10. Beth Phoenix eliminates The Giant Khali in 2012
It had been years since a female was a part of the Royal Rumble match. While Chyna had blazed the trail, eliminating Mark Henry in the match years before, another female would follow suit. Former WWE Divas Champion and three-time WWE Women’s champion Beth Phoenix appeared in the Royal Rumble in 2012, much to the surprise of many. But her surprise entry pales in comparison to her actions in the match itself. At one point during the match, Phoenix eliminated the over seven-foot-tall former World Heavyweight Champion, The Great Khali. Even though many may scoff that the elimination of Khali was not something to be taken seriously, this was intended to show her impact on the company regardless of her gender. Phoenix was released by the company the same year and has since retired from competition.
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