5 beloved WWE match types and the people who created them

#2. Royal Rumble (created by former WWE Executive Pat Patterson)

Pat Patterson famously created the Royal Rumble match.

The Rumble, a modified battle royal that features superstars entering the ring at timed intervals, is known to fans for its incredible surprises, returns, and debuts. It is one of the most unique and exciting match types offered in WWE’s yearly schedule.

Pat first suggested the idea to Vince McMahon, who brushed it aside as he claimed it would take too long and fans would eventually lose interest. Pat pitched the idea during a meeting with USA Network and Dick Ebersol. They loved the idea, and the Royal Rumble was born.

The first Royal Rumble match was held in 1988 and was won by Jim Duggan.

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#1. Tables, Ladders and Chairs match (created by WWE tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian)

The Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match was first contested at SummerSlam 2000. It came to be as it was a combination of weapons that each team was known for. The Dudley Boyz used tables as a signature weapon and would do their finishing move, The 3-D to opponents after matches.

The Hardy Boyz were known for their creative use of ladders, and so ladders were associated with them.

Edge and Christian had the “con-chair-to,” which made chairs their signature weapon.

The first four TLC matches were contested between teams. Since then, the majority of TLC matches that have taken place have been singles matches. There have been a total of 28 TLC matches thus far in main-roster programming.

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