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Royal Rumble 1988 - **Non Televised Event**
January 24, 1988 - Copps Colliseum, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada


  • Ricky Steamboat defeated Rick Rude
  • Jumping Bomb Angels defeated Glamour Girls in a Women's Tag Team Title, Two out of Three Falls Match
  • Hacksaw Jim Duggan eliminated One Man Gang last to win the Royal Rumble
  • Islanders defeated Young stallions in a two out of three falls match

Royal Rumble 1989
Jan 15, 1989 - The Summit, Houston, Texas


  • Rockin' Robin defeated Judy Martin
  • The Hart Foundation and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated The Rougeau's and Dino Bravo
  • A fight broke out between Rick Rude and the Ultimate Warrior during the Super Posedown
  • Big John Studd eliminated Ted DiBiase last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1990
Jan 21, 1990 - Orlando Arena, Orlando, Florida


  • The Bushwackers defeated the Rougeau's
  • Paul Roma defeated Steve Lombardi
  • Ron Garvin defeated Greg Valentine
  • The Genius and Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake fought to a double disqualification
  • "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated The Big Boss Man by disqualification
  • Mr. Perfect eliminated himself, allowing Hulk Hogan to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1991
Jan 19, 1991 - Miami Arena, Miami, Florida


  • The Rockers defeated the Orient Express
  • Ted DiBiase and Virgil defeated Dusty and Dustin Rhodes
  • The Mountie defeated Koko B. Ware
  • The Big Boss Man defeated The Barbarian
  • Sgt. Slaughter defeated The Ultimate Warrior to win the WWE World Title due to interference from Randy Savage
  • Hulk Hogan eliminated Earthquake last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1992
Jan 19, 1992 - Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York


  • Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated the Orient Express
  • The Beverly Brothers defeated the Bushwackers
  • The Natural Disasters defeated WWE Tag-Team Champions The Legion of Doom by disqualification (LOD kept the belts)
  • Rowdy Piper defeated The Mountie to win the Intercontinental Title
  • Ric Flair eliminated Sid Justice to win the Royal Rumble and became the WWE World Champion

Royal Rumble 1993
Jan 24, 1993 - Arco Arena, Sacramento, California


  • The Steiners defeated the Beverly Brothers
  • Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Big Boss Man
  • Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty in defense of his Intercontinental Title
  • Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon in defense of his World Title
  • Yokozuna eliminated Randy Savage last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1994
Jan 22, 1994 - Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island


  • Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
  • The Quebecers defeated Bret Hart and Owen Hart when the referee called for the match to be stopped
  • Razor Ramon defeated I.R.S. in defense of his Intercontinental Title
  • Yokozuna defeated The Undertaker in a casket match to retain his WWE World Title
  • Lex Luger and Bret Hart eliminated each other and were both declared winners of the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1995
Jan 22, 1995 - Sundome, Tampa, Florida


  • The Undertaker defeated I.R.S.
  • The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob Holly defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka in the finals of a tournament to become the Tag-Team Champions
  • Jeff Jarrett defeated Razor Ramon to become the new Intercontinental Champion
  • Bret Hart and Diesel's match ended in a disqualification, so Diesel retained his WWE World Title
  • Shawn Michaels eliminated The British Bulldog last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1996
Jan 21, 1996 - Convention Center, Fresno, CA


  • Free For All: Duke Drosee defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley by disqualification
  • Ahmed Johnson defeated Jeff Jarrett by disqualification
  • The Smoking Gunns defeated The Bodydonnas in defense of their Tag-Team Titles
  • Goldust defeated Razor Ramon due to interference from the 1-2-3 Kid to win the Intercontinental Title
  • The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart by disqualification, so Hart retained his WWE Title
  • Shawn Michaels eliminated Diesel last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1997
Jan 21, 1997 - Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas


  • Free For All: Mascarita Segrada Jr. and La Parkita defeated Mini Vader and Mini Mankind
  • Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Goldust in defense of his Intercontinental Title
  • Ahmed Johnson defeated Faarooq by disqualification
  • Perro Aguayo, Hector Garza, and Canak defeated Guerrero, Heavy Metal, and Jerry Estrada
  • Vader defeated The Undertaker
  • Shawn Michaels defeated Sycho Sid to win the World Title
  • Steve Austin eliminated Bret Hart last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 1998
Jan 18, 1998 - San Jose Arena, San Jose, California


  • Vader defeated Goldust following a Vader Bomb
  • Max Mini, Nova, and Mosaic defeated El Torito, Tarantula, and Batallion in a mini's tag match
  • The Rock defeated Ken Shamrock by disqualification in defense of his Intercontinental Title
  • The Legion of Doom defeated The New Age Outlaws by disqualification, so the New Age Outlaws remained tag team champions
  • Steve Austin eliminated The Rock last to win the Royal Rumble
  • Shawn Michaels defeated The Undertaker in a casket match with the help of Kane to retain his Heavyweight Title

Royal Rumble 1999 - No Chance in Hell
Jan 24, 1999 - Arrowhead pond, San Jose, California


  • The Big Bossman pinned Road Dogg Jesse James
  • Ken Shamrock defeated Billy Gunn by submission to retain his I-C title
  • X-Pac defeated Gangrel in defense of his European Title
  • Sable defeated Luna in a "Strap Match" to retain her WWE Women's Title
  • The Rock beat Mankind in an "I Quit" Match to become the new WWE champion
  • Vince McMahon eliminated Steve Austin last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2000
Jan 23, 2000 - Madison Square Garden, New York


  • Tazz was Kurt Angles mystery opponent and Tazz defeated him by submission
  • The Hardy Boyz defeated The Dudley Boyz in a Table Match
  • Mai Young won The Miss Royal Rumble 2000, Swimsuit competition, the other entries were Ivory, Terri Runnels, Jacqueline, Luna, Barbara Bush & The Kat
  • Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly in a Triple threat match to become the Undisputed I.C Champion
  • The New Age Outlaws defeated The Acolytes to keep their Tag Team Titles
  • HHH defeated Cactus Jack in a Street Fight to keep his WWE Championship
  • The Rock eliminated Big Show last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2001
Jan 21, 2001 - New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Lousiana


  • The Dudley Boyz defeated Edge and Christian to become the New WWE Tag Team Champions
  • Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in a Ladder Match to become the New WWE I.C Champion
  • Ivory defeated Chyna to keep her WWE Women's Title
  • Kurt Angle defeated HHH to keep his WWE Championship after Austin interfered and attacked HHH
  • Stone Cold Steve Austin eliminated Kane last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2002
Jan 20, 2002 - Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia


  • Tazz and Spike defeated the Dudley Boyz to keep their Tag team Titles
  • Regal defeated Edge to win the IC Championship
  • Trish defeated Jazz to keep her WWE Women's title
  • Ric Flair defeated Vince McMahon in a Street Fight.
  • Chris Jericho defeated The Rock to keep his Undisputed Championship
  • HHH eliminated Kurt Angle last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2003
Jan 19, 2003 - Fleet Center, Boston, Massachusetts


  • Brock Lesnar defeated The Big Show to be entered into the Royal Rumble.
  • The Dudley Boys defeated Lance Storm and William Regal to become the new World Tag Team Champions.
  • Torrie Wilson defeated Dawn Marie in the first ever Stepmother vs. Stepdaughter match.
  • Scott Steiner defeated HHH by DQ, so HHH kept the World Title.
  • Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit to keep his Undisputed Championship.
  • Brock Lesnar eliminated The Undertaker last to win the Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2004
January 25, 2004 - Wachovia Center, Phildadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • Ric Flair and Batista defeated The Dudley Boyz to retain the World Tag Team Championships in a Tables Match
  • Rey Mysterio defeated Jamie Noble to retain the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
  • Eddie Guerrero defeated Chavo Guerrero
  • Brock Lesnar defeated Hardcore Holly to retain the WWE Championship
  • Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship was a draw
  • Chris Benoit eliminated The Big Show last to win the 2004 Royal Rumble Match

New Year's Revolution 2005
January 9, 2005 - Coliseo De Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

RAW Pay-Per-View


  • World Tag Titles: Eugene and William Regal defeated Christian and Tyson Tomko
  • WWE Women's Title: Trish Stratus defeated Lita to win the title
  • WWE Intercontinental Title: Shelton Benjamin defeated Maven
  • WWE Intercontinental Title: Shelton Benjamin defeated Maven
  • Muhammad Hassan defeated Jerry Lawler
  • Kane defeated Gene Snitsky
  • World Title Elimination Chamber Match: Triple H defeated Batista, Randy Orton, Edge, Chris Benoit, and Chris Jericho

Royal Rumble 2005
January 30, 2005 - The Save Mart Center, Fresno, California


  • Edge defeated HBK
  • Undertaker defeated Heidenreich in a Casket Match
  • John Bradshaw Layfield defeated Kurt Angle & Big Show for WWE Title in a Triple Threat Match
  • Triple H defeated Randy Orton for Heavyweight Title
  • Batista eliminated John Cena last to won the Royal Rumble

New Year's Revolution 2006
January 8, 2006 - Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York

RAW Pay-Per-View


  • IC Title: Ric Flair defeated Edge by DQ to retain
  • Women’s Title: Trish Stratus defeated Mickie James to retain
  • Jerry Lawler defeated Gregory Helms
  • Triple H defeated The Big Show
  • Shelton Benjamin defeated Viscera
  • Bra and Panties Gauntlet: Ashley defeated Victoria to win
  • Elimination Chamber: John Cena defeated Carlito, Masters, Angle, Kane and Michaels
  • WWE Championship: Edge defeated John Cena to win the title

Royal Rumble 2006
January 29, 2006 - American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida


  • Cruiserweight Title Open: Gregory Helms defeated Funaki to win the title
  • Mickie James defeated Ashley
  • The Boogeyman defeated John Bradshaw Layfield
  • Royal Rumble: Rey Mysterio eliminates Randy Orton to win
  • WWE Title: John Cena defeated Edge to win the title
  • World Title: Kurt Angle defeated Mark Henry to retain

New Year's Revolution 2007
January 7, 2007 - Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri

RAW Pay-Per-View


  • Intercontinental Title: Jeff Hardy def. Johnny Nitro to retain [Steel Cage]
  • Tag Team Turmoil #1: World's Greatest Tag Team def. The Highlanders
  • Tag Team Turmoil #2: World's Greatest Tag Team def. Duggan & Super Crazy
  • Tag Team Turmoil #3: Cade & Murdoch def. World's Greatest Tag Team
  • Tag Team Turmoil #4: Cryme Tyme def. Cade & Murdoch by pinfall
  • Kenny Dykstra def. Ric Flair
  • Womens Title: Mickie James def. Victoria to retain
  • Tag Titles: Rated RKO def. D-Generation X by DQ to retain
  • Chris Masters def. Carlito
  • WWE Title: John Cena def. Umaga to retain

Royal Rumble 2007
January 28, 2007 - AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas


  • The Hardy Boyz def. MNM
  • ECW Title: Bobby Lashley def. Test by count out to retain
  • World Title: Batista def. Mr. Kennedy to retain
  • WWE Title: John Cena def. Umaga to retain [Last Man Standing]
  • Royal Rumble Match: The Undertaker eliminated Shawn Michaels to win

Royal Rumble 2008
January 27, 2008 - Madison Square Garden, New York, New York


  • Ric Flair defeated Montel Vontavious Porter in a Career Threatening match
  • John "Bradshaw" Layfield defeated Chris Jericho via disqualification
  • Edge (with Vickie Guerrero, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder) defeated Rey Mysterio to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
  • Randy Orton defeated Jeff Hardy to retain WWE Championship
  • John Cena eliminated Triple H to win the Royal Rumble Match



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