A Hall of Fame inductee in 2014, and a hugely successful promoter in Puerto Rico, there is no denying the impact Carlos Colon has had on professional wrestling. With that said, his inclusion in the 1993 Royal Rumble match remains one of the biggest "huh?" booking decisions in event history. Sure, the roster was depleted of star power, and Colon's influence was undeniable, but he was far past his prime and belonged nowhere near that match at that time. Making matters even worse was commentator Gorilla Monsoon, who referred to the international star as a "young man," despite the fact that he was 44 years old at the time. Actually, come to think of it, that may be the most memorable moment of Colon's run in the Rumble match, which ended after seven minutes of ring time.
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