WWE Royal Rumble: Top 5 Superstars with the most eliminations in a single match

#5 ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin (10) – WWE Royal Rumble 1997

Stone Cold Steve Austin in all his glory

In 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin eliminated 10 Superstars before he won the Royal Rumble. In the process, he tied the record for the most eliminations in a single match. Hulk Hogan had held that feat since 1989. This win also marked the first-ever Royal Rumble victory for Steve Austin.

Austin was the fifth entrant in the match, and he eliminated the likes of The Undertaker and Owen Hart. Austin spent 45 minutes inside the ring, and he had the crowd’s support throughout the bout. "The Texas Rattlesnake" battled against the most prominent names of the promotion. In the end, he emerged victorious by eliminating Bret Hart in a controversial manner.

Stone Cold Steve Austin waits for the next entrant in the 1997 Royal Rumble. @steveaustinBSR pic.twitter.com/2cFAJ0LQ8I

— Wrestling's Past (@WrestlingsPast) March 27, 2014

Austin would then win the Royal Rumble in 1998 and again in 2001, making him the most successful Superstar (three wins) in Royal Rumble history. In both 1998 and 2001, Austin won the world title at WrestleMania after he won the battle royal in both years.

23 years ago today, Stone Cold won the 1998 Royal Rumble 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/Kdq2IVTyKb

— 90s WWE (@90sWWE) January 18, 2021

In an exciting turn of events, his record for he most Royal Rumble eliminations in a single match was beaten by Kane on the same day that Austin earned another historic achievement.