5 Times that WWE Superstars went off-script

Several WWE Superstars have been forced to go off-script in the past.
Several WWE Superstars have been forced to go off-script in the past.

#3. John Cena and Batista's Royal Rumble

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The 2005 Royal Rumble match is easily one of the most memorable in WWE history, notably for the sight of an angry Vince McMahon storming down to the ring and tearing both of his quads. The WWE Chairman was then stuck on the floor angrily yelling, while remaining in a seated position.

This sequence of events was completely unscripted. Vince was not even supposed to appear in front of the live crowd that night. However, a botched finish to the Royal Rumble match forced him to make his presence known.

Batista and John Cena somehow managed to eliminate each other at the exact same time, with both of their feet touching the floor at an identical moment. It soon became obvious that this wasn't the finish that WWE had planned, so McMahon swiftly came to the ring to announce that the match would restart to determine a clear winner.

Vince McMahon was then helped to the back by the referees whilst the match was restarted. Batista went on to win the Royal Rumble and secure his spot in the main event of WrestleMania 21.

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Edited by Nick Sutherland
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