What I love about the Eddie and Flair segment backstage, Flair didn't even notice the wallet was missing, and Teddy Long knew Eddie well enough to know he'd take more than just the number.
This has to be one of the most bizarre Royal Rumble matches ever: - Daniel Puder getting beaten up - Muhammed Hassan getting beaten up - That Paul London elimination - That botch final - Vince tearing both his quads Man, I love 2005 WWE xD
I'm sure Zane really enjoys the comparison to a raging bigot who said the most demented and horrifically grotesque stuff about Bobby the Brain's cancer.
It’s kinda nuts that the most memorable and best moments of this rumble were not only accidents but accidents that pissed off backstage and got people heat because of them.
Paul London getting in trouble for taking the spotlight away from other guys when he literally made gene snisky look like a total monster is the most WWE thing I've ever heard
Always thought that Cena and Batista should have been THE rivalry over the years. Open and underlying. They were completely connected. They made Orton the main rival to Cena, but I always felt it should have been Batista. Not to the extend oft 468 matches like Orton and John, but always falling back on it an have it pop up over the years like Rock and Austin. Felt organically in my opinion, but never went that way…
Two problems with this. One, both were babyfaces and they wanted to represent Raw and SD in the years to come. So that wasn't gonna work. Two, Batista was older than Triple H already. He was not gonna be a next young star like Orton would've been, so he had a shorter shelf life at the top of the card.
Honestly, the refs deserve a ton of credit. When Cena and Batista hit the floor they immediately split between deciding that each won the Rumble. In neat continuity, you had the RAW ref declare Batista won, while the Smackdown ref declared John Cena won. Give credit where it's due to Batista and Cena, but good work by the refs helping to sell it
I really wish someone had called an audible on that, declare double winners and Imagine they go off air, "tune in tomorrow to RAW and find out what happens next!" Put Cena vs Batista in a "best of" series to finish at No Way Out. JBL's cabinet and Evolution keep interfering, screwing Cena but Batista demands a one on one at No Way Out to prove he can do it himself. I'd probably have cena go over in that after Batista helps clean the cabinet out. Both look strong and both can do a contract signing on the next episode of raw/smackdown.
Here's the real crazy part: You know who wasn't eliminated (and thereby has been wronged for 17 years) when Batista and Cena took each other out simultaneously? Scotty. 2. Hotty. 🤯
@@closethockeyfan5284 Imagine an alternate universe where Scotty 2 Hotty faced Triple H or JBL for the world championship. The pop this man would receive (not even kidding, watch his stuff from 2000) would be bedlam.
@@closethockeyfan5284 It's a little late to restart the match. The final bell already sounded too. It also happened to Spike Dudley, Bastion Booger, and most recently, Rey Mysterio, among others. Also happened to Hornswoggle, but he appeared in another Rumble (lasted a record 3 years, 2008 to being eliminated in 2011). Those other guys had to officially have entered the match to be legal. Just my opinion. Still amazing to think about.
Watching this review, it really makes me miss the Backstage Rumble segments with the Rumble numbers. That Eddie/Flair stuff is one of my personal favorite Rumble moments
Plus when he says "i'm getting out of dodge" and pretty much runs to the locker room because everyone is told to not go in the hallway cause Vince is actively refusing help, so he's walking, with both torn quads, by himself.
19:19 I don't think it took anything away from anyone, if anything it made Snitsky look like a beast, but it was sort of a dangerous spot because it looked like he broke his neck
@@kenterminateddq5311 I feel like the stretcher really added to the moment like Snitsky almost killed Paul London and gave the one who eliminated him a huge boost
That’s so weird that London got heat for taking the limelight, yeah he’s the star of that moment but he’s also putting over Snitsky’s offense in a big way.
I was 7 years old when I went to this Royal rumble. It was my first show ive ever attended. My brother had won tickets from a local radio station and he decided to bring me. It's my favorite memory growing up.
I remember as a 11 year old watching this, when it came over that Vince wanted the match restarted, I got hyped thinking that the ENTIRE Rumble was to be restarted. What a PPV that would've been aha.
I think the Edgeucator is old. It was in the old smackdown games. He just RARELY uses it. Even to this day. SummerSlam 2021 being the most recent example.
Just wanted to say that going back over your old reviews has reinvigorated my love for wrestling, so thank you. Your passion, humour and informative reviews are amazing man. Glad you're still at it as it's motivating me to go back and watch old events I missed after I went off wrestling for over a decade. Lovely stuff.
Paul London got heat from "taking away from the boys", yet Vince McMahon tearing both his quads was the most memorable moment of this Rumble for me. It's still one of the most unintentionally funny moments in WWE ever!
Plot twist: vince hurting his legs was part of the script. All planned by vinnie mac. He wanted to show HHH that he can hurt both legs and still keep working🤣
Honestly, after the St. Valentines Day Massacre bump where he landed clean on his spine on the edge of the announcers table, everything else should feel like a light tickle.
I miss the days when the wrestlers would draw their number throughout the ppv. Gave us some great character moments and even some minor stories throughout the rumble. Something they really should bring back
I think it's a matter of pacing, and the need for filler... similar to how the Entrants can be spaced 90 or 120 seconds apart (Officially) but only half? actually enter w/in 10 seconds of their supposed time
Vince's in ability to have anything happen that is outside of his control spoiled what probably could have gone down as 1 of the greatest Rumble finishes ever.
I really feel like Zane could have some fun doing a comparison between Heidenreich & Snitsky's respective runs with WWE, because they were both simultaneously weird in their own ways (Undertaker Feud & Replacing Hawk in the LOD vs. "It Wasn't My Fault" & Bald ECW Monster). A "Better/Worse Champion"-esque video, for example.
@@dasstu I honestly think he could've been more if they hadn't saddled him with horrible gimmick after horrible gimmick. He's an easy monster, just leave it at that.
IIR Jericho told the story of when that botch at the end happened he saw Vince was seething and Chris said to him "if i were you i'd go out there and sort this" and this in turn riled Vince up more hence him throwing his jacket down when he appeared. Edge also mentioned that no one was allowed to be in the hallways when Vince was being helped to the back as Vince wanted to walk on his own and go to the hospital.
Little known fact: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich casket match would go on to be one of many background videos on selected videoke machines in the Philippines
I’m so thankful that you made me aware of that incredible piece of merchandise. I am going to search out an original now as it’s clearly a good motto to live by
I remember Edge was at a convention once where he was asked about his favorite Vince McMahon moment. He said the rumble 2005. After he got eliminated he walked backstage and after noticing the cena and batista screw up he ran up to the locker room. He wanted to avoid running into vince as hard as possible.
Just the final four in Rumble is iconic on its own. Edge, Cena, Batista, and Mysterio. In a year’s time, their careers take a major leap. Batista and Cena go on to Wrestlemania 21 and win the World Titles, Edge wins MITB the same night, has that memorable Feud that resulted in the Matt/Lita controversy. He cashes in on John Cena at New Years Revolution. Rey wins the next year’s Royal Rumble after that iconic feud with Eddie (RIP Eddie) and wind his first World Title (for better or worse) at Wrestlemania 22. All of that started with the 2005 Royal Rumble final four. That’s insane.
Ever since I originally saw this Rumble I always thought that the best way to show that false finish ending would have been the Smackdown ref raising Batitsa's hand and the RAW ref raising Cena's, but well done on the fly by all involved....Keep up the good work, Mr. Zane...
long time fan and i just thought of a neat compilation or even a new video in general. all your 5 star matches reviews and also your 0 star/negative star reviews would be a fun watch/rewatch
I still remember this one. Just because of the West Side Story opening. My dad bought the PPV( sorry, Premium Live Event) and we got pizza, Wings, soda, even popcorn. This was by far the rumble was Eddie and Flair's segment. God, I miss Eddie.
My favourite part of the Vince tears his quad story was how he cleared the hallways of the arena so he could walk himself to his limo to drive him to the hospital because he refused help 😂
This was the first Rumble I watched after not watching for a good few years and I really thought it was a solid show all around and really enjoyed the mix between the veteran talent and the emerging ones at the time.
Riveting intro, Zane. I'm dying to know what the "terrible haircut" looks like. I bet it's not that bad. 0:41 BTW, nice unexpected Biggie reference, good sir. :)
Great video Brian! Nice to hear you talking about your theatre background too! West Side Story is one of those shows I would still LOVE to do one day. But that commercial? Still my favorite comedic PPV ad from the RA era EVER. No question.
Finally a JCW review. Regardless of how you view the clowns, we have to give props to ICP for keeping things real in the ring for two decades. Bravo sir!
"Tomko give me a beat." "No." My best friend and I do this exchange at least once a month (I'm always Christian), and there's no planning. We just be hanging out, driving, whatever, and I will just randomly request a beat. With no hesitation, he responds accordingly.
Between getting destroyed by Taker & Kane four years prior and attacked by Hassan on his way to the ring here, Scotty 2 Hotty couldn't catch a break when it came to the Rumble Match itself.
really thou lol i just rewatched the rumble 94 where lex and hart both hit the floor and jack tuney just declared both of them the winners so i guess vince was like just like restart the match(thinks it was a genius idea like the wild card rule) and everyone else is like "no shit vince what else are you going to do?" lol
The quads were definitely a work. They were going to have a storyline where the quads just gave up on supporting Vince's roidy body, pompadour and ego for all those years and was going to try to take over the company, but when Vince saw how more over they were than he ever was, he scrapped it.
Y'know, I always imagined Vince tore both quads AT ONCE The fact he only tore one in the ring and then tore the other walking to the back makes it even more mad
@@MrBlazemaster525 It’s actually very relevant, had he slid in correctly, his quad wouldn’t have torn and been able to walk and jaw at both Batista and Cena as he had planned in his mind instead of trying to look tough sitting down. Even if he bumped his way in, had his quads not been juiced up, they would’ve absorbed the hit better and wouldn’t have torn
Wow bro you did it again this was a great review. I remember when I first saw that West side story promo me, my brother , my friends and my dog drove people crazy for weeks reenacting the whole thing.
A very enjoyable Rumble show. Things to take notice of with the Rumble match is it was full of the active roster and mostly everyone garnered a reaction. Also, the brand split still was taken seriously. Interesting note about HHH vs. Orton, 3 years later, that RKO counter would result in Orton breaking his collarbone.
Hi Brian. I been watching your classic PPV Reviews and other videos for a few years now. One thing I have noticed is that (as a suggestion) if a PPV have a theme song for itself, it should probably be worth mentioning in videos like these. I can understand avoid playing songs for copyright reasons, but still. This one is worth mentioning. The one used for this Royal Rumble 2005 was Alter Bridge - "Find The Real". For those who do not know, Alter Bridge is also the group that does Edge's theme song, called "Metalingus". So with Edge and Shawn Michaels on the start, they get the opening pyro with "Find The Real" and "Metalingus" back to back. A bit of a concert, in a way.
I have notifications turned on but rarely get them from your channel. 🤔 UA-cam? Anyway, I am always happy to drop in and find a new classic review from Zane. Love the channel.
I'm always gonna laugh at how Vince managed to tear not one, but TWO quads that night. Especially when seeing Edge telling the story in his interview with Inside The Ropes.
Simon Dean was instructing others to warm up before entering and Vince showed what happens when you don't.
😂😂😂😂
Warm ups are important
I've been supplementing my Icopro with the Simon System for the last three months. I've gained 20 pounds. I'm assuming it's all muscle.
😂😭😂
@@enigmaskull3495 Ironically, Simon Dean was doing push-ups before getting in and not doing squats.
What I love about the Eddie and Flair segment backstage, Flair didn't even notice the wallet was missing, and Teddy Long knew Eddie well enough to know he'd take more than just the number.
“Guerrero. GUERRERO!” - Ric Flair 2005
@@enigmaskull3495 Ric Flair - "Guerrero stole my number!"
Brock Lesnar - "Eddie Guerrero.............stole my title!"
@@kenterminateddq5311 Big show:Guerrero stole my toilet paper
@@kenterminateddq5311 u stoled my comment
One of the best backstage segments ive ever seen
"Tomko, gimme a beat"
*beat*
"No"
He actually did. Love that moment.
8:50
Cant count how many times Ive quoted that on messageboards.
"Ever since Snitsky made Kane fall on a pregnant Lita"
Brian has forgotten that IT. WASN'T. HIS. FAULT.
Ok this made lol
"It's the magic of rape...........ding?"
i live in the same area as Snitsky and still to this day he finds any excuse to drop that catchphrase
@@traupman84 played football at Missouri too
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This has to be one of the most bizarre Royal Rumble matches ever:
- Daniel Puder getting beaten up
- Muhammed Hassan getting beaten up
- That Paul London elimination
- That botch final
- Vince tearing both his quads
Man, I love 2005 WWE xD
SIMON DEAN
Don’t forget about The Coach
Nah this had to the the wildest Royal Rumbles of all time.
@claymathewselevator8121 Jim Ross getting angry at Simon Dean
Me too
Don't lie to us Zane. We all know you're wearing a hat because Jerry Lawler is going to smash a framed painting over your head.
I'm sure Zane really enjoys the comparison to a raging bigot who said the most demented and horrifically grotesque stuff about Bobby the Brain's cancer.
@@SirPunzalot Man, you must be fun at parties 🙄
@@SirPunzalot Every party needs a pooper, that's why they invited you 🎉
@@Musiclover19 #SociallyAwkward
@@SirPunzalot Also the comment got a ❤️ from Brian Zane. So again why to go party pooper.
Ah, the PPV where Vince, in the words of Adam Blampied, "Got so enraged that he fired his own legs."
Legitimately one of the funniest statements I have ever heard or read.
lol
Good old sex pest Blampied
People quoting that mark nonce still
@@DonCrowseppe he’s not a nonce they were the same age…..
I will NEVER forget London’s elimination to this day. Though my memory is always of Snitsky so if anything it added to his Rumble for me.
And the call by J.R. made it that much more iconic.
It’s kinda nuts that the most memorable and best moments of this rumble were not only accidents but accidents that pissed off backstage and got people heat because of them.
Vince never likes talent getting THEMSELVES over of their own accord, or even accidentally, that's never changed
Paul London's elimination, Batista and Cena unplanned tie. Crazy indeed. Two of the most iconic spots in Royal Rumble history.
Paul London getting in trouble for taking the spotlight away from other guys when he literally made gene snisky look like a total monster is the most WWE thing I've ever heard
i can only imagine him going to the back to be told 'YOU JUST TOOK A SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT ON THE ENTIRE INDUSTRYYY!"
WWE has come to terms with the release of Vince McMahon's Quads. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.
Always thought that Cena and Batista should have been THE rivalry over the years. Open and underlying. They were completely connected. They made Orton the main rival to Cena, but I always felt it should have been Batista. Not to the extend oft 468 matches like Orton and John, but always falling back on it an have it pop up over the years like Rock and Austin. Felt organically in my opinion, but never went that way…
I think that’s mostly because of the brand split
And they were basically the 2 biggest young babyfaces
@@iHeartGasington batista was in his 30s during this run
@@iHeartGasington batista is older than triple h he was not young lol
Two problems with this. One, both were babyfaces and they wanted to represent Raw and SD in the years to come. So that wasn't gonna work.
Two, Batista was older than Triple H already. He was not gonna be a next young star like Orton would've been, so he had a shorter shelf life at the top of the card.
The beginning of massive heel Edge. The seeds of the Rated R Superstar were being planted. MEMORIES
Yeah, this feels like a proto-Rated R Superstar Edge.
Tbh this period was his best as desperate heel who feels screwed
Honestly, the refs deserve a ton of credit. When Cena and Batista hit the floor they immediately split between deciding that each won the Rumble. In neat continuity, you had the RAW ref declare Batista won, while the Smackdown ref declared John Cena won. Give credit where it's due to Batista and Cena, but good work by the refs helping to sell it
Yeah. That was a nice touch that again sold this as all being part of the plan so kudos to the quick thinking there.
How much was them calling it, How much was Vince on their "Secret Service curly wire Earbuds'?
@@TJ52359 yes
@@TJ52359 Nah, you give him too much credit. When he's that enraged and a plan has gone awry, the logic diminishes substantially.
@@closethockeyfan5284 Just ask his quads at that time lol
Tomko, give me a beat is still one if the funniest things said in a wwe backstage skit, funny as hell!
Tomko’s dry delivery was funny as hell
The one problem he couldn't solve
“No.”
The way how both Cena and Batista fell out of the ring at the exact same time is incredible. And it was an accident.
I really wish someone had called an audible on that, declare double winners and Imagine they go off air, "tune in tomorrow to RAW and find out what happens next!"
Put Cena vs Batista in a "best of" series to finish at No Way Out. JBL's cabinet and Evolution keep interfering, screwing Cena but Batista demands a one on one at No Way Out to prove he can do it himself. I'd probably have cena go over in that after Batista helps clean the cabinet out. Both look strong and both can do a contract signing on the next episode of raw/smackdown.
Here's the real crazy part: You know who wasn't eliminated (and thereby has been wronged for 17 years) when Batista and Cena took each other out simultaneously?
Scotty. 2. Hotty.
🤯
@@closethockeyfan5284 Imagine an alternate universe where Scotty 2 Hotty faced Triple H or JBL for the world championship. The pop this man would receive (not even kidding, watch his stuff from 2000) would be bedlam.
@@tomnguyen1551 Absolutely
@@closethockeyfan5284 It's a little late to restart the match. The final bell already sounded too. It also happened to Spike Dudley, Bastion Booger, and most recently, Rey Mysterio, among others. Also happened to Hornswoggle, but he appeared in another Rumble (lasted a record 3 years, 2008 to being eliminated in 2011). Those other guys had to officially have entered the match to be legal. Just my opinion. Still amazing to think about.
"John Cena is in the house, everybody take notice!" Christian was hilarious back then!😂😂
His rap was more creative too Cena just made high school gay jokes.
Watching this review, it really makes me miss the Backstage Rumble segments with the Rumble numbers. That Eddie/Flair stuff is one of my personal favorite Rumble moments
Edge's story about this is freaking tremendous. Calling this Vince walk to the ring a "Thanos Power Walk." is so true
Plus when he says "i'm getting out of dodge" and pretty much runs to the locker room because everyone is told to not go in the hallway cause Vince is actively refusing help, so he's walking, with both torn quads, by himself.
19:19 I don't think it took anything away from anyone, if anything it made Snitsky look like a beast, but it was sort of a dangerous spot because it looked like he broke his neck
Orion, but you gotta give a huge amount of credit to Paul London.
However, it makes me wonder if London being on a stretcher is a work or not.
The guys backstage got pissed at Paul London because of his epic sell of that nasty Snitsky lariato
The closest Snitsky came to being a monster was when he went bald and gnarly yellow teeth.
@@kenterminateddq5311 I feel like the stretcher really added to the moment like Snitsky almost killed Paul London and gave the one who eliminated him a huge boost
@@stfi7566 as it should have. And J.R.'s call made it even better.
*Vince gets on the mic*
“I won’t stand for this, damn it!”
That’s so weird that London got heat for taking the limelight, yeah he’s the star of that moment but he’s also putting over Snitsky’s offense in a big way.
I was caught off guard hearing that too. There was plenty of time to have the others look good and London sold that bump like a champ.
It just means they weren't keen on london to begin with
I was 7 years old when I went to this Royal rumble. It was my first show ive ever attended. My brother had won tickets from a local radio station and he decided to bring me. It's my favorite memory growing up.
I remember as a 11 year old watching this, when it came over that Vince wanted the match restarted, I got hyped thinking that the ENTIRE Rumble was to be restarted. What a PPV that would've been aha.
Lol not too bright we’re ya
@@caseydub7546 "we are ya"
I think the Edgeucator is old. It was in the old smackdown games. He just RARELY uses it. Even to this day. SummerSlam 2021 being the most recent example.
Got nothing on the Downward Spiral, when was the last time he used that? 😂
@@lordtrigon1733 1999
I remember using it in SYM and HCTP.
@@lordtrigon1733 he needs to bust it out at Mania this year lol
Looks like we're anticipating the Debut of "The Zane Haircut."
Make your bets on what Zane's "terrible haircut" will look like.
Will we see Road Warrior Z-man?
Makes me think of The Simpsons episode with George Bush having the rainbow Afro
Just wanted to say that going back over your old reviews has reinvigorated my love for wrestling, so thank you. Your passion, humour and informative reviews are amazing man.
Glad you're still at it as it's motivating me to go back and watch old events I missed after I went off wrestling for over a decade. Lovely stuff.
Vince: I'm pissed. I need to go out there and yell at people. I'm not even gonna stretch first
His quads: *chuckles* I'm in danger
You know who didn’t blow their quads during the Rumble? Simon Dean.
the ending to that jbl match is my favorite. gets rolled in, half dead, and just throws the line out of instinct and wins. amazing.
Does anyone else miss those backstage segments with everyone drawing their number?
19:21 One of the best eliminations in Royal Rumble history.
And for them to be like it took away from the others? LOL, wut??? Is there no opportunity within the company? That’s crazy.
My favorite
I never understood how Cain suddenly became a baby face when everything he did leading up to it was pure heel.
Paul London got heat from "taking away from the boys", yet Vince McMahon tearing both his quads was the most memorable moment of this Rumble for me. It's still one of the most unintentionally funny moments in WWE ever!
Plot twist: vince hurting his legs was part of the script. All planned by vinnie mac. He wanted to show HHH that he can hurt both legs and still keep working🤣
I'm surprised that Vince wasn't rolling in agony after his quads were devastated!
Adrenaline, and Vince being insane, would be my guess.
@@michaelsinger4638 He belonged in the nuthouse a long time ago
Vince wished his quads the best of luck in all their future endeavors.
Honestly, after the St. Valentines Day Massacre bump where he landed clean on his spine on the edge of the announcers table, everything else should feel like a light tickle.
Plus... COCAINE
I miss the days when the wrestlers would draw their number throughout the ppv. Gave us some great character moments and even some minor stories throughout the rumble. Something they really should bring back
I think it's a matter of pacing, and the need for filler... similar to how the Entrants can be spaced 90 or 120 seconds apart (Officially) but only half? actually enter w/in 10 seconds of their supposed time
Vince's in ability to have anything happen that is outside of his control spoiled what probably could have gone down as 1 of the greatest Rumble finishes ever.
I love that you can see the exact moment JBL thinks to himself "Huh, I should hold on to this Wrestling God thing."
I LOVE Flair's reaction to getting his wallet back from Eddie. That was just awesome.
8:19 Surprised Flair didn’t start blading after that.
You played Doc in West Side Story that is so cool Zane! Also that commercial was so good it’s really nice to see theatre represented in wrestling
I don't know why Vince even worried about it. The way they were playing it off and getting it figured out was awesome.
I really feel like Zane could have some fun doing a comparison between Heidenreich & Snitsky's respective runs with WWE, because they were both simultaneously weird in their own ways (Undertaker Feud & Replacing Hawk in the LOD vs. "It Wasn't My Fault" & Bald ECW Monster). A "Better/Worse Champion"-esque video, for example.
Don't forget the foot thing. Or the terrible teeth. They stuck gimmicks unto Gene like refrigerator magnets.
@@dasstu I honestly think he could've been more if they hadn't saddled him with horrible gimmick after horrible gimmick. He's an easy monster, just leave it at that.
Tyson Tomko, Luther Reigns, Snitsky, and Heidenreich. What a time for developmental.
Acknowledge Him
Just wanted to mention the amazing theme to this PPV; “Find The Real” by Alter Bridge
Scorcher.
Zane building anticipation with his haircut because he knows anything that comes out of a "box" gets over.
IIR Jericho told the story of when that botch at the end happened he saw Vince was seething and Chris said to him "if i were you i'd go out there and sort this" and this in turn riled Vince up more hence him throwing his jacket down when he appeared.
Edge also mentioned that no one was allowed to be in the hallways when Vince was being helped to the back as Vince wanted to walk on his own and go to the hospital.
Eh, Irvine's told his share of tall tales through the years. X-Pac was there too.
Ric Flair: Let me introduce you to the Quadbuster
Little known fact: The Undertaker vs. Heidenreich casket match would go on to be one of many background videos on selected videoke machines in the Philippines
Video evidence?
@@freakfoxvevo7915 I'll tag you on Twitter, if you don't mind. My reply keeps being taken down.
@@EmjayLapus I don't mind
First Pay-per-view that I hosted for my extended family as a married man. The Rumble match was so exciting it made my legs give out.
Not as much as Vince's did I'm guessing?
I’m so thankful that you made me aware of that incredible piece of merchandise. I am going to search out an original now as it’s clearly a good motto to live by
19:02 Can’t get enough of Tazz’s commentary
I remember Edge was at a convention once where he was asked about his favorite Vince McMahon moment.
He said the rumble 2005. After he got eliminated he walked backstage and after noticing the cena and batista screw up he ran up to the locker room. He wanted to avoid running into vince as hard as possible.
The glowing eyes edit is always one of my favorite bits on the classic PPV series, especially loved this one with Bob Holly lol
Just the final four in Rumble is iconic on its own. Edge, Cena, Batista, and Mysterio. In a year’s time, their careers take a major leap. Batista and Cena go on to Wrestlemania 21 and win the World Titles, Edge wins MITB the same night, has that memorable Feud that resulted in the Matt/Lita controversy. He cashes in on John Cena at New Years Revolution. Rey wins the next year’s Royal Rumble after that iconic feud with Eddie (RIP Eddie) and wind his first World Title (for better or worse) at Wrestlemania 22. All of that started with the 2005 Royal Rumble final four. That’s insane.
I believe that’s what Bob Ross would call, “a Happy Accident”.
That final four crazy. All Rumble winners. With Batista, Cena and Edge winning two in their respective winning Rumbles.
Calling Bradshaw "Jibbles" broke me 😂
This PPV has the best segments they’re all so memorable and iconic honestly.
I' can't believe you ve reviewed this omg, this ppv means alot to me as it was my first ppv I watched got the DVD from a garage sale....
It was good to see Eddie Guerrero involved in this event but sadly no one knew that would be the last.
Good to know vince graduated from the Kevin Nash school of quad tears
Kevin Nash: I one tore up a quad in the ring
Vince: lol that's cute
Ever since I originally saw this Rumble I always thought that the best way to show that false finish ending would have been the Smackdown ref raising Batitsa's hand and the RAW ref raising Cena's, but well done on the fly by all involved....Keep up the good work, Mr. Zane...
long time fan and i just thought of a neat compilation or even a new video in general. all your 5 star matches reviews and also your 0 star/negative star reviews would be a fun watch/rewatch
They really had Heidenreich looking like a basic CAW
I still remember this one. Just because of the West Side Story opening.
My dad bought the PPV( sorry, Premium Live Event) and we got pizza, Wings, soda, even popcorn.
This was by far the rumble was Eddie and Flair's segment. God, I miss Eddie.
My favourite part of the Vince tears his quad story was how he cleared the hallways of the arena so he could walk himself to his limo to drive him to the hospital because he refused help 😂
Top notch thumbnail. They just get better and better for these reviews.
This was the first Rumble I watched after not watching for a good few years and I really thought it was a solid show all around and really enjoyed the mix between the veteran talent and the emerging ones at the time.
Riveting intro, Zane. I'm dying to know what the "terrible haircut" looks like. I bet it's not that bad.
0:41 BTW, nice unexpected Biggie reference, good sir. :)
I really wish I could see the end of this Rumble as Drax vs. Peacemaker...
Both movies were directed by James Gunn too
This ppv should have been called " the revenge of Kevin Nash "
That Todd Grisham introducing Christian gag never gets old
Great video Brian! Nice to hear you talking about your theatre background too! West Side Story is one of those shows I would still LOVE to do one day.
But that commercial? Still my favorite comedic PPV ad from the RA era EVER. No question.
Finally a JCW review. Regardless of how you view the clowns, we have to give props to ICP for keeping things real in the ring for two decades. Bravo sir!
“Oh no, my complicated plan is ruined!!”
"Tomko give me a beat."
"No."
My best friend and I do this exchange at least once a month (I'm always Christian), and there's no planning. We just be hanging out, driving, whatever, and I will just randomly request a beat. With no hesitation, he responds accordingly.
Vince: Look at me, Paul! I tore both quads yet I no sold them like a boss!
HHH: Whatever-uhhh!
Two years later, Triple H tears another quad
Between getting destroyed by Taker & Kane four years prior and attacked by Hassan on his way to the ring here, Scotty 2 Hotty couldn't catch a break when it came to the Rumble Match itself.
And the 2000 rumble where rikishi threw him out
I could never work out if Vince charging in was a work or a shoot. His quads snapping like Slim Jims wasn't either.
really thou lol i just rewatched the rumble 94 where lex and hart both hit the floor and jack tuney just declared both of them the winners so i guess vince was like just like restart the match(thinks it was a genius idea like the wild card rule) and everyone else is like "no shit vince what else are you going to do?" lol
The quads were definitely a work. They were going to have a storyline where the quads just gave up on supporting Vince's roidy body, pompadour and ego for all those years and was going to try to take over the company, but when Vince saw how more over they were than he ever was, he scrapped it.
Theatre kid in HS, RA in college, Kane mark...sounds a lot like me sir!
Grappling for gelt.
Mr Zane... _Haircut hidden underneath aside..._ That hat is absolutely glorious!
The JR/Simon Dean stuff was my favorite part of this whole show lol
“What’s up, my nephew?”
-JBL, 2005
Y'know, I always imagined Vince tore both quads AT ONCE
The fact he only tore one in the ring and then tore the other walking to the back makes it even more mad
This is when he was juicing and taking major amounts of GH so the quads tearing isn’t that shocking
@@caseydub7546 thank you for your irrelevant diagnosis Dr Internet 🤡
@@MrBlazemaster525 It’s actually very relevant, had he slid in correctly, his quad wouldn’t have torn and been able to walk and jaw at both Batista and Cena as he had planned in his mind instead of trying to look tough sitting down. Even if he bumped his way in, had his quads not been juiced up, they would’ve absorbed the hit better and wouldn’t have torn
@@illusioNery your lack of intelligence is very relevant because damn you sound stupid 🤡🤡🤡
Wow bro you did it again this was a great review. I remember when I first saw that West side story promo me, my brother , my friends and my dog drove people crazy for weeks reenacting the whole thing.
I remember hearing a shoot interview that Vince had the hallways cleared so he could walk back thru to the locker room
Edge confirmed as much in an interview with Inside The Ropes.
A very enjoyable Rumble show. Things to take notice of with the Rumble match is it was full of the active roster and mostly everyone garnered a reaction. Also, the brand split still was taken seriously. Interesting note about HHH vs. Orton, 3 years later, that RKO counter would result in Orton breaking his collarbone.
Hi Brian. I been watching your classic PPV Reviews and other videos for a few years now. One thing I have noticed is that (as a suggestion) if a PPV have a theme song for itself, it should probably be worth mentioning in videos like these. I can understand avoid playing songs for copyright reasons, but still. This one is worth mentioning. The one used for this Royal Rumble 2005 was Alter Bridge - "Find The Real". For those who do not know, Alter Bridge is also the group that does Edge's theme song, called "Metalingus". So with Edge and Shawn Michaels on the start, they get the opening pyro with "Find The Real" and "Metalingus" back to back. A bit of a concert, in a way.
Great review hope you can do more ruthless aggression ppvs
One of my favorite Royal Rumble PPV’s Of all time. Mainly because of the unique stage and the Royal Rumble Match itself.
I have notifications turned on but rarely get them from your channel. 🤔 UA-cam? Anyway, I am always happy to drop in and find a new classic review from Zane. Love the channel.
“When your legs don’t work like they used to before…”
I was there for this. Vince McMahon 1000% hasn't brought a premium live event(🤣) back to Fresno because of what happened to his quads.
Best thing about Ruthless aggression era was smackdown vs raw thing. Both shows were totally different from each other
My very first wrestling dvd, for me this ppv is 10/10.
"Acknowledge him, It's Luther Reigns!" classic Zane Zingery😂
Brian wearing a hat is giving off big "Kurt Angle in a wig" vibes
George Bush when he lived across the road from Homer Simpson
I'm always gonna laugh at how Vince managed to tear not one, but TWO quads that night. Especially when seeing Edge telling the story in his interview with Inside The Ropes.
Christian: Tomko, give me a beat.
Tomko: No.
🤣🤣🤣