Everyone has different ways in which they watch professional wrestling. Some chill out on their own with some snacks, some catch it the next morning on their phone or laptop and others get wildly drunk through the method of drinking games.
If you're someone who participates in the latter of those activities, then you're in luck!
WWE is a lovely place but it can sometimes play the victim for its tendency to become predictable. For example, in the Royal Rumble, there are a number of different things that always tend to take place year in and year out.
Because of that, some people take it upon themselves to drink until they simply cannot consume any further. Why? Only they know why.
Now whilst we aren't trying to encourage you getting so off your face that you throw up in whatever bar or establishment you're in, these rules will almost definitely provide a fascinating twist on the evening's proceedings.
Then again, you'll probably have to re-watch the entire pay-per-view the next day in order to remember what actually happened.
So with all that said, here are five drinking game rules for the 2017 Royal Rumble.
#1 Surprise entrants
Surprise entrants are always great fun in the Royal Rumble. Whether it's Kevin Nash or The Boogeyman, the crowd always pop when they hear the music of a returning superstar or an old hero of theirs.
It's one of the most unpredictable things all year round as long as you stay off social media the night before, and it's what makes the Rumble special.
Also read: 10 Potential surprise returns and debuts at the Royal Rumble 2017
So, what to do if it happens? Quite simply, you have a choice - either have a shot of any spirit you wish, or down a pint for every surprise entrant that comes through the curtain.
Considering that there are still quite a few spots open, you may end up on the floor before the match is even over but hey, at least you would've had a good time in the process. Oh, and if it's Austin or The Rock - multiply the amount by three.
Onto something they'll never let us forget.
#2 Remember the Rumble
Every year, there always seems to be a tagline that goes alongside the big four pay-per-views. It always comes across as WWE's way of making their mark over social media, which is fair enough.
This year we have "Remember the Rumble" with a whole host of videos being played on Raw and SmackDown Live from the years gone by, and they've all been quite fun for a bit of nostalgia.
In terms of the drinking rules for this one, simply have a few fingers every time they mention it. Yup - every single time.
So whether it's Renee Young on the pre-show (if you're brave enough to include that) or Cole saying it every two minutes on the main show you're probably going to have a long night ahead of you.
Good luck, fellow warriors. We move from the Rumble itself to one man in particular.
#3 Chris Jericho's antics
Chris Jericho is a wonderful man. Whether it's his in-ring work or his fantastic heel persona, the guy continues to stay relevant in 2017 which is baffling considering how long it's been since his debut.
The former World Champion is set to be suspended in a shark cage above the ring for the Universal Championship match this Sunday, and we can't wait to see what he gets up to.
For the drinking game, every time Jericho tries to assist Owens or do something devious then you must drink two fingers worth of your beverage. Now we hope that they try and focus more of the attention on the in-ring quality of the match, but you can't deny that Y2J is going to be one of the main highlights.
Will he end up assisting his best friend in retaining the belt? Ask your liver.
Now onto a fun tradition that always gets the fans pumped up.
#4 WrestleMania Promo
The Royal Rumble kicks off the Road to WrestleMania and as wrestling fans, it's the most exciting time of the year.
The anticipation is building and everyone starts wondering what's going to happen at the showcase of the immortals, with the Rumble always providing a promo for WrestleMania that usually features the official theme song.
First off for the drinking rules, everyone pick an artist that you think will be the singer for the theme song this year.
If you get that right, you pick someone to drink. Otherwise, everyone clink their glasses together and down all of the remainder of your beverage, because it's WrestleMania season and things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
For our final point, you may need to have a bucket at the ready.
#5 Eliminations
There are three things that are certain in this life - life, death and eliminations in the Royal Rumble. Every year we see 29 men get thrown over the top rope for our own amusement, and every year they seem to get progressively more extraordinary.
Whenever a superstar is clinging on for dear life it adds that feeling of suspense, because you just don't know whether or not they're going to hold on.
So for the drinking game, you'll first need to divide the 30 competitors in the match between you and whoever else you're watching with.
If you're on your own, then may god be with you. Then whenever one of your superstars is eliminated, you drink two fingers of your drink. By the end of the match, you'll be suitably ruined, probably forgetting all of the other rules on this list.
Oh - and when Kofi inevitably saves himself in a tremendous way, do a shot.
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