Top 10 WWE Wrestlers with the Best Performance in the Men's 2020 Royal Rumble

The 2020 WWE Royal Rumble was one for the books, and if you watched it live, you probably still remember the highs, the surprises, and the absolute chaos. With 30 wrestlers stepping into the ring, everyone had a shot, but only a handful truly stood out.

The match started off in a way we don't usually see, with Brock Lesnar absolutely steamrolling through almost half the field. Love him or hate him, you have to admit it was something to watch.

Then, as soon as the tide turned, the entire match shifted. From shocking returns to unexpected eliminations, the Rumble had no shortage of jaw-dropping moments. And, of course, those final minutes were as intense as any Royal Rumble has ever been.

So, out of all the competitors, who had the best performance?

1. Brock Lesnar

   

   Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler, football player, and mixed martial artist who is currently signed to WWE. He first gained prominence as the youngest WWE Champion in history after winning the title in 2002. He later became the... read more

   He wasn't even the winner, yet he's easily the number one. He entered at number one and literally eliminated 13 men in a row, including three who teamed up on him.

   He did amazing and only lost when he was so tired and sweaty from eliminating so many, and the winner of the Royal Rumble came in, all fresh and ready to fight. Look at all the greats who Lesnar beat, virtually without a break: Elias, Rowan, Roode, Morrison, the great Mysterio, Big E, and Kingston - the last three all at once - Cesaro, Benjamin (after pretending to make an alliance), Nakamura (who won the Royal Rumble in 2018), MVP, Strowman, and Keith Lee.

2. Drew McIntyre

   

   Andrew McLean Galloway IV is a Scottish professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on Monday Night Raw under the ring name Drew McIntyre. He is a two-time WWE Champion. McIntyre first signed with WWE in 2007 and returned in 2017 after competing on the independent circuit.

   Drew McIntyre won the 2020 Royal Rumble. That alone puts him in a high spot, but that is not all McIntyre did. He eliminated Brock Lesnar after Lesnar took out 13 other men in a row easily. Then he eliminated 5 other men (6 eliminations in total), including Miz, Ricochet, Corbin, Rollins (after he eliminated three people in a row), and Reigns for the final elimination.

   A well-deserved win. From the time he eliminated Brock Lesnar, it was already set in stone that he'd be great and win!

3. Edge

   

   Adam Joseph Copeland is a Canadian actor and professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling, where he performs under his real name, after becoming famous in WWE under the ring name Edge. A WWE Hall of Famer, Copeland is known for his multiple world championship reigns and his involvement... read more

   His surprise return (at least I think it was a surprise) after a nine-year retirement made everyone really happy, and he didn't put it to waste. He eliminated Orton, Anderson, and Styles, amazingly, and showed that he definitely still has it.

   He did awesome until Reigns finally defeated him when it came down to the final three.

4. Seth Rollins

   

   Colby Daniel Lopez is an American professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE's Raw brand under the ring name Seth Rollins. He won the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match in 2014 and again in 2025. Seth Rollins is a multi-time world and tag team champion who won his first Intercontinental Championship... read more

   Seth Rollins was pretty good. He came in at #30, which means he had quite the advantage, and immediately eliminated three of the remaining eight people, including some big names like Aleister Black and Samoa Joe.

   He was eliminated right after that, of course, but he definitely did well for the small amount of time he had in the ring.

5. Randy Orton

   

   Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. He is a 12-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship eight times and the World Heavyweight Championship four times. He is a third-generation wrestler... read more

   It's true that Orton only eliminated one person in the Royal Rumble, which is actually a lot when you think about Lesnar, McIntyre, Rollins, and Edge hogging all the eliminations. He demonstrated some great wrestling abilities.

   He did some KOs, was one of the final four wrestlers still in the ring, and showed that the Viper still had it.

6. Roman Reigns

   

   Leati Joseph "Joe" Anoaʻi was born on May 25, 1985. He is an American professional wrestler and a former professional Canadian football player. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Roman Reigns.... read more

   I'll admit that Reigns did pretty well. He was the second-to-last participant left in the match. He got multiple eliminations and showed some good wrestling. His Superman punch on Rollins, which answered Rollins' offer perfectly, was great.

   But I'll be honest with you: I don't love him as a wrestler. His performance is flawed, to say the least, and I feel that he always lasts long and even wins when he doesn't have amazing wrestling abilities. Don't get me wrong, he's a good wrestler, but not as good as many other wrestlers who could've won instead of him.

7. Samoa Joe

   

   Nuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa, better known by his ring name Samoa Joe, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of The Opps and currently holds the AEW World Trios Championship. Joe is also a former three-time NXT Champion and has held... read more

   Samoa Joe didn't actually eliminate anyone, surprisingly, but he was one of the final six remaining people in the ring. He demonstrated a lot of physical strength and power, showing off his famed "Coquina Clutch."

   I don't love him as a wrestler, but the fact remains that he is pretty good, and he performed greatly in the ring.

8. Keith Lee

   

   It's true that Keith Lee was one of the 13 men beaten by Brock Lesnar, but I'd say that he put up the biggest fight on his own. Lesnar even looked a little impressed when Lee entered the ring, calling him a "big boy." They just stared at each other for a little while before the fighting started.

   While Lee was eventually eliminated, he did knock Lesnar down and put up quite an impressive fight.

9. Rey Mysterio

   

   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. Known for his high-flying lucha libre style, he is considered one of the most influential cruiserweights in wrestling history. Mysterio has held... read more

   It's true that he was another one of the many people to be brutally chucked out of the ring by Lesnar. That even happened while he was teaming up on Lesnar with two other people.

   Mysterio still had an admirable performance. He showed some great athleticism, proving that he still has it, and he personally impressed me a lot.

10. King Corbin

    

    Thomas Pestock, born September 13, 1984, in Lenexa, Kansas, is an American professional wrestler and former professional football player. He signed with WWE in 2012 and initially competed in their developmental brand, NXT. He made his main roster debut at WrestleMania 32, where he won the André the Giant... read more

    I decided to put him on here because he was one of only seven participants to actually eliminate someone from the 2020 Royal Rumble. He eliminated Matt Riddle but was eliminated by McIntyre right after that, so he only lasted a couple of minutes.

    Still, being one out of seven people to eliminate someone is something good, isn't it?