5 WWE legends that never entered at #1 in the Royal Rumble

WWE hosts Royal Rumble next year, and the show is already becoming the most must-see show due to various changes that happened over the last week. With the McMahon's taking charge, things are looking good for the event that starts the 'Road To Wrestlemania.' The show is loved for various reasons, and one of them is the annual Royal Rumble match which now also showcases the female wrestlers.

Over the course of the years, the show has made and broken many careers. Some have the record of being in the match for the longest time, while some have been in the ring with the most number of wrestlers.

Rey Mysterio is a legend in the history of the company, and also in the world of professional wrestling. The Ultimate Underdog holds the record for being in the match for the longest time, and he shocked the WWE Universe when he defeated his opponents to win the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania the same year.

The number that you enter during the Royal Rumble match determines your possibility of winning the match and going on to headline Wrestlemania. With that in mind, no one loves to enter at #1 position, while everyone loves #30 during the Royal Rumble match.

This year R-Truth enters at #30 as he won the Mixed Match Challenge at WWE TLC, but in this article, I look at 5 wrestlers that never entered at #1 position in the Royal Rumble match:

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#1 John Cena

The Champ was never here!

John Cena was injured before 2008's Royal Rumble, and no one expected him to return before Wrestlemania the same year, but the Cenation leader shocked the WWE Universe when his music hit. While Mr Hustle, Loyalty and Respect has been with the company for many years and has accomplished a lot, he hasn't got an opportunity to enter the match at #1 position.

#2 Randy Orton

I can't hear #1 as my entry spot!

Randy Orton has been with the company for many years now and has won a lot of championships over the years. His association with the WWE has seen him switch characters, but he is loved as a heel.

As a WWE superstar, he has also participated in various Royal Rumble matches and entered at various numbers, excluding #1. Over the years, his RKO has been the most unexpected move, and he has eliminated a lot of superstars with an RKO outta nowhere.

This ability to eliminate superstars in an instant works in his favour, and it would be great to see if he enters the Royal Rumble next year at #1 and eliminates his opponents instantly. He is still a good contender for a WWE Championship run, and if given the opportunity Randy Orton will be able to uplift the credibility of the title after Wrestlemania.

#3 Brock Lesnar

Undisputedly never #1 during Royal Rumble match

Brock Lesnar is known for his brute strength and his work over the years with the WWE has made him as the most sought-after performer. During the years he has been advocated by Paul Heyman as the biggest box-office attraction, and no one will be able to question that statement.

'The Beast Incarnate' is the force of nature, and during his two terms with the WWE, he has been great inside the ring. Brock Lesnar ended The Undertaker's undefeated streak at Wrestlemania, but before he defeated 'The Phenom' at the Shows of Shows, the current Universal Champion eliminated 'The Deadman' during Royal Rumble 2003 to win the match.

While he is the most loved performer in the WWE, he still hasn't entered the Royal Rumble match at #1, and going by the way his situation with the company stands, there are few to no chances of him entering the match at the first position.

#4 Batista

'The Animal' never unleashed his rage first

Batista was with the WWE for quite some time before he opted out of the company to pursue a career in Hollywood. 'The Animal' won the Royal Rumble match in 2014 and was lauded for his work in the company. While the fans didn't appreciate his win that year, the performer has always been lauded for his amazing work style and the ability to build storylines.

During Smackdown 1000, the performer received a huge response when he hyped up a feud for a match between Triple H and self at the grandest daddy of them all. During the segment, it looked like the two planted the seeds for a WrestleMania match, but with Triple H is currently out due to an injury, this match is not a possibility as of this writing.

If Batista enters the match as a surprise, whether not at #1 as he still hasn't entered at that number in the match, and goes on to win the championship at Wrestlemania it would be a great storyline. If he instigates Triple H for a match down the line, we may see a great match at Wrestlemania 36 that the WWE Universe will be completely involved into.

#5 Edge

You think you know him?

Edge is the ultimate opportunist, and while some may dislike him for his heel character the fact that he has been involved in various championship storylines and always had a way out to win the title, speaks volumes about the performer. He was lauded for his mic and in-ring skills and was the only performer that could perform the most controversial segments with absolute precision.

He is the only other person after Vince McMahon who knew how to pull off such a segment, and whether he was a champion or not, he was always entertaining. The performer is currently hosting the E&C show which is total reeks of awesomeness on the WWE Network and is wonderful in his new role.

During the years of his experience as a WWE performer, he has achieved a wide variety of accolades except entering the Royal Rumble match at #1.

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