10 Greatest Royal Rumble Matches in WWE History | WrestleTalk

[@raviroy105]

And the best return is Adam Blampied when he returned last year with his fantasy booking of Royal Rumble against Mr. Davis.

[@Grim19931803]

It was only last year! It literally feels like years ago though, I miss crowds and being at the pub for rumbles :/

[@Grim19931803]

Actually I tell a lie , I swear he returned the year before right? When Rollins won , he did a one off booking

[@raviroy105]

@@Grim19931803 No it was last year, he even predicted 1st and 2nd entry and return of edge.

[@richy1871]

Im genuinely asking and not being a dick, why does everyone love adam so much? Its not that i dont or anything like that, i actually am not to familiar with the guy, but hes always held in high regard, so he must be a cool guy, just interested to know how he got to his legendary status 😁

[@evansmokey2065]

@@richy1871 so imo I think it has to do with him starting at whatculture then when he wasn’t voicing the videos for WC anymore it felt like one of the best narrators was gone forever but then he began doing it on this page and it feels nostalgic in a sense of his voice always being there when we watched

[@NoName-pg7gi]

LET’S GET READY TO TALK ABOUT THE RUMBLE IN QUITE A SARCASTIC BUT ULTIMATELY POSITIVE MANNERRRRRRRRRR

[@simbarocksone]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelrivera8360]

Plumpy is the best😂😂😂

[@tryhardmoo]

2004: The Greatest Rumble that we can’t talk about because of the winner. But might I say. Wow that is just such a good one.

[@erod017]

Nobody won it. And the world title went missing at wrestlemania. Until randy Orton found it at summer slam

[@_lunatiic_friinge_]

@@erod017 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@noneofyourbusiness9331]

@@erod017 was it Benoit

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

@@noneofyourbusiness9331 Yep.

[@Shadowkiller-dq2ju]

The only Rumble where nobody won

[@jgm208]

Great list! An honorable mention I think belongs near it is the 2016 one; it’s remembered for the Reigns/HHH win but it was way more - Zayn and Owens rekindling their feud - The Wyatts running the Rumble - Lesnar’s killing spree - Dean Ambrose’s underdog run - R-Truth thinking it’s MITB - The follow-up wasn’t great but on that night Triple H returning was great - And oh yeah, AJ STYLES

[@shahidnyker2900]

More stacked than we give it credit for!

[@jacobtrimble4329]

Facts i was upset it didn't get mentioned

[@frogdropkicker805]

R-Truth thinking it’s MITB is always something I’m looking for in a royal rumble.

[@sharjeelahmed7913]

2016 was my favorite Rumble of the previous decade

[@anjhontongo6945]

And most of all ... Roman Reigns gets MASSIVE BOOS

[@VinnieDangerous]

"Last 7 years of rumble winners was a huge disappointments" I almost forgot the winners sucked for THAT long. Jeez

[@tombardsley3081]

I didn’t think 2013 was the worst decision to have John Cena win given the story they were wanting to tell which was a redemption arc after a bad 2012 for Cena (which yes should have included him losing to Lesnar ). Not sure who else in 2013 would have been a good choice to win it. Likewise I wasn’t fussed about sheamus winning in 2012 since Jericho went on to face CM Punk anyways at Mania and without sheamus vs Daniel Bryan , no “yes movement”. 2017 was at least unpredictable as to who was going to win given the people in the match even if Randy Orton was an underwhelming winner. Agree with the other 4 though. Those were underwhelming and bad decisions

[@camogodz]

What about when Drew won

[@tombardsley3081]

@@camogodz drew wasn't a disappointment. He won a good rumble as shown by this list

[@KevinTignor]

@@tombardsley3081 he was saying 7 years before Nakamura. The last 3 have had good finishes in my opinion

[@tombardsley3081]

@@KevinTignor no he said for the last 7 years that the rumble winner had been a disappointment

[@simbarocksone]

Royal Rumble 2018 IS AMAZING! The booking was great, Heath was BRILLIANT, Balor was a great Iron Man, they teased that Reigns was gonna win in Phily AGAIN and then.... NAKAMURA WON! Thank God Nakamura won. Just IGNORE what happened next ok?!

[@zeroeleven6551]

After watching Rumble 2018 watch Wrestle Kingdom 9 and pretend that was Nakamura's Mania match :P

[@simbarocksone]

@@zeroeleven6551 already have bro.

[@BH33312]

Only 1 hiccup and that was the broken matt hardy stuff

[@filet-o-frisch]

Personal favorite moment is the philly pop Mysterio gets when he returns.

[@Linator4]

Just the year prior following WM33, Roman was getting booed outta the building without saying a word & Shinsuke was getting the opposite reaction without saying a word. The final 2 in the 2018 Rumble is why I’m really hoping we get a heel Reigns vs. babyface Nakamura feud soon, especially after what happened this past SmackDown!

[@LD-tl1iv]

2004: definitely underrated, unfortunately forgotten because of who won

[@aggrodkreg4321]

Agreed. It definitely has the best Iron Man story out of all the Royal Rumble matches. Sadly, it will always have an asterisk to it.

[@drakerapper8050]

Who's this crisp en wah ?

[@emigrant1510]

That spot of Chris' very last elimination is still one of the very best Royal Rumble moments ever. It's often been replicated, and while no one openly says who's being referenced with it, it's still so iconic that everyone knows instantly.

[@tmfquinn6752]

The 04 Rumble is a favorite not just because I'll always be a mark for Benoit, but the narrative and the action were simply fantastic.

[@pooptarts8005]

MURDERER MURDERER MURDERER

[@UnboxedtvNet]

2004 was a damn good event, ignoring the long lasting implications Benoit going the distance was an absolutely amazing moment, Foley returning to take out Orton and how can forget the Taker gong

[@darrenseetekbeng1681]

I was so upset because 2018 wasn't being mentioned throughout the list but was even more surprised that it came at #1!!!

[@Harshfxd]

The thumbnail: Am I a joke to you?

[@siegfriedc2332]

Interesting timing too, as it seems they might finally resume pushing Nakamura, if the last smackdown was anything to go by.

[@167kinggam]

i like the 2018 rumble, but no way it deserves the #1 spot. I'd even take the 2020 rumble over this.

[@niranjanrajesh8339]

@@167kinggam yea i think adam did it just so that it would be a shock,no way is it better than 2001

[@coolmatthew213]

2018 was my all time favorite rumble match

[@jameelfuller493]

We need to give Adam his flowers he is a KZbin wrestling legend I hope he knows how important he is

[@gouthamks2021]

Blampied and simon are G.O.A.T.S....WHY...SLAPS HEAD...HERE'S WHY!!!!

[@JamesIcy]

Facts

[@ahmadirfan1397]

@@gouthamks2021 cannot agree with you more here, 2 icons of wrestling youtube

[@davesnyder7488]

Wanna get in those dm’s huh? ;3

[@antoniocenteno1483]

I´m more emotional attached to Blampied than the Rumble... there, i said it.

[@ZKLuxhador]

2005 is a sentimental favorite seeing it's the first wrestling match I ever watched and is what got me into wrestling. Royal Rumble matches truly are one of the greatest creations ever! R.I.P Pat Patterson you legend!

[@dontminchinit2656]

Also it opening with the Destruction of Daniel Puder is incredibly funny

[@correllwilliams5025]

Love That Match!!! Also Reason I can't agree wth Adam on #10 is Becuase The rest of the women's rumble in 2019 was trash.

[@cvg5184]

A hidden gem for sure. It planted the seeds for the HBK / Angle match-up, the ending was wild and had quality in-ring performers such as Eddie, Rey, Jericho and another dude who can't be named.

[@Noobsaibot21]

@@dontminchinit2656 That was 05? Had it in my head that was 06. Only thing I remember from the 05 rumble was Hassan getting eliminated

[@Deathpool_04]

I loved that one too. It’s the one that felt the most like the whole idea of “Smackdown vs Raw” which they played out. Eddie and Benoit starting the match out a year after Benoit won the last one and how they closed out WM from that year before. The HBK and Angle stuff. The ending is so special because either one really could’ve won it and they both won the world titles at that year’s WM along with the amazing fact that the ending was botched yet was played off so amazingly.

[@michaelrivera8360]

"He is not like most boys"😆😆

[@dbsgames7802]

@Jabroni Destroyer he is referencing Nia jaxs theme song btw "im not like most girls"

[@wrapwraper8777]

"Dark Gallowsway", like JR would say: Oh my God in heaven

[@BmanTheChamp]

I liked "Morticia Baddams"

[@niranjanrajesh8339]

@@BmanTheChamp dark gallowsway is a play on his name,its much better

[@theepoetrygod]

2004 - a great rumble, unfortunately forgotten due to the victor 2006- a great rumble, a great story, but having this as an honorable mention only attests to how many amazing rumble matches there are in history

[@emigrant1510]

I thought for a second this was gonna be Best Non-Rumble Royal Rumble matches, given there's been a plenty of bangers on those PPVs. Would be a fun idea for Adam to do a list on in the future.

[@unknown_7148]

Benoit Jericho AJ Cena Cena Brock Seth Ambrose KO Ronda Banks Fiend Bryan

[@jeremysantos1742]

@@unknown_7148 and benoit vs angle 2003

[@CarloVeraSoliz]

HHH vs Foley, holy damn hell

[@unknown_7148]

@@jeremysantos1742 oh man that was a classic

[@shahidnyker2900]

Agree!!!

[@dtowns]

“Riggor Morty” is bar none the best Undertaker nickname Adam has come up with

[@KingKhanate1997]

I’ll never get over “Tall Bastard”

[@ghostdragon4164]

Theres Punch McLightning

[@geekmac9349]

"Gnarly Charly" is a personal favorite

[@YoussefHamade]

Morticia Baddams is up there imo

[@switchblade6]

I've always loved Captain Boo And The Spooky Crew

[@christophergiles4717]

"Blimp Lazlo, the center of the WWE Universe..." made me laugh out loud.

[@expertvods501]

Wow, it’s been a year at this point since Adam returned. Hope Plumpy understands how much his god damn charisma makes anyone happy in these videos.

[@TheTrainFan9]

I will always hold a special place in my heart for the 2018 Rumble. It was the first rumble I had watched in years after losing interest in wrestling, it was the first PPV I watched with my best friend and we have always tried to hang out and watch PPVs (this past year was obviously different) and it saw the return of Rey Mysterio, my favorite wrestler of all time. The both of us popped out of our chairs when his music hit, it was just the biggest rush of positive emotions and then he looked better than he had in years. It was amazing.

[@jarreddean9054]

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[@jarreddean9054]

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[@jarreddean9054]

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[@jarreddean9054]

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[@jarreddean9054]

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[@jonmel]

4:45 was obviously recorded before Wednesday as Vince has lost that world crossest republican title

[@wilsonsimons12]

As a republican. Good one

[@cadenl6011]

@@wilsonsimons12 who asked

[@dafttassia1960]

@@cadenl6011 lmfaoo

[@DenOfVipers]

Noice.

[@FafTheMan]

@@cadenl6011 I did

[@josephsua7246]

Shout out to Roman for being the final guy eliminated 3 years running. You made sure we expected something terrible but instead delivered us the goods. Thanks Chief.

[@tonydub98]

Adam’s really been in his “pick something recent as #1 to shock everyone” bag lately

[@kerbayjohnson3155]

@@kev1nno I would have put it in my top 4. Definitely the best this decade but not ever.

[@skylightsblade9468]

2018 is one of the best in recent memory but I would argue that it definitely wasn't the best of all time.

[@iliketrains3495]

And the “include a women’s match for equality” bag too. Sorry but no women’s Rumble is anywhere near the top 10, although he did pick the best one so far and regarding the 2018 Rumble being #1, I can totally see why and think it was a decent choice

[@167kinggam]

@@kev1nno it's definitely good, but it pales in comparison to the 1992 and 2001 rumble.

[@eshaanbhat3732]

Rumble 2018 was brilliant as a match as well

[@popskies]

Big Show eliminating himself at the 2004 Royal Rumble was the best in WWE History.

[@MrSpiceFantastic]

As someone who was in Philadelphia for the 2018 Rumble (who got tickets on like... 6 hours notice while in the city for their yearly Auto Show), I agree 1000%. The Women's Rumble (I believe it was the first one) was insane with all the returns and surprises, but the MEN'S was electric. One of my favorite wrestling memories. I will never forget the pop when Nakamura won... and of course Ronda's debut after the Women's Rumble. What a great night.

[@ThaZapa]

I'm so glad that 2018 is getting it's due. I remember watching it with my new friend at the time and we just looked at each other and knew we had seen something great. Every single spot works. Joy-ride start to finish.

[@TheManInTheLongBlackCoat]

Royal Rumble 2004, a great overall show and an incredible Rumble; go back and watch it, but it makes for hard viewing because of who won, the man who cannot be named.

[@wildfiremicro6877]

2007's final 2 is something I can watch over and over again, especially since Taker and HBK were both from Texas where it was taking place

[@WishYouWereHere75]

Dark Gallowsway Rigor Morty Morticia Baddams Every time I think Adam can't come up with another brilliant name for Taker, he goes and produces another three. Outstanding.

[@BlueBoboDoo100]

You make a really good case for 2018, but I honestly think my favorite Rumble is 2020. I love that it's basically split into halves, telling two stories start to finish. Brock's performance had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Edge not only returned, but performed amazingly. Rollins comes in completely set up to win again, strolling in at #30 with his disciples in tow. Roman and Drew being the final two (as well as the two rumored to win it) and Drew winning it is just a cathartic moment. Plus, it was the last big PPV pre-pandemic, so it just reminds me of better times when we still had hope for 2020.

[@jamesroche985]

My personal favorite Rumble is a toss up between 2001 & 2007. But I'm surprised to see that the 2006 Rumble isn't on this list

[@OikonomouBros]

Your lists and the 2018 Royal Rumble reignited my love for wrestling after 5-6 years. Thanks to both from the bottom of my heart.

[@iamthewerebear4837]

The only reason I look forward to Sundays. Let’s gooooooo

[@michaelrivera8360]

Royal Rumble is legit my fave PPV even over wrestle kingdom

[@ButterJelly]

Truthhh Sunday lists are fireee

[@andrewporter9519]

There’s also church friend

[@cherixxx9136]

Even tho 2018 was wonderful, my favorite will always stay 2020 cause it was my first Royal Rumble match, my first pay-per-view and nearly my first (live) wrestling match ever. I had seen like the four shows before that, a few matchs on KZbin, the wrestlers's entrances (still on KZbin) and that's it. I had the shape of an idea of what wrestling was and then, bang, Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, Edge. What pure happy memory.

[@TheCormster]

Two seconds in and this is already the best list idea Adam has done on WrestleTalk.

[@ahmadirfan1397]

This and limmy chambles is top 2 easy

[@bcfcfantv5339]

Adam should definitely be a ring announcer

[@rafaelmassara7588]

Agree with you on that one. 2018 is my personal favourite for all the reasons you talked about and I constantly find myself rewatching it without getting bored

[@BlueInkAlchemy]

"Sit up, kip up" is still one of my absolute favorite WWE moments of all time. Two of my favorite performers rousing themselves for a fantastic face-off that heralded all of their beauty to come? Yes, more of this please.

[@MooseyFate100]

It’s really the kickoff to one of the best feuds ever

[@eternal5140]

My favorite pay per view and my favorite KZbin Wresting channel commentator who could ask for more.

[@ericshepperd4823]

Great stuff as always, WWEs best quality is their ability to use their shitty booking to surprise fans when they give them what they want. You’re convinced things like reigns winning is happening, so when shin wins its bliss

[@itssabertime]

The 2018 Final Four was awesome.... You see the the definition of WWE vs the definition of New Japan and it's awesome

[@JediPhoenix1976]

The 1992 Rumble has got to be Bobby Heenan's finest hour as a commentator. Literally.

[@ihateflatbunz]

Hes a true legend on the mic i loved it 92 is top 3 all time

[@triggerken1422]

I remember getting back into wrestling in 2017 and missing out on a LOT, but Nakamura's match against Cena on Smackdown made me fall in love with a style and wrestler I had never seen before, the 2018 Rumble was the first PPV I saw live, ever, and I can't tell you about any other matches on the card, but the energy throughout both the men and womens rumble matches from both the crowd and entrants made them absolutely unforgettable. I feel like I missed out on a massive pay off with the mens rumble because I didn't get to experience the 7 year story but I'll never argue that it doesn't deserve its spot on this list

[@dkfcb3]

Thought for a second this would be the 10 matches of the Greatest Royal Rumble ppv😂

[@cb_glogod8118]

Adam is legit the first wrestling KZbinr I ever watched even when he used to be with what culture he’s a OG

[@liamhemstock2286]

That intro with the Micheal Buffer announcement makes me believe that they should pay him millions to announce the main event of WrestleMaina. OR. What if AEW do a show in MSG (apparently that’s where they wanted to do the debut show) and they have Michel Buffer do the introduction for the main event. That would be massive. Either way whether it’s AEW or WWE I want Michael Buffer doing announcements for massive matches.

[@carlwilliams1340]

One moment from the 2020 Rumble that people overlook is that after McIntyre eliminates Lesnar, he stands there giving Lesnar the stinkeye, eliminates someone else, then goes back to staring down Lesnar as if to say, "don't think of getting back in this ring or I will ruin you again." A perfect summary of Serious Business Drew McIntyre.

[@Strathaczar]

Yeah, 2018 was pretty good. I loved that rumble for sure. The only thing that was baffling was the fact that the camera man and Kevin Dunn had John Cena clearly saying "Shinsuke Now! Now Shinsuke!" It instantly made me go "WTF? Why is the camera on him right now while he's calling spots???" As Oli says, "You're exposing the business!"

[@ContemplatingPenguins]

Thank you for the praise shown towards the 2018 Rumble Adam, it's a personal favourite of mine for all the reasons you stated but also for reasons outside the Rumble itself; myself and a few friends often talk about wrestling and sometimes when we watch matches together we predict/take bets on who will win. During the 2018 Rumble season, I was the only one of my friends who had bets on Nakamura and Asuka winning their respective Rumbles. They all thought there was no way WWE would have them both win, maybe one but not both; the looks on their faces when they were proven wrong on all fronts, it was very gratifying indeed! (the less said about both Nakamura and Asuka's journey's after the Rumble/Wrestlemania.............)

[@twobrosgamers8426]

One of my favorite moments about the 2018 rumble is that when Cena came into the ring and then was attacked by everyone He was laughing while getting kicked, it was hilarious.

[@Anon42063]

Royal rumble 2023 in a hour and a half. The hype is sooo real. Also my favorites are 5)2007 4)2010 3) 2020 mens 2) 2008 1) 2018 mens. Honorable mentions 2002,2001,1992 2004 and 2021 mens and women’s matches. The 2005 and 2012 match’s are underrated too

[@TheSteve1126]

Congrats on a year back on KZbin Adam, here’s to many more!!!

[@drakegeer-timmins1430]

I was just wondering how a top 10 royal rumble list would pan out, so good timing Adam!

[@demarcoadkins]

This was a really good video, being able to relive some of WWE’s best pay-per-view is really cool!

[@gameon71]

Here's a fun fact: Since with 2014 every superstar that has eliminated Roman Reigns has won the Royal Rumble. (With the exception of 2019 since he was out battling leukemia.)

[@waz207]

Kinda upset that “Bork Laser” wasn’t one of the names he used for the 2020 rumble

[@Sanidhya_Goyal]

WR3D

[@christophergiles4717]

Agreed. Though Blimp Lazlo may be my new favorite.

[@diabeticman2194]

2012 is my nostalgic Rumble, as it’s the first one I saw (I had the DVD of it, and was blown away by it- Kofi’s handstand is still the best save in Rumble history, and the final two was fantastic), but I will admit 2018 was fantastic, and probably the best Rumble I’ve ever seen tbh

[@daydayboogie1015]

The moment I saw Wrestle Talk with Adam popped up on my notifications I jumped on immediately 💪🏽😄

[@anthonyemptage6116]

Love these videos so perfect so much good work and effort into making it Good job team and adam is so funny

[@YaBoyEdGames]

Rewatched this video today after rewatching the number 1 and, yes, it holds up today as an amazing rumble match, and succinctly the greatest. I do wish 1992 got more love because of its unique stakes that 2016 failed to replicate, but what a list either way.

[@SirDave1988]

Burt Lozenge had me dying, never change Adam 😂😂🤣🤣

[@veryfunnyman111]

Personally, I think the 2013 rumble is very underrated. While Cena’s win was underwhelming, everything else was great •Jericho’s return •Jericho and Ziggler starting the match and both being the iron men •Kofi Kingston’s Royal Rumble moment •Team Hell No’s comedic moment •The Godfather’s return •Goldust’s return and fights Cody Rhodes •Ryback goes crazy and makes it to the final 2, •Plus, the star power in this match was insane! •Cena, Orton, Sheamus, Kofi Kingston, Ziggler, Jericho, Kane, Daniel Bryan, Ryback, Mysterio, and more We knew Cena would win but let’s not take away the fact that every thing else in this match was great

[@luscorpio3679]

It's a good match but the fact Cena was obviously winning killed it, especially after The Rock beat CM Punk.

[@veryfunnyman111]

Yeah, Not a lot of people wanted Rock/Cena 2 I try not to let nostalgia get on the way, but I can’t deny that this was a great rumble

[@burnthetrolls5971]

2018 Royal Rumble is my absolute favorite Long Live The King of Strong Style

[@musc1esman]

I love HBK hanging on to beat Bulldog, and any Stone Cold win. Also enjoyed 02 and 03 even though I was pissed that Brock got one on Taker. Also Maven getting taken to the woodshed after that dropkick was priceless😂

[@Triptych229]

The moment the standoff between Balor, Nakamura, Reigns vs Cena, Mysterio, and Orton happened, I thought to myself "This... might actually be better than 2001!" Then when Nakamura won, it cemented itself as the better Royal Rumble.

[@Sanidhya_Goyal]

Finally someone accepted that 2018 was the best Rumble

[@TheCormster]

1. 2004 2. 2001 3. 2016 4. 2020 5. 1992 6. 2019 7. 2018 8. 2017 9. 2005 10. 2002 Honourable mentions: 2003 2010 2008 2014 2007 GRR

[@LightningBS]

This list, ironically, also overtakes my favorite Adam video. 10 Things WWE Want You To Forget About The Royal Rumble

[@yigitozturk9150]

It's a lot of dudes hugging around the corner for an hour! Both feet!

[@Adamame93]

#1: the 2004 rumble

[@LightningBS]

@@Adamame93 👍

[@LightningBS]

@@yigitozturk9150 😆

[@petemclaughlin6315]

I know it's been about a year now, but thanks for coming back, Adam, we missed you!

[@michaeldilks7399]

Day 6 of recommending Adam my 10 lists that he should do sometime in the future: -12 most shocking kickouts in WWE history -10 worst NXT Takeover matches ever -15 WWE champions that should’ve held on to the belt WAY longer than they actually did -10 worst mistakes WWE made with Roman Reigns -10 best wrestling matches that lasted under 10 minutes -15 best in-ring wrestling debut matches of all time -Adam’s 10 most overrated WWE matches ever -10 Wrestlemania matches that should’ve been that years main event -12 worst sellers in wrestling history -10 reasons to look forward to wrestling in 2021 (I’ll be doing this until half of these ideas are done by Adam himself. Happy New Year, Adam. Love you lots!!)

[@diegochaconvillamizar3309]

for me 2020 was better than 2010, but the first two, totally agree.

[@venomousnate7263]

Great intro Adam. Very royalty free.

[@jkblohm9899]

“Fair bollocks, give it a lash” Excuse me???

[@IsaacSher]

I'd be interested in a list of great Rumble moments in otherwise lesser rumble matches. For example, I remember being genuinely in awe of Diesel at the 94 rumble, the Lesnar Juggernaut sequence before Lesnar had even contemplated becoming a wrestler.

[@MarcGallagherMusic]

I really liked the 2016 Royal Rumble. From AJ Styles's debut, to Owens' dragging himself to the ring selling the Last Man Standing opener, to Sami Zayn's return, to Dean Ambrose being crazy over. Triple H winning wasn't as satisfying as Ambrose, but it was still well-received by the crowd. I just loved that final 2, Ambrose was so over then, and I remember the feeling of "ooooohhh HERE we go, it's ON". 2018 was better though, I felt this tension through my entire body during the final 2 that I had never felt before, it was incredible. I also came up huge for the returns of Mysterio and The Hurricane. But the Nakamura win sums up this philosophy that Al Snow has shared. In his class called "What's a pop?", he mentions that the term pop comes from 'pop a nut'-to come. The point of a 'pop' in wrestling is to make the fans emotionally come, and that was how I felt when Nakamura won. I was done for the night, nothing would've topped it. It's a sin that that rumble was in the midcard and was followed by a bloody Kane match.

[@miken1993]

2004 and 2009 were great rumbles too imo. 2004 will always be overlooked because of who won. 2009 had Randy Orton in peak heel mode win in another stacked rumble. Some great moments in that match too, Jim Duggan returned to a massive pop, and Jerichos smug grin after an elimination turning to horror when he realises the Undertaker is stood behind him.

[@clashwithjani5498]

I loved the 2021 Royal Rumble.. Don't know about other People but 2021 is my #1.. The hype going in was just Crazy with soo many Favourites.. Carlito and Christians return was amazing, Edge announcing his entry made sense after the Rumble, Bryan was just Great going in this Rumble, Riddle lasting a loong time and the impressive sequences against Rollins and Bryan towards the end was Awesome.. Before the Rumble Jay White said he Quit NJPW and he could have appeared at the Rumble.. It was Just Great Man.. Every Superstar in the Rumble was a Former Champion and half of the people were Possible Top 3s..

[@shahidnyker2900]

2010, 2018 and 2020 was the most fun I've ever had watching a rumble. Weird that the 2019 one slots right in the middle of those two outstanding rumbles and that it is pretty standard, unmemorable rumble booking

[@tombardsley3081]

At least got the payoff of Seth Rollins being the beast slayer and ending 2 years of Brock showing up every so often leaving Raw with no consistent world champion

[@super_sweetie21]

That was wonderful Adam!!!

[@stephendunlop4297]

2018 is probably the main rumble I always re watch. Was so good!

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

WWE in the last three years have actually figured out again how to book the royal rumble, and I must say well done WWE.

[@Hodgy14]

I've always thought 2001 was the best rumble, but honestly I think 2020 topped it. 3 of the biggest rumble pops ever with the Lesnars elimination, Edge's return and Drew winning. It's perfect in every way, great story telling start to finish and anyone over the age of 20 had to hold back the tears at Edges face as he came through the smoke. It had everything

[@PacRimElectric]

"Edge's beard."

[@steveh4290]

1992 was the GOAT for me till 2020, that match had EVERYTHING!

[@thatphillydude]

It was a good one but 92' is still my all time fav

[@logankerr8090]

best part about 2018 Rumble? the surprises nobody saw coming. Mysterio returned, Hurricane returned and Andrade&Adam Cole got to showcase their talent. nobody saw that coming

[@carbone172]

The 2020 Rumble is proof that when Bork shows up to work he's one of the best.

[@quikbit]

Finally a moment where I can say I was there. The 2019 rumble was my first ever event of any kind in person. The Becky chants were real and you got caught in the moment

[@chinonoelmoreno]

My top 10 favorite Royal Rumble matches 1.Royal Rumble 2001 2.Royal Rumble 2020 3.Royal Rumble 2007 4.Royal Rumble 2006 5.Royal Rumble 2017 6.Royal Rumble 2018 7.Royal Rumble 2005 8.Royal Rumble 2008 9.Royal Rumble 2003 10.Royal Rumble 2004

[@Nate42494]

A top 10 that could be done is a list of the Final 4 (or 2) in the Royal Rumble

[@southnewton1]

Love that you included Becky’s win. Such a feel good ending.

[@ama-ri_vox]

They included the women's rumble because people might think there sexist of something

[@southnewton1]

MORTAL KOMBAT PS2 shhhhh...

[@theepoetrygod]

The best, and most underrated thing about the 2018 men's rumble is that Byron Saxton had more success in picking one man (Shinsuke) than Jerry "The King" Lawler did in picking pretty much half the field.

[@GalaxyGod332]

2006 Royal Rumble will always hold a special place. Rey Mysterio coming out as the winner, was an awesome feel good moment.

[@waluigistan7278]

Taker and Bork. Adam gives them the funniest nicknames

[@mrodriguez16ks]

Bobby Heenan's "Yes! yes! yes! he did it!! I told you monsoon" brings a tear to my eye. Just masterwork story telling.

[@brooklynarchitect210]

Was at 2018, NEVER heard a louder pop. The tension in the arena was real.

[@MrJesusPrime]

The Nakamura win.... That was a great feeling. I forgot how good that rumble was. I always go back to 2001 as the best... But that also has nostalgia glasses on with one

[@Nothereman9999]

Gotta roll with 1992. You could argue there were better matches but Heenan elevated that match into GOAT status.

[@nickisaac8671]

Can confirm that the Becky Lynch pop was wild. Wish it would have been the main event but they did the Nia bullocks.

[@QuesT23]

Im way late but IMO 01 was the best. Had a lot of variety to it, a cheesy celeb moment, pops to the top stars were great especially (Rock&Austin) but the matches leading up to the Rumble were all mostly fun.

[@captainleppy1373]

I always find it satisfying when a recent Rumble ends up somewhere on top 'cause i can say, i've seen it live😎

[@robertgreen6499]

totally agree on some of the placements on this list. when you take the match as is, when you put it with the payoff a couple of spots do flip around. my number 11 aka honorable mention is the 2011 match with the 40 man version. as it was a lot of fun and all the extra things you can do with 10 extra people. yea it was a bit of over kill but i do like it when they want to put a spin on the match here or there.