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WWE Champion Recalls the 2005 Royal Rumble Chaos and McMahon's Reaction

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WWE is well-known for its unpredictable moments and dramatic twists, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. One example is the 2005 Royal Rumble match between Dave Bautista and John Cena . What was supposed to be a thrilling finish took a wild turn when chaos erupted in the ring. Former WWE CEO, Vince McMahon rushed to the ring to handle the messy situation and both wrestlers were eliminated.

Recently, Dave Bautista opened up about the incident. He spoke in detail about McMahon ’s reaction to the event as well as how this chaotic situation turned into his career’s most memorable highlight that garnered widespread popular attention. Let’s delve in detail into what the WWE wrestler had to remark on the bout.

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Bautista Reveals that McMahon was Surprisingly Impressed with the Unexpected Drama of the Event



Wrestling fans will always remember the date January 30, 2005, when an unforgettable moment occurred during the Royal Rumble Match that was held between two of the wrestling world’s most powerful names, Bautista and John Cena. The match concluded on a chaotic note as in a surprising turn of events, both performers were thrown over the top rope simultaneously. This wasn’t a part of the original plan. The incident caused them to rush to the ring to resolve the issue and ended up injuring himself.

As he climbed into the stage, he tore both of his quadriceps leading him to sit awkwardly on the mat. Recently, Bautista, the winner of the match appeared on the “Insight” podcast and shared his experience of the night. He stated that due to being busy he had no idea about McMahon arriving in the ring as he was too busy trying to double down his opponent. “I think later on, I didn't realize during the match, I didn't know why he was sitting there. I had no idea what was going on, I was just worried about the match. Then they got him out of there. I think I found out later on," said the Hollywood star,” he claimed reflecting on the incident.

After the match, Bautista was nervous as he was called by McMahon to his office. To his surprise, McMahon was in a good mood. Smiling, he applauded Bautista for the unexpected, unscripted chaos which turned out to be one of the wrestling world’s biggest hits. Batista believes that McMahon’s reaction was influenced by his desire for fresh and thrilling moments in WWE. Because McMahon has seen it all, the unplanned drama of the Rumble match was exactly what he needed to stay excited about the business. This made it easier for McMahon to overlook any mishaps and appreciate the raw, real moment that unfolded.

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