20 WWE Royal Rumble Facts You Didn't Know

19. Vince Thought The Idea Was "Stupid"

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For over 30 years, the Royal Rumble has been WrestleMania's amuse-bouche, the most popular and anticipated card on the calendar besides the granddaddy itself. And it goes without saying, it's made Vince McMahon a wad of cash - but he originally hated the idea.

When meeting with NBC exec Dick Ebersol about a possible new big show, a resigned Vince told Rumble creator Pat Patterson to "give him that stupid idea you've got". Ebersol thought differently, reckoning the concept was "unbelievable for television". He was right.

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Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know). He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.