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Event: Royal Rumble 1988
Date: January 24, 1988
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Arena: Copps Coliseum
Attendence: 15,000

Non-Televised Match: Ricky Steamboat defeated Rick Rude (17:00) by Disqualification
World Womens' Tag Team Title Match (Best 2 out of 3 Falls):
The Jumping Bomb Angels (Yamakazi and Tateno) defeated The Glamour Girls (Lelani Kai and Judy Martin) (15:00) in three falls to win the titles. Martin pinned Yamazaki (7:00). Yamazaki pinned Kai (10:00). Tateno pinned Martin (15:00)
Royal Rumble Match:
Jim Duggan won a "royal rumble" (33:00) which included: Ron Bass, Brian Blair, Dino Bravo, Jim Brunzell, Danny Davis, Bret Hart, Hillbilly Jim, Sam Houston, Junkyard Dog, Don Muraco, Jim Niedhart, One Man Gang, Harley Race, Butch Reed, Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, Nikolia Volkoff, Ultimate Warrior, and Boris Zuhkov
Best 2 out of 3 Falls Match: The Islanders (Haku and Tama) defeated the Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma (14:00) in two straight falls. Roma was counted out (7:00). Haku forced Roma to submit (7:00).


Event: Royal Rumble 1989
Date: January 15, 1989
Location: Houston, Texas
Arena: The Summit
Attendence: 19,000

Non-Televised Match: Jim Powers defeated Barry Horowitz
Non-Televised Match:
Sam Houston defeated Steve Lombardi
Best 2 Out of 3 Falls Match: The Hart Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart) and Jim Duggan defeated Dino Bravo, Jacques and Raymond Rougeau (15:42) in three falls. Jacques pinned Hart (4:22). Duggan pinned Jacques (11:46). Hart pinned Bravo (15:42)
World Womens' Title Match:
Rockin' Robin pinned Judy Martin (16:24) to retain the title....Ultimate Warrior beat Rick Rude in a "posedown."
King of the Ring Match: Haku pinned Harley Race (9:01)
Royal Rumble Match:
John Studd won a "royal rumble" (64:53) which included: Akeem, Arn Anderson, Andre the Giant, The Barbarian, Ron Bass, Brutus Beefcake, Big Boss Man, Tully Blanchard, Bad News Brown, Demolition Axe and Smash, Ted DiBiase, Ronnie Garvin, Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Honkytonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Butch Miller, Red Rooster, Jake Roberts, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Greg Valentine, Koko B. Ware, Warlord, and Luke Williams.


Event: Royal Rumble 1990
Date: January 21, 1990
Location: Orlando, Florida
Arena: Orlando Arena
Attendence: 16,000

Non-Televised Match: Paul Roma pinned The Brooklyn Brawler (6:13)
Match: Jim Duggan defeated The Big Boss Man (10:26) by Disqualification
Match: The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch) defeated Jacques and Raymond Rougeau (13:35) when Miller pinned Jacques
Match: Lanny Poffo and Brutus Beefcake fought to a Double Disqualification (11:07)
"I Quit" Wrestling Match:
Ronnie Garvin defeated Greg Valentine (16:55) via submission in an "I quit" match
Royal Rumble Match:
Hulk Hogan won a "royal rumble" (58:46) which included: Akeem, Andre the Giant, The Barbarian, Dino Bravo, Bad News Brown, Demolition Axe and Smash, Ted DiBiase, Earthquake, Haku, Bret Hart, Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Honkytonk Man, Marty Jannetty, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Jim Niedhart, Roddy Piper, Red Rooster, Dusty Rhodes, Jake Roberts, Rick Rude, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Jimmy Snuka, Ultimate Warrior, Koko B. Ware, and Warlord.


Event: Royal Rumble 1991
Date: January 19, 1990
Location: Miami, Florida
Arena: Miami Arena
Attendence: 16,000

Non-Televised Match: Jerry Sags pinned Sam Houston (5:25)
Match: The Rockers (Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty) defeated The Orient Express (Tanaka and Kato) (19:15) when Jannetty pinned Tanaka
Match: Big Boss Man pinned The Barbarian (14:15)
Match: The Mountie pinned Koko B. Ware (9:12)
Match: Ted DiBiase and Virgil defeated Dusty and Dustin Rhodes (9:57) when DiBiase pinned Dusty
World Heavyweight Title Match:
Sgt Slaughter pinned Ultimate Warrior (12:47) to win the title
Royal Rumble Match:
Hulk Hogan won a "royal rumble" (65:17) which included: Dino Bravo, The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch), Demolition Crush and Smash, Shane Douglas, Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Haku, The Hart Foundation (Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart), Mr. Perfect, Hercules, Brian Knobbs, The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal), Rick Martel, Jake Roberts, Paul Roma, Tito Santana, Randy Savage (no show), Saba Simba, Davey Smith, Jimmy Snuka, Tugboat, The Undertaker, Greg Valentine, Kerry Von Erich, and Warlord.


Event: Royal Rumble 1992
Date: January 19, 1992
Location: Albany, New York
Arena: Knickerbocker Arena
Attendence: 17,000

Non-Televised Match: Chris Walker defeated Brooklyn Brawler by Disqualification
Match: Owen Hart and Jim Niedhart defeated The Orient Express (Tanaka and Kato) (17:18) when Hart pinned Tanaka.
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: Roddy Piper defeated The Mountie (5:22) via sleeperhold to win the Intercontinental Title
Match: The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) defeated The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch) (14:56) when Blake pinned Miller
World Tag Team Title Match:
The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon) defeated The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) (9:24) by Countout. The Legion of Doom retain the titles
Royal Rumble Match for the World Heavyweight Title:
Ric Flair won the WWF World Title by winning a "royal rumble" (62:02) which included: The Barbarian, The Berzerker, Big Boss Man, Ted DiBiase, Jim Duggan, Haku, Hercules, Hulk Hogan, Sid Justice, Rick Martel, Shawn Michaels, Col Mustafa, Roddy Piper, Repoman, Jake Roberts, Jerry Sags, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Irwin R. Schyster, Skinner, Sgt Slaughter, Davey Smith, Jimmy Snuka, The Undertaker, Greg Valentine, Virgil, Nikolia Volkoff, Kerry Von Erich, and Warlord.


Event: Royal Rumble 1993
Date: January 24, 1993
Location: Sacramento, California
Arena: Arco Arena
Attendence: 16,000

Non-Televised Match: Doink (Matt Borne) defeated Jim Powers (5:57) via submission
Match: Rick and Scott Steiner defeated The Beverly Brothers (Beau and Blake) (10:34) when Scott pinned Blake
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty (14:20) to retain the title
Match: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Big Boss Man (10:10)
World Heavyweight Title Match:
Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon (17:52) via submission to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match:
Yokozuna won a "royal rumble" (66:35) which included: Bob Backlund, The Berzerker, Carlos Colon, Ted DiBiase, Damien Demento, Earthquake, Fatu, Ric Flair, Owen Hart, Mr. Perfect, Jerry Lawler, Rick Martel, Max Moon, The Nasty Boys, Repoman, Samu, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, Irwin R. Schyster, Papa Shango, Skinner, Tatanka, Red Rooster, Genichiro Tenryu, Typhoon, The Undertaker, Virgil, and Koko B. Ware.


Event: Royal Rumble 1994
Date: January 22, 1994
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Arena: Providence Civic Center
Attendence: 14,500

Non-Televised Match: Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers
Match: Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow (8:12)
World Tag Team Title Match:
The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) defeated Bret and Owen Hart (16:48) via referee's decision when it was deemed that Bret could not continue. The Quebecers retain the titles
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Razor Ramon pinned Irwin R. Schyster (11:30)
World Heavyweight Title Match (Casket Match):
Yokozuna defeated The Undertaker (14:20) in a "casket" match to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match:
Bret Hart and Lex Luger won a "royal rumble" (55:08) which included: Bob Backlund, Bam Bam Bigelow, Adam Bomb, Crush, Doink (Phil Apollo), Diesel, Fatu, Great Kabuki, Owen Hart, Marty Jannetty, Jeff Jarrett, Kwang, Rick Martel, Men on a Mission (Mo and Mabel), Shawn Michaels, Sparky Plugg, Samu, Randy Savage, The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner, Tatanka, Genichiro Tenryu, Greg Valentine, and Virgil.


Event: Royal Rumble 1995
Date: January 22, 1995
Location: Tampa, Florida
Arena: The Sundome
Attendence: 10,000

Non-Televised Match: Buck Quartermaine defeated Brooklyn Brawler
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Jeff Jarrett pinned Razor Ramon (18:06) to win the Intercontinental title....The Undertaker pinned Irwin R. Schyster (12:21)
World Heavyweight Title Match:
Diesel and Bret Hart fought to a No Contest. Diesel retains the title (27:19)
World Tag Team Title Match:
The 1-2-3 Kid and Bob Holly defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka (15:32) when Kid pinned Bigelow to win the vacant tag team titles
Royal Rumble Match:
Shawn Michaels won a "royal rumble" (38:41) which included: Bob Backlund, The Blu Brothers (Jacob and Eli), Adam Bomb, King Kong Bundy, The Bushwhackers (Luke and Butch), Crush, Doink (Phil Apollo), Duke Droese, Fatu, Henry Godwinn, Owen Hart, The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Pritchard and Jimmy Del Rey), Kwang, Lex Luger, Mantaur, Rick Martel, Men on a Mission (Mo and Mabel), Aldo Montoya, Dick Murdoch, Sionne, The Smoking Gunns (Bart and Billy Gunn), and Well Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn).


Event: Royal Rumble 1996
Date: January 21, 1996
Location: Fresno, California
Arena: Selland Arena
Attendence: 9,600

Free-For-all Match: Duke Droese defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley (6:25) by Disqualification
Match: Ahmed Johnson defeated Jeff Jarrett (6:40) by Disqualification
World Tag Team Title Match:
The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) defeated The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) (11:14) when Bart pinned Zip to retain the titles
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Goldust pinned Razor Ramon (14:17) to win the Intercontiental Title
Royal Rumble Match:
Shawn Michaels won the "royal rumble" (58:49). Also in the match were: The 1-2-3 Kid, Bob Backlund, Diesel, Duke Droese, Fatu, Dory Funk Jr, Doug Gilbert, Henry Godwinn, Hakushi, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Bob Holly, Barry Horowitz, Marty Jannetty, Kama, Jerry Lawler, Mabel, Aldo Montoya, Takao Omori, Ringmaster (Steve Austin), Jake Roberts, Davey Smith, Headshrinker #1 and #2, Tatanka, Vader, Savio Vega, Isaac Yankem, and Yokozuna
World Heavyweight Title Match: The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart (28:31) by Disqualification. Bret Hart retains the title.


Event: Royal Rumble 1997
Date: January 21, 1997
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: The AlamoDome
Attendence: 60,525

Free-For-all Match: Venum and Perro Aguayo, Jr. defeated Maniaco and Mosco de la Merced (10:00)
Free-For-all Match:
Octagon, Blue Demon Jr., and Tinieblas Jr. defeated Heavy Metal, Avismo Negro, and Histeria (14:00)
Free-For-all Match:
Mascarita Sagrada, Jr. and La Parkita defeated Mini Mankind and Mini Vader (4:29) when Sagrada pinned Vader
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Hunter Hearst Helmsley pinned Goldust (16:50) to retain the title....Ahmed Match: Johnson defeated Farooq (8:48) by Disqualification....Vader pinned Undertaker (13:19)
Match: Hector Garza, Perro Aguayo, and El Canek defeated Jerry Estrada, Heavy Metal, and Fuerza Guerrera (10:56) when Aguayo pinned Metal
Royal Rumble Match:
Steve Austin won the "royal rumble" (50:29). Also in the match were: Cibernetico, Crush, Diesel II, Farooq, Flash Funk, Terry Funk, Goldust, Henry and Phinneus Godwinn, Bart Gunn, Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Jesse Jammes, Ahmed Johnson, Latin Lover, Jerry Lawler, Rocky Maivia, Mankind, Marc Mero, Mil Mascaras, Pierroth Jr, Razor Ramon II, Jake Roberts, Davey Smith, The Sultan, The Undertaker, Vader, and Savio Vega
World Heavyweight Title Match:
Shawn Michaels pinned Sycho Sid (13:49) to win the title.


Event: Royal Rumble 1998
Date: January 18, 1998
Location: San Jose, California
Arena: San Jose Arena
Attendence: 18,542

Match: Vader pinned Goldust (7:47)
Match: Max Mini, Mosaic, and Nova defeated Battalion, El Torito, and Tarantula (7:49) when Max pinned Torito. Sunny was the special referee
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Rocky Maivia defeated Ken Shamrock (10:53) by Disqualification to retain the Intercontinental Heavyweight title
World Tag Team Title Match:
The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Jesse James) (7:56) by Disqualification. The New Age Outlaws retain the title
Royal Rumble Match:
Steve Austin won the "royal rumble" (55:24). Also in the match were: Steve Blackman, Justin Bradshaw, Tom Brandi, D-Lo Brown, Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, Chainz, Eight-Ball, Farooq, Henry Godwinn, Phinneus Godwinn, Goldust, Owen Hart, Mark Henry, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Honkytonk Man, Jeff Jarrett, Ahmed Johnson, Kurrgan, Dude Love, Rocky Maivia, Mankind, Mark Mero, Mosh, Kama Mustafa, Ken Shamrock, Thrasher, & Savio Vega
World Heavyweight Title Match (Casket Match):
Shawn Michaels defeated The Undertaker (20:37) in a "casket" match to retain the title.


Event: Royal Rumble 1999
Date: January 24, 1999
Location: Anaheim, California
Arena: Arrowhead Pond at Anaheim
Attendence: 14, 816

Sunday Night Heat Match: Christian pinned Jeff Hardy (11:00)
Sunday Night Heat Match:
Bob Holly and Scorpio defeated Too Much (Scott Taylor and Brian Christopher) (3:52) when Holly pinned Christopher
Sunday Night Heat Match:
Mankind pinned Mabel (5:04)....Big Boss Man pinned Jesse Jammes (11:52)
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match:
Ken Shamrock defeated Billy Gunn (11:52) via submission to retain the Intercontinental Heavyweight Title
European Heavyweight Title Match:
X-Pac pinned Gangrel (5:53) to retain the title
World Women's Title Match:
Sable defeated Luna (4:43) in a "strap" matchto retain the title
World Heavyweight Title Match ("I Quit" Match):
Rocky Maivia defeated Mankind (21:46) in an "I quit" match to win the title
Royal Rumble Match:
Vince McMahon won the "royal rumble" (56:38). Also in the match were: Steve Austin, Big Boss Man, Steve Blackman, Blue Meanie, D-Lo Brown, Chyna, Droz, Edge, Gangrel, Gillberg, Godfather, Goldust, Golga, Billy Gunn, Owen Hart, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Mark Henry, Jesse Jammes, Jeff Jarrett, Kane, Kurrgan, Mabel, Dan Severn, Ken Shamrock, Tiger Ali Singh, Al Snow, Test, Val Venis, and X-Pac.


Event: Royal Rumble 2000
Date: January 23, 2000
Location: New York City, New York
Arena: Madison Square Garden
Attendence: 19,231

Match: Tazz defeated Kurt Angle via submission (3:16)
Double Tables Tag Team Match
: The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt) defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) in a "Double Tables Tag Team Match" when Matt Hardy defeated D-Von Dudley (10:17)
WWF Bikini "Ms. Rumble 2000" Contest
: Mae Young defeated The Kat, Terri, Miss Jacquline, B.B., Ivory, and Luna Vachon to win the contest
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match (Three-Way Match): Chris Jericho defeated Chyna and Hardcore Holly when Jericho pinned Chyna in a "three-way" match to win the Intercontinental title (7:30)
World Tag Team Title Match
: The New Age Outlaws (Jesse James and Billy Gunn) defeated The Acolytes (Faarooq and Justin Bradshaw) when Gunn pinned Bradshaw to retain the tag team titles (2:35)
World Heavyweight Title Match (Street Fight Rules)
: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Cactus Jack in a "Street fight" match to retain the title (26:48)
Royal Rumble Match
: Rocky Maivia won the "Royal Rumble" battle royal (51:48). Other participants were: D'Lo Brown, Brian Christopher, Headbanger Mosh, Christian, Rikishi Phatu, Test, Big Boss Man, Edge, Gangrel, The British Bulldog, Bob Backlund, Scott Taylor, Steve Blackman, Viscera, Chris Jericho, Crash Holly, Chyna, Faarooq, Jesse James, Al Snow, Val Venis, Prince Albert, Hardcore Holly, Billy Gunn, Big Show, Bradshaw, Kane, The Godfather, and X-Pac.


Event: WWF Royal Rumble 2001
Date: January 21, 2001
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: New Orleans Arena
Attendence: 17,137

World Tag Team Title Match: The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) defeated Edge and Christian (9:58) when D-Von pinned Edge to win the tag team titles
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match (Ladder Match): Chris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit (18:43) to win the title in a "ladder match
Women's World Title Match: Ivory pinned Chyna (3:27) to retain the title
World Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Angle pinned Triple H (24:18) to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match: Steve Austin won the "Royal Rumble" when (1:01:54) he eliminated Kane. Other Particiapants Were: Jeff Hardy, Bull Buchanan, Matt Hardy, Faarooq, Drew Carey, Kane, Raven, Al Snow, Perry Saturn, Steve Blackman, Grandmaster Sexay, Honky Tonk Man, The Rock, The Goodfather, Tazz, Bradshaw, Albert, Hardcore Holly, K-Kwik, Val Venis, William Regal, Test, Big Show, Crash Holly, The Undertaker, Scotty Too Hotty, Steve Austin, Billy Gunn, Haku/Meng, and Rikishi Phatu.


Event: WWF Royal Rumble 2002
Date: January 20, 2002
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Arena: Phillips Arena
Attendance: 12,915

World Tag Team Title Match: Tazz and Spike Dudley defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von) (5:06) when Tazz made D-Von Dudley submit to retain the tag team titles
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Match: William Regal pinned Edge (9:45) to win the title
Women's World Heavyweight Title Match: Trish Stratus pinned Jazz (3:43) to retain the title. Jacquline was the special guest referee
Street Fight Match: Ric Flair defeated Vince McMahon (14:55) via submission (23:58)
WWF and WCW World Heavyweight Title Match: Chris Jericho pinned The Rock (18:48) to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match: Triple H won the "Royal Rumble" (69:22) eliminating Kurt Angle. Participants included: Al Snow, Albert, Big Show, Billy Gunn, Booker T. Big Bossman, Bradshaw, Christian, Chuck Palumbo, Diamond Dallas Page, Faarooq, The Godfather, Goldust, Jeff Hardy, Kane, Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Matt Hardy, Maven, Mr. Perfect, Perry Saturn, Rikishi, Rob Van Dam, Scotty Too Hotty, Steve Austin, Test, Hurricane Helms, Triple H, The Undertaker, and Val Venis.


Event: Royal Rumble 2003
Date: January 19, 2003
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Arena: Fleet Center
Attendance: 14,712

(RAW) Sunday Night Heat Match: Spike Dudley pinned Steven Richards. Jacqueline was the special guest referee
Winner Advances to the Royal Rumble Match (SmackDown! Match): Brock Lesnar pinned Big Show (6:15) in a "Winner Advances to the Royal Rumble" match
(RAW) World Tag Team Title Match: The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) defeated Lance Storm and William Regal (7:26) when D-Von Dudley pinned Lance Storm to win the tag team titles
Match: SmackDown! Match: Torrie Wilson pinned Dawn Marie (3:35)
(RAW) World Heavyweight Title Match: Scott Steiner defeated Triple H by Disqualification (17:00). Triple H retains the title
(SmackDown!) World Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Angle defeated Chris Benoit (17:18) by submission to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match (RAW vs. SmackDown! Match):
Brock Lesnar won the "Royal Rumble" (56:00) by eliminating The Undertaker. Other participants were: Shawn Michaels (RAW), Chris Jericho (RAW), Christoper Nowinski (RAW), Rey Mysterio (SmackDown!), Edge (SmackDown!), Christian (RAW), Chavo Guerrero Jr. (SmackDown!), Yoshihiro Tajiri (SmackDown!), Bill DeMott (SmackDown!), Tommy Dreamer (RAW), Bull Buchanan (SmackDown!), Rob Van Dam (RAW), Matt Hardy (SmackDown!), Eddie Guerrero (SmackDown!), Jeff Hardy (RAW), Rosie (RAW), Test (RAW), John Cena (SmackDown!), Charlie Haas (SmackDown!), Rikishi (SmackDown!), Jamal (RAW), Kane (RAW), Shelton Benjamin (SmackDown!), Booker T. (RAW), A-Train (SmackDown!), Maven (RAW), Goldust (RAW), David Batista (RAW), Brock Lesnar (SmackDown!), The Undertaker (SmackDown!).


Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2004
Date: January 25, 2004
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Arena: Wachovia Center
Attendance: 17,289

(RAW Sunday Night Heat Match): Victoria pinned Womens' World Champion, Molly Holly, in a non-title match
(RAW) World Tag Team Title Match (Tables Match): Ric Flair and Batista defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh-Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley) (5:29) in a "tables" match to retain the tag team titles
(SmackDown!) World Cruiserweight Title Match: Rey Misterio pinned Jamie Noble (3:06) to retain the title
SmackDown! Match: Eddie Guerrero pinned Chavo Guerrero Jr. (8:02)
(SmackDown!) World Heavyweight Title Match: Brock Lesnar pinned Hardcore Holly (6:22) to retain the title
(RAW) World Heavyweight Title Match (Last Man Standing Match): Triple H and Shawn Michaels fought to a No Contest (23:05) in a "Last Man Standing" match when both wrestlers could not get up after the 10 count. Triple H retains the title
Royal Rumble Match (RAW Vs. SmackDown! Match): Chris Benoit (1:01:38) won the "Royal Rumble." Participants were: Chris Benoit (SmackDown!), Randy Orton (RAW), Mark Henry (RAW), Yoshihiro Tajiri (SmackDown!), Rhyno (SmackDown!), Bradshaw (SmackDown!), Matt Hardy (RAW), Scott Steiner (RAW), Matt Morgan (SmackDown!), Hurricane Helms (RAW), Booker T (RAW), Spike Dudley (RAW), Kane (RAW), Rikishi (SmackDown!), Renee Dupree (RAW), A-Train (SmackDown!), Shelton Benjamin (SmackDown!), Ernest Miller (SmackDown!), Kurt Angle (SmackDown!), Rico Constantino (RAW), Mick Foley (RAW), Christian (RAW), Nunzio (SmackDown!), The Big Show (SmackDown!), Chris Jericho (RAW), Charlie Haas (SmackDown!), Billy Gunn (SmackDown!), John Cena (SmackDown!), Rob Van Dam (RAW), and Bill Goldberg (RAW).


Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2005
Date: January 30, 2005
Location: Fresno, California
Arena: SaveMart Center
Attendance: 9,642

(RAW) Sunday Night Heat Match: Maven pinned Rhyno
RAW Match: Edge pinned Shawn Michaels (18:29)
Casket Match (SmackDown! Match): The Undertaker defeated John Heidenreich (13:04) in a "casket" match
SmackDown! World Heavyweight Title Match (Three-Way Match): John Bradshaw Leyfield defeated Kurt Angle and The Big Show (11:59) in a "three way" match when Bradshaw pinned Angle to retain the title
RAW World Heavyweight Title Match: Triple H pinned Randy Orton (21:27) to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match (RAW vs. SmackDown!): Batista (RAW) won the "Royal Rumble" battle royal match (54:19). Other participants were: Eddie Guerrero (SmackDown!), Chris Benoit (RAW), Daniel Puder (SmackDown!), Hardcore Holly (SmackDown!), Hurricane Helms (RAW), Kenzo Suzuki (SmackDown!), Edge (RAW), Rey Misterio (SmackDown!), Shelton Benjamin (RAW), Booker T. (SmackDown!), Chris Jericho (RAW), Luther Reigns (SmackDown!), Muhammed Hassan (RAW), Orlando Jordan (SmackDown!), Scotty Too Hotty (SmackDown!), Charlie Haas (SmackDown!), Renee Dupree (SmackDown!), Simon Dean (RAW), Shawn Michaels (RAW), Kurt Angle (SmackDown!), Jonathan Coachman (RAW), Mark Jindrak (SmackDown!), Viscera (RAW), Paul London (SmackDown!), John Cena (SmackDown!), Gene Snitsky (RAW), Kane (RAW), Christian (RAW), and Ric Flair (RAW).


Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2006
Date: January 29, 2006
Location: Miami, Florida
Arena: American Airlines Arena
Attendance: 16,000

Sunday Night Heat Match (SmackDown! Match): Fit Finlay defeated Brian Kenderick
World Cruiserweight Title Match (Cruiserweight Open Invitational SmackDown! Match): Gregory Helms (RAW) defeated Kid Kash, Sho Funaki, Nunzio, Jamie Noble, and Paul London in a "Cruiserweight Open SmackDown! Invitational" match (7:10) when Helms pinned Funaki to win the title
RAW Match: Mickie James pinned Ashley Massaro (7:38). Trish Stratus was the special referee
SmackDown! Match: The Boogeyman defeated John Bradshaw Leyfield (1:45
Royal Rumble Match (RAW vs. SmackDown!): Rey Misterio (SmackDown!) won the "Royal Rumble" battle royal match (62:28). Other participants were: Triple H (RAW), Simon Dean (SmackDown!), Psicosis (SmackDown!), Ric Flair (RAW), The Big Show (RAW), Sylvan Grenier (SmackDown!), Bobby Lashley (SmackDown!), Kane (RAW), Carlito Carribean Cool (RAW), Booker T. (SmackDown!), Joey Mercury (SmackDown!), Road Warrior Animal (SmackDown!), Orlando Jordan (SmackDown!), Chavo Guerrero Jr. (RAW), Matt Hardy (SmackDown!), Tatanka, Super Crazy (SmackDown!), Trevor Murdoch (RAW), Chris Masters (RAW), Shelton Benjamin (RAW), Eugene Dinsmore (RAW), Goldust, Chris Benoit (SmackDown!), Viscera (RAW), Randy Orton (SmackDown!), Johnny Nitro (SmackDown!), Shawn Michaels (RAW), and Rob Van Dam (RAW)
RAW World Heavyweight Title Match: John Cena defeated Edge (14:02) to win the title
SmackDown! World Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Angle defeated Mark Henry (7:00) to retain the title.


Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2007
Date: January 28, 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Arena: AT&T Center
Attendance: 15,000

Dark RAW Match: JTG defeated Lance Cade
Match: The Hardy Boys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) defeated MNM (Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury) (18:00) when Jeff Hardy pinned Johnny Nitro
ECW World Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Lashley defeated Test (7:00) by Count Out to retain the title
SmackDown! World Heavyweight Title Match: Batista pinned Mr. Ken Kennedy (11:00) to retain the title
RAW World Heavyweight Title Match (Last Man Standing Match): John Cena defeated Umaga (25:00) in a "Last Man Standing" match to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match: The Undertaker (SmackDown!) (1:00:00) won the "Royal Rumble" match. Other participants were: Ric Flair (RAW), Fit Finlay (SmackDown!), Kenny Dykstra (RAW), Matt Hardy (SmackDown!), Edge (RAW), Tommy Dreamer (ECW), Sabu (ECW), Gregory Helms (SmackDown!), Shelton Benjamin (RAW), Kane (SmackDown!), CM Punk (ECW), King Booker T. (SmackDown!), Super Crazy (RAW), Jeff Hardy (RAW), The Sandman (ECW), Randy Orton (RAW), Chris Benoit (SmackDown!), Rob Van Dam (ECW), Viscera (RAW), Johnny Nitro (RAW), Kevin Thorn (ECW), Hardcore Holly (ECW), Shawn Michaels (RAW), Chris Masters (RAW), Chavo Guerrero (SmackDown!), Montel Vortimus Porter (SmackDown!), Carlito Carribean Cool (RAW), The Great Kahli (RAW), and Mike Mizanin (SmackDown!).


Event: WWE Royal Rumble 2008
Date: January 27, 2008
Location: New York City, New York
Arena: Madison Square Garden
Attendance: 20,798

Dark Match (SmackDown! Match): Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore defeated Deuce and Domino
Non-Title Match: Ric Flair defeated SmackDown! United States Champion, Montel Vontavious Porter, (9:00) via submission in a "non-title" match
RAW Match: John Bradshaw Leyfield defeated Chris Jericho (10:00) by Disqualification
SmackDown! World Heavyweight Title Match: Edge pinned Rey Misterio (14:00) to retain the title
RAW World Heavyweight Title Match: Randy Orton pinned Intercontinental Champion, Jeff Hardy, (16:00) to retain the title
Royal Rumble Match: John Cena (RAW) won the "Royal Rumble" match (52:00). Other participants were: The Undertaker (SmackDown!), Shawn Michaels (RAW), Santino Marella (RAW), The Great Khali (SmackDown!), Hardcore Holly (RAW), John Morrison (ECW), Tommy Dreamer (ECW), Batista (SmackDown!), Hornswoggle McMahon (RAW), Chuck Palumbo (SmackDown!), Jamie Noble (SmackDown!), CM Punk (ECW), Cody Rhodes (RAW), Umaga (RAW), Gene Snitsky (RAW), Mike Mizanin (ECW), Shelton Benjamin (ECW), Jimmy Superfly Snuka, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Kane (SmackDown!), Carlito Carribean Cool (RAW), Mick Foley, Ken Kennedy (RAW), Big Daddy V (ECW), Mark Henry (SmackDown!), Chavo Guerrero (ECW), Fit Finlay (SmackDown!), Elijah Burke (ECW), and Triple H (RAW).


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