5 Superstars with the most Royal Rumble Match eliminations

#2 Shawn Michaels - 39

That controversial moment during the 1995 Royal Rumble match

Michaels became the first competitor to enter the Rumble match as number one and win his spot at the main event of Wrestlemania. His historical Rumble victory in 1995 saw him jump to the main event stage for the first time - and a stage where he would steal the show in a hugely disappointing Wrestlemania event.

Michaels victory in ‘95 saw him overcome The British Bulldog when it looked like Michaels was eliminated.

With Davey Boy already celebrating the victory, and Michaels holding on for dear life, HBK overcame the odds and flipped back inside the ring before knocking Davey Boy out for the win. This was arguably Michaels’ most famous elimination, but it certainly wasn’t his only one.

Throughout his career, Michaels claimed a total of 39 eliminations and saw two Rumble victories during that period. Not only this, but HBK finished as the runner-up to The Undertaker in 2007.

Many people's favourite Superstar of all-time, but unfortunately for those, he didn't do enough to topple one man from top-spot.