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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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