Often popularly referred to as one of the most prestigious and popular events in the history of the WWE, the Royal Rumble is followed by millions of wrestling aficionados from all over the world for its spine-chilling action, dreadful characters, blood-curdling rivalries and dramatic storylines. The glorious history of the Royal Rumble, which spans over decades, has witnessed numerous legendary WWE wrestlers who have eliminated many seasoned wrestlers with their unmatched moves.
Over the decades, numerous iconic wrestlers of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Triple H, have claimed a spine-chilling total of eliminations throughout their star-studded careers. Have you ever wondered about the top four Royal Rumble winners who have claimed the highest number of eliminations in their careers? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four Royal Rumble winners who have secured the highest number of eliminations in their career.
Top 4 Royal Rumble Winners With Most Eliminations Overall
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Glenn Thomas Jacobs – 46 Eliminations
The legendary American professional wrestler, politician and actor Glenn Thomas Jacobs, often also popularly referred to as “Kane”, is at the first spot in our list of the top four most iconic Royal Rumbles winners with the most eliminations overall.
Often hailed as one of the most successful professional wrestlers in the history of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company, Glenn Thomas Jacobs, popularly referred to by his ring name “Kane”, continues to hold the record for the highest number of Royal Rumble eliminations as of 2025, i.e. 46, speaking volumes about his unwavering dominance inside the ring. Throughout his career, Kane has eliminated some of the most legendary WWE wrestlers, including John Cena, The Undertaker and many others, to clinch the prestigious oyal Rumble title.
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Mark William Calaway – 40 Eliminations
At the second spot in our list of the top four Royal Rumble winners who have secured the highest number of eliminations in their career, we have the iconic American retired professional wrestler Mark William Calway, often popularly referred to by his ring name “The Undertaker.” Often hailed as the “dead man” of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company by millions of wrestling fans from all over the world, Mark William Calaway aka “The Undertaker” has witnessed an extremely dominant career at the Royal Rumble and continues to hold the record for second-highest number of Royal Rumble eliminations i.e. 40.
Throughout his glorious career at the Royal Rumble which lasted for eleven long years from 1991 to 2017, the Undertaker eliminated some of the biggest names of the WWE company including Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena and many others.
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Shawn Michaels – 39 Eliminations
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four most iconic Royal Rumbles winners with the most eliminations overall, we have another legendary American retired professional wrestler, Shawn Michaels, who is still hailed as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time.
Often popularly referred to as the “Heartbreak Kid” by millions of wrestling aficionados from all over the world, Shawn Michaels proved his unmatched dominance at the Royal Rumble and secured a spine-chilling total of 49 eliminations, which continues to be the third-highest total of eliminations ever secured by a professional wrestler in the history of the Royal Rumble as of 2025.
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Stone Cold Steve Austin – 36 Eliminations
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four Royal Rumble winners who have secured the highest number of eliminations in their career, we have the trailblazing American retired professional wrestler, Stone Cold Steve Austin, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all-time.
Throughout his star-studded professional wrestling career with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company, Stone Cold Steve Austin clinched the prestigious Royal Rumble title a record total of three times in the years 1997, 1999 and 2001. Also, as of 2025, the American former wrestling sensation Stone Cold Steve Austin continues to hold the record for the fourth-highest number of Royal Rumble eliminations i.e. 36.
