entered at #6 and eliminated six straight men before settling into a rhythm for the duration of the match. He would eliminate 11 men, team with his brother the Undertaker, and as mentioned earlier, he was the last man tossed from the Rumble, by Austin.

That’s a pretty good run for WWF/E’s resident monster.

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