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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

In January 2010, at the Royal Rumble, she became the second woman in the history of the event to enter the men's Royal Rumble match, and went on to win

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

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

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

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

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

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

December 27, 2016. Martin, Adam (January 3, 2017). "WWE Smackdown Results – 1/3/17 (Live from Jacksonville, Royal Rumble contract signing, Miz vs. Dean Ambrose)"

Mike (January 24, 2017). "WWE Smackdown Results – 1/24/17 (Live from Toledo, Randy Orton vs. Luke Harper, hype for the Royal Rumble)". WrestleView. Archived

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

Retrieved December 12, 2017. Powell, Jason (January 28, 2018). "WWE Royal Rumble 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar

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

Greatest Royal Rumble". WWE. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018. "National Transformation Program 2020" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-28

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

as well as over the top rope, although WWE's first official women's Royal Rumble match in 2018 used the same rules as the men's version. But the rules

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

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"

Mahal vs. Sheamus". Cagematch. Retrieved July 27, 2017. Caldwell, James. "Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live

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

pre-show on April 2, 2017. She was a color commentator for the Mae Young Classic, alongside Jim Ross. On January 28, 2018, at Royal Rumble, Lita made a surprise

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

Bulletin. Retrieved 6 April 2017. "Royal Rumble Roller Derby Tournament |". www.royalrumblegc.com. Retrieved 6 April 2017. "Roller derby women ready to

Net. Retrieved 23 July 2017. Powell, Jason (27 April 2018). "Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review: 50-man Royal Rumble match, Brock Lesnar vs

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

On January 29, 2022, at the Royal Rumble, Bad Bunny made a surprise return to WWE, competing in the men's Royal Rumble match entering at number 27. He

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

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

WWE. Retrieved January 14, 2017. "Hulk Hogan (spot No. 25) wins the Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved January 14, 2017. "WrestleMania VI results".

30 spots for their respective Royal Rumble matches at Royal Rumble. At Royal Rumble, she participated in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by

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

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

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

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

11, 2017. "Ryback's back! Why I'm not hungry for more of The Big Guy". PWTorch. Retrieved April 30, 2020. "PWTorch.com - CALDWELL'S ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT

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

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

January 28, 2018, Morgan participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view as the eleventh entrant, but was eliminated

and More". PWInsider. Retrieved November 20, 2017. Cory, Strode (January 28, 2018). "Full Royal Rumble Coverage". PWInsider. Retrieved January 29, 2018

Becky Lynch. Logan then participated in the first women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view as the third entrant, but was eliminated by

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

Throughout 2017 and 2018, Li only wrestled at NXT live events outside of the Mae Young Classic. On January 27, 2019, at the Royal Rumble, Li made her

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

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

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

September 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017. "Philadelphia to host 30th anniversary of WWE Royal Rumble in 2018". WWE. Retrieved January 26, 2017. "NXT TakeOver:

defeating Mark Henry and Big Show at the Royal Rumble Wrestling Observer Newsletter Best Non-Wrestler (2017) Best on Interviews (2018) Best Pro Wrestling

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

on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 18, 2017. Pettit, Sam (January 29, 2018). "WrestleMania title match places booked at Royal Rumble". SkySports.com

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

competitor and a successful mainstay on Jakked. He took part in the 2001 Royal Rumble, but was eliminated by Big Show. K-Kwik then began competing in the hardcore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Season 3), Royal Rumble (introduced in Season 3), Ranked which had its name changed to "War" mode with the launch of Season 4 on November 15, 2017, Elimination

A few days later, on January 28 at the Royal Rumble event, Blank competed in the first women's royal rumble match, where she entered at number 19, and

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

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

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

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

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

brand. At the Royal Rumble event, Ripley made her first appearance on a main roster pay-per-view by entering the women's Royal Rumble match at number

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

brand-exclusive, excluding the "Big Four" (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series). The 2017 event was in turn a SmackDown-exclusive

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

Retrieved May 10, 2017. Ressler, Karen (March 8, 2017). "Japanese Comic Ranking, February 27-March 5". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 10, 2017. Ressler, Karen

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

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

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

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,

made her official main roster debut at the Royal Rumble on January 27. She entered the women's Royal Rumble match at number 1 and lasted over 29 minutes

Retrieved January 3, 2017. Adam, Martin (January 3, 2017). "WWE Smackdown Results – 1/3/17 (Live from Jacksonville, Royal Rumble contract signing, Miz

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

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

an unofficial in-ring comeback in June 2020 and appearing in the 2021 Royal Rumble match, Reso left WWE shortly after and signed with AEW, again reverting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jim Neidhart. Owen Hart had turned on his brother Bret at the 1994 Royal Rumble, after which Smith got involved on Bret's side and Neidhart took Owen's

(Liv Morgan, Ruby Riott, and Sarah Logan). At the Royal Rumble, Cross entered her first Royal Rumble match at number 8, lasting nine minutes before being

won Notes Royal Rumble (Women) TBD January TBD 30-woman Royal Rumble match for a women's championship match at WrestleMania 39. Royal Rumble (Men) TBD

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

Dot Net. Retrieved August 20, 2017. Powell, Jason. "WWE Royal Rumble 2018 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Braun

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

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

there have only been two tournaments. The first was held in the summer of 2017 and was won by Kairi Sane. The second was held in 2018 and was won by Toni

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

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

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

anywhere match. On January 30, Morrison participated in the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble event and despite not winning, he had a stand-out moment

the Greatest Royal Rumble to be held on 27 April at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The event showcased a 50-men Royal Rumble match rather than

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

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

the Greatest Royal Rumble to be held on 27 April at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The event showcased a 50-men Royal Rumble match rather than

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

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

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

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

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

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

episode, where Blackheart lost to Baszler. At the Royal Rumble, Blackheart entered the women's Royal Rumble match at number 26 before being eliminated by

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

"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

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

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

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

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

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

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

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

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, which were dubbed the "Big Four", and one of the

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

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

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

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

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 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

May 31, 2017. Martin, Adam (January 27, 2014). "WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results – 1/26/14 (30 Man Rumble)". Wrestleview. Retrieved May 31, 2017. Caldwell

Championship at the Royal Rumble in 1995 when he interfered in the match between Bret and new champion Diesel. In the weeks after the Royal Rumble, Bret and Owen

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

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

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

and Sasha Banks. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Deville entered the first women's Royal Rumble match at number 10, and she eliminated Torrie

event. "Updated WWE 2014 Royal Rumble And Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View Buys - WrestlingInc.com". WrestlingInc.com. Retrieved 2017-11-27. "Elimination Chamber

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

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

event. "Updated WWE 2014 Royal Rumble And Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View Buys - WrestlingInc.com". WrestlingInc.com. Retrieved 2017-11-27. "Elimination Chamber

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

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

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

championships on the following episode of Raw. In his first Royal Rumble match appearance at the 2008 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Rhodes entered as the 13th entrant

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ROYAL RUMBLE". PWInsider. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved December 18, 2017. Mike Johnson (January 28

lost the title to Jeff Hardy and failed to win it back at the Greatest Royal Rumble. He then had a short feud with Roman Reigns as well as a storyline with

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)

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

order of their assigned entry numbers (comparable in style to WWE's Royal Rumble match). Numbers are usually drawn through a lottery that is typically

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

Retrieved May 23, 2017. "Tribute to the Troops 2015 results: Standing up for America's bravest". WWE. Retrieved December 27, 2015. "Royal Rumble 2016". "Shows"

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Kingdom Championship Tournament and United Kingdom Championship Special in 2017, and a second United Kingdom Championship Tournament in 2018. These events

win Rollins' opportunity in the Royal Rumble match after Rollins was distracted by Triple H. In the 2017 Royal Rumble, Zayn entered at number 8 and lasted

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

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

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 SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". Continuing the tradition

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 Survivor Series kickoff during a battle royal and the Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble, but he was eliminated. With his father, they tried to win

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

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

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

feud against Roman Reigns. On January 26, 2020, at the Royal Rumble, Roode entered the Royal Rumble match at number 4, but was eliminated by Brock Lesnar

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

chosen by WWE as the official theme song for their first ever women’s Royal Rumble. On the UK Singles Chart, Power charted at number six becoming the group's

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

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

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

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

Be Featured". Fightful. Retrieved 16 January 2021. Deb, Sopan (19 August 2017). "Jinder Mahal, the immigrant who became the 'Modern Day Maharaja'". Hindustan

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

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

January 26, 2020, at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, MVP would return again at entrant No. 12 as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble match, where he was

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

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

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

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

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

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

with Moss losing. Madcap Moss entered the Royal Rumble match at the namesake event, his first Royal Rumble match. He entered at the No.16 position. He

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

2021. "Congratulations to the 2017 winners!". academyofpodcasters.com. August 28, 2017. Richard Deitsch (December 17, 2017). "Sports Illustrated Media Awards:

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

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

fall and finally faced off at the Royal Rumble, in a match which Vader won. Goldust eliminated Vader from the Royal Rumble match later that night (Vader entered

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

revealed as Absolution. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, Rose entered the first women's Royal Rumble match at number 4, and she was the first woman

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

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

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

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

2020. "Royal Rumble 1993 - event results". WWE. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved June 14, 2020. Davis, Matt (March 7, 2017). "10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the Edge 1998 1999 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand & Deliver (2021–present)

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

Rules for the WWE Championship. At WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view event on January 29, Sheamus won the Royal Rumble match to earn the opportunity to face

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

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,

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

Dot Net. Retrieved October 8, 2017. Pettit, Sam (January 29, 2018). "WrestleMania title match places booked at Royal Rumble". SkySports.com. Sky Sports

fifteenth 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

promotion being used as a scouting group for WWE's developmental brands. In 2017, WWE began exploring deals that would see content from independent 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

March 15, 2017. "WWF's USWA Invasion". May 18, 2016. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017. "Royal Rumble 1997 Results"

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

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

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

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

 12–14. ISSN 1665-8876. Issue 463. Retrieved April 2, 2017. "Jay White". Sp.njpw.jp. Retrieved 2017-01-08. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Marshall von Erich « Wrestlers

Retrieved November 14, 2016. Silverstein, Adam (December 13, 2017). "WWE schedule, list of PPVs for 2017: Clash of Champions date, location". CBSSports. Retrieved

continued to be held annually until 2017; in 2015, the event moved up to the May slot, and was then moved to late-April in 2017. To coincide with the WWE brand

was between John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) and The Big Show. At the Royal Rumble, JBL defended his WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Kurt

Rebellion 1999 2000 2001 2002 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand & Deliver (2021–present)

final Royal Rumble hype, Jericho Week 4, Clay Week 3". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved January 25, 2012. Caldwell, James. "Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report

signed with WWE, where she became the third woman to enter the men's Royal Rumble match in 2012, and she began making appearances for then-upstart AEW

Cole called play-by-play at the 2006 Royal Rumble match because Jim Ross, who had commentated the last two Royal Rumble matches with Tazz, had been (kayfabe)

Retrieved 2017-12-20. "Survivor Series 2017 results: Triple H lays waste to Angle and Shane as Raw triumphs over SmackDown". WWE. Retrieved 2017-12-20. Bragging

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

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

December 25, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2007. "Survivor Series Show results (1992)". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved April 4, 2007. "Royal Rumble Show results

Powell, Jason (January 27, 2019). "Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2019 live review: Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor for the

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

the ring and told Dunne he would get his match at Vengeance Day. Men's Royal Rumble winner Edge then came to the ring. He spoke about how seeing the drive

December 2016, debuting as a WWE Network-exclusive event on 14 and 15 January 2017. The second event was held on 18 and 19 June 2018 and aired on 25 and 26

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

defeated Edge and Christian in the first ever tag team ladder match. At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, The Hardyz defeated The Dudley Boyz in the first ever tag

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

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

Powell, Jason (January 23, 2017). "1/23 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Goldberg appears, final hype for the Royal Rumble". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved

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

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

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

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

Insurrextion 2000 2001 2002 2003 Current Day 1 (2022) Royal Rumble (1989–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015, 2017–present) NXT Stand & Deliver (2021–present)

related tournament in January 2017.[citation needed] After Lana was unable to compete in the 2019 women's Royal Rumble match following an attack by Nia

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

(October 19, 2017). "The Twenty Most Shocking Title Reigns In WWE History". TheMix.net. MIX. Retrieved December 4, 2020. "WWF Royal Rumble 1992 results/info"

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

Royal Rumble, more". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 15, 2014. "Get WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs 2017 tickets now". WWE. June 23, 2017.

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

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

Matches of 2018". iwd. Retrieved February 3, 2017. Cory, Strode (January 28, 2018). "Full Royal Rumble coverage". PWInsider. Retrieved January 29, 2018

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

annual Royal Rumble event (a separate Royal Rumble match for women was introduced in 2018). To date, four women have competed at men's Royal Rumble: Chyna

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"

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

16, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017. "Los Angeles to host WWE Survivor Series in 2018". WWE. Retrieved November 16, 2017. "WWE fans, Royal Rumble 2019

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

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

At the Greatest Royal Rumble event on April 27, 2018, Knight made his first televised main roster appearance, entering the Royal Rumble match at number

the pay-per-view was held. Bad Blood had been announced to be revived in 2017; however, these plans were scrapped in favor of an event titled Great Balls

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

Rock declared he would be getting a WWE Championship shot at the 2013 Royal Rumble PPV. That same night, Cena cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to

April 16, 2017. "WWE NXT Live". Cagematch. Retrieved December 22, 2016. Powell, Jason (27 April 2018). "Powell's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble live review:

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

At the Greatest Royal Rumble event on April 27, 2018, Knight made his first televised main roster appearance, entering the Royal Rumble match at number

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

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

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

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

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

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

the 2020 Women's Royal Rumble and chose to challenge for the NXT Women's Championship at WrestleMania 36, becoming the first Royal Rumble winner to challenge

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

Kelly Kelly (June 13, 2006 – December 4, 2012) (brief return in 2018 - Royal Rumble and WWE Evolution, 2020 event) Dave Finlay (1974 – December 22, 2012)

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

ECW Championship. He faced Christian for the ECW championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view but was unsuccessful. On the final episode of ECW on February

to win the match for his team.: 797  In January 1990, Snuka made his Royal Rumble match debut, lasting 17 minutes and eliminating two competitors before

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

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

winner after stripping Wippleman to his underwear. Leading up to the 1995 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Well Dunn was entered in a tournament for the vacant WWF

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"

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

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

respectively. The Best Male and Female College Athlete awards, last presented in 2017, were reinstated and respectively renamed Best College Athlete, Men's Sports

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

Reyes tournaments consisted of several rounds, but for 2017 AAA held a nine-man Royal Rumble-style elimination match, which was won by Argenis. The show

Reigns would defend his title against 29 other men in the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. At the event, Triple H made his return, got

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

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

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

Stars Headline Women's Royal Rumble". Fightful. Satin, Ryan (January 26, 2020). "Charlotte Flair Wins 2020 Women's Royal Rumble". Pro Wrestling Sheet.

puroresuspirit.net. Retrieved 12 February 2016. "Triple H won the 2016 Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship". wwe.com. Retrieved

eliminated by Becky Lynch. At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2018, Lana participated in the first ever women's Royal Rumble match as the 13th entrant, but

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WrestleMania XXVIII, which Sheamus won the right to do after his victory in the Royal Rumble match. Next was an impromptu United States Championship match between

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

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"

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

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

September 24, 2016. "Get WWE Hell in a Cell 2017 tickets now". WWE. August 5, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017. Powell, Jason. "Major WWE pay-per-view shakeup

Special (2017) Great Balls of Fire (2017) Battleground (2013–2017) No Mercy (1999–2008, 2016–2017) Mae Young Classic (2017–2018) Greatest Royal Rumble (2018)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

44 List of WWA pay-per-view events List of WWE pay-per-view events "Royal Rumble Event Results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-07-09. "WWE No

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,

slot of WWE's pay-per-view calendar. The event was moved to December in 2017, but returned to the September slot after the event was reinstated in 2019

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

T.S. II: Me Time. The song was used as the official theme for WWE's Royal Rumble 2014 event, as Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman Kris Bryant's walk-up song, and

services Peacock and the WWE Network. The event was originally established in 2017 and held under the NXT TakeOver series. In 2021, WWE discontinued the TakeOver

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

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

his final match in NXT. Priest made his next appearance in the 2021 Royal Rumble match as a surprise entrant, entering at #14. He eliminated John Morrison

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

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

2016). "1/24 Royal Rumble PPV Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report". Retrieved January 25, 2016. Matthews, Graham (September 15, 2017). "Where New

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

April 6, 2009) (moved to color commentator, later returned to compete at Royal Rumble 2014) David Flair (1999-May 15, 2009) Candice Michelle (November 15,

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

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

October 2016. However, No Mercy was again discontinued after the September 2017 event, as WWE reduced the amount of yearly PPVs held after they had ended

Tag Team Championships in a losing effort. At Royal Rumble, Ford and Dawkins entered the Royal Rumble match at #6 and #10, respectively, but would both

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

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,

17 years since the final Starrcade held by WCW, WWE revived the event in 2017 as a house show with portions of the events in 2018 and 2019 airing as WWE

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Chyna". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved June 4, 2017. Wade, Keller (January 23, 2000). "WWE ROYAL RUMBLE FLASHBACK - 11 yrs. ago (01-23-00): Rock wins Rumble

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

the championship. On January 26, Lee participated in the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, but was eliminated by the WWE Champion Brock

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

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

the most famous "I quit" matches took place on January 24, 1999 at the Royal Rumble between The Rock and Mick Foley (as Mankind) in the World Wrestling Federation

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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

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

The Rock went on to defeat Punk and end his reign at 434 days at the Royal Rumble. Kaitlyn received two more opportunities at the Divas Championship, defeating

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble). The In Your House shows were also sold at a lower cost than the major

"Road to WrestleMania," being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event; the first two Fastlane events were held in

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

the title at Backlash. After Matt Hardy betrayed his brother, Jeff, at Royal Rumble — costing the latter the WWE Championship against Edge — the two embarked

Undertaker went to feud with Heidenreich, which led to a Casket match at the Royal Rumble, which Undertaker won despite the interference by Gene Snitsky and Undertaker's

undefeated streak. Then at the Royal Rumble Cena defeated Umaga again in a Last Man Standing match. After the Royal Rumble Cena and Umaga's feud ended.

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

into the 2017 WWE Hall of Fame, and again at the 2018 Royal Rumble, where Natalya eliminated Phoenix in the first ever 30-woman Royal Rumble match. On

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. In Your House 15: A Cold Day in Hell

Triple H and John Cena over the WWE Championship. At the Royal Rumble, Cena won the Royal Rumble match, where he earned the right to challenge for the WWE

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

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

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

Jarrett made his pay-per-view debut in January 1994 at the Royal Rumble, entering the Royal Rumble match as the 12th participant and was eliminated less than

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Greatest Royal Rumble". WWE. March 5, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018. "National Transformation Program 2020" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-28

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

Ripper entrance at NXT TakeOver London". Rebellious Noise. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017. "NXT TakeOver: London by Arnold Furious". "NXT TakeOver: London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

successfully cashed in his Money In The Bank contract during Lesnar and Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns' match, making it into a triple threat match, which

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

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

pay-per-view on Thanksgiving Day 1987. He also participated in the very first Royal Rumble and the 20-man battle royal at WrestleMania IV. He was eliminated at

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

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

pay-per-view events List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events "Royal Rumble 1994". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved October 23, 2007. "WrestleMania

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

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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

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

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