WWE Royal Rumble match is one of the biggest events in professional wrestling, with the winner earning a world championship match at WrestleMania. In this article, we’ll take a look at the winners of the Royal Rumble match, from its inception in 1988 to the present day.
List of WWE Royal Rumble Winners
- 1988: Hacksaw Jim Duggan
- 1989: Big John Studd
- 1990: Hulk Hogan
- 1991: Hulk Hogan
- 1992: Ric Flair
- 1993: Yokozuna
- 1994: Lex Luger
- 1995: Shawn Michaels
- 1996: Shawn Michaels
- 1997: Stone Cold Steve Austin
- 1998: Stone Cold Steve Austin
- 1999: Vince McMahon
- 2000: The Rock
- 2001: Steve Austin
- 2002: Triple H
- 2003: Brock Lesnar
- 2004: Chris Benoit
- 2005: Batista
- 2006: Rey Mysterio
- 2007: The Undertaker
- 2008: John Cena
- 2009: Randy Orton
- 2010: Edge
- 2011: Alberto Del Rio
- 2012: Sheamus
- 2013: John Cena
- 2014: Batista
- 2015: Roman Reigns
- 2016: Triple H
- 2017: Randy Orton
- 2018: Shinsuke Nakamura
- 2019: Seth Rollins
- 2020: Drew McIntyre
- 2021: Edge
- 2022: Bobby Lashley
Most Frequent Winners
- Stone Cold Steve Austin (1997, 1998)
- Hulk Hogan (1990, 1991)
- Shawn Michaels (1995, 1996)
- John Cena (2008, 2013)
Notable First-Time Winners
- Hacksaw Jim Duggan (1988)
- Ric Flair (1992)
- Yokozuna (1993)
- Chris Benoit (2004)
- Rey Mysterio (2006)
- Shinsuke Nakamura (2018)
- Drew McIntyre (2020)
FAQs Q: Who was the youngest Royal Rumble winner?
A: Rey Mysterio was the youngest winner of the Royal Rumble, winning in 2006 at the age of 28.
Q: Who was the oldest Royal Rumble winner?
A: The oldest winner of the Royal Rumble was Vince McMahon, who won in 1999 at the age of 54.
Q: Has a woman ever won the Royal Rumble?
A: Only one woman has won the Royal Rumble, and that was Becky Lynch in 2020.
Conclusion:
The Royal Rumble match is a staple of the WWE calendar, and its winners have gone on to make some of the most memorable moments in professional wrestling history. From Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s historic victory in 1988 to the recent triumphs of Drew McIntyre and Becky Lynch, the Royal Rumble has been a platform for many of wrestling’s biggest stars to shine. With its rich history and exciting action, the Royal Rumble is sure to continue to be a must-watch event for fans of professional wrestling.