The WWE Royal Rumble is one of the most anticipated events of the year, featuring surprise entrants, dream face-offs, and unexpected eliminations. However, not everyone was impressed with this year’s lineup. A WWE legend recently spoke out, claiming that at least 15 of the participants in the men’s Royal Rumble match had no business being in the ring.
While the legend’s name wasn’t officially revealed in initial reports, speculation suggests it was someone with deep experience in the industry—possibly a former Rumble winner or Hall of Famer. The criticism pointed at certain entrants who, according to them, lacked credibility, star power, or storyline significance.
“The Royal Rumble is supposed to be special,” the legend reportedly said. “You’re supposed to have top guys, surprise returns, and future stars making a name for themselves. But when you have 15 guys just filling space, it takes away from the match.”
Many fans agreed, noting that while some competitors had clear storylines leading into the event, others felt like random additions. Several mid-carders and underutilized stars received little reaction from the crowd, and some entrants lasted mere seconds before being eliminated.
The Royal Rumble is known for including legends, celebrities, and unexpected comebacks, but this year’s match leaned heavily on regular roster members who weren’t in major feuds or title contention. This led to complaints that the match lacked excitement in key moments.
Despite the criticism, the Rumble still had its highlights, including dominant performances from top stars and shocking eliminations. However, if WWE wants to keep the match special, it may need to be more selective in future lineups—something this outspoken legend clearly believes.
