WWE Superstars Who Won Royal Rumble Multiple Times

The Royal Rumble is a thrilling WWE event that features 30 superstars battling to throw each other over the top rope. It begins with two entrants, and a new wrestler joins every 90 seconds. When a wrestler is thrown out they are considered eliminated. The last remaining superstar earns a title shot at WrestleMania.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan was one of the best WWE wrestlers in wrestling, especially in the Royal Rumble. He won it two times in a row in 1990 and 1991. In 1990, he came into the match at number 22 and threw out The Ultimate Warrior to win. This win allowed him to defend his title at WrestleMania VI where he successfully kept his title against the Warrior in a big rematch.

The next year, in 1991 Hogan did it again. This time, he started the match at number 1 and lasted a long time for 1 minute and 41 seconds. He threw out Earthquake to win his second Royal Rumble in a row. At WrestleMania VII, he faced Sgt—Slaughter, who had sided with Iraq during the Gulf War. Hogan winning against Slaughter was like a symbol of the United States winning.

Shawn Michales

Shawn Michaels made history by winning the Royal Rumble two times in a row, in 1995 and 1996. In 1995, he started at the first position outlasting 29 other wrestlers and throwing Yokozuna out to win. This gave him a spot in the main event at WrestleMania XII against Bret Hart. 

The next year, in 1996, Shawn Michaels defended his champion title in the Rumble. He faced tough opponents like Diesel, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Teaming up with Ahmed Johnson, Michaels eliminated Yokozuna and threw out Vader and The Undertaker to win again. This made him the only wrestler to win the Rumble two times in a row and set up an epic rematch against Bret Hart at WrestleMania XII in an Iron Man match

Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin is like the king of the Royal Rumble, winning it three times in 1997, 1998, and 2001. In 1997, he broke through as “Stone Cold,” throwing out ten others, and winning against The Undertaker. This marked his rise to the top. In 1998, starting at number 25, he eliminated rivals like The Rock and Mankind. Facing Kane in the end, his smarts and Stone Cold Stunner got him his second win. 

By 2001, Austin was returning from injuries, he entered at number 22, threw out top contenders like Triple H and The Undertaker, and faced off against WWF Champion Shawn Michaels. Hitting Michaels with a Rock Bottom, he won his third and most dramatic Royal Rumble, cementing his status as one of the greatest superstars ever. 

Triple H

Triple H also known as “The Game,” had two moments in the Royal Rumble. In 2002, he entered at number 27, outlasting 22 others, and set a record for the longest time spent in the Rumble for 72 minutes and 22 seconds. He threw out The Undertaker and did a Pedigree and spinebuster on Kurt Angle to win which set up a big match at WrestleMania X8 against The Rock.

Then, in 2016, Triple H came in at number 30, not as an active wrestler but as the WWE COO. He threw out 11 others which included Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, and faced Reigns at the end. In a shocking move, he Pedigreed Reigns to win the Rumble and the Championship, getting a main event spot at WrestleMania 32 against Seth Rollins.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is a top superstar who won the Royal Rumble not just once, but twice. In 2002, he came in at number 23 and completely ruled the match, throwing out a bunch of other wrestlers to earn a ticket to WrestleMania.

Then, in 2016, Lesnar did it again. This time, he entered at number 12, showing his strength and speed by easily tossing out his opponents like they were dolls. This win was extra special because it marked the start of his second time as the Universal Champion.

Batista

Batista won the Royal Rumble two times. In 2005, he came in at number 28 and showed his huge power by tossing out Triple H, Randy Orton, and then Maven to win. This led to a big match at WrestleMania XXX against Triple H.

In 2014, after a break from WWE Batista surprised everyone by returning at the Royal Rumble. Again, entering at number 28, he used his experience to strategically eliminate others, finally throwing out Roman Reigns to win. This set up a chance for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXX.

John Cena

John Cena won the Royal Rumble two times in 2008 and 2013. In 2008, he surprised everyone with a quick return from injury, entering at number 30. He threw out several wrestlers, including Triple H, to win. This victory set up a match at WrestleMania XXIV where he successfully challenged Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.

In 2013, Cena won again, entering at number 19. He lasted over 54 minutes, eliminated 7 wrestlers, and had a showdown with Ryback. His win gave him the choice to challenge either the WWE Champion or the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania XXIX. He chose The Rock, making their WrestleMania encounter one of the most anticipated matches in WWE history.

Randy Orton

Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble two times in 2009 and 2017. In 2009, he created history as the youngest Rumble winner at just 29. Entering at number 8, he dominated the match and tossed Ted DiBiase Jr. out to secure a spot in WrestleMania XXV’s main event.

Eight years later, in 2017, Orton showed his experience with another Rumble win. Entering at number 23, he used smart moves and eliminated Roman Reigns to be the last superstar standing. This victory earned him a chance at Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship at WrestleMania 33.

Edge

Edge won the Royal Rumble two times in 2010 and 2021. In 2010, he surprised by entering at number 29 and eliminating John Cena to secure his first Rumble win. This victory led him to the main event of WrestleMania XXVI, where he faced Cena in a rematch for the WWE Championship.

Eleven years later, in 2021, Edge, now a WWE Hall of Famer, entered the Rumble at number one. He battled for over 58 minutes, eliminating Randy Orton to claim his second Rumble victory. This win gave him a chance at the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 37.

Conclusion

These multi-time Royal Rumble winners including legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Edge show their skills and popularity. With multiple victories, they have etched their names in WWE history.