Movie: The True Story of the Royal Rumble

Top 10 Billed Cast

Michael Hickenbottom
Michael Hickenbottom

Shawn Michaels

Jim Hellwig
Jim Hellwig

Himself

Robert Remus
Robert Remus

Sgt. Slaughter

Sid Eudy
Sid Eudy

Sycho Sid

Peter Senerchia
Peter Senerchia

Tazz

Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle

Himself

Phil Brooks
Phil Brooks

CM Punk

Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson

The Rock

Ashley Fliehr
Ashley Fliehr

Charlotte

Rebecca Quin
Rebecca Quin

Becky Lynch

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    For nearly 30 years, both WWE Superstars and WWE Universe members alike begin their road to WrestleMania at Royal Rumble, an over-the-top-rope, free-for-all battle where the winner is given a one-way ticket to the showcase of the immortals. For the first time ever, WWE brings you behind-the-scenes to get the unique story of the monumental January event from those who created it and the Superstars who have competed in the Royal Rumble match. Get all the history, get all the stories, and learn The True Story of the Royal Rumble.

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    2016-12-06

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