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The Royal Rumble is one of the most iconic concepts to ever originate in WWE. 30 superstars compete in an over-the-top-rope elimination match to determine the challenger for the world championships at WrestleMania.
The match is all about the numbers. One superstar is added to the match after 90-second intervals. Theoretically, the last entrant has to spend the least amount of time to win it all.
The #30 entrant is always special. Over the years, Legends like The Undertaker and John Cena have won the match by entering at number 30. However, there have been times when the last entrant doesn't last long before getting eliminated.
Here are five of the most disappointing #30 entrants in the Royal Rumble history.
#5. Rey Mysterio entered at #30 in the 2014 Royal Rumble match
Rey Mysterio is a bonafide Legend. His record at the first stop of Road to WrestleMania is impressive, to say the least. His appearance at the 2018 Royal Rumble match is considered one of the most surprising returns of all time.
He outlasted 29 other competitors in the 2006 Rumble for the win after spending more than one hour in the match. He is one of the very few stars to win the match by entering at #1. However, the 2014 edition of the match didn't fare well for The Ultimate Underdog.
While superstars like CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Batista, and Roman Reigns were battling inside the ring, Rey Mysterio entered the match. Fans expected an impressive performance from the masked wrestler.
Unfortunately, he only lasted for 2 minutes and 10 seconds. After engaging in short-lived battles with multiple superstars, Mysterio was eliminated by The Architect of The Shield, Seth Rollins.
During his period in the match, the former world champion was unsuccessful in eliminating any superstar. Thankfully, he managed to entertain the fans by performing a 619 on Seth Rollins.
#4. Nia Jax entered the 2019 Men's Royal Rumble match at #30
The recently released WWE Superstar Nia Jax is the only woman to enter the Woman's and Men's Royal Rumble match in a single night.
In 2019, she entered the Women's Rumble at #29 and was shortly eliminated by Becky Lynch. Being a heel, she decided to attack R-Truth to acquire his spot in the Men's Rumble.
Fans were disappointed as she stole R-Truth's spot, forcing her way into the match. Stars like Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Andrade, and Mustafa Ali were shocked to see Jax join them in the match.
After eliminating Mustafa Ali and getting hit by an RKO and 619, the former RAW Women's Champion was eliminated by Rey Mysterio. She lasted for 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
#3. Natalya entered the 2021 Women's Royal Rumble match at #30
Natalya has remained a cornerstone of WWE's Women's Division for years. However, her record at the Royal Rumble isn't impressive. Even after multiple appearances, she hasn't been able to win the match yet.
In 2021, she defeated Tamina on a special episode of WWE Backstage to earn the 30th entry into the match. Stars like Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley were in the match when Natalya made her way to the ring.
Being the pre-announced #30 entrant, fans had great expectations from the former Women's Champion. Unfortunately, her performance was underwhelming.
Unfortunately, she was successful in eliminating only one competitor, Lana. After spending two minutes, the eventual winner Bianca Belair eliminated her from the match.
#2. Booker T entered the 2002 Royal Rumble match at #30
Booker T is one of the most iconic WWE Legends who work for the company to this date. His appearance at the 2011 Royal Rumble was well-received by the WWE Universe.
However, his entry into the 2002 Rumble was underwhelming. He entered the ring when stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, and Rob Van Dam were battling it out.
The five-time WCW champion eliminated Rob Van Dam and performed a Spin-a-Roonie in the ring. Unfortunately, Stone Cold Steve Austin eliminated him shortly after that.
It was sad to see the #30 entrant get eliminated in only 33 seconds
#1. Dolph Ziggler entered the 2018 Royal Rumble match at #30
Dolph Ziggler is definitely among the hardest working WWE Superstars of all time. However, it has been long since he was considered a prominent attraction. His entry into the 2018 Rumble wasn't impressive.
The Show-Off entered the match as a heel. His appearance did come as a surprise, with him being absent for more than a month before making a comeback.
Stars like John Cena, Finn Balor, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Goldust were in the ring when Ziggler entered the match. He went on to shower some superkicks onto his opponents before getting eliminated after two minutes and a second.
During this time, the former world champion eliminated Goldust. Finn Balor was the one to eliminate the Show-Off from the match.
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