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WWE Greatest Royal Rumble was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by the American company WWE. It was held for

first woman to defend a WWE title in Saudi Arabia. In 2024, she won the Royal Rumble match and set a new women's record of 1 hour and 3 minutes. Pamela Rose

retirement at the 2020 Royal Rumble, and seemingly was set to reunite Rated-RKO as he and Orton formed an alliance in the Royal Rumble match. Orton further

field include the original 20-man Royal Rumble in 1988, the 40-man 2011 Royal Rumble and the 50-man Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018. Ring of Honor (ROH) also

(2004-07-15). "Royal Rumble 1994 Re-Revued". Online Onslaught. Archived from the original on 2008-12-10. Retrieved 2008-07-17. Clayton, Corey (2008-03-27). "Reaching

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

distinction through his numerous methods of avoiding elimination during the Royal Rumble. Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah was born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region

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

best big man ever". Kane holds the record for the most appearances in a Royal Rumble match at 20, as well as the highest cumulative total eliminations at

debut as a group, appearing on Raw and helping Jonathan Coachman win a Royal Rumble qualifying match against Jerry "The King" Lawler by performing cheers

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H defending the world title against Shawn Michaels, and that year's Royal Rumble match winner, Chris Benoit. Benoit won the match, making Triple H submit

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

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

which they eventually did. Together, the team helped Orton win the 2009 Royal Rumble match, giving Orton an opportunity to compete in the main event at WrestleMania

WrestleMania", as the event was held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. With the event's revival in 2023, however,

Heavenly Bodies, they reached to the finals which was held at Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble in January 1995, Holly and the 1–2–3 Kid defeated Bam Bam

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

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

Styles won the match by pinning Ziggler. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, Corbin entered the Royal Rumble match at #13, eliminating Braun Strowman and

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

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

April 5, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1998 official results". WWE. Retrieved April 5, 2008. "WrestleMania XIV official results". WWE. Retrieved April 5, 2008. "WrestleMania

WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2021) 7-man Royal Rumble (2007) Slammy Award (1 time) "Damn!" Moment of the Year (2008) Khali hosts the Kiss Cam on SmackDown

2022. Powell, Jason (January 29, 2022). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley for

VIII main event". WWE. Retrieved 2014-01-23. "Royal Rumble 1997". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-02-04. "WWE Global Warning Melbourne". Archived

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

have also only been two weeks between TLC and Day 1, followed by the Royal Rumble in late January. The event comprised seven matches, including one on

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

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

to win a dual brand battle royal. At the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, he entered his first Royal Rumble match at #21, eliminating King Corbin but

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

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

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 SmackDown! wrestler to qualify for that year's Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, Lashley was the eighth wrestler to enter the

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

2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) "Royal Rumble Match 2001". WWE. Retrieved March 18, 2008. "WrestleMania X-Seven results". WWE. Archived

Retrieved March 16, 2008. "Royal Rumble 2000 results". World Wrestling Entertainment. January 23, 2000. Retrieved March 16, 2008. "Royal Rumble 2000". Online

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

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

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

from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2008. "WWE Royal Rumble Results (Elimination Info 1997)". Retrieved April 8, 2007. Cawthon

toward "The Ultimate Challenge" at Royal Rumble, when they would face each other down in the ring during the Royal Rumble match. Dusty Rhodes would wrap up

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

Amazon. Retrieved August 4, 2008. Vengeance 2004 (DVD). Stamford, Connecticut: WWE Home Video. 2004. WWE57024. Royal Rumble 2004 (DVD). Stamford, Connecticut:

Shueisha. Archived from the original on January 28, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2023. Yudetamago 2008, p. 252 キン肉マン2世 究極の超人タッグ編 1 (in Japanese). Shueisha

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

2011-12-07. Retrieved 2008-01-13. "WWF Royal Rumble 1998". Hoffco Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2008-01-03. "Maryland Championship

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

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

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

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

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

May 3, 2008. "SummerSlam 1990 official results". WWE. Archived from the original on March 27, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008. "WWE Royal Rumble 1991". Online

Retrieved July 12, 2008. Nemner, Adam (January 28, 2006). "Royal Rumble PPV Results". WrestleView. Retrieved September 20, 2008. Hunt, Jen (April 1,

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

2005. Retrieved July 29, 2008. "Royal Rumble 2005". World Wrestling Entertainment. January 27, 2005. Retrieved July 29, 2008. "WWE PPV Wrestling Results"

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

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

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

January 17, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2008. Woodward, Hamish (January 26, 2023). "Daniel Bryan Almost Made WWE Debut Around 2001 Royal Rumble - Atletifo"

original on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2007-10-21. "Most Rugged Roads to WrestleMania". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-12. Gutschmidt, Adam. "Royal Rumble 1994 Re-Revued"

on the main roster, LeRae competed in her first women's Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, entering at # 17 but was eliminated

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

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

followed by Christian in 2021, as the two were both entrants in the 2021 Royal Rumble. Shortly after, Christian left WWE for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) using

to other arenas and events." Cesaro competed in the 30-man Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on 26 January, entering at #21 but was eliminated by Roman

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

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

AEW in December 2023 and returned to WWE the following month at the Royal Rumble. Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza was born in Gómez Palacio, Durango, on

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

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

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

came up short. On January 28, 2018, at the Royal Rumble, James entered the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match at No. 26 and lasted over 8 minutes before

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 SummerSlam, which were dubbed the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

competing at WWE Evolution and in the 2018 and 2020, and 2022 Women's Royal Rumble. Molly Holly was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the 2021 class

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

televised match during his return, he defeated LA Knight at the 2023 Royal Rumble; the following month, he took a medical hiatus due to a COVID-19 diagnosis

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

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

2008. Retrieved May 15, 2008. "Survivor Series 1990 official results". WWE. Retrieved May 15, 2008. "Hulk Hogan (spot No. 24) wins the Royal Rumble Match"

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

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

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

September 16, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) "Royal Rumble 1998 result". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved September 16, 2008. "WrestleMania

The first Honor Rumble took place on July 26, 2008 at ROH New Horizons. Casino Battle Royale Royal Rumble match Gauntlet for the Gold "ROH New Horizons

to win Rollins' opportunity in the Royal Rumble match after Rollins was distracted by Triple H. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, Zayn entered at No.

In 2021, Colón briefly returned to WWE, first as an entrant in the Royal Rumble and then the following night on Raw. He then returned in May 2023 at

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 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

Tournament was a tournament held in 2008 to determine a #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship at the 2009 Royal Rumble. The ECW Homecoming Tournament

weekly television show, Monday Night Raw. At the Royal Rumble, Shinsuke Nakamura won the men's Royal Rumble match and decided to stay on SmackDown to challenge

June 12, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1989". The Powerdriver Review. February 12, 2008. Archived from the original on May 22, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2008. "The

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

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

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

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

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 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

became the first and so far only NXT championship to be selected by a Royal Rumble match winner, subsequently being the first and so far only NXT championship

The WWE would later give Pittsburgh its infamous and controversial Royal Rumble pay-per-view event that was held in 2014. Seven matches took place at

Fame in 2018), Richards in 2008 and Venis in 2009. The Right to Censor gimmick returned for one night at the 2022 Royal Rumble, when Ivory made a guest

Henry defeated CM Punk and Kane. Big Daddy V was an entrant at the 2008 Royal Rumble where he was eliminated by Triple H. His last PPV appearance was when

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

Championship at the Royal Rumble as a revenge for Orton prematurely ending Punk's first World Heavyweight Championship reign in 2008. In turn, Orton responded

Carey briefly participated in professional wrestling, entering the 2001 Royal Rumble, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011. Carey was born on

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

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 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

featuring wrestlers from WWE's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions. Along with Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Money in the Bank, it is one 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

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

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

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

original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Royal Rumble 2002: Maven pulls off a shocking upset by. February

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

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

official results". WWE. Retrieved July 2, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1995 official results". WWE. Retrieved July 2, 2008. "Scott Hall's WWF Career (1995)". Accelerator's

Slammys NXT Year-End WWE Year-End Battle royals André the Giant Memorial Royal Rumble WrestleMania Women's Tournaments Cruiserweight Classic Dusty Rhodes Tag

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

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

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

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. The team

performed on Lucha Underground. At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2023, Escobar entered his first Royal Rumble match at #10 but was eliminated by Brock

(spot No. 3) wins the Royal Rumble Match to become new WWE Champion". WWE. January 19, 1992. Retrieved April 13, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1992". The History of

Retrieved 2007-11-25. "WWE Royal Rumble 2007 Results". Wrestling Mania. 2007-01-29. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008. Retrieved 2007-11-24.

final WWE pay-per-view match. Naomi later returned to WWE at the 2024 Royal Rumble. The event received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised

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

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

wrestling. These promotions held notable events in 1988. January 24 - WWE Royal Rumble was aired on USA Network against the NWA Bunkhouse Stampede that aired

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 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

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

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

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

Review. 2008-02-13. Archived from the original on 2008-07-14. Retrieved 2008-06-18. "Royal Rumble 1989 review". Complete WWE. Retrieved 2008-06-23. "WrestleMania

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

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

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

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

which was won by The Acolytes. At the Royal Rumble on January 23, 2000, Christian competed in the Royal Rumble match, but he was eliminated by Rikishi

Dudley Boyz, Royal Rumble 2000". January 29, 2012. "History of the Hardcore Championship". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved March 21, 2008. Laroche

the Legion of Doom, The Bushwhackers (whom they defeated at the 1992 Royal Rumble) and The Natural Disasters (whom they unsuccessfully challenged for the

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,

original on 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2008-03-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) Powell, John. "Royal Rumble 2002 results". SLAM! Sports. Archived

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

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

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

Reviews: WWE Royal Rumble 1999". 411mania.com. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2023. Canton, John (January 18, 2023). "WWE Royal Rumble 2000 Review".

matches, with Sheamus always getting the best of Mahal. At Mahal's first Royal Rumble on January 29, 2012, he was eliminated by The Great Khali, rekindling

v t e WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 February 24, 2008. Retrieved February 7, 2008. Powell, John. "Royal Rumble 2001 results". SLAM! Sports. Canadian Online

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

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

from the original on 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2008-01-21. "Armageddon 2002 results". WWE. 2002-12-15. Retrieved 2008-01-22. "Royal Rumble 2003 results". WWE

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

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

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

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

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

it was revealed that the NXT Championship was an option for the men's Royal Rumble match winner to challenge for at WrestleMania 37, along with the WWE

(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

(January 30, 2005). "Royal Rumble (Raw & SmackDown) PPV Results – 1/30/05 – Fresno". WrestleView.com. Retrieved March 31, 2008. Mahling, Mallory (June

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

He 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)

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

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

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

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

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

LA Knight vs. AJ Styles for a shot at the WWE Universal Title at the Royal Rumble". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved January 5, 2024. Chick, John (March

it has ended. At Royal Rumble on January 28, 2023, McAfee made a surprise return for commentary right before the men's Royal Rumble match began. McAfee

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

at the Royal Rumble. Benoit pinned Big Show to win the match. After the match, Angle and Big Show brutally attacked Benoit. At the Royal Rumble, Angle

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

Retrieved August 7, 2008. "Unforgiven 2000 official results". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved August 7, 2008. Royal Rumble 2001 results "Judgment

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,

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

Explorer. "411's WWF InVasion Report 7.22.01". 411mania. 2001-07-22. Retrieved 2008-04-28. "Vengeance (2002) Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved

match, also involving Team NXT. At Royal Rumble on January 26, 2020, Ricochet participated in his first Royal Rumble match at No. 15, causing Brock Lesnar

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

"Road to WrestleMania", being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. On September 26, 2015, a second Fastlane event

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

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

both Nikki and Brie competed in the inaugural women's royal rumble match at the 2018 Royal Rumble on January 28, where Nikki entered at #27, lasting 16

Wippleman. During the 1993 Royal Rumble, Wippleman introduced Giant Gonzáles. Gonzáles then illegally entered the Royal Rumble match and eliminated 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). Unforgiven

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

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

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

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

Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. The single was also the official theme song for WWE's 2009 Royal Rumble. It is also featured in the video games

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Over the Limit 2010 2011 2012 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

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

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

in its "TakeOver" series as support for its flagship pay-per-views (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series); these events were held

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

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

in its "TakeOver" series as support for its flagship pay-per-views (Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series); these events were held

Dominik's paths would cross again at the 2023 Royal Rumble. Rey was supposed to compete in the men's Royal Rumble match, but he never came out when his entrance

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

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

"Road to WrestleMania", being held in the two-month period between the Royal Rumble and WWE's flagship event. Tickets went on sale December 13. The event

at WrestleMania 39. This also made Asuka the first woman to win the Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and Elimination Chamber matches. The event continued

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

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

February 12, 2008. Archived from the original on July 14, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2008. "Royal Rumble 1989". The Powerdriver Review. February 12, 2008. Archived

2022. Powell, Jason (January 31, 2021). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the

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

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

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

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

the Edge 1998 results". Warned. Retrieved 2008-02-05. Gutschmidt, Adam (2006-02-15). "WWF Over the Edge 1999". Online Onslaught. Retrieved 2008-01-05.

2007 Royal Rumble 99 & 00 16:9 N/A Jan 1, 2008 Cyber Sunday 2006 16:9 N/A Survivor Series 97 & 98 16:9 N/A In Your House 14 & 15 16:9 N/A Jan 7, 2008 Cyber

Network events NXT UK TakeOver Blackpool Cardiff Blackpool II Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

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

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

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

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

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

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

well as wrestlers from WWE's NXT and 205 Live brand divisions. In October 2008, Gabe Sapolsky, long-time booker of Ring of Honor, was released from the

Entertainment System and the Sega Genesis. Two other 16-bit WWF games, WWF Royal Rumble and WWF Raw, were released which retained the "tug-of-war" style grappling

States Champion Winner of the inaugural Money in the Bank ladder match Royal Rumble winner (2010) 2001 King of the Ring winner He held the WWF/World and

scheduled to have a rematch with King Corbin at the Royal Rumble, with both also participating in the Royal Rumble match. The following week, Reigns defeated the

Manager Adam Pearce. At Royal Rumble, on January 27, 2024, The Usos faced each other for the first time in the Royal Rumble match, with Jey and Jimmy

Royal Rumble pre-show on January 24, 2016, Henry teamed with Jack Swagger to win a Fatal 4-Way tag team match to earn their spots in the Royal Rumble

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

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

match stipulations are included in the game: Hell in a Cell, TLC and Royal Rumble matches are available in Raw 2. The Create an Entrance feature allows

25, 2015). "Royal Rumble PPV report 1/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, annual Royal Rumble match, more"

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

WWE. Archived from the original on January 19, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2008. "Historical Cards: Rebellion (October 26, 2002. Manchester, England)". PWI

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

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

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

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Bragging Rights 2009 2010 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Stand & Deliver 2021 2022 2023 2024 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

the Legion of Doom, The Bushwhackers (who they defeated at the 1992 Royal Rumble) and The Natural Disasters (who they unsuccessfully challenged for the

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, referred to as the "Big Four". The event is traditionally

notable for the return of Shane McMahon, who last appeared at the 2022 Royal Rumble. The event received generally positive reviews from critics; the Undisputed

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

WWE. Archived from the original on January 19, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2008. "WWE Insurrextion 2003 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling

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

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)

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

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Bragging Rights 2009 2010 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

16, 2023. "Royal Rumble 2001 entrances and eliminations". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved November 19, 2021. J, Zafar (October 14, 2008). "Kelly Kelly/Playboy

pay-per-view and WWE Network events Stand & Deliver 2021 2022 2023 2024 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

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

Network events United Kingdom Championship Tournament 2017 2018 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

winning the Royal Rumble match, using his title shot to go for Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship, Guerrero won a 15-man Royal Rumble match on the

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

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

1999 and continued as the annual September PPV until the final event in 2008. From its first event up through the 2001 event, the PPV was held when the

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

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

and Corey Graves will be the commentary team for the Royal Rumble match at the 2017 Royal Rumble. On August 28, Lawler filled in for Booker T on Raw commentary

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

WOMEN'S ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH, STEPHANIE MCMAHON COMMENTS". PWInsider. Retrieved December 18, 2017. Strode, Cory (January 28, 2018). "FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE"

Philadelphia, 2018, WWE Royal Rumble 2018, WWE Raw, January 29, 2018, WWE SmackDown, January 30, 2018 as part of the Royal Rumble weekend WWE Extreme Rules

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

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

v t e WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015

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

events "Royal Rumble Event Results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-07-09. "WWE No Way Out 2003". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-03-13. "Unforgiven

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

his return at the 1999 Royal Rumble, taking on Mankind and later that night jumped one of The Headbangers to enter the Royal Rumble match. Undertaker and

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

tournament, a 30-man elimination match similar in concept to the WWE's Royal Rumble match. The match was won by Scorpio Jr. when he eliminated El Hijo de

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

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

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

she returned to WWE to participate in the promotion's first Women's Royal Rumble and later competed at the all-female Evolution event in October of that

They made their WWF pay-per-view debut on January 24, 1993, at the 1993 Royal Rumble, defeating The Beverly Brothers. At WrestleMania IX on April 4, 1993

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

1991 Royal Rumble and another well received match against The New Foundation (Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and "The Rocket" Owen Hart) at the 1992 Royal Rumble

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

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Network events Roadblock March 2016 December 2016 2022 2023 2024 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

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

2007, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued. The final event was held in 2008, with TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs replacing Armageddon in 2009. From May

Archived from the original on December 3, 2007. Retrieved January 5, 2008. "Royal Rumble 2005 Results". OWOW (Online World of Wrestling). January 30, 2005

Reigns was then forced to defend the title in the 30-man Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble as the first entrant. Also on Raw, after losing the Intercontinental

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

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

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

by eliminating Typhoon. After entering as the first man in the 1992 Royal Rumble on 19 January, he eliminated Ted DiBiase, Jerry Sags and Haku before

2008. "WWE Entertainment To Make Raw and SmackDown Distinct Television Brands". World Wrestling Entertainment Corporate. 2002-05-27. Retrieved 2008-07-13

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

WWE Network events Payback 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2020 2023 Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination

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

On October 4, One Man Gang won what was technically the first ever Royal Rumble at a house show. This was a 12 man test run of the match, held at Kiel

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

Warrior. Martel continued to have the upper hand over Roberts in the 1991 Royal Rumble match, eliminating Roberts from the match en route to lasting (a then-record)

late Mae Young. In 2018, the January Royal Rumble pay-per-view would feature the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match in the main event, which would

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

told that announced figure sounded about right. "Royal Rumble 1997". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-02-04. Wall, Jeremy (2005). UFC's Ultimate Warriors:

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

Murder–Suicide Case Closed". FOXNews.com. February 12, 2008. Archived from the original on March 22, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2010. McAvennie, Mike (July 22

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

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,

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

until going into semi-retirement, while making appearances at the 1995 Royal Rumble and Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion. Murdoch was the stepson of wrestler

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

it was a fluke, until a Last Man Standing rematch was signed for the Royal Rumble. On an episode of Raw between the two pay-per-views, Umaga attacked Cena

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

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

manager. Steiner's last WWE match was as a part of the Royal Rumble match at the Royal Rumble, lasting six minutes before being eliminated by Booker T

Rockers & Marty Jannetty January 12, 2018 4h 17m 83 Royal Rumble 1998 January 19, 2018 2h 42m 84 Royal Rumble 1988 January 26, 2018 2h 42m 85 The Main Event

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

v t e WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events Current Royal Rumble (1988–present) Vengeance (2001–2007, 2011, 2021–present) Elimination Chamber (2010–2015

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

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

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

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

however, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued, thus the events in 2007 and 2008 featured the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. The event was discontinued and

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

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

five biggest events of the year, along with WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Money in the Bank, referred to as the "Big Five". Announced on October

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

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

back injury during a casket match against The Undertaker at the 1998 Royal Rumble. He returned at SummerSlam 2002. After winning the Intercontinental Championship

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

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

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

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, referred to as the "Big Four", and was considered

biggest events of the year, alongside the traditional "big four" of the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. This was also the final

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

promoted under the ECW acronym; this, however, was changed for the 2007 and 2008 events. As WWE launched their own version of ECW in 2006 as a third brand

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

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.

January 27, 2019, Catanzaro made her main roster debut, entering the Royal Rumble at number 19 and lasting 10:45, before being eliminated by Ripley. She

Universal Title at the Royal Rumble". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved January 6, 2024. Powell, Jason (January 27, 2024). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's

Age Outlaws". www.pwtorch.com. "Royal Rumble 2014". WWE. "Shows". WWE. "WrestleMania 30". WWE. "Shows". WWE. "Royal Rumble 2015". WWE. "411MANIA". Update

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

Independent Publishing Platform. ASIN B00RWUNSRS. "Royal Rumble 1997 official results". WWE. Retrieved May 23, 2008. "The Triple Threat results". Online World

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

and continued writing for them after leaving. Rimu Tahu from the band Royal Rumble temporarily filled in as live guitarist, but Paul's permanent replacement

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

2012. "The 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match". WWE. Retrieved January 27, 2014. Murphy, Ryan; Linder, Zach. "Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and

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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

floor). There is both a men's and women's Royal Rumble match, although WWE's first official women's Royal Rumble match debuted in 2018 used the same rules

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

episode of Raw is War. On January 23, 2000, Albert competed in his first Royal Rumble match at the namesake event as the #21 entrant. He was eliminated by

3–4. December 20, 1991. Adamson, Matt (2008-02-18). "Going Old School: Starrcade '91". 411mania. Retrieved 2008-06-01. "Internet Wrestling Database". Retrieved

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

original on 2008-03-23. Retrieved 2008-06-02. "Judgment Day 2005 Venue". World Wrestling Entertainment. May 20, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2008. Elliott,

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

Explorer. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2008. "59th Anniversary Show". ProWrestlingHistory. September 18, 1992. Retrieved

features the arenas used from WrestleMania I to XV as a Royal Rumble arena based on the 1995 Royal Rumble. Reception WWE Legends of WrestleMania received "mixed

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

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

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

Gunns, Men on a Mission and Allied Powers. On January 22, 1995, at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Dunn competed in the namesake match, but was eliminated

which included Brock Lesnar, who he faced only once and defeated at the Royal Rumble in January. Lesnar, in his first appearance since SummerSlam in July

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

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,

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

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

which Zayn claimed gave him vertigo and why he missed the Greatest Royal Rumble. At Backlash, Lashley and Braun Strowman defeated Kevin Owens and Sami

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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involving K-Kwik and Road Dogg and the Dudleys. Buchanan entered the 2001 Royal Rumble match on January 21, 2001, at entry number 2, but was eliminated by the

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

2021. Powell, Jason (January 28, 2023). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the

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

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

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

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

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

Retrieved June 2, 2008. "Flair defeats Race for wrestling title". Greensboro Daily News. November 25, 1983. p. D3. Retrieved June 2, 2008. Hoops, Brian (December

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

company as their first Intercontinental Champion and creator of the Royal Rumble match. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class

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

(384 days as recognized by WWE). Helms won the championship at the 2006 Royal Rumble in a Cruiserweight Open, despite originally being a member of the Raw

unfit URL (link) "WWE Royal Rumble 2005". Hoffco, Inc. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2008. "WrestleMania 21 main

company as their first Intercontinental Champion and creator of the Royal Rumble match. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class

'Hollywood good looks'. The Hardys settled their feud with MNM at the Royal Rumble when they defeated them for the second time. Matt and Mercury continued

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

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from Murphy, who turned on Rollins. At the 2021 Royal Rumble, Dominik took part in his first Royal Rumble match where he eliminated King Corbin before being

Mantaur made his first PPV appearance at the 1995 Royal Rumble, where he competed in the Royal Rumble match and lasted nine minutes before being eliminated

Royal Rumble (1 time) Slammy Award (1 time) Knucklehead Moment of the Year (2010) Defeating LayCool at Old School Raw WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2008)

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

discontinued alongside other gimmick PPVs except for WWE Money in the Bank, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and WWE Elimination Chamber. The Hell in a Cell match

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

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pay-per-view events Wahlers, Dan (2004-01-21). "Royal Rumble history part two". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved 2008-03-25. "No Way Out 2002". Pro Wrestling History

"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

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

PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. In Your House 11: Buried Alive took

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

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

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

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

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 two out of three

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

in an eight-tag team match at Summerslam (1997). Vega competed in the Royal Rumble (1998). The rest of the Boricuas attacked Skull of the Disciples of Apocalypse

events "WCW Sin Results". TWNPNews. Retrieved 2008-02-14. "WCW SuperBrawl". Archived from the original on 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2017-12-25. "Greed". Pro Wrestling

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 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

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McCool and James and helped McCool retain the title. In January 2010, at Royal Rumble, Layla came out in a fatsuit, mocking James prior to the title match

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

Retrieved 2008-03-23. "WWE Royal Rumble (2000) Results". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 31 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-24

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,

second event, No Mercy became the annual October pay-per-view (PPV) until 2008. The event was then discontinued and replaced by Hell in a Cell in 2009.

six-man elimination tag team match. Since costing him title matches at the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, and

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

Stratus. On January 28 at the Royal Rumble, Jacqueline made a surprise entrance at number 21 during the first women's Royal Rumble match, in which she was eliminated

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 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

format. The song was used as the official theme song for the 2011 WWE Royal Rumble event that is produced by WWE. Also, the song featuring uncredited vocals

Powell, Jason (January 29, 2022). "WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley for the

introduced at the Royal Rumble in January 1993, where he eliminated Harvey Wippleman's nemesis The Undertaker from the Royal Rumble match despite not

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

debut as a group, appearing on Raw and helping Jonathan Coachman win a Royal Rumble qualifying match against Jerry Lawler by distracting Lawler and performing

female wrestlers. The creation of the championship was announced on June 6, 2008, by then SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero as a counterpart to the