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17. Michael Cole (2012)

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I am sure WWE€'s brain trust thought they were hilarious with their running gag of including all three of the 2012 event€'s commentators in the Royal Rumble match-up, but few watching in the building or at home found the joke funny. Nobody wanted to see Michael Cole in the ring, especially as it meant he took one of the €surprise spots€ that fans look forward to so much. Who would it be, a star from the past? Someone new? A returning legend? An injured superstar coming back to the ring? Oh, no, it is just Michael Cole. Break out the champagne.

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The author of the highly acclaimed 'Titan' book series, James Dixon has been involved in the wrestling business for 25 years as a fan, wrestler, promoter, agent, and writer. James spent several years wrestling on the British independent circuit, but now prefers to write about the bumps and bruises rather than take any of them. His past in-ring experience does however give a uniquely more "insider" perspective on things, though he readily admits to still being a "mark" at heart. James is the Chief Editor and writer at historyofwrestling.co.uk and is responsible for the best-selling titles Titan Sinking, Titan Shattered, and Titan Screwed, as well as the Complete WWF Video Guide series, and the Raw Files series.