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01-26-2010, 07:28 PM
(source: Wikipedia)
2001
# Steve Austin broke the record for most Royal Rumble wins with his third win. The previous record of two wins was held jointly by himself, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels.
# Kane broke the record for most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble with 11.
# Comedian Drew Carey appeared on the show and in the Royal Rumble match to hype his upcoming "Improv Comedy PPV". He eliminated himself as after the ring had cleared and he was all alone, Kane came out and Carey attempted to bribe him. Carey eliminated himself after Raven attacked Kane with a kendo stick from behind.
# Tonga Fifita who was prior to the event the WCW Hardcore Champion as Meng, made a surprise move to the WWF as Haku. The WCW Hardcore Championship as a result was abandoned.
2002
# The 2002 Royal Rumble was the last Rumble to date to feature an Intercontinental Championship match.
# This was Mr. Perfect's first Royal Rumble appearance as a wrestler since 1993.
2003
# This was the first Royal Rumble to be held since the Brand Extension of 2002. Hence, it was the first Royal Rumble to include specifically 15 RAW superstars and 15 SmackDown! superstars. Also, it was the first Royal Rumble to feature both WWE and World Heavyweight Championship matches on the same card.
# Christopher Nowinski suffered a concussion in this match that would lead to his retirement.
2001
# Steve Austin broke the record for most Royal Rumble wins with his third win. The previous record of two wins was held jointly by himself, Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels.
# Kane broke the record for most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble with 11.
# Comedian Drew Carey appeared on the show and in the Royal Rumble match to hype his upcoming "Improv Comedy PPV". He eliminated himself as after the ring had cleared and he was all alone, Kane came out and Carey attempted to bribe him. Carey eliminated himself after Raven attacked Kane with a kendo stick from behind.
# Tonga Fifita who was prior to the event the WCW Hardcore Champion as Meng, made a surprise move to the WWF as Haku. The WCW Hardcore Championship as a result was abandoned.
2002
# The 2002 Royal Rumble was the last Rumble to date to feature an Intercontinental Championship match.
# This was Mr. Perfect's first Royal Rumble appearance as a wrestler since 1993.
2003
# This was the first Royal Rumble to be held since the Brand Extension of 2002. Hence, it was the first Royal Rumble to include specifically 15 RAW superstars and 15 SmackDown! superstars. Also, it was the first Royal Rumble to feature both WWE and World Heavyweight Championship matches on the same card.
# Christopher Nowinski suffered a concussion in this match that would lead to his retirement.