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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE. It was held for wrestlers from the promotion's

Reception WWF Royal Rumble is a professional wrestling video game released by Acclaim Entertainment in 1993 for the Super NES and Sega Genesis. Like its

the Royal Rumble event, she made a one-night wrestling return as a face for the first time since 2012 by entering the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match

Ladders & Chairs. On January 26, 2014, at the Royal Rumble, Langston participated in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Sheamus. At Elimination

instead. Matches from the Survivor Series also helped set up feuds for Royal Rumble 1994, the WWF's next pay-per-view. Razor Ramon's rivalry with Irwin R

interbrand tournament to take place during the weekend of that year's Royal Rumble pay-per-view and would stream on the WWE Network. The tournament was

have also only been two weeks between TLC and Day 1, followed by the Royal Rumble in late January. The event included matches that resulted from scripted

which Rose invited Uso. At Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, Naomi and Rose eliminated each other during the women's Royal Rumble match. The two exchanged

Alexa Bliss. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Banks was the first entry in the first Women's Royal Rumble match, and she eliminated Vickie Guerrero

WWF Royal Rumble is a pinball machine designed by Tim Seckel and released by Data East in April 1994. WWF Royal Rumble was designed as both a widebody

pay-per-view (PPV) and WWE Network event under this partnership, the Greatest Royal Rumble, was held at the King Abdullah Sports City's King Abdullah International

Championship in the main event, a right he earned by winning the 1993 Royal Rumble. The other major storyline was the return of Hulk Hogan, who had departed

Viktor) in a 10-man tag team match. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, 2017, Crews took part in his first Royal Rumble match, entering as number 22 and being

one of the promotion's five biggest events of the year, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, dubbed the "Big Five

biggest pay-per-view (PPV) events of the year, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, referred to as the "Big Five"

WWE Tag Team Champion. Runnels has also appeared in the second most Royal Rumble matches, at 13. Rhodes headlined multiple pay-per-view events for the

"Road to WrestleMania", being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. Beginning in 2017, the event moved to March

Ross. On January 28, 2018, at Royal Rumble, Lita made a surprise entrance at number 5 during the first women's Royal Rumble match, in which she eliminated

first PPV and WWE Network event under this partnership, the Greatest Royal Rumble, was held at the King Abdullah Sports City's King Abdullah International

Absolution. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Bayley competed in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match, entering at number 29, but was quickly

Adam (January 25, 2009). "Royal Rumble PPV Results – 1/25/09". WrestleView.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2011

the result of an argument that took place between the two at the 1995 Royal Rumble. Taylor won the match, which led to Bigelow being kicked out of Ted DiBiase's

The first event in the agreement was Greatest Royal Rumble—a one-off edition of WWE's annual Royal Rumble PPV—on April 27, 2018. In November of that year

Intercontinental Championship. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Elias entered his first Royal Rumble match at No. 6, lasting 26 minutes before being eliminated

Heavyweight Championship and kicked him out of the group. After winning the Royal Rumble in 2005 and teasing that he would chase the WWE Championship, Batista

to both Lex Luger and Bret Hart being named the cowinners of the 1994 Royal Rumble match, both challenged champion Yokozuna. Luger was first but was disqualified

entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match at the 2020 Royal Rumble, and then entered into a feud with Randy Orton, 2021 Royal Rumble,won by last eliminating

Harper in a qualifying match for the 2015 Royal Rumble. Despite this, Rowan appeared during the Royal Rumble match and attacked number 6 entrant Curtis

qualified for the Royal Rumble match and won an over the top rope preview. Benjamin appeared in the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble, entering at number

making her the 30th entrant in the upcoming Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, Test competed in the Royal Rumble match but was eliminated by Steve Austin

Royal Rumble hype)". Retrieved January 22, 2020. Powell, Jason (January 28, 2018). "WWE Royal Rumble 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble

later that year, ending the team. At the Royal Rumble on January 25, 2015, Axel was set to enter the Royal Rumble match at number 6, but was attacked by

was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views (PPVs), including Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were originally dubbed the "Big

then licked it, bit it off and ate it. The Boogeyman faced JBL at the Royal Rumble, winning in under two minutes. After defeating The Dicks in a handicap

Harper departed from the group in January 2017. Orton won the 2017 Royal Rumble match and Wyatt proceeded to win his first WWE Championship in February

show of 2012, WWE Title match, Mystery Reveal". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 3, 2012. Caldwell, James. "Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29:

successful in winning. Cesaro also competed in the 30-man Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble, entering at number 21, but was eliminated by Roman Reigns

regarded as one of WWE's five biggest events of the year, alongside the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. Money in the Bank is

monthly PPVs held between the promotion's "Big Five" PPVs at the time: Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. The

retained the SmackDown Women's Championship against the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble Winner Asuka, ending Asuka's undefeated streak. A 10-year-old named Nicholas

the original on July 27, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2011. Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (January 30, 2011). "Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise

Retrieved 16 August 2018. "Royal Rumble 1997". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-02-04. "First-ever WWE Greatest Royal Rumble wows 60,000 in Jeddah".

match, but was eliminated by Tyson Kidd. At the 2013 Royal Rumble, O'Neil entered the Royal Rumble match at number 7 but was eliminated by Sheamus. On

over Bayley. On January 28, 2018, at Royal Rumble, Tamina entered at number 7 during the first women's Royal Rumble match, in which she was eliminated by

Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. It was held as part of that year's Royal Rumble weekend, thus being the first NXT TakeOver to be held in January. Five

assigned to a television program of the same name. It was announced at Royal Rumble 2009 that two Elimination Chamber matches would be held, in which SmackDown's

The feud between Lesnar and Goldberg began at the Royal Rumble. Lesnar interfered in the Royal Rumble match attacking Goldberg, which caused Goldberg to

followed by Christian in 2021, as the two were both entrants in the 2021 Royal Rumble. Shortly after, Christian would leave WWE for AEW. In addition to their

pay-per-view events produced by the WWF, along with WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, which were eventually dubbed the "big four". The

Triple H. Stone Cold Steve Austin would go on to enter the Royal Rumble Match at the Royal Rumble despite being attacked and busted open by Triple H before

Undertaker a casket match against WWF Champion Shawn Michaels at the 1998 Royal Rumble and, after the match, Kane and Bearer locked Undertaker in the casket

equaling elimination records at the 2013 Survivor Series and the 2014 Royal Rumble events. The Shield at various points served as hired guns for CM Punk

World Wrestling Entertainment. December 15, 2002. Retrieved May 10, 2012. "Royal Rumble 2003 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved December 10,

the Royal Rumble, at #28. He was eliminated by Kane after (officially) 1.9 seconds, breaking The Warlord's 1989 record for shortest Royal Rumble appearance

"Spark Plug" Holly. He competed in the 1994 Royal Rumble match, lasting over 21 minutes. At the Royal Rumble in January 1995, Holly and the 1–2–3 Kid defeated

won the match by pinning Ziggler. At the Royal Rumble event on January 29, Corbin entered the Royal Rumble match at number 13, notably eliminating Braun

Wyatt won to effectively end their feud. At Royal Rumble on January 25, Wyatt competed in the Royal Rumble match entering at number 5, and he lasted for

(November 5, 2012). "Japanese Comic Ranking, April 2–8". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 15, 2012. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 12, 2012). "Japanese

competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic and participated in the 2019 Royal Rumble match. Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, Catanzaro grew up in nearby Belleville

SmackDown brand, World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho defeated the 2010 Royal Rumble winner Edge to retain the title. In Raw's main match, John Cena defeated

match to earn a Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and stripping Corbin of all authoritative power. TLC: Tables, Ladders

company's five biggest events of the year, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Money in the Bank, referred to as the "Big Five". The

Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona as part of that year's Royal Rumble weekend. The event aired on tape delay as one single event on the WWE

one of the company's five biggest events of the year, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big

helped Yokozuna win a casket match against The Undertaker at the 1994 Royal Rumble. In April, they turned face, took Lou Albano as their manager and challenged

the first to have seven participants. At the Royal Rumble, Shinsuke Nakamura won the men's Royal Rumble match and decided to stay on SmackDown to challenge

championship. Although the NXT Women's Championship became an option for the Royal Rumble match winner in 2020, it was not clear whether the NXT Championship could

period in 2002, being one of the last three men remaining at that year's Royal Rumble. He later headlined multiple PPV events for TNA, in contention for the

she was a surprise entrant in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match at the 2018 Royal Rumble, making the most eliminations in the match at five before

present backstage at the 2022 Royal Rumble, in case any of the women superstars booked to compete in the 30 Women Royal Rumble match weren't able to do so

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". WrestleMania

Michaels and Randy Orton. At the Royal Rumble in January, Michaels was one of the final two participants in the Royal Rumble match before being eliminated

February 3, 1990, a week after Hogan and Warrior crossed paths in the 1990 Royal Rumble match, Hogan put forth "The Ultimate Challenge" to Warrior, and had to

made his main roster debut at the Royal Rumble on January 26, 2014, where he was the sixth entrant in the Royal Rumble match, where he was eliminated by

for WWE Royal Rumble". Impact Wrestling. Retrieved January 8, 2022. "Mickie James makes a historic Royal Rumble Match entrance: Royal Rumble 2022 (WWE

Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of that year's Royal Rumble weekend. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event

was defeated by Corbin. On January 29, 2017, at Royal Rumble, Kalisto took part in his first Royal Rumble match, entering as number three and being eliminated

February 3, 1990, a week after Hogan and Warrior crossed paths in the 1990 Royal Rumble match, Hogan put forth "The Ultimate Challenge" to Warrior, and had to

appeared twice in WWE; first at the Raw Reunion in 2019, second at the Royal Rumble 2021. Following her 2019 Raw Reunion appearance, WWE officially began

1996 as the pre-show to the 1996 Royal Rumble. The show was hosted by Todd Pettengill and, besides hyping the Royal Rumble, featured a match between Duke

2013, at the Royal Rumble, Team Hell No once again retained the WWE Tag Team Championship against Team Rhodes Scholars. During the Royal Rumble Match, Bryan

Royal Rumble. The ECW Homecoming Tournament was a tournament held in 2009 to crown a #1 contender for the ECW Championship at the 2010 Royal Rumble.

clause at the Royal Rumble. The week after, he made the match a Last Man Standing Match. Del Rio retained the title after Royal Rumble when Rodriguez

The AWA Royal Rumble Championship is a professional wrestling championship in the South African professional wrestling promotion Africa Wrestling Alliance

event for each of WWE's "Big Four" pay-per-view events at the time (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series), and occasionally, their

in WWE history after becoming the WWE Tag Team Champions at the 2014 Royal Rumble PPV, more than 14 years after their previous Tag Team title reign. The

1996. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2008. "WWE Royal Rumble Results (Elimination Info 1997)". Retrieved April

SmackDown Women's Championship against Ruby Riott, after which, women's Royal Rumble winner Asuka from the Raw brand made her SmackDown debut to challenge

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

Bottom: In Your House, and a match against the Brood. at Royal Rumble, Venis competed in the Royal Rumble match where he was eliminated by Triple H, On the February

between the two for Backlash. At Greatest Royal Rumble, Cass eliminated Bryan from the Greatest Royal Rumble match. On the April 9 episode of Raw, Bobby

took Elizabeth as his manager. At the Royal Rumble, Hogan accidentally eliminated Savage from the Royal Rumble match and they started to fight until Elizabeth

Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of that year's Royal Rumble weekend. Five matches were contested at the event. In the main event

reported to require surgery. At the Royal Rumble, McIntyre made a surprise return from his injury during the Royal Rumble match and eliminated Corbin and

SmackDown!, Boss Man lost to Diamond Dallas Page. At the Royal Rumble, Boss Man competed in the Royal Rumble match where he was eliminated by Rikishi. On the

originally been conceived to settle the controversy over the finish of the Royal Rumble match in January and name a number one contender for the championship

year, monthly PPVs became brand-exclusive, excluding the "Big Four" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). The 2017 event was in

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were eventually dubbed the "Big

January 26, 2013, at WWE's Royal Rumble Fanfest, Dallas participated in an eight-man NXT tournament for a place in the Royal Rumble match; he defeated Luke

stated that Michaels' luck would run out at the Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, during the Royal Rumble match, McMahon distracted Michaels as his music

to aid Punk after TLC, both on Raw and at the 2013 Royal Rumble. The night after the Royal Rumble, it was revealed that Punk and his manager Paul Heyman

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. This sixth In Your House event took

Michaels performed despite a severe injury sustained during a match at the Royal Rumble and would not compete again until SummerSlam in 2002. WrestleMania is

feuding with Mick Foley following the event. At the Royal Rumble, Foley eliminated Orton from the Royal Rumble match. After being eliminated, Orton hit Foley

Bryan in a 3-on-1 handicap match. At the Royal Rumble on January 26, 2014, Harper competed in his first Royal Rumble match, where he eliminated two other

match to them at Unforgiven. JTG entered early into the Royal Rumble match at the 2009 Royal Rumble pay-per-view in January, after cheating to get a spot

announced he would be entering the Royal Rumble match. At the Royal Rumble event, Zayn would enter the Royal Rumble match, eliminating Knoxville before

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were eventually dubbed the "Big

Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved January 4, 2011. Plummer, Dale. "Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise for last". SLAM

events from the previous year. Both Mosh and Thrasher entered the 1998 Royal Rumble and both lasted over 10 minutes before Mosh was eliminated by Kurrgan

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs,

television lifespan lasted only until the 1997 Royal Rumble. Bognar was the first one eliminated in the Royal Rumble match, when he was eliminated by Ahmed Johnson

Jacqueline. On January 28 at Royal Rumble, Wilson made a surprise entrance at number 9 during the first women's Royal Rumble match, in which she eliminated

and the right to face Triple H at the Royal Rumble, whereas Batista would participate in and win the Royal Rumble match. At the same event, Triple H defeated

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

At the Royal Rumble, Angle faced Chris Benoit for his championship while Lesnar was forced to wrestle Big Show for a spot in the Royal Rumble match, which

Stevens. As Shane Stevens, McMahon refereed during the inaugural 1988 Royal Rumble match, and in 1990 he was the first performer to walk out to greet the

blow and stated he was not scared. At the Royal Rumble, Lesnar dominated the first half of the Royal Rumble match until Ricochet entered as the fifteenth

the first SmackDown! wrestler to qualify for that year's Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, Lashley was the eighth wrestler to enter the match, in which

blow and stated he was not scared. At the Royal Rumble, Lesnar dominated the first half of the Royal Rumble match until Ricochet entered as the fifteenth

The Dudley Boyz as well as the bikini contest, both from that year's Royal Rumble. It concluded with an Interview with Jim Ross and Stone Cold Steve Austin

WrestleMania XXVIII in April 2012 where Reigns was not featured. At the Royal Rumble, Raw's Charlotte Flair won the women's Royal Rumble match to earn herself

returned in 1992 and was in the 1993 Royal Rumble match for over an hour, a record held until the 2004 Royal Rumble. At the 1994 Survivor Series, Backlund

For example, the SNES game WWF Royal Rumble is completely different from the Dreamcast game entitled WWF Royal Rumble released years later. MicroLeague

Bayley, and Deville and Rose the first entrants in the chamber. At the Royal Rumble, The Miz and Shane McMahon defeated The Bar (Cesaro and Sheamus) to win

Wippleman. During the 1993 Royal Rumble, Wippleman introduced Giant Gonzales. Gonzales then illegally entered the Royal Rumble match and eliminated The

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four". It has since

team match. On January 28, 2018 at the Royal Rumble event, Riott competed in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match where she lasted 11:00 and eliminated

events by the professional wrestling promotion WWE, notably the 2016 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion took a long-term

March 30, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2018. Powell, Jason (January 26, 2020). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches,

this time in a 2015 Royal Rumble qualifying match, with Harper winning and thus not allowing Rowan to participate in the Royal Rumble match. Despite this

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). It

Greatest Royal Rumble". WWE. Retrieved March 7, 2018. "Seven title bouts, 50-Man Greatest Royal Rumble Match announced for Greatest Royal Rumble". WWE.

November 22, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2012. Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (February 1, 2010). "The 2010 Royal Rumble is Rated R in Atlanta". Slam! Sports

Bigelow and the Headshrinkers. On January 22, 1994, Gunn entered his first Royal Rumble match at the namesake event, but was eliminated by Diesel. In early 1995

2010, however he returned as a surprise entrant in the 2018 and 2021 Royal Rumble matches. Helms began wrestling at the age of 17 in 1991. He won his first

from Saudi Arabia who signed with the company following 2018's Greatest Royal Rumble event and has appeared on NXT and NXT UK. The event received generally

2017. Powell, Jason (January 28, 2018). "WWE Royal Rumble 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs

Retrieved March 5, 2012. "Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2012. Steinberg, Brian

Rogue departed AWA to pursue other interests. The AWA holds an annual Royal Rumble show at the Parow Civic Centre venue (nicknamed The House of Pain) in

2021, Colón made two appearances with WWE, first as an entrant in the Royal Rumble and another the following night on Raw. Carlos Edwin Colón Jr. was born

at WWE's Day 1 pay-per-view, Knoxville announced he would be at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view as a participant in the event's signature namesake match

appearances in WWE, including competing in the 2018 and 2020 Women's Royal Rumble. In 2021, Molly Holly was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in that

The New Day. At the Royal Rumble, Kidd and Cesaro defeated New Day members Big E and Kofi Kingston, before entering the Royal Rumble match at #12 (Kidd)

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". The

Powell, Jason (April 27, 2018). "Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review: 50-man Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns in a cage match

episode of SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler, who had been inactive since January's Royal Rumble event, made a surprise return and attacked Kofi Kingston. Ziggler, a

night in a match, which Kane and The Undertaker won. At the Royal Rumble, the Royal Rumble match was held, where the winner is the final person left in

Rock. On January 20, 2002, Angle entered his first ever Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble, where he lasted until the final two before being eliminated

the two Hogan-Undertaker matches. He then declared that the upcoming Royal Rumble match, which was scheduled for January 1992, would be contested for the

pay-per-view outside of North America until 2018 with that year's Greatest Royal Rumble, which was held in Saudi Arabia. The 2003 Insurrextion would also be

January 26, 2014, at the Royal Rumble, JBL wrestled in his first WWE match in nearly five years as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match. Having been

pay-per-views (with the exception of the older and more significant Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series pay-per-views) being brand

the promotions original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". It has also since

defeating Edge with 90 seconds to go, to earn a title shot at the Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, Edge retained the title after his on-screen lover, SmackDown

Two-time Royal Rumble winner (1995, 1996) First WWE wrestler to achieve the "Grand Slam" "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Ted DiBiase Winner of the first Royal Rumble match

accomplishments in WWE Championships Accomplishments Money in the Bank Royal Rumble Awards Slammys NXT Year-End WWE Year-End Wrestlemania battle royals André

the company's success. At the Royal Rumble on January 28, Brie and Nikki participated in the first ever women's Royal Rumble match at No. 28 and No. 27,

brand extension went into full effect, excluding WWE's "Big Four" PPVs (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series), as after the following

produced by the WWF, along with WrestleMania introduced in 1985 and Royal Rumble and SummerSlam introduced in 1988, referred to as the "Big Four". The

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and one of the

but did not win. He also participated in the 50-man Royal Rumble match at the Greatest Royal Rumble, where he entered at number 36. However, he was eliminated

confrontation between the two, starting a feud which was settled at the Royal Rumble 2014, where Show lost to Lesnar after being brutally assaulted with numerous

Championship once. She was also the first woman to participate in the Royal Rumble match and King of the Ring tournament, in addition to becoming number

would be leaving behind if he got married. At the Royal Rumble, Viscera competed in the Royal Rumble match where he was eliminated by Carlito and Chris

confrontation between the two, starting a feud which was settled at the Royal Rumble 2014, where Show lost to Lesnar after being brutally assaulted with numerous

year: an "I quit" match in 2010 and 2011 and a No Disqualification match in 2012. John Cena competed in the main event match at all three Over the Limit events

"Road to WrestleMania," being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. A second Fastlane event was scheduled for February

match against Kingston and The Miz. At the Royal Rumble, Swagger entered at number 26 in the Royal Rumble match, but was later eliminated by Kofi Kingston

him. Polaco made his pay-per-view debut at the 1995 Royal Rumble as a participant in the Royal Rumble match. He lasted 13 minutes until he was eliminated

the WWE Championship as the main event of Elimination Chamber. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, John Cena defeated AJ Styles to win the WWE Championship

return of Rob Van Dam, who competed in his first WWE match since the 2009 Royal Rumble and his first full-time match since 2007. The event received 199,000

Styles made his re-debut in WWE on January 24 at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view during the Royal Rumble match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship,

adopted for a WWE Network series that aired in April 2019. During the Royal Rumble 2020 weekend announcements, WWE revealed that a second Worlds Collide

Heavyweight Championship against five wrestlers after retaining it at the Royal Rumble from John Cena. The night after the Rumble on Raw, Daniel Bryan confronted

Diesel competed in the Royal Rumble, entering at number 22. Diesel was the last man to be eliminated from the Royal Rumble, being superkicked over the

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". The

following night, she participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match at the 2018 Royal Rumble. She entered at #23 and was eliminated by Asuka, the

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". The

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). Unlike

defend the WWE Championship against Edge at the WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view. At the Royal Rumble, Edge defeated Hardy to regain the WWE Championship

beginning of 1994. He was scheduled to face Borga in a rematch at the Royal Rumble, but Borga injured his ankle just days before the event. Borga was replaced

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time: WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble. The event consisted of ten professional wrestling matches, six of which

tag team match. On the Royal Rumble kickoff, The Ascension lost a Fatal 4-Way tag team match to qualify for the Royal Rumble match. At WrestleMania 32

CompleteWWE.com. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 10, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1998 Results". WWE. Retrieved July 10, 2008. "No Way

Wrestling. Retrieved April 13, 2008. Royal Rumble 2002: Maven pulls off a shocking upset by. February 17, 2012. Event occurs at 2 minutes 40 seconds

WrestleMania 22. Their match stemmed from the Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, Mysterio won the 2006 Royal Rumble match and a world championship match at

Crews and Titus O'Neil. At 2018's Royal Rumble pay-per view, Brooke competed in the first ever 30–women Royal Rumble match, entering at number 8 and eliminating

1991. In his pay-per-view debut, he defeated Koko B. Ware at the 1991 Royal Rumble. He gained another major victory at WrestleMania VII, defeating Tito

participated in professional wrestling, most notably entering the 2001 Royal Rumble, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Carey's autobiography

WrestleMania to create more annual pay-per-views such as SummerSlam, the Royal Rumble and the Survivor Series, the latter two both receiving their names from

were that the winner would get a WWE Championship match at the 2008 Royal Rumble. Before the match started, Hardy and Triple H shook hands. During the

10-year partnership in support of Saudi Vision 2030, after the Greatest Royal Rumble, and it hosted the first and only WWE World Cup tournament. The event

several occasions. On January 24, Owens entered the 2016 Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, but was unsuccessful after being eliminated

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". Continuing the tradition

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). Over

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Wrestling Federation (WWF) television debut following his debut at the Royal Rumble the prior night. Vader punched Doan twice in the face, picked him up

television shows, Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. At the Royal Rumble, WWE Hall of Famer Edge, who was forced to retire in April 2011 due to

Lila" "Royal Rumble" "Tilidin" "Zombie" "Nummer 1" "110" "Der Bratan bleibt der gleiche" Samra 8 "Wir ticken" "Harami" "Wieder lila" "Royal Rumble" "Tilidin"

win the Royal Rumble on January 29 and face the Universal Champion at WrestleMania 33. After eliminating Brock Lesnar from the Royal Rumble match but

facing The Undertaker in a Buried Alive match for a spot in the 1999 Royal Rumble. The main match on the undercard was for the WWF Championship between

Triple H, and Edge. The buildup to the match began when Triple H lost the Royal Rumble match, a multi-competitor match type in which wrestlers are eliminated

2013. In 2018, she returned to WWE, participating in the 2018 Women's Royal Rumble and later competing at the all-female Evolution event in October of that

wrestling history (01/24): WWF Royal Rumble 1999". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved January 25, 2020. "Royal Rumble 1988". Pro Wrestling History

match at the Royal Rumble. Leading up to that event, in the storyline, Luna was repeatedly attacked by an obsessed Sable fan. At the Royal Rumble, Sable successfully

writing of some of the songs on that album. Rimu Tahu from the band Royal Rumble temporarily filled in as live guitarist, but Paul's permanent replacement

times), Beth Phoenix (2010), Kharma (2012) and Nia Jax (2019, the first since the introduction of women's Royal Rumble). In a reverse of this, at WrestleMania

Zayn at the Royal Rumble in a 2-on-1 handicap match, while Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura announced their participation in the Royal Rumble match. Also

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs,

the year, Angle and Michaels both participated in the Royal Rumble match at the 2005 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. During the match, Michaels eliminated

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs,

Retrieved 27 December 2012. "John Cena wins the Royal Rumble Match". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 27 December 2012. Hillhouse, David (18 February

promotion's original four pay-per-views (PPV), along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, originally dubbed the "Big Four", and as of October

Deville. Fox was scheduled to participate in the first women's royal rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 28, 2018, but was pulled off the event following

the match. Lynch failed to regain the title at the Royal Rumble, but won the women's Royal Rumble match by last eliminating Flair, despite injuring her

and Kurrgan) lost to The Headbangers. At the 1999 Royal Rumble, Golga competed in the Royal Rumble match entering at number 3 but got quickly eliminated

"Road to WrestleMania," being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. The card consisted of seven matches that resulted

WWE Network events Fully Loaded 1998 1999 2000 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

one contender for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. In the weeks leading up to the Royal Rumble, Hardy and Randy Orton engaged in a personal feud

which was won by Ric Flair and Batista. At the Royal Rumble, Duprée competed in the 30-man Royal Rumble match where he eliminated Matt Hardy before getting

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The feud escalated at the 2004 Royal Rumble on January 25, when Goldberg was in the midst of dominating the Royal Rumble match (he eliminated Charlie Haas

Cena and Shawn Michaels. This feud began after Undertaker won the 2007 Royal Rumble match. The following week on an episode of SmackDown!, the two world

Undertaker for his quick elimination by Maven during the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble. The Undertaker's interference led to The Rock losing to

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. The branding was retired following February

Retrieved March 5, 2012. "Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2012. Steinberg, Brian

Famer Howard Finkel. It is the company's flagship event and along with Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, it is referred to

source?] At the Royal Rumble, Kurt Angle successfully defended the WWE Championship against Chris Benoit while Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble match to earn

booking them for a two out of three falls match against The Usos at Royal Rumble, where they lost in two straight falls. That following week, Gable and

group was to help Chavo win the ECW Championship from CM Punk. At the Royal Rumble, Vickie interfered in the World Heavyweight Championship match between

and Drew McIntyre. In January 2009, Goldust participated in the annual Royal Rumble match and stared down Cody who ultimately eliminated him. Goldust married

Three weeks later at the Royal Rumble, Triple H successfully defended the title against Orton while Batista won the 2005 Royal Rumble match, earning the right

scheduled match on the card. Edge returned from injury at the Royal Rumble, winning the Royal Rumble match, and earning a match for a championship of his choosing

2011) (was medically cleared in 2020 and returned in that year's Men's Royal Rumble match) Gypsy Joe (1951-January 7, 2011) Dave Kidney (1950s-January 28

host of other Mexican independent promotions and appeared on the 1997 Royal Rumble pay-per-view for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). He is

Perfect, but his team won the match. At the Royal Rumble in 1991, he participated in the Royal Rumble match where he entered fifth and was eliminated

the match in any way, he would not participate in the Royal Rumble match at the 2008 Royal Rumble. This was to give Triple H a reason to want to win the

Reigns' cousin, Jey Uso, and Kevin Owens, who Reigns defeated at the Royal Rumble in a Last Man Standing match, as the first two participants for the match

Championship from Tommaso Ciampa. The next night at the Royal Rumble, he entered the Royal Rumble match at number 21, but was eliminated by Baron Corbin

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

two venues, Roman Reigns vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental Title, Royal Rumble go-home show". Pro Wreslting Dot Net. Archived from the original on January

Fame (2012) was the event which featured the introduction of the 13th class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by WWE on March 31, 2012 from

Wright's final PPV appearance as the Papa Shango character was at the 1993 Royal Rumble (where he was eliminated in under 30 seconds). He would appear in another

Spanish). April 17, 2011. issue 410. Retrieved November 7, 2012. Ocampo, Ernesto, ed. (May 21, 2012). "El Hijo del Ninja: "Mi trabajo demuestra mi profesionalismo

Deadspin.com. Powell, Jason. "Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2019 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor for the

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

Undertaker. He made his only pay-per-view appearance at Royal Rumble as a participant in the 1993 Royal Rumble match. Demento lasted over twelve minutes before

kissed Vachon. At the Royal Rumble on January 22, 1994, Bigelow lost to Tatanka, substituting for Ludvig Borga. During the Royal Rumble match itself, Bigelow

Steve Austin win the first of his record-setting three Royal Rumble matches. The second Royal Rumble to be held at the Alamodome took place 20 years later

disqualification match. Edge returned from injury at the Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match, which he won, earning a guaranteed match

December 16, where the winning team would enter the Royal Rumble at number 30 for their respective Royal Rumble matches and an all-expense-paid trip to anywhere

six–man tag team match. On 28 January, at the 2018 Royal Rumble, Bálor entered his first Royal Rumble match at number 2, lasting over 57 minutes and eliminating

replaced by the returning Vengeance as the October scheduled event. However, in 2012, WWE opted to have only one pay-per-view in October, Hell in a Cell, scrapping

of the tournament, IWRG's version of World Wrestling Entertainment's Royal Rumble event. 30 men competed in the Rey del Ring, which was won by Oficial

on to resume his feud with Christian, as they had an encounter at the Royal Rumble in January. During the feud, Chris Jericho was involved as well, as he

Roadblock. At the Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar eliminated Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, and Braun Strowman of The Wyatt Family from the Royal Rumble match. However

Most Improved by Wrestling Observer Newsletter readers. During the 2014 Royal Rumble match on January 26, the live crowd cheered for Reigns over eventual

manager of The Powers of Pain. Barbarian entered the Royal Rumble match at the 1989 Royal Rumble pay-per-view as the number 26 entrant. He and Ted DiBiase

Rooster's last pay-per-view appearance was as a participant in the 1990 Royal Rumble match (replacing The Widow Maker), where he lasted only two minutes before

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

which Zayn claimed gave him vertigo and why he missed the Greatest Royal Rumble. At Backlash, Lashley and Strowman defeated Owens and Zayn in a tag team

against The Bar on SmackDown 1000. On January 27, 2019, at Royal Rumble, Woods entered the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Drew McIntyre. In the lead-up

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). Unforgiven

Communications. Archived from the original on November 18, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2012. "Triple H Conference Call Report: Discusses 205 Live, NXT Takeover: Toronto

pay-per-view events List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events "Royal Rumble 1989". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2010-05-17. "14th Anniversary

January 28, at the Royal Rumble, Almas made his first main roster appearance entering as a surprise entrant at number 7 during the Royal Rumble match, in which

play are available. In the new Royal Rumble mode, the player picks one superstar and takes him through a Royal Rumble match. In Saturday Night's Main

enemies the Rockers at the 1991 Royal Rumble, and another acclaimed match against the New Foundation at the 1992 Royal Rumble, which were the only PPV appearances

Roster and will compete at the WWE Worlds Collide Tournament at the Royal Rumble Axxess. At the event, he defeated Zack Gibson in the first round before

At the Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch was unsuccessful in regaining the SmackDown Women's Championship, but later entered the women's Royal Rumble match and

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins). On January 27 at the Royal Rumble, Ryback entered the Royal Rumble match as the thirtieth and final entrant and eliminated

They made their WWF pay-per-view debut on January 24, 1993 at the 1993 Royal Rumble, defeating The Beverly Brothers (Blake and Beau). At WrestleMania IX

participating in non-televised matches before pay-per-view events such as the Royal Rumble and Judgment Day. Michinoku left the WWF in the fall of 2001, resulting

"Royal Rumble 1997 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on February 17, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1997"

against Raw and SmackDown. In 2020, after winning that year's women's Royal Rumble match, Charlotte Flair chose to challenge Rhea Ripley for the NXT Women's

one of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four". It has since

Retrieved March 5, 2012. "Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2012. Steinberg, Brian

"1984 WWF Ring Results". The History of WWE. Retrieved August 11, 2011. "Royal Rumble 1988 official results". WWE. Retrieved May 29, 2008. WWF Women's Tag

special guest ring announcer for the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble. In a 2008 NBC interview, Menounos shared she has been involved

events (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble, which at the time ran for three hours and retailed for US$29.95), they

Online Explorer. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 2007-12-20. "Royal Rumble 2005 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-12-20

and WWE Network events Over the Edge 1998 1999 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

2002. Archived from the original on April 17, 2010. Retrieved April 5, 2012. "World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Drops The "F" To Emphasize the

"Champion" was first released on YouTube on May 25, 2012. Middleton, Marc (13 January 2013). "WWE Royal Rumble Theme, John Cena Working Out on Longhorn Network

October 17, 2009. "Best of WWE #11: Hardy Boyz Vs Dudley Boyz, Royal Rumble 2000". January 29, 2012. "History of the Hardcore Championship". World Wrestling

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

Cactus Jack. Three months prior at the Royal Rumble, after Mick Foley eliminated Orton and himself from the Royal Rumble match, Orton hit Foley with a steel

survivors in a women's Survivor Series match. On January 24, 1988 at the Royal Rumble, the Angels beat The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai and Judy Martin) in a

Champion. At the Royal Rumble, in January 2003, Angle defeated Chris Benoit to retain the title, and Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble match by last eliminating

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. The WWF retired the In Your House branding

and WWE Network events Stand & Deliver 2021 2022 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

WWF Royal Rumble, renamed "The Squat Team". Identified as "Squat Teamer #1" and "Squat Teamer #2" respectively, the Headhunters took part in the Royal Rumble

three-year hiatus, Payback made a one-off return in late August 2020. In 2012, WWE reinstated their No Way Out pay-per-view (PPV), which had previously

injured his spleen, which was portrayed as real in their storyline. At Royal Rumble, a Last Man Standing match, a match where the only way to win is to beat

was the first of the WWF's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and

went on to participate in the Raw Elimination Chamber match. At the Royal Rumble, Alberto Del Rio won the eponymous match to earn himself a World Championship

the WWE Universal Championship between Owens and Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble, and decided that Jericho would be suspended above the ring inside a

battling over the World Heavyweight Championship. At the Royal Rumble, Benoit won the Royal Rumble match which earned him a World Heavyweight Championship

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. The WWF retired the In Your House branding

her first pay per view appearance at the 2019 Royal Rumble as a participant of the Women's Royal Rumble match. At Wrestlemania 37 Rhea defeated Asuka

injured his spleen, which was portrayed as real in their storyline. At Royal Rumble, a Last Man Standing match, a match where the only way to win is to beat

went on to participate in the Raw Elimination Chamber match. At the Royal Rumble, Alberto Del Rio won the eponymous match to earn himself a World Championship

three-year hiatus, Payback made a one-off return in late August 2020. In 2012, WWE reinstated their No Way Out pay-per-view (PPV), which had previously

on the main roster, LeRae competed in her first women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, entering at number 17 and lasting 09:35

the WWE Universal Championship between Owens and Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble, and decided that Jericho would be suspended above the ring inside a

twelfth annual version of the tournament, which is IWRG's version of WWE's Royal Rumble event. The Mexican professional wrestling company International Wrestling

joining The Legacy faction. As part of The Legacy, DiBiase entered the Royal Rumble match in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final four, before

Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2009-07-21. "Shawn Michaels (spot No. 1) wins the Royal Rumble Match". World Wrestling Entertainment

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the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

have also only been two weeks between TLC and Day 1, followed by the Royal Rumble in late January. In October 2021, WWE revealed their PPV calendar for

history and is held annually between mid-March to mid-April. Along with Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, it is one of the

Boyz face The Dudley Boyz, (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) at the Royal Rumble 2000, in a violent and chaotic tag-team Tables match, where ladders and

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). Fully

He eliminated Hercules from the main event at Survivor Series. At the Royal Rumble in 1989, DiBiase purchased the #30 entrance spot from Akeem to become

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. This fifth In Your House event took

of the tournament, IWRG's version of World Wrestling Entertainment's Royal Rumble event. 30 men competed in the Rey del Ring, which was won by Oficial

January 24, 2012. Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. DK. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0. "Full Event Results – Royal Rumble 1988". WWE

ninth version of the annual tournament, which is IWRG's version of WWE's Royal Rumble event. The Rey del Ring returned to IWRG's regular schedule in 2011 after

twice more, first at the 1989 Survivor Series and again at the 1990 Royal Rumble; the Bushwhackers got the best of the Rougeau brothers both times. During

Michaels. Aftermath. The Score Television Network. June 11, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2012. "Royal Rumble 1993 official results". WWE. Retrieved June 28, 2008

Sherri's reign of 441 days. On January 26, 2020, at Royal Rumble, she would enter the women's Royal Rumble match at #30 and go on to eliminate 8 contestants

royal when he was eliminated by Kane. At the Royal Rumble, Tatsu competed in his first Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by John Cena. Tatsu then

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Starrcade '91". 411mania. Retrieved 2008-06-01. "Internet Wrestling Database". Retrieved 2012-07-11. "Nikola Bogojevic". teamusa.org. Retrieved 2016-09-03.

January 28 at Royal Rumble, Vega made her first main roster appearance as she accompanied Almas in his entrance as number 7 during the Royal Rumble match. On

tag team match. On the Royal Rumble kickoff, The Ascension lost a Fatal 4-Way tag team match to qualify for the Royal Rumble match. At WrestleMania 32

Five" PPVs, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble. King of the Ring continued as the annual June PPV until the 2002 event

significant outcome resulted in several luchadores featuring in the 1997 Royal Rumble. In the mid-1990s the name of the company was changed to simply be "AAA"

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losing effort. At Royal Rumble, the Dudley Boyz would compete in a Fatal 4-Way tag team match on the pre-show for a spot in the Royal Rumble match itself,

thirteenth annual version of the tournament, which is IWRG's version of WWE's Royal Rumble event. The Mexican professional wrestling company International Wrestling

left the WWF. In 1995, Crush returned to the WWF at Royal Rumble and took part in the Royal Rumble match as the #30 entrant. He eliminated Billy Gunn,

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

appearance in the 1998 Royal Rumble event eliminated by Vader. Honky returned to the WWF for a one-time appearance at the 2001 Royal Rumble, but was quickly

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs,

back injury during a casket match against The Undertaker at the 1998 Royal Rumble. Michaels would not recover and wrestle again until 2002. After winning

event being considered one of the WWF's "Big Five" PPVs, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, the company's five biggest

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". WrestleMania

Powell, Jason (January 28, 2019). "1/28 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Royal Rumble fallout, Braun Strowman vs. Drew McIntyre, Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin

idea to Vince McMahon for Scott to come in as a surprise entry into the Royal Rumble in 1993 and win the event, then moving on to win the world championship

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Mike (September 30, 2012). "Los Matadores are..." Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2012. "The 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". WrestleMania

at SummerSlam to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. At the Royal Rumble, Heyman was at ringside when Lesnar retained his WWE World Heavyweight

Mike (September 30, 2012). "Los Matadores are..." Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved October 1, 2012. "The 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved

It was the first of WWE's original four pay-per-views, which includes Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, referred to as the "Big Four". WrestleMania

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, eventually dubbed the "Big Four". It has since

At the time, SummerSlam was one of WWE's "big five" Pay-Per-Views (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, and Survivor Series were the others)

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World Wrestling Federation. After Stone Cold Steve Austin won the 1998 Royal Rumble, former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson made a guest appearance

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. In Your House 12: It's Time took place

"Breakout Star of the Year". At the Royal Rumble on 24 January 2016, Neville competed in his first Royal Rumble match as the number 16 entrant, lasting

Armageddon 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

mid-April. Following the advent of Survivor Series in 1987 and then Royal Rumble and SummerSlam in 1988—WWF's four original annual pay-per-views—the four

Champions history". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved January 1, 2012. "WWE presents Vengeance". AT&T Center. Retrieved September 1, 2011. Sacco

the tournament, The Rey del Ring tournament is IWRG's version of WWE's Royal Rumble, multi-man elimination event. The winner of the Rey del Ring tournament

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. D-Generation X: In Your House (also

Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn. At the Greatest Royal Rumble event, Roode performed in his first ever Royal Rumble match, lasting just under eighteen minutes

WrestleMania 37 Bianca Belair wins Women's Royal Rumble match at 2021 Royal Rumble Edge wins Men's Royal Rumble Best Bowler Tom Daugherty Kyle Troup François

Royal Rumble, Austin got back at Triple H by interfering and costing him the WWF Championship against Angle. Austin went on to win the Royal Rumble match

pay-per-view. Considered one of the WWF's "Big Five" PPVs, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, the company's five biggest

scheduled to have a rematch with King Corbin at the Royal Rumble, with both also participating in the Royal Rumble match. "Preview:Unified Tag Team Champions Chris

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

Powell, Jason (April 27, 2018). "Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review: 50-man Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns in a cage match

pair would enter a storyline feud with Ted DiBiase and Maryse. At the Royal Rumble on January 30, 2011, the Raw General Manager added Eve to a two-on-one

of 2008. The single was also the official theme song for WWE's 2009 Royal Rumble. It is also featured in the video games Madden NFL 11 and Guitar Hero

had been announced on Raw that Triple H would defend his title at the Royal Rumble against Mankind, but on the edition of SmackDown! that followed Mankind

five biggest events of the year, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Money in the Bank, referred to as the "Big Five". The event is traditionally

promotion's developmental territory in 2012, which introduced its own set of championships, the theme from 2012 onwards was that only WWE's main roster

Hell in a Cell". Prudential Center. Archived from the original on July 6, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2010. "WWE PPV Locations For Remainder Of 2014". gerweck

mid-April. Following the advent of Survivor Series in 1987 and then Royal Rumble and SummerSlam in 1988—WWF's four original pay-per-views—the four would

medically cleared to compete again, and declared he would participate in the Royal Rumble. On the January 5 episode of Raw, The Authority booked a 2-out-of-3 falls

original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs, along with King of the

partnership with the World Wrestling Federation, he participated in the 1997 Royal Rumble and wrestled on Raw is War and WWF Shotgun Saturday Night, often teaming

1996 Royal Rumble, Droese handed Helmsley his first WWF loss by disqualification in a match with the stipulation that the winner would enter the Royal Rumble

conservative character. On January 23, 2000 at the Royal Rumble, she grudgingly took part in the "Miss Royal Rumble" swimsuit contest, which was won by Mae Young

Over-The-Top Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved January 1, 2018. WWE.com Staff (December 18, 2017). "The historic first-ever Women's Royal Rumble Match announced

their NXT Championship match. Zayn returned at the Royal Rumble, eliminating Owens from the Royal Rumble match. On the March 7, 2016 episode of Raw, Zayn

At the time, SummerSlam was one of WWE's "big five" Pay-Per-Views (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, and Survivor Series were the others)

sixteenth annual version of the tournament, IWRG's version of WWE's Royal Rumble, multi-man elimination event. In IWRG the winner of the Rey del Ring

the title in the annual 30-man Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble with Reigns entering at #1. At the Royal Rumble, Triple H returned as the #30 entrant

The Hills as well as being featured as the theme song for the 2009 WWE Royal Rumble. The album has sold 102,000 copies in the US. The album's first single

finishing move changed from an airplane spin to a sidewalk slam. At the 1988 Royal Rumble, Bravo (who was legitimately strong and was said to be able to press

and WWE Network events Bad Blood 1997 2003 2004 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

specifically Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam and Survivor Series. They also host bi-annual live podcasts in Dublin. Low Blows began in April 2012 as an

tournament. a 30-man elimination match similar in concept to the WWE's Royal Rumble match. The match was won by Ricky Cruzz as he lastly eliminated El Veneno

also involving Team NXT. At the Royal Rumble event on January 26, 2020, Ricochet participated in his first Royal Rumble match, causing Brock Lesnar to

for shortest time spent in a Royal Rumble match, although this record would be broken by Santino Marella at the Royal Rumble in 2009. At WrestleMania V

storyline culminated in the Ascension defeating the New Age Outlaws at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. "The Ascension were amazing in NXT then the WWE dropped

Retrieved 10 May 2012. first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (31 January 2011). "Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise

championship would be filled by the winner of the 1992 Royal Rumble. January 19, 1992 – At the "Royal Rumble", WWF President Jack Tunney gave Hogan and Undertaker

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

the Superstar Shake-up. At the Greatest Royal Rumble on April 28, Kanellis competed in the 50-man Royal Rumble match, but was quickly eliminated by Mark

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your

Retrieved 10 May 2012. first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (31 January 2011). "Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise

pay-per-view. Considered as one of the WWF's "Big Five" PPVs, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, the company's five biggest

Intercontinental Championship at the Royal Rumble, which Edge accepted. On the January 7 episode of Raw, buildup towards the Royal Rumble match started, with Austin

to defend the tag titles in a rematch against Jax and Baszler at the Royal Rumble. Also on the following night's Raw, The Hurt Business (MVP, United States

armband. On January 30, 2011 at the Royal Rumble, The New Nexus, who were also a part of the 40-man Royal Rumble match along with The Corre, cost Orton

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

December 3, 1991, but lost by submission. Skinner competed in the 1992 Royal Rumble, lasting 2:13 before being eliminated by Rick Martel. At WrestleMania

missing the opportunity to win the vacant WWF Championship at the 1992 Royal Rumble. He was scheduled to return shortly after to start a feud which was to

team match This event was Sting's debut in TNA 29 WWE: Raw SmackDown! Royal Rumble Miami, Florida Kurt Angle (c) defeated Mark Henry (with Daivari) in a

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

part of 1992 and included Savage eliminating Roberts from that year's Royal Rumble match. The feud ended on Saturday Night's Main Event XXX, with Savage

on the December 21 episode of Raw for "Tag Team of the year". At the Royal Rumble, The Usos unsuccessfully challenged The New Day for the WWE Tag Team

Virgil and Tito Santana. Repo Man made a memorable appearance at the 1992 Royal Rumble, sneaking to the ring and eliminating Nikolai Volkoff and Greg "The Hammer"

both Nikki and Brie competed in the inaugural women's royal rumble match at the 2018 Royal Rumble where Nikki entered at number 27, lasting 16:30, and

for that night to determine Reigns' championship contender at the 2021 Royal Rumble. Against Pearce's decisions, Reigns' special counsel Paul Heyman convinced

Retrieved March 5, 2012. "Live & Televised Entertainment". WWE. Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2012. Milner, John (2005-03-22)

May 28, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012. "Eve's third reign". WWE. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012. "Kaitlyn's

the segment. Their rivalry led to a WWE Championship rematch at the Royal Rumble, which Cena won. Tension between Trish Stratus and Mickie James continued

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Cyber Sunday Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

later returned to in-ring competition at Royal Rumble, entering at number 28 in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match, one number after her sister Nikki

the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and SummerSlam, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

"CALDWELL'S ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, annual Royal Rumble match, more"

pay-per-view. Considered as one of the WWF's "Big Five" PPVs, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, the company's five biggest

Hammer Jammer". The feud culminated in a submission match at the 1990 Royal Rumble. Garvin utilized the "Hammer Jammer" during the match, using it to "counter"

pay-per-view. Considered as one of the WWF's "Big Five" PPVs, along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, the company's five biggest

event to not be brand-exclusive, not including the "Big Four" PPVs (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series) until Backlash in 2007

events moved to the University of Phoenix Stadium in 2016. WWE hosted the Royal Rumble at Chase Field on January 27, 2019, marking nearly 16 years that a WWE

following its 2002 event, thus SummerSlam, along with WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, reverted to being called the "Big Four" until October

Greatest Royal Rumble event, eliminating Dash Wilder, before being eliminated himself by Tony Nese. On January 27, 2019, Postl made an appearance at Royal Rumble

Network events One Night Stand 2005 2006 2007 2008 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand

events List of WWF/E pay-per-view events Wahlers, Dan (2004-01-21). "Royal Rumble history part two". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved 2008-03-25. "No Way

with the Riptide to retain. Suddenly, Charlotte Flair, the 2020 Women's Royal Rumble winner, attacked Ripley and Belair, accepting Ripley's challenge for

gasoline on the casket and lit it on fire (just like Kane did at the 1998 Royal Rumble). The next match saw WWE Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio defend his title

Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. "Saudi Arabia to host the Greatest Royal Rumble". WWE. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018. "National Transformation

their team coming out victorious. At the Royal Rumble event on January 23, 2000, Mae Young won the Miss Royal Rumble 2000 swimsuit contest and afterwards

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede

then disqualified for attacking Maven with a steel chair. At the 2005 Royal Rumble, the two met up again as Snitsky secretly partnered with Heidenreich

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. In Your House 10: Mind Games took place

defending his crown against the returning Race in a match at the 1989 Royal Rumble at The Summit in Houston. He would later lose the crown to Hacksaw Jim

exclusively, notably normal battles royal in the WWE and also in their annual Royal Rumble. Battles royal are often used to determine the top contender for a championship

the front of the audience during Foley's "I Quit" match at the 1999 Royal Rumble, wherein he takes multiple unprotected shots to the head by Dwayne "The

receiving end of a Stink Face by his real-life brother Rikishi during the Royal Rumble match. The team lasted just shy of a year, with Fatu being released from

December 9 episode of SmackDown!. Jordan entered his first Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble on January 30, 2005, but was eliminated by Booker T. After

disqualification, leading to them winning the match but not the title. On the Royal Rumble preshow, Gallows and Anderson defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to win the

the time of making new names for all events aside from the "Big Five" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). Judgment

original four pay-per-views, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble, and was considered one of the "Big Five" PPVs, along with King of the

he, managed by Harvey Wippleman, was the fourth man to enter the 1994 Royal Rumble. During the match, he teamed with the fifth entrant, Owen Hart, battling

"CALDWELL'S ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, annual Royal Rumble match, more"