5 Greatest WWE Royal Rumble Performances

#2 Rey Mysterio (2006)

Rey Mysterio

The Royal Rumble has always been Rey Mysterio's time to shine. He made his big return to WWE at the 2018 Rumble after being away for close to 4 years. In 2006, he might have had his biggest and emotional win in WWE.

In November of 2005, the wrestling world tragically lost Eddie Guerrero. Guerrero and Mysterio went back years from their time in Mexico, WCW, and WWE. They were more than just rivals and wrestlers. They were real-life friends.

In 2006, Mysterio drew entry number 2. The familiar music and low rider emerged into the American Airlines Arena with Mysterio behind the wheel. The Miami crowd was laughing and crying all at once. Triple H, who entered at number 1, also cracked a smile with the emotional homage to Eddie Guerrero.

From bell to bell, Mysterio was the clear star of this Rumble. He had some near-eliminations and having a few close calls himself. He made it down to final 3 with Triple H and himself lasting an hour.

Mysterio eliminated Triple H for his 5th elimination before finally maneuvering an incredible huricanrana to Randy Orton for the win. He lasted 1 hour 2 minutes and 12 seconds, setting the then-record for the most time in a Royal Rumble match.