Come WWE's Royal Rumble match on Sunday, January 24, it will be all about the numbers. In storyline, anyone has a chance of coming out on top and advancing to WrestleMania for a shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship regardless of how long they last.
Traditionally, however, those who spend more time in the Rumble tend to do better and have a likelier chance of winning. The trend can be dated back to 1990, when Ted DiBiase lasted an impressive 45 minutes, though the Million Dollar Man didn't triumph on that occasion. Since then, many men have had similar showings and gone the distance to win the Rumble.
Ric Flair is perhaps the most famous case. In 1992, he was the No. 3 entrant and outlasted every other competitor t...
Get the full article at Bleacher Report - Pro Wrestling
BleacherReport.com is the owner of this article.