10 Interesting things emerging from 2022 Royal Rumble 

After an eternity of speculation and anticipation, The Royal Rumble 2022 was finally televised on January 29. With various feuds reigniting and some settling down, the Road to WrestleMania has officially kickstarted.

The show's success varies from opinion to opinion. However, it can't be denied that the amount of trivia emerging from this edition of the annual free-for-all is quite mind-boggling.

This article will focus on ten such fun things emerging from the 2022 event at the Royal Rumble.

How many of these did you already notice during the premium live event? Score yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 in the comments below. Also, share any other facts, stats, or coincidences that you discovered during the Rumble.

#10. The coincidence between Roman Reigns and Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair and Roman Reigns are two of the biggest superstars in Vince McMahon's promotion. Now, the 2022 Royal Rumble has bound the two superstars into a crazy coincidence.

Neither of them entered their first eligible Rumble. Reigns didn't enter the 2013 event because he was working for CM Punk at the time. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair didn't make her way to the eponymous women's contest in 2018 as she was already the SmackDown Women's Champion at the time.

The Big Dog first entered the Rumble in 2014 and eliminated 12 superstars, a record back then. He ended the event as the runner-up and was eliminated by Batista, a surprise entrant entering at number 28.

The Queen's first appearance was in 2019. She eliminated five superstars, a tied record back then. She, too, ended up as the runner-up and was eliminated by Becky Lynch, a surprise entrant entering at number 28.

The second time Reigns and Flair entered the event was in 2015 and 2020, respectively. As you would have guessed by now, both of these superstars earned their tickets to WrestleMania in their second attempt at Rumble.

Three times a charm, but not for The Queen and The Tribal Chief. Both superstars ended their third Royal Rumble match (2021 and 2016, respectively) in the third position.

And in the latest event and her fourth appearance, Charlotte Flair again ended the Battle Royale as the runner-up. Reigns also finished in the 2nd position in 2017, his fourth appearance.

This may be arguably one of the biggest coincidences in professional wrestling.

#9. Ronda Rousey became the 12th Superstar to win their debut, Royal Rumble

Thirty men and thirty women attempt to stand tall in their respective Royal Rumble match every year. However, only one gets their dream accomplished of standing tall in the Rumble.

Superstars have been trying for years and years to get their Royal Rumble moment. The likes of Kane and Dolph Ziggler are yet to triumph in the event despite entering the match more than anyone else.

On the other side of the coin, some superstars have outlasted everyone else in their first attempt. To date, twelve superstars have achieved the feat.

The latest addition to this list is the winner of this year's women's battle royal. Ronda Rousey entered Royal Rumble for the first time in her career, and she last eliminated Charlotte Flair to earn a world title opportunity at WrestleMania.

#8. The connection between Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and the Royal Rumble

This is another round of coincidence involving Roman Reigns and the Royal Rumble.

The Big Dog's first and only victory at the Rumble came back in 2015. The same event featured Brock Lesnar defending his championship against Seth Rollins and John Cena.

In 2022, Roman Reigns swapped places with Brock Lesnar and defended his title against Seth Rollins. Meanwhile, The Beast Incarnate stood tall in the 30-man match.

And, of course, Paul Heyman was allied with the Champion on both occasions. Just as Reigns challenged Lesnar in 2015, the latter has challenged The Tribal Chief this year.

The only thing missing this time is that Rollins doesn't have the Money in The Bank briefcase. If somehow WWE could give an advantage similar to MITB to Rollins, it would be 2015 all over again.

#7. Only three superstars from the 2015 event entered this year's Rumble

Speaking of 2015, there is another thing to mention besides the Reigns - Lesnar chemistry. Only three superstars who entered the 2015 Rumble made their way to this year's event.

Vince McMahon's promotion has had numerous changes in its composition in the past couple of years. This shocking revelation is evidence of the roster change in WWE.

The three superstars entered from the 2015 edition are Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, and Big E. However, none could win the match.

#6. Brock Lesnar set the record for the longest time between Rumble victories

Winning the Royal Rumble is an exceptionally enormous achievement. However, some all-time greats have been able to stand tall in the event more than once.

With his victory in 2022 events, Brock Lesnar added his name to the list of these legends. Moreover, his victories are 19 years apart, which is more than anyone else. The Beast Incarnate's first victory came in 2003.

Triple H previously held the distinction, who triumphed in the event with a gap of 14 years (2002 and 2016).

#5. Brock Lesnar is the second superstar to enter Rumble as World Champion and walk out as Rumble winner

The winner of the famous Battle Royale gets a world title opportunity at WrestleMania. This indirectly implies that the victory is not meant for world champions.

Though Brock Lesnar was not the WWE Champion when he won the match, he nevertheless walked in the premium live event as the champion. This is the second instance when a superstar who was the world champion at the start of the night won the Royal Rumble.

Hulk Hogan originally achieved this feat in 1990. However, unlike Lesnar, The Hulkster did so without losing his WWF Championship. Though he didn't earn a WrestleMania opportunity, he proved he was the best in the business.

#4. A Universal Champion lost at Royal Rumble for the first time, albeit by disqualification

It seems like Royal Rumble and The Universal Champion have an unbreakable bond. Since its introduction in 2016, the title has been defended at every Rumble.

However, 2022 marked the first time a Universal Champion lost his match in the event. Though Roman Reigns was defeated by disqualification, it still counts as a loss. The Universal title is yet to change hands on at the event.

Moreover, its RAW counterpart, WWE Championship, witnessed a shift in champions after five years. The last time a WWE Champion lost at the Royal Rumble was in 2017 when John Cena defeated AJ Styles.

#3. AJ Styles' best performance at the Rumble

Since his debut in WWE, AJ Styles has been at the top of the promotion. The Royal Rumble will always be close to his heart since it is the place where it all started in 2016.

Having said that, AJ Styles has not been very impressive in past editions of the battle royal. This time the scenario was a bit different as hopes were high for The Phenomenal One.

Though he didn't survive as long as the fans expected, he could still be in the match for 29 minutes and 6 seconds. It was not only his best but the longest in this year's event. He also eliminated six superstars, more than any other entrant in 2022.

#2. Brock Lesnar broke the record for the least time taken to win the Rumble

Brock Lesnar is one of the biggest superstars in the history of professional wrestling, and he leaves no chance to prove it every time. Among the numerous records he set in the 2022 Rumble, The Beast Incarnate also broke the record for the least time taken by an entrant to win the Royal Rumble.

Edge previously held the record. The Rated-R Superstar won the 2010 event 7 minutes and 37 seconds after his entrance. Brock Lesnar surpassed this record by the widest of the margins as he stood alone in the ring after a mere 2 minutes and 30 seconds of his entrance.

This is not the first time he has set this record. His first victory in 2003 came after 8 minutes and 59 seconds of his entrance. However, this record was broken by John Cena and then Edge.

Brock Lesnar has now reclaimed the distinction, and it seems absurd to think that this record will ever be broken now.

#1. The shortest Men's Royal Rumble since 2010

Lesnar set the record for the least time because the 2022 Rumble was concise. The fast-paced competition lasted only 51 minutes and 30 seconds, which is roughly ten minutes shorter than usual Rumbles.

Though it is shorter than expected, it is not the shortest. The distinction was given to the first-ever edition of the event, which lasted roughly 33 minutes.

The 2022 Men's Royal Rumble is, however, the shortest in the last 12 years and is bested by the 2010 edition. The latter contest lasted only 49 minutes and 24 seconds.