Vince McMahon Tears Both Quads, Is A Legend - WWE Royal Rumble 2005 Review

Batista or John Cena ... which up-and-coming star gets the Royal Rumble shine? Why not both?
00:00 Intro
02:39 Edge vs. Shawn Michaels
04:37 Ric Flair & Eddie Guerrero draw their numbers
04:56 Heidenreich & Snitsky breathe on each other
05:52 Casket Match: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich
08:04 More backstage shenanigans
09:01 WWE Championship: JBL vs. Kurt Angle vs. Big Show
12:11 Even more backstage shenanigans!
12:42 World Heavyweight Championship: Triple H vs. Randy Orton
15:19 The Royal Rumble Match
22:50 Final Thoughts
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[@georgemetcalf8763]

Simon Dean was instructing others to warm up before entering and Vince showed what happens when you don't.

[@VKJthetruth]

😂😂😂😂

[@enigmaskull3495]

Warm ups are important

[@mikeroagreschen5350]

I've been supplementing my Icopro with the Simon System for the last three months. I've gained 20 pounds. I'm assuming it's all muscle.

[@adrianlemus8014]

😂😭😂

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@enigmaskull3495 Ironically, Simon Dean was doing push-ups before getting in and not doing squats.

[@TheCheat420]

Don't lie to us Zane. We all know you're wearing a hat because Jerry Lawler is going to smash a framed painting over your head.

[@SirPunzalot]

I'm sure Zane really enjoys the comparison to a raging bigot who said the most demented and horrifically grotesque stuff about Bobby the Brain's cancer.

[@Musiclover19]

@@SirPunzalot Man, you must be fun at parties 🙄

[@inthanickoftime7993]

@@SirPunzalot Every party needs a pooper, that's why they invited you 🎉

[@inthanickoftime7993]

@@Musiclover19 #SociallyAwkward

[@Musiclover19]

@@SirPunzalot Also the comment got a ❤️ from Brian Zane. So again why to go party pooper.

[@MrBda241]

What I love about the Eddie and Flair segment backstage, Flair didn't even notice the wallet was missing, and Teddy Long knew Eddie well enough to know he'd take more than just the number.

[@enigmaskull3495]

“Guerrero. GUERRERO!” - Ric Flair 2005

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@enigmaskull3495 Ric Flair - "Guerrero stole my number!" Brock Lesnar - "Eddie Guerrero.............stole my title!"

[@themaskedmark92]

@@kenterminateddq5311 Big show:Guerrero stole my toilet paper

[@ronburgundyspetfish9039]

@@kenterminateddq5311 u stoled my comment

[@jacobfunkhouser6600]

One of the best backstage segments ive ever seen

[@Spacewizzard090]

Ah, the PPV where Vince, in the words of Adam Blampied, "Got so enraged that he fired his own legs."

[@scottturner3831]

Legitimately one of the funniest statements I have ever heard or read.

[@Raytheman581]

lol

[@Bale4Bond]

Good old sex pest Blampied

[@DonCrowseppe]

People quoting that mark nonce still

[@happyhogan40]

@@DonCrowseppe he’s not a nonce they were the same age…..

[@SomeDumbKid1]

"Ever since Snitsky made Kane fall on a pregnant Lita" Brian has forgotten that IT. WASN'T. HIS. FAULT.

[@ZootedBeaver]

Ok this made lol

[@aS-df8zj]

"It's the magic of rape...........ding?"

[@traupman84]

i live in the same area as Snitsky and still to this day he finds any excuse to drop that catchphrase

[@claymathewselevator8121]

@@traupman84 played football at Missouri too

[@JEFFMAN90]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Ariurotl]

"Tomko, gimme a beat" *beat* "No" He actually did. Love that moment.

[@enigmaskull3495]

8:50

[@Jonics18]

Cant count how many times Ive quoted that on messageboards.

[@georgepiedra8791]

This has to be one of the most bizarre Royal Rumble matches ever: - Daniel Puder getting beaten up - Muhammed Hassan getting beaten up - That Paul London elimination - That botch final - Vince tearing both his quads Man, I love 2005 WWE xD

[@claymathewselevator8121]

SIMON DEAN

[@Ykwhat75]

Don’t forget about The Coach

[@DooneyDoom]

Nah this had to the the wildest Royal Rumbles of all time.

[@mollyanderson657]

​@claymathewselevator8121 Jim Ross getting angry at Simon Dean

[@Videogamelover58]

Me too

[@Supadupasebas]

It’s kinda nuts that the most memorable and best moments of this rumble were not only accidents but accidents that pissed off backstage and got people heat because of them.

[@aaronhurst4379]

Vince never likes talent getting THEMSELVES over of their own accord, or even accidentally, that's never changed

[@WilbertAdams1]

Paul London's elimination, Batista and Cena unplanned tie. Crazy indeed. Two of the most iconic spots in Royal Rumble history.

[@nicholasbrown7000]

I will NEVER forget London’s elimination to this day. Though my memory is always of Snitsky so if anything it added to his Rumble for me.

[@WilbertAdams1]

And the call by J.R. made it that much more iconic.

[@Giantsfanlewis]

Paul London getting in trouble for taking the spotlight away from other guys when he literally made gene snisky look like a total monster is the most WWE thing I've ever heard

[@silasjamal1610]

Tomko, give me a beat is still one if the funniest things said in a wwe backstage skit, funny as hell!

[@ryankeefe6222]

Tomko’s dry delivery was funny as hell

[@mrassassinscreedfan1]

The one problem he couldn't solve

[@enigmaskull3495]

“No.”

[@monkeyman5866]

WWE has come to terms with the release of Vince McMahon's Quads. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.

[@Mr.BeastFacts]

*Vince gets on the mic* “I won’t stand for this, damn it!”

[@springer90]

"John Cena is in the house, everybody take notice!" Christian was hilarious back then!😂😂

[@joshb1137]

His rap was more creative too Cena just made high school gay jokes.

[@LPGD1994]

The way how both Cena and Batista fell out of the ring at the exact same time is incredible. And it was an accident.

[@thehandoftheking3314]

I really wish someone had called an audible on that, declare double winners and Imagine they go off air, "tune in tomorrow to RAW and find out what happens next!" Put Cena vs Batista in a "best of" series to finish at No Way Out. JBL's cabinet and Evolution keep interfering, screwing Cena but Batista demands a one on one at No Way Out to prove he can do it himself. I'd probably have cena go over in that after Batista helps clean the cabinet out. Both look strong and both can do a contract signing on the next episode of raw/smackdown.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

Here's the real crazy part: You know who wasn't eliminated (and thereby has been wronged for 17 years) when Batista and Cena took each other out simultaneously? Scotty. 2. Hotty. 🤯

[@tomnguyen1551]

@@closethockeyfan5284 Imagine an alternate universe where Scotty 2 Hotty faced Triple H or JBL for the world championship. The pop this man would receive (not even kidding, watch his stuff from 2000) would be bedlam.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

@@tomnguyen1551 Absolutely

[@robertanderson2898]

@@closethockeyfan5284 It's a little late to restart the match. The final bell already sounded too. It also happened to Spike Dudley, Bastion Booger, and most recently, Rey Mysterio, among others. Also happened to Hornswoggle, but he appeared in another Rumble (lasted a record 3 years, 2008 to being eliminated in 2011). Those other guys had to officially have entered the match to be legal. Just my opinion. Still amazing to think about.

[@BigEOT3]

The beginning of massive heel Edge. The seeds of the Rated R Superstar were being planted. MEMORIES

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Yeah, this feels like a proto-Rated R Superstar Edge.

[@RaulSHermano]

Tbh this period was his best as desperate heel who feels screwed

[@BabyKnukleDustr]

Honestly, the refs deserve a ton of credit. When Cena and Batista hit the floor they immediately split between deciding that each won the Rumble. In neat continuity, you had the RAW ref declare Batista won, while the Smackdown ref declared John Cena won. Give credit where it's due to Batista and Cena, but good work by the refs helping to sell it

[@kosmosfan01]

Yeah. That was a nice touch that again sold this as all being part of the plan so kudos to the quick thinking there.

[@TJ52359]

How much was them calling it, How much was Vince on their "Secret Service curly wire Earbuds'?

[@BabyKnukleDustr]

@@TJ52359 yes

[@closethockeyfan5284]

@@TJ52359 Nah, you give him too much credit. When he's that enraged and a plan has gone awry, the logic diminishes substantially.

[@illusioNery]

@@closethockeyfan5284 Just ask his quads at that time lol

[@sebastianbruckwilder5720]

Always thought that Cena and Batista should have been THE rivalry over the years. Open and underlying. They were completely connected. They made Orton the main rival to Cena, but I always felt it should have been Batista. Not to the extend oft 468 matches like Orton and John, but always falling back on it an have it pop up over the years like Rock and Austin. Felt organically in my opinion, but never went that way…

[@iHeartGasington]

I think that’s mostly because of the brand split

[@iHeartGasington]

And they were basically the 2 biggest young babyfaces

[@brandonwalker8401]

@@iHeartGasington batista was in his 30s during this run

[@starbreaker269]

@@iHeartGasington batista is older than triple h he was not young lol

[@jacobwilliams1223]

Two problems with this. One, both were babyfaces and they wanted to represent Raw and SD in the years to come. So that wasn't gonna work. Two, Batista was older than Triple H already. He was not gonna be a next young star like Orton would've been, so he had a shorter shelf life at the top of the card.

[@emanuelperez3595]

Plot twist: vince hurting his legs was part of the script. All planned by vinnie mac. He wanted to show HHH that he can hurt both legs and still keep working🤣

[@vciotoli2126]

Tyson Tomko, Luther Reigns, Snitsky, and Heidenreich. What a time for developmental.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Acknowledge Him

[@justinweiss2661]

Vince: I'm pissed. I need to go out there and yell at people. I'm not even gonna stretch first His quads: *chuckles* I'm in danger

[@encyclopediaespx1128]

You know who didn’t blow their quads during the Rumble? Simon Dean.

[@wstine79]

Looks like we're anticipating the Debut of "The Zane Haircut."

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Make your bets on what Zane's "terrible haircut" will look like. Will we see Road Warrior Z-man?

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Makes me think of The Simpsons episode with George Bush having the rainbow Afro

[@Maveric]

I never understood how Cain suddenly became a baby face when everything he did leading up to it was pure heel.

[@EmjayLapus]

Little known fact: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich casket match would go on to be one of many background videos on selected videoke machines in the Philippines

[@freakfoxvevo7915]

Video evidence?

[@EmjayLapus]

@@freakfoxvevo7915 I'll tag you on Twitter, if you don't mind. My reply keeps being taken down.

[@freakfoxvevo7915]

@@EmjayLapus I don't mind

[@HandlebarOrionX]

19:19 I don't think it took anything away from anyone, if anything it made Snitsky look like a beast, but it was sort of a dangerous spot because it looked like he broke his neck

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Orion, but you gotta give a huge amount of credit to Paul London. However, it makes me wonder if London being on a stretcher is a work or not.

[@michaelbandada9887]

The guys backstage got pissed at Paul London because of his epic sell of that nasty Snitsky lariato

[@jdbruiser]

The closest Snitsky came to being a monster was when he went bald and gnarly yellow teeth.

[@Venemofthe888]

@@kenterminateddq5311 I feel like the stretcher really added to the moment like Snitsky almost killed Paul London and gave the one who eliminated him a huge boost

[@WilbertAdams1]

@@stfi7566 as it should have. And J.R.'s call made it even better.

[@Courageous91]

Edge's story about this is freaking tremendous. Calling this Vince walk to the ring a "Thanos Power Walk." is so true

[@AzureRoxe]

Plus when he says "i'm getting out of dodge" and pretty much runs to the locker room because everyone is told to not go in the hallway cause Vince is actively refusing help, so he's walking, with both torn quads, by himself.

[@grammysworld5449]

Kevin Nash: I one tore up a quad in the ring Vince: lol that's cute

[@nilesdssad5658]

That’s so weird that London got heat for taking the limelight, yeah he’s the star of that moment but he’s also putting over Snitsky’s offense in a big way.

[@kosmosfan01]

I was caught off guard hearing that too. There was plenty of time to have the others look good and London sold that bump like a champ.

[@CooroSnowFox]

It just means they weren't keen on london to begin with

[@bluengold3443]

Good to know vince graduated from the Kevin Nash school of quad tears

[@daviderk9556]

Ric Flair: Let me introduce you to the Quadbuster

[@Diedpied]

I remember as a 11 year old watching this, when it came over that Vince wanted the match restarted, I got hyped thinking that the ENTIRE Rumble was to be restarted. What a PPV that would've been aha.

[@caseydub7546]

Lol not too bright we’re ya

[@rubberchix]

@@caseydub7546 "we are ya"

[@KyrinChase]

Watching this review, it really makes me miss the Backstage Rumble segments with the Rumble numbers. That Eddie/Flair stuff is one of my personal favorite Rumble moments

[@weremi8941]

I was 7 years old when I went to this Royal rumble. It was my first show ive ever attended. My brother had won tickets from a local radio station and he decided to bring me. It's my favorite memory growing up.

[@joshuatorres7766]

I think the Edgeucator is old. It was in the old smackdown games. He just RARELY uses it. Even to this day. SummerSlam 2021 being the most recent example.

[@lordtrigon1733]

Got nothing on the Downward Spiral, when was the last time he used that? 😂

[@WCWThunderRosa]

@@lordtrigon1733 1999

[@JM1993951]

I remember using it in SYM and HCTP.

[@anthonylayton724]

@@lordtrigon1733 he needs to bust it out at Mania this year lol

[@HeinerGunnar]

Calling Bradshaw "Jibbles" broke me 😂

[@jasondouglas152]

This ppv should have been called " the revenge of Kevin Nash "

[@ShifT818]

the ending to that jbl match is my favorite. gets rolled in, half dead, and just throws the line out of instinct and wins. amazing.

[@CrashMcCloudX29]

Brian wearing a hat is giving off big "Kurt Angle in a wig" vibes

[@claymathewselevator8121]

George Bush when he lived across the road from Homer Simpson

[@darylcastillo1439]

Paul London got heat from "taking away from the boys", yet Vince McMahon tearing both his quads was the most memorable moment of this Rumble for me. It's still one of the most unintentionally funny moments in WWE ever!

[@captainpodock6026]

I love that you can see the exact moment JBL thinks to himself "Huh, I should hold on to this Wrestling God thing."

[@iandude1]

I LOVE Flair's reaction to getting his wallet back from Eddie. That was just awesome.

[@enigmaskull3495]

8:19 Surprised Flair didn’t start blading after that.

[@Kingbeast321]

Does anyone else miss those backstage segments with everyone drawing their number?

[@VinnieGer]

I believe that’s what Bob Ross would call, “a Happy Accident”.

[@enigmaskull3495]

19:21 One of the best eliminations in Royal Rumble history.

[@JWickyJr13]

And for them to be like it took away from the others? LOL, wut??? Is there no opportunity within the company? That’s crazy.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

My favorite

[@MEEZLEMONSTER]

I really wish I could see the end of this Rumble as Drax vs. Peacemaker...

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Both movies were directed by James Gunn too

[@Xpress2hell]

Just wanted to mention the amazing theme to this PPV; “Find The Real” by Alter Bridge

[@darryalchristie6706]

Scorcher.

[@claytonrios1]

I'm surprised that Vince wasn't rolling in agony after his quads were devastated!

[@michaelsinger4638]

Adrenaline, and Vince being insane, would be my guess.

[@claytonrios1]

@@michaelsinger4638 He belonged in the nuthouse a long time ago

[@enigmaskull3495]

Vince wished his quads the best of luck in all their future endeavors.

[@VinnieGer]

Honestly, after the St. Valentines Day Massacre bump where he landed clean on his spine on the edge of the announcers table, everything else should feel like a light tickle.

[@SmegulonPrime]

Plus... COCAINE

[@chubbycatfish4573]

Zane building anticipation with his haircut because he knows anything that comes out of a "box" gets over.

[@justinkovach2433]

I miss the days when the wrestlers would draw their number throughout the ppv. Gave us some great character moments and even some minor stories throughout the rumble. Something they really should bring back

[@TJ52359]

I think it's a matter of pacing, and the need for filler... similar to how the Entrants can be spaced 90 or 120 seconds apart (Officially) but only half? actually enter w/in 10 seconds of their supposed time

[@GamingSaturnMoonManBoy]

You played Doc in West Side Story that is so cool Zane! Also that commercial was so good it’s really nice to see theatre represented in wrestling

[@wstine79]

First Pay-per-view that I hosted for my extended family as a married man. The Rumble match was so exciting it made my legs give out.

[@freakfoxvevo7915]

Not as much as Vince's did I'm guessing?

[@kael2450]

IIR Jericho told the story of when that botch at the end happened he saw Vince was seething and Chris said to him "if i were you i'd go out there and sort this" and this in turn riled Vince up more hence him throwing his jacket down when he appeared. Edge also mentioned that no one was allowed to be in the hallways when Vince was being helped to the back as Vince wanted to walk on his own and go to the hospital.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

Eh, Irvine's told his share of tall tales through the years. X-Pac was there too.

[@mclew1234]

Vince's in ability to have anything happen that is outside of his control spoiled what probably could have gone down as 1 of the greatest Rumble finishes ever.

[@Loyard777]

They really had Heidenreich looking like a basic CAW

[@MrMali22]

I don't know why Vince even worried about it. The way they were playing it off and getting it figured out was awesome.

[@jmckdekalb316]

It was good to see Eddie Guerrero involved in this event but sadly no one knew that would be the last.

[@sammacdaibheid]

Just wanted to say that going back over your old reviews has reinvigorated my love for wrestling, so thank you. Your passion, humour and informative reviews are amazing man. Glad you're still at it as it's motivating me to go back and watch old events I missed after I went off wrestling for over a decade. Lovely stuff.

[@PeachGoddessMaya]

JBL always finding a way to win during his reign is part of why I enjoyed it so much, particularly how he won the barb wire steel cage match against big show. That's also what made his loss to Cena in the most basic, vanilla fashion much more disappointing and it kind of put a wet blanket on Cena's big moment imo. I think it would've been a lot better if Cena had JBL beat, then some shenanigans happen where you think that Cena might lose but he either resolves through it or he outsmarts the plan and then won.

[@SomeDumbKid1]

At least they had an awesome I Quit match at Judgment Day later that year.

[@exquisitelemonade3039]

Agreed about JBL. He was the first in a long time and the last to be the "evil, cheating cartoon character" type of villain, there's a place for it in wrestling. I wouldn't put Miz on the same level because he wasn't really "villainous" as champion, it wasn't a travesty that he was champion, it was just him being annoying, annoying isn't exclusively an evil supervillain trope and it's not enough to turn somebody into a supervillain.

[@ManorexicPanda]

@@exquisitelemonade3039 agreed. I HATED HIM as a kid. Looking back, he did his job as a heel for me to feel that. Same with HHH. You said it right, “evil cheating cartoon character.” Don’t see that much anymore. Just Roman, but he’s so uncharismatic , it’s so boring to watch

[@kosmosfan01]

I hated JBL so much so that feud with Cena made me happy when he one up'd him like the promo they had where Cena couldn't touch him so he messed with him by cutting his tie and dumping his ten gallon hat fill with water on him to get him to fight 😆

[@Eidenhoek]

So... You wanted Cena to _overcome the odds_ .

[@rickyrosay33977]

That Todd Grisham introducing Christian gag never gets old

[@LTMM_]

That final four crazy. All Rumble winners. With Batista, Cena and Edge winning two in their respective winning Rumbles.

[@TheLandofObscusion]

I really feel like Zane could have some fun doing a comparison between Heidenreich & Snitsky's respective runs with WWE, because they were both simultaneously weird in their own ways (Undertaker Feud & Replacing Hawk in the LOD vs. "It Wasn't My Fault" & Bald ECW Monster). A "Better/Worse Champion"-esque video, for example.

[@dasstu]

Don't forget the foot thing. Or the terrible teeth. They stuck gimmicks unto Gene like refrigerator magnets.

[@closethockeyfan5284]

@@dasstu I honestly think he could've been more if they hadn't saddled him with horrible gimmick after horrible gimmick. He's an easy monster, just leave it at that.

[@EoR_2B4GOT10]

I remember Edge was at a convention once where he was asked about his favorite Vince McMahon moment. He said the rumble 2005. After he got eliminated he walked backstage and after noticing the cena and batista screw up he ran up to the locker room. He wanted to avoid running into vince as hard as possible.

[@michaelbandada9887]

Vince: Look at me, Paul! I tore both quads yet I no sold them like a boss! HHH: Whatever-uhhh! Two years later, Triple H tears another quad

[@bryanjackson9033]

Say what you want about Vince McMahon but, he always puts business first and does what’s best for business. That man has worked his ass off to make WWE what it is today.

[@steveharvey2102]

Don't you mean, 'worked his quads off'? Sorry couldn't help myself ;)

[@Dynaman21]

“When your legs don’t work like they used to before…”

[@chrisbreezy3048]

Between getting destroyed by Taker & Kane four years prior and attacked by Hassan on his way to the ring here, Scotty 2 Hotty couldn't catch a break when it came to the Rumble Match itself.

[@blacksabbath4252]

And the 2000 rumble where rikishi threw him out

[@evansmith8050]

I remember hearing a shoot interview that Vince had the hallways cleared so he could walk back thru to the locker room

[@gabepollock1641]

Edge confirmed as much in an interview with Inside The Ropes.

[@chumpandbump744]

The glowing eyes edit is always one of my favorite bits on the classic PPV series, especially loved this one with Bob Holly lol

[@enigmaskull3495]

19:02 Can’t get enough of Tazz’s commentary

[@armnhc84]

The JR/Simon Dean stuff was my favorite part of this whole show lol

[@cjthelonewolf7410]

shawns and edges attires still look cool even in 2005

[@dod6031]

My favourite part of the Vince tears his quad story was how he cleared the hallways of the arena so he could walk himself to his limo to drive him to the hospital because he refused help 😂

[@comixproviderftw_02]

“What’s up, my nephew?” -JBL, 2005

[@hassamali8887]

Best thing about Ruthless aggression era was smackdown vs raw thing. Both shows were totally different from each other

[@HighestTrailsAbove]

My very first wrestling dvd, for me this ppv is 10/10.

[@genoray3071]

“Oh no, my complicated plan is ruined!!”

[@RolfWrenWalsh]

"Tomko give me a beat." "No." My best friend and I do this exchange at least once a month (I'm always Christian), and there's no planning. We just be hanging out, driving, whatever, and I will just randomly request a beat. With no hesitation, he responds accordingly.

[@shanekidd5766]

Just the final four in Rumble is iconic on its own. Edge, Cena, Batista, and Mysterio. In a year’s time, their careers take a major leap. Batista and Cena go on to Wrestlemania 21 and win the World Titles, Edge wins MITB the same night, has that memorable Feud that resulted in the Matt/Lita controversy. He cashes in on John Cena at New Years Revolution. Rey wins the next year’s Royal Rumble after that iconic feud with Eddie (RIP Eddie) and wind his first World Title (for better or worse) at Wrestlemania 22. All of that started with the 2005 Royal Rumble final four. That’s insane.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Riveting intro, Zane. I'm dying to know what the "terrible haircut" looks like. I bet it's not that bad. 0:41 BTW, nice unexpected Biggie reference, good sir. :)

[@REfan2002]

I still remember this one. Just because of the West Side Story opening. My dad bought the PPV( sorry, Premium Live Event) and we got pizza, Wings, soda, even popcorn. This was by far the rumble was Eddie and Flair's segment. God, I miss Eddie.

[@TheDoctaJS]

10:36 "Ohhh nooo my complicated plan is ruined!" Lmao

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Y'know, I always imagined Vince tore both quads AT ONCE The fact he only tore one in the ring and then tore the other walking to the back makes it even more mad

[@caseydub7546]

This is when he was juicing and taking major amounts of GH so the quads tearing isn’t that shocking

[@MrBlazemaster525]

@@caseydub7546 thank you for your irrelevant diagnosis Dr Internet 🤡

[@illusioNery]

@@MrBlazemaster525 It’s actually very relevant, had he slid in correctly, his quad wouldn’t have torn and been able to walk and jaw at both Batista and Cena as he had planned in his mind instead of trying to look tough sitting down. Even if he bumped his way in, had his quads not been juiced up, they would’ve absorbed the hit better and wouldn’t have torn

[@MrBlazemaster525]

@@illusioNery your lack of intelligence is very relevant because damn you sound stupid 🤡🤡🤡

[@venod3134]

"Acknowledge him, It's Luther Reigns!" classic Zane Zingery😂

[@ericherrera9746]

I was there for this. Vince McMahon 1000% hasn't brought a premium live event(🤣) back to Fresno because of what happened to his quads.

[@jackburton2680]

Wait, the ending seriously was everyone calling an audible? That shit was not planned? Pretty amazing.

[@joejames1794]

This PPV has the best segments they’re all so memorable and iconic honestly.

[@sowhazupguy]

Lmfao the idea of booker doing a spinaroonie so hard he flies out of the ring is the funniest shit

[@CGaboL]

I'm always gonna laugh at how Vince managed to tear not one, but TWO quads that night. Especially when seeing Edge telling the story in his interview with Inside The Ropes.

[@DoctorProfessorPablo]

Theatre kid in HS, RA in college, Kane mark...sounds a lot like me sir!

[@wrestlingbuff87]

This was the first Rumble I watched after not watching for a good few years and I really thought it was a solid show all around and really enjoyed the mix between the veteran talent and the emerging ones at the time.

[@OptimusProvost]

Christian: Tomko, give me a beat. Tomko: No. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jpdesertrunner]

I really started watching wrestling in probably January of 2004, I got my first TV w/built in VHS Christmas 2003 and remember coming home a couple weeks later and my Dad being home which was weird because he worked 12 hour shift work but he surprised me and got cable put into my room. Let's just say that night 10 year old me stumbled up Raw and was hooked but I was really bummed I had just missed the RR so I really remember being super excited for this show the next year since it was my first RR and being able to see all the stories going into it. Such a great show HBK and Angles build was amazing.

[@jamesparks1895]

Finally a JCW review. Regardless of how you view the clowns, we have to give props to ICP for keeping things real in the ring for two decades. Bravo sir!

[@benespinosa6725]

The coolest thing about this PPV Was that The Theme song for this event was Find the Real by Alter Bridge And They Performed it in a Backstage Segment on Raw that Todd Grisham interrupted which is stupid either way that Segment was awesome 👌

[@chrisbard8587]

Godamn Todd Grisham

[@benespinosa6725]

@@chrisbard8587 I Absolutely Agree 👍

[@felipefarias8853]

Man! That song is so good I love hearing it from time to time

[@benespinosa6725]

@@felipefarias8853 Same Here and that song is on the One Day Remains album and also Metalingus is on that Album which is awesome.

[@ZackGoller]

Great video Brian! Nice to hear you talking about your theatre background too! West Side Story is one of those shows I would still LOVE to do one day. But that commercial? Still my favorite comedic PPV ad from the RA era EVER. No question.

[@FaysalIsGoated]

One of my favorite Royal Rumble PPV’s Of all time. Mainly because of the unique stage and the Royal Rumble Match itself.

[@VicDeMizer]

Ever since I originally saw this Rumble I always thought that the best way to show that false finish ending would have been the Smackdown ref raising Batitsa's hand and the RAW ref raising Cena's, but well done on the fly by all involved....Keep up the good work, Mr. Zane...

[@zubrhero5270]

Grappling for gelt. Mr Zane... _Haircut hidden underneath aside..._ That hat is absolutely glorious!

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Edgecution, Edgeucator, Edge O Matic, Spear, Con-Chair-To. The Arsenal of the Rated R Superstar!

[@thecatwrangler9448]

I’m so thankful that you made me aware of that incredible piece of merchandise. I am going to search out an original now as it’s clearly a good motto to live by