Top 10 Greatest Royal Rumble Winners
It's one thing to win the Royal Rumble. It's another to own the moment so hard that fans are still popping off about it years later. That's what this list is about. The Rumble winners who didn't just toss a few bodies over the ropes, but made the whole thing feel like an all-time classic.You know the kind. The ones where the roof practically came off when the winner's music hit. The comeback stories. The shockers. The guys who drew a garbage number and still made it to the end. Or the ones who had to outlast legends, future champions, and that one dude who was weirdly jacked for no reason.
So vote for the ones who earned that Rumble win in a way that actually felt like it meant something. Because in a match where 29 other people are gunning for your spot, winning isn't just about surviving. It's about owning the moment so completely that no one forgets who came out on top.
Steve Austin (born Steven James Anderson on December 18, 1964, later Steven James Williams), better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American actor, media personality, producer, and retired professional wrestler who is signed to a legends contract for WWE... read more People, he has eliminated - give me a hell yeah if Stone Cold rocks ya! This guy made the Royal Rumble funny and interesting by using a Stunner to eliminate opponents.
That's all - WHAT?
Stone Cold holds the record for most eliminations of all time and has won it three times. He is too good. He dominates anything he sees.
Austin should be number one, not Big Match John. This is an outrage!
John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (/ˈsiːnə/; born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and reality television show host signed to WWE, where he is assigned to the SmackDown brand... read more John Cena is the best WWE Superstar. He is truly the best in the world. He was never handed anything. He earned it. He's the true champion.
I hope he wins the Elimination Chamber!
Hernandez1614, he won twice. In the 2013 Rumble, with his in-ring performance, he pretty much deserved that win after he kicked everybody's butt when they teamed up on him.
2008 could be better, but it was still great.
John Cena is the coolest and baddest guy on the planet. Thanks to his deadly finisher that sends opponents down. Epic guy!
Shawn Michaels was born on July 22, 1965 . He is an American professional wrestler. He is the first wrestler to win all the titles the WWE could have offered. He is known for his moves and looks. His nickname provided by WWE is HBK (Heart Break Kid). He was in DX (Degeneration X) a tag team with Triple... read more Greatest of all time! In-ring ability, mic skills, and locker room presence.
Amazing story, HBK and the British Bulldog. It should be number one!
Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by his ring name The Undertaker, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he has worked since 1990, making him the company's longest tenured in-ring performer . Calaway began his wrestling career with World... read more Undertaker is the first man to win a Royal Rumble from the number 30 spot. He should have been number one.
Undertaker is a deadman. Anyone who comes in his way is finished forever.
Undertaker is the greatest Royal Rumble winner in WWE history.
Óscar Gutiérrez, better known by the ring name Rey Mysterio, is a Mexican-American professional wrestler who currently works for WWE on the Smackdown brand. He is one of the best high flyers in WWE history. He has won a Royal Rumble in his career.
Entry disadvantage, size disadvantage, and height disadvantage.
His talent just blows my mind sometimes. Such precision, skill, and athleticism.
Paul Michael Levesque, better known by his ring name Triple H, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, corporate executive, and actor. Triple H won the 2002 Royal Rumble by eliminating Kurt Angle. He went on to face the Undisputed WWF Champion Chris Jericho at WrestleMania.
However, at No Way Out, Kurt Angle defeated Triple H with Stephanie McMahon as the special guest referee.
On the February 18, 2002 edition of Raw, Triple H defeated Kurt Angle to regain his WWF title shot.
Triple H won the 2002 Royal Rumble by last eliminating Kurt Angle. Triple H went to WrestleMania to meet the Undisputed WWF Champion Chris Jericho.
However, at No Way Out, Kurt Angle defeated Triple H to steal his title shot, with Stephanie McMahon as the special guest referee.
On the February 18, 2002 edition of Raw, Triple H defeated Kurt Angle to regain his title shot.
Christopher Michael Benoit was a Canadian professional wrestler. During his 22-year career, he worked for numerous promotions including the World Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Entertainment (WWF/WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling... read more So creative, throwing people over the top rope. Then he got out the Big Show, which was cool.
Randal Keith "Randy" Orton is an American professional wrestler and actor who is signed with WWE, where he is a member of the SmackDown brand. He is a 12-time world champion, having held the WWE World Championship eight times and the World Heavyweight Championship four times. He is such an underrated star. The Viper is and always will be one of the greatest.
Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American and Canadian actor, producer and semi-retired professional wrestler, signed with WWE. Kick some ass, punch their face in, and use the People's Elbow.
The Rock is the best wrestler in history. He is the most electrifying man in WWE.
Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, entrepreneur and rock bassist. A wrestling legend and the first to win the Royal Rumble back to back.
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Colby Lopez is an American professional wrestler and actor who is signed to WWE under the ring name Seth Rollins. He is the Current Intercontinental Champion.
Adam Scherr is an American professional wrestler and former strongman. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Braun Strowman. In WWE, he is a one-time Universal Champion, a one-time Intercontinental Champion, and a two-time Raw Tag Team Champion.
Brock Edward Lesnar is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler, professional American football player, and mixed martial artist who is currently signed to WWE. WWE Superstar number one. Superstar and Brock Lesnar's manager, Paul Heyman.
He is good, but not better than Undertaker, John Cena, and Roman Reigns.
David Michael "Dave" Bautista Jr. is an American actor and former professional mixed martial artist and professional wrestler.
Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Smackdown brand under the ring name Edge. Edge made a surprise return to pick up a Royal Rumble victory. He then went on to face Chris Jericho in a World Heavyweight Championship match but lost.
The surprise of his return is enough to validate his win.
Edge is awesome. OK, so he entered at 30. He bravely fought against Shawn Michaels, Batista, and John Cena, and eliminated Chris Jericho, who he lost to at WM XXVI.
Stephen Farrelly is an Irish professional wrestler and actor. He is currently signed to the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, where he performs under the ring name Sheamus. He should be first because he's the best. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoa'i (Roman Reigns) was born on May 25, 1985. He is an American professional wrestler and former professional Canadian football player.He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under ring name Roman Reigns.
His finishing move is Spear and Moment of Silence... read more
Roman is the best. He will be like the Undertaker.
The real champ, Roman. In his second Royal Rumble match, he still came out as the champ. Believe that.
Richard Morgan "Ric" Fliehr, better known by his ring name Ric Flair, is a professional wrestling manager and American retired professional wrestler currently signed to the WWE under a legends appearance contract.
Bret Sergeant Hart, better known by his ring name Bret "The Hitman" Hart, is a Canadian-American writer, actor and retired professional and amateur wrestler. A member of the Hart wrestling family and a second-generation wrestler.
Rodney Agatupu Anoaʻi was an American professional wrestler who is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation where he wrestled under the ring name Yokozuna, whose term yokozuna refers to the highest rank in professional sumo wrestling in Japan.
Lawrence Wendell "Larry" Pfohl better known by his ring name, Lex Luger, is an American retired professional wrestler, television producer and football player currently working with WWE on their wellness policy.
John William Minton was an American professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name, Big John Studd.
José Alberto Rodríguez best known as Alberto Del Rio is a Mexican professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist.
Vincent Kennedy "Vince" McMahon is an American professional wrestling promoter, former announcer, commentator, film producer, actor, and retired professional wrestler. He entered at #2, only eliminated one man all night (Stone Cold), and won the Royal Rumble.
Shinsuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist currently signed to WWE competing on Smackdown Live. Nakamura is known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion. His other accomplishments within the... read more