15 Hidden Meanings Behind WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Attires

7. Shane McMahon

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WWE/St. Louis Cardinals

Shane McMahon didn't need a home sports team shout-out to score one of the men's Rumble's biggest pops, but 'The Best in the World' went for it anyway.

With the Rumble taking place in St. Louis, Missouri, Shane styled his trademark baseball jersey around the city's Cardinals franchise. A classic pro wrestling move relied upon for decades, positioning Shane on the babyface side of the alignment scale despite his divisive nature.

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