Jan 12, 2024
Top 10 shocking WWE Royal Rumble winners of all time
TOI Sports Desk10. Alberto Del Rio (2011)
In the 2011 Royal Rumble, Alberto Del Rio's unexpected triumph, eliminating Santino Marella in the final moments, surprised fans and defied expectations set by formidable competitors like CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.
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9. Randy Orton (2017)
Randy Orton's rare double Rumble win in 2017, amidst stars like Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, Undertaker, Goldberg, and Brock Lesnar, raised eyebrows due to the competitive field, marking a standout achievement in his career.
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8. Becky Lynch (2019)
Despite initially falling short in a title challenge, Becky Lynch's entry into the 2019 Royal Rumble, replacing Lana, led to an iconic victory at WrestleMania, surprising fans and paving the way for her transformation into "The Man."
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7. Shinsuke Nakamura (2018)
Shinsuke Nakamura's surprising elimination of Roman Reigns in the 2018 Royal Rumble's stacked final four defied expectations, setting the stage for his memorable win and subsequent WWE journey.
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6. Big John Studd (1989)
In the inaugural 30-man Royal Rumble in 1989, Big John Studd's unexpected victory, surpassing legends like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, added an element of unpredictability to the early Rumble format.
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5. Edge (2010)
Edge's shocking return from injury in the 2010 Royal Rumble, eliminating Chris Jericho and securing victory, defied expectations and marked the beginning of his remarkable comeback in the 2010s.
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4. Drew McIntyre (2020)
Drew McIntyre's surprising victory in the 2020 Royal Rumble, overcoming Brock Lesnar's dominance, garnered jubilation from fans and defied expectations set by formidable opponents like Edge, Randy Orton, and Roman Reigns.
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3. Sheamus (2012)
Sheamus's unexpected triumph in the 2012 Royal Rumble, featuring Chris Jericho and defying predictions, added intrigue, leading to a short but impactful match against Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania.
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2. Yokozuna (1993)
In 1993, Yokozuna's surprising victory in the Royal Rumble, amidst established stars like the Undertaker, Mr. Perfect, and Randy Savage, marked a departure from expected outcomes, adding credibility to his subsequent rise as a dominant WWE Champion.
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1. John Cena (2008)
John Cena's brilliantly executed surprise return as the 30th entrant in the 2008 Royal Rumble, overcoming a severe shoulder injury, shocked the Madison Square Garden crowd, culminating in his unexpected win by eliminating Triple H.
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