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Was there a 40-man Royal Rumble?
WWE Royal Rumble: Breaking Down the 40-Man Royal Rumble Match. We are now just five nights away from the largest Royal Rumble match in history. A record 40 participants will all attempt to headline WrestleMania XXVII and eliminate the rest of their competition.
What Royal Rumble had 40 participants?
The 2011 Royal Rumble was built up as being the biggest Royal Rumble ever with 40 entries instead of the traditional 30. While favorites included John Cena, Randy Orton, and Nexus leader CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio was off on the side, swearing that winning the match was his destiny.
Was there ever a 50 man Royal Rumble?
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble was a professional wrestling pay-per-view and WWE Network event produced by WWE. At the event, all men’s main roster championships at the time were defended, in addition to a 50-man Royal Rumble match.
Who won the 40-man Royal Rumble?
Alberto Del Rio
Alberto Del Rio won the 40-Man Royal Rumble Match. BOSTON — Some guys have it all.
Who won 2001 Royal Rumble?
Stone Cold Steve Austin
It took place on January 21, 2001, at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The main event was the Royal Rumble match, which Stone Cold Steve Austin won by last eliminating Kane to win the match, making it his third Royal Rumble win.
Who won Royal Rumble Number 1?
Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels (1995, 1996) The first man to ever win the Royal Rumble after entering at No. 1, Shawn Michaels also became the second man to win the match in two consecutive years. He also holds the record for most eliminations in Rumble history after eliminating 41 other stars over a dozen appearances.
Who won 2011 Royal Rumble?
Results
| No. | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Alberto Del Rio won by last eliminating Santino Marella | 40-man Royal Rumble match for a world championship match at WrestleMania XXVII |
| (c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match D – indicates the match was a dark match |
Who won 2017 Royal Rumble?
Randy Orton
In the main event, Randy Orton won the titular Royal Rumble match, making him the seventh multiple Rumble winner. In another prominent match, John Cena defeated AJ Styles to capture his record 13th WWE Championship and his 16th overall world championship, tying Ric Flair’s official record.
Who lasted the longest in a Royal Rumble?
10 Royal Rumble winners with the longest stay in the match. Daniel Bryan holds the record for the longest time spent in a Royal Rumble match.
Who won the 2005 Royal Rumble?
Batista
2005 was the year of The Animal. Batista eliminated John Cena to win the Royal Rumble Match and earn his spot in the main event at WrestleMania 21. He’d go on to defeat Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Who won the 2008 Royal Rumble?
John Cena
John Cena wins the Royal Rumble Match NEW YORK — John Cena is back, and after a quick stop on Broadway for the Royal Rumble, “The Champ’s” return tour is headed to the grandest stage in sports-entertainment after he outlasted 29 other Superstars to win the 2008 Royal Rumble Match.
Who won 2015 Royal Rumble?
Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble Match: 2015 Royal Rumble | WWE. Roman Reigns last eliminated Rusev to earn a main event spot against Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.