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10 Interesting Royal Rumble Facts That You Must Know

8. Least Eliminations by The Winner Of The Royal Rumble Match

When Mr. McMahon won the Royal Rumble match back in 1999, he eliminated only 1 man, that was “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, that too with help from The Rock.

McMahon entered at #2, thanks to then WWF Commissioner Shawn Michaels. McMahon wasn’t even in the ring for most of the part and got back in the ring only in the end when Austin was the only opponent remaining.


9. Wrestlers Who Won The Match In Their First Attempt

Nine men have won the Royal Rumble match in their first attempt. Here is the list:

  • Hacksaw Jim Duggan (1988)
  • Big John Studd (1989)
  • Ric Flair (1992)
  • Yokozuna (1993)
  • Lex Luger (1994)
  • Vince McMahon (1999)
  • Brock Lesnar (2003)
  • Chris Benoit (2004)
  • Alberto Del Rio (2011)

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