10 Unbelievable Royal Rumble Moments

#7 The Price is Wrong for Drew Carey

Drew Carey attempts to bribe Kane during the 2001 Royal Rumble match

These days, most people know Drew Carey as the affable, friendly host of the Price is Right game show.

However, back in 2001, he was a hot property in Hollywood. His Drew Carey Show had millions of dedicated fans. Since Drew Carey was a big WWE fan, he was invited to attend the Royal Rumble match.

While backstage, Vince McMahon greeted and shook hands with Drew Carey. During their conversation, McMahon suggested that Carey enter the Royal Rumble himself. When Drew Carey objected, McMahon pointed out that he had won it two years prior.

Thus, Drew Carey became a contestant in the 2001 Royal Rumble match. Carey managed to outlast both Matt and Jeff Hardy, but when Kane came to the ring his doom was foretold. Carey tried to bribe the Big Red Machine, to no avail. Fortuitous circumstance is all that prevented Carey from eating a massive chokeslam, and he wisely chose to eliminate himself from the match before being seriously injured.