The Royal Rumble match is one of the most intriguing concepts in WWE history. 30 men enter, but only one remains in the ring at the end. Immortality is the prize as the winner gets to main event WrestleMania and compete for a World Title of their choosing. Although there is much at stake, the Rumble has also gained popularity due to the element of surprise embedded within its concept.
Over the years, the WWE Universe has witnessed some incredible surprise returns. Last year, in the Women’s Rumble, Alexa Bliss returned following a two-year hiatus, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The Men’s Rumble has been around for nearly 4 decades, and surprise entrants are a staple of the 30-man melee.
Considering the sheer number of incredible surprise entrants over the years, some honorable mentions are worth mentioning:
- Rob Van Dam returns during the 2009 Men’s Royal Rumble
- Rey Mysterio reemerges during the 2018 Men’s Rumble
- Booker T shocks the world in the 40-man 2011 Men’s Rumble
On that note, let’s look at five of the greatest surprise entrants in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
