7 WWE Royal Rumble Eliminations That Were NEVER SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN!

6. Mil Máscaras (1997)

Mil Mascaras Royal Rumble 1997
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The Royal Rumble is all about ensuring you stay inside the ring, preferably away from the ropes, and make sure you absolutely do not go over the top one. In 1997, Mil Máscaras said, 'Screw that sh*t' and decided to launch himself rather than do the J.O.B for someone else as expected.

Vince McMahon's reaction on commentary was hilarious. The boss sounded rather ticked off as he tried to maintain babyface composure and ask what the heck ol' Mil was thinking.

Mil Mascaras Royal Rumble 1997
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Bruce Prichard told on his podcast that Máscaras hadn't exactly been thrilled when WWF officials told him he'd have to be tossed over the top rope to be eliminated. That, in Mil's mind, meant he'd be viewed as a loser by fans, and he couldn't have that. So, he elected to dive onto Pierroth and Cibernético instead.

Prichard didn't go into detail on the pod about who exactly was supposed to eliminate Máscaras, but he was presumably supposed to stay in there for a bit longer than he did.

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