Which WWE Star has the most Royal Rumble wins?

John Cena, Edge, and Triple H have won multiple Royal Rumble Matches.
John Cena, Edge, and Triple H have won multiple Royal Rumble Matches.

The Royal Rumble is one of the most interesting concepts ever created in WWE. 30 men participate in the match, attempt to throw each other over the ropes and earn a World Title shot at WrestleMania.

Over the years, many stars have won the match more than once. This list includes Legends like Triple H, John Cena, and Edge. However, one superstar stands above the rest.

Which WWE star has the most Royal Rumble wins?

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is the only superstar to win the match three times, outlasting his opponents in 1997, '98, and 2001. The Texas Rattlesnake has won two consecutive rumbles, and interestingly, he has won the match in two different centuries!

Steve Austin's record truly solidifies his value as one of the greatest of all time.


Some of the most remarkable Royal Rumble records in WWE History

The Royal Rumble Match is all about numbers. These numbers can sometimes go on to define a superstar. Here are some of the most remarkable figures from the match.

  • Eight superstars have won the match more than one time. These stars are John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge, Hulk Hogan, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
  • Michaels and Austin are the only two superstars to win consecutive rumbles.
  • Roman Reigns has been the runner-up of the match four times.
  • Daniel Bryan has spent the longest time in a single rumble - 1 hour, 16 minutes and 5 seconds
  • Chris Jericho has spent the longest cumulative time in the match - 4 hours, 59 minutes, and 33 seconds.
  • Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman are tied for most eliminations in a single rumble - 13.
  • Kane has eliminated 46 Superstars from the match over the course of his career. He also holds the record for most appearances in the match with 20.
  • 27 is the luckiest entry number, producing four winners.
  • Shayna Baszler holds the record for most eliminations by a female competitor in cumulative rumbles - 14.
  • Shayna Baszler and Bianca Belair are tied for most eliminations in a single rumble - 8.

On January 29th, many more men and women will participate in the match in an attempt to create history. Who knows? Steve Austin's record may be tied at the end of the night!


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