Every Royal Rumble match winner: Where are they now?

The winner of the Royal Rumble match gets a chance to main event WrestleMania
The winner of the Royal Rumble match gets a chance to main event WrestleMania

#15 Rey Mysterio (2006)

Rey Mysterio made history by winning the 2006 Royal Rumble match
Rey Mysterio made history by winning the 2006 Royal Rumble match

Despite having a tiny physique, Rey Mysterio accomplished a lot in his WWE career. With his incredible flexibility and wrestling skills, he always captures the fans' attention.

He entered the 2006 Royal Rumble match at #2 and made history by lasting more than an hour in the match and finally elimination Randy Orton to win the match.

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After taking a long break from WWE, he once again returned in 2018. The master of the 619 is currently part of the blue brand and is all set to enter the 2019 Royal Rumble match.


#16 The Undertaker (2007)

The Deadman was undefeated at WrestleMania back then
The Deadman was undefeated at WrestleMania back then

The Undertaker won his only Royal Rumble match in the year 2007 and went on to defeat Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania that year.

After potentially retiring at the Grandest Stage of them All two years ago, he returned at WrestleMania 34 to squash John Cena. He also performed at the Greatest Royal Rumble, Super Showdown and Crown Jewel PPVs in 2018.

The current in-ring status of the Dead Man is unknown but he may return soon to set up a match for WrestleMania 35.

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Edited by Israel Lutete
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