Royal Rumble Lucky Numbers with Most Wins

The Royal Rumble is a professional wrestling match where 30 wrestlers compete to eliminate each other by tossing opponents over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor to confirm elimination. This match is the highlight of WWE's January pay-per-view event and was introduced by WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson in 1987.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin holds the record for the most victories with three wins, achieved in 1997, 1998, and 2001. Other notable multiple-time winners include Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, and Brock Lesnar. WWE's Royal Rumble has inspired similar matches in other promotions, such as World Championship Wrestling's World War 3 and All Elite Wrestling's Casino Battle Royale. However, the term "Royal Rumble" is a WWE trademark.

Royal Rumble Lucky Numbers with Most Wins

The Royal Rumble match is full of surprises, but certain entry numbers have consistently proven lucky. Over the years, certain entry numbers have produced multiple winners, making them stand out in Royal Rumble history.

For instance, numbers 1 and 30 have each produced four winners, while number 28 has seen multiple victories, including Batista's two Rumble wins. Other numbers, like 27 and 24, have also had multiple successful entrants.

Here's a look at the most successful entry numbers and the wrestlers who made them legendary:

No. 13

According to the Sportster, No. 13 is historically known for being unlucky, but it has produced a winner in the Royal Rumble. Hacksaw Jim Duggan won the inaugural Royal Rumble in 1988 from the 13th spot, marking it as a lucky number for him.

No. 24

According to the Sportster, No. 24 has seen some major victories over the years. Hulk Hogan won in 1991 when his popularity was at its peak. Stone Cold Steve Austin also won from this number in 1998 in the Attitude Era. Another notable victory was by The Rock in 2000, further elevating the status of number 24 as a lucky number.

No. 28

According to the Sportster, No. 28 has produced significant winners in both the men's and women's Royal Rumbles. Batista won twice from this number, in 2005 and 2014, with his first victory leading to a major WrestleMania match. In the 2023 Women's Royal Rumble, Rhea Ripley also emerged victorious from number 28, marking it as a lucky number for the women’s division.

No. 30

According to the Sportster, No. 30 is widely considered the luckiest number in Royal Rumble history for men. The Undertaker was the first to win from this spot in 2007. John Cena followed in 2008, while Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Brock Lesnar also claimed victories from number 30. This number consistently produces major stars in the match.

No. 1

According to the Sportster, No. 1 is famous for producing Iron Man performances. Shawn Michaels won from No. 1 in 1995, lasting over 38 minutes. The most recent win from this number was by Rhea Ripley in 2023, making history as the first woman to win the Royal Rumble from No. 1.

No. 27

According to the Sportster, No. 27 has produced four major Royal Rumble winners. Bret Hart won in 1994, followed by Stone Cold Steve Austin in 1997. Yokozuna also won from this spot in 1993, and Rey Mysterio won from No. 27 in 2006. This number is seen as a lucky spot with multiple winners.

Nos. 2, 3, 19, 22, 23, 25, and 29

According to the Sportster, these numbers have produced two winners each, including notable stars like Vince McMahon (No. 2, 1999), Ric Flair (No. 3, 1992), Roman Reigns (No. 19, 2014), and Sheamus (No. 22, 2012).

No. 28 (Batista’s Special Number)

According to the Sportster, while Batista won twice from No. 28, it’s worth noting his victories were especially memorable. In 2005, his first win helped launch his career as a main eventer, and in 2014, his victory was marred by a fan backlash as they wanted Daniel Bryan to win.