8 WWE Secrets You Can Spot Early (If You Really Pay Attention)

6. Jerry Lawler Knows Nothing About The Royal Rumble

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Truth be told, WWE usually telegraphs the winner of the Royal Rumble about four months before the event itself. The introduction of the 'winner main events WrestleMania' drastically reduced the pool of potential victors. From 1993 on, the chances of a dark horse winner were all but extinguished. Even supposed 'shock' winners like Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio were in the midst of main event pushes when they won.

Even if you can't guess the winner of the Royal Rumble a few months before the event itself, you can guarantee that Jerry Lawler won't be able to predict the winner. This has been a trope ever since The King was given the commentary gig, and his excitable backing of any heel over a certain size is a guarantee that that wrestler isn't going to be anywhere near the winner's circle.

Heel announcers enthusiastically backing heels to win battle royals is nothing new, but has Lawler ever actually managed to successfully predict a winner? His lack of success continued in his veteran babyface years, making him something of a reverse Midas in vocal form when it came to the Royal Rumble.

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