20 WWE Royal Rumble Facts You Didn't Know

14. The First Man Eliminated From A Royal Rumble

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Bret Hart was the first person enter a Royal Rumble, but which individual holds the dubious distinction of being the first over the top ropes?

That dishonour lies with former Doom man Butch Reed - the first to enter with the clock - whose dreams of glory were poisoned by Jake 'The Snake' Roberts after just three and a bit minutes. It was also Reed's only Rumble appearance, as he left the company shortly after WrestleMania IV. Not such a 'natural' after all.

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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.