6. Rusev Splashes Roman Reigns Through Announce Table
In another table-related moment (there were a lot of them on this show), Rusev got in on the act at the behest of none other than Vince McMahon. Alongside his League Of Nations brethren, the 'Bulgarian Brute' interjected himself in the Royal Rumble match to explain away an extended period of absence for Roman Reigns. Beating down the then-WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Rusev and his cohorts draped Reigns over one of the announce desks. Seeking the go-ahead from McMahon, he then sprinted and leapt into the air to perform a big splash. Thankfully, the table Roman was laying on gave way, giving the spot some much-needed impact. Had the wood and plastic stood firm, this moment may not have even made it onto this list. It was a neat way to take Roman Reigns out of the action temporarily, and gave Rusev back some heat following his pitiful display in the Rumble previously. The big man only lasted a few moments, so it was smart to have him seek retribution.
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