{"id":130216,"date":"2025-01-31T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=130216"},"modified":"2025-01-31T06:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T11:36:36","slug":"wwe-royal-rumble-2025-the-biggest-records-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/01\/31\/wwe-royal-rumble-2025-the-biggest-records-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE Royal Rumble 2025: The Records To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The road to WrestleMania kicks off here, and the 2025 Royal Rumble is shaping up to be one for the ages. With history on the line and legacies at stake, the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is set to host one of the most star-studded Rumble matches yet.<\/p>\n

Will a familiar name etch itself deeper into the record books, or will a dark horse rise steal the show? As past milestones loom large and new opportunities await, the battle for a WrestleMania main event spot promises chaos, drama, and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n

As the countdown to the Royal Rumble begins, the records standing today set the stage for what could be a historic night. Some are ready to be broken, and others are waiting to be extended. Here are all the Royal Rumble records to know about heading into the 2025 edition.<\/p>\n

Men’s Royal Rumble Records<\/h2>\n

Most Victories (‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin – 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin has the most victories in Royal Rumble matches. He won the matches in 1997, 1998, and 2001.<\/p>\n

ohn Cena, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes are among those tied with two wins each.<\/p>\n

Entrant Number With Most Winners (#30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Number 30 has produced the most winners (2007, 2008, 2016, 2022, 2023)<\/p>\n

Most Runner-Up Performances (Roman Reigns – 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roman Reigns has served as the runner-up four times. He achieved this in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2020.<\/p>\n

Big Show, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, John Cena, and Randy Orton are all tied for second place serving as the runner-up twice.<\/p>\n

Longest Time Spent in a Single Royal Rumble (Gunther – 1:11:40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gunther holds the record for the longest time spent in a single Royal Rumble. This was for his 2023 performance, which saw him last 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 40 seconds.<\/p>\n

The remainder of the list includes names such as Rey Mysterio, Chris Benoit, Bob Backlund, and others.<\/p>\n

Longest Cumulative Time in Royal Rumble Matches (Chris Jericho – 4:59:33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Jericho has the longest cumulative time in Royal Rumble matches. He has had a total of 4 hours, 59 minutes, and 33 seconds.<\/p>\n

In second place is Randy Orton with 4 hours, 34 minutes, and 8 seconds. In third place, it is Rey Mysterio with 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 45 seconds. In fourth place, Cody Rhodes has 4 hours, 5 minutes, and 14 seconds.<\/p>\n

Shortest Time Spent in a Single Royal Rumble (Santino Marella, 2009 – 1.9 seconds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santino Marella holds the record for the shortest time spent in a single Royal Rumble match. He got this record in 2009 when he only lasted 1.9 seconds.<\/p>\n

Most Eliminations in a Single Royal Rumble (Brock Lesnar – 13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brock Lesnar achieved the record of most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble match in 2020, when he eliminated 13 fellow wrestlers. Impressively, Lesnar eliminated all 13 wrestlers consecutively, giving him an additional record of most consecutive eliminations.<\/p>\n

Roman Reigns is a close second, with 12 eliminations in 2014. Third place goes to Kane for his 2001 performance, when he eliminated 11 wrestlers.<\/p>\n

Total Eliminations in Royal Rumble Matches (Kane – 45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kane has the most eliminations in Royal Rumble matches, having 45 in total. In addition to that, he has a bonus elimination from the time when he portrayed Dr. Isaac Yankem.<\/p>\n

The Undertaker has 40 eliminations, making him take second place. In third place is Shawn Michaels with 39 eliminations.<\/p>\n

Braun Strowman has 35 eliminations. Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are tied at 32 eliminations.<\/p>\n

Most Royal Rumble Appearances<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kane has the most Royal Rumble matches entered, having 20 in total. His first was in 1996 and his most recent was in 2021.<\/p>\n

Kofi Kingston is in second place with 16 Royal Rumble matches entered. Dolph Ziggler and The Miz are tied for third with 15 entrances each.<\/p>\n

Women’s Royal Rumble Records<\/h2>\n

Most Victories<\/strong><\/p>\n

The women’s Royal Rumble match was introduced in 2018. Since then, each year has produced a different winner. As a result, seven women share the honour of most victories, each having one.<\/p>\n

Namely, they are Asuka (2018), Becky Lynch (2019), Charlotte Flair (2020), Bianca Belair (2021), Ronda Rousey (2022), Rhea Ripley (2023), and Bayley (2024).<\/p>\n

Entrant Number With Most Winners (#3 and #28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Entrant number 3 and 28 have produced the most winners, each having two. Entrant number 3 won in 2021 and 2024. Entrant number 28 won in 2019 and 2022.<\/p>\n

Most Runner-Up Performances (Charlotte Flair & Liv Morgan – 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charlotte Flair and Liv Morgan share the record of being frequent runner-ups. They each have two runner-up performances.<\/p>\n

Longest Time Spent in a Single Royal Rumble (Bayley – 1:03:03)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bayley holds the record for the longest time spent in a single Royal Rumble. In 2024, she set the record at 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 3 seconds.<\/p>\n

Naomi, who also took part in the 2024 edition, is in second place with 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 18 seconds. Rhea Ripley’s 2023 performance earned her third place with 1 hour, 1 minute, and 8 seconds.<\/p>\n

Longest Cumulative Time in Royal Rumble (Bianca Belair – 3:05:28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bianca Belair holds the record for the longest cumulative time in Royal Rumble matches. The accumulative time she has is 3 hours, 5 minutes, and 28 seconds.<\/p>\n

Natalya holds the second-longest cumulative time with 2 hours, 38 minutes, and 39 seconds. In third place is Naomi, who has 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 34 seconds.<\/p>\n

Shortest Time Spent in a Single Royal Rumble (Chelsea Green & Valhalla – 5 seconds)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chelsea Green and Valhalla share the record for the shortest time spent in a single Royal Rumble match. They were each in their respective matches for five seconds before being tossed out of the ring.<\/p>\n

Most Eliminations in a Single Royal Rumble (Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair & Nia Jax – 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, and Nia Jax hold the record for most eliminations in a single Royal Rumble, each having eight. Baszler and Belair achieved this in 2020 whilst Jax did so in 2024.<\/p>\n

Rhea Ripley and Bayley share second place with seven eliminations each.<\/p>\n

Total Eliminations in Royal Rumble Matches (Rhea Ripley & Nia Jax – 20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax share the record for total eliminations in Royal Rumble matches, each having 20. Bayley holds the second place with 17 eliminations.<\/p>\n

Most Royal Rumble Appearances (Liv Morgan & Natalya – 7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liv Morgan and Natalya share the distinction of most Royal Rumbles entered. They each have seven Royal Rumble appearances.<\/p>\n

Naomi, Dana Brooke, and Tamina are tied for second place with six Royal Rumbles each.<\/p>\n

Other Royal Rumble Tidbits<\/h2>\n