A fatal flaw in the WWE organization is their unwillingness to move on. Whether this is unsuccessful storylines or aging superstars, the professional wrestling industry is heavily reliant on a changing culture and philosophy to maintain its fan base. One instance where WWE did show this willingness to change was with the 2000 Royal Rumble. Prior to this, Stone Cold Steve Austin had won three recent Rumbles on his way to becoming the top face in WWE.
The issue, however, was an injury that had sidelined Austin for much of the past year. Thus, it was admirable of WWE to pull the trigger on the Rock winning the 2000 Rumble. Not only is The Rock one of the hardest working guys in the history of the business, but the decision also cemented his status as the new top guy in WWE. Good for #13 on our list.
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