The Royal Rumble is a battle royal match where the winner traditionally earns a title match at WrestleMania for WWE's top championships. The men's winner can challenge for either the World Heavyweight Championship on RAW or the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on SmackDown. The women's winner, since 2018, can choose between the Women's World Championship on RAW or the WWE Women's Championship on SmackDown.
In rare cases, WWE's top championship has been defended in the Royal Rumble match, as seen in 1992 and 2016. Champions have also entered the match without defending their title, like Brock Lesnar in 2020 and Charlotte Flair in 2022, to set up WrestleMania feuds. The winner’s title opportunity has been put on the line multiple times, including Shawn Michaels in 1996 and Roman Reigns in 2015.
Most Eliminations in a single match of Royal Rumble (Men)
According to Smark Out Moment, Braun Strowman holds the record for the most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble match, eliminating 13 opponents at the Greatest Royal Rumble. Brock Lesnar follows with 13 eliminations in 2020.
Roman Reigns eliminated 12 in 2014, while Kane set a record with 11 eliminations in 2001. Hulk Hogan eliminated 10 opponents in 1989. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin achieved eight eliminations in both 1997 and 1999, while Shawn Michaels also had eight in 1995 and 1996.
| Wrestler | No. of eliminations | Year |
| Braun Strowman | 13 | GRR |
| Brock Lesnar | 2020 | |
| Roman Reigns | 12 | 2014 |
| Kane | 11 | 2001 |
| Hulk Hogan | 10 | 1989 |
| "Stone Cold" Steve Austin | 1997 | |
| Shawn Michaels | 8 | 1995, 1996 |
| "Stone Cold" Steve Austin | 1999 |
Most Consecutive Eliminations in the Royal Rumble (Men)
According to Smark Out Moment, Brock Lesnar holds the record for the most consecutive eliminations in a single Men's Royal Rumble match, eliminating 13 opponents in a row in 2020. Hulk Hogan follows with eight in 1989.
Diesel, Rikishi (2000), The Great Khali (2007), CM Punk (2011), and Braun Strowman (2017) each had seven consecutive eliminations. Kane (2001), The Undertaker (2002), Stone Cold Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels (2010), John Cena (2011), Bray Wyatt (2015), and Braun Strowman (Greatest Royal Rumble) all had six in a row.
| Wrestler | No. of eliminations in a row | Year |
| Brock Lesnar | 13 | 2020 |
| Hulk Hogan | 8 | 1989 |
| Diesel | 7 | 1994 |
| Rikishi | 2000 | |
| The Great Khali | 2007 | |
| CM Punk | 2011 | |
| Braun Strowman | 2017 | |
| Kane | 6 | 2001 |
| The Undertaker | 2002 | |
| "Stone Cold" Steve Austin | ||
| Shawn Michaels | 2010 | |
| John Cena | 2011 | |
| Bray Wyatt | 2015 | |
| Braun Strowman | GRR |
Most Eliminations in a single match of Royal Rumble (Women)
According to Smark Out Moment, Shayna Baszler holds the record for the most eliminations in a single Women's Royal Rumble match, eliminating eight opponents in 2020. Bianca Belair and Nia Jax also achieved eight eliminations in 2024.
Rhea Ripley had seven eliminations in both 2021 and 2023, while Bayley matched this in 2024. Baszler also had six eliminations in 2021. Michelle McCool eliminated five in 2018, while Charlotte Flair did the same in 2019 and 2022.
| Wrestler | No. of eliminations | Year |
| Shayna Baszler | 8 | 2020 |
| Bianca Belair | ||
| Nia Jax | 2024 | |
| Rhea Ripley | 7 | 2021, 2023 |
| Bayley | 2024 | |
| Shayna Baszler | 6 | 2021 |
| Michelle McCool | 5 | 2018 |
| Charlotte Flair | 2019, 2022 | |
| Bayley | 2023 | |
| Iyo Sky | ||
| Dakota Kai |
FAQs on Most Eliminations in a single match of Royal Rumble
A. The Royal Rumble match was created by WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson.
A. The Royal Rumble began airing on pay-per-view (PPV) in 1989.
A. Traditionally, 30 wrestlers participate in the Royal Rumble match.
A. Since 1993, winners earn a world championship match at WrestleMania.
A. Most Royal Rumble matches last approximately one hour due to the staggered entry of participants.
