Wrestling historian Mike Rickard looks back at the significance of the Royal Rumble.

Who doesn't love a good surprise?

Updated for 2026.

Get ready for the Rumble with some Required Royal Rumble Reading!

Remembering this classic for the Super Nintendo.

There have been 449 people to compete in the Royal Rumble. Scientifically speaking, which ones have done the absolute best?

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Whose careers were helped (or hurt) by being in the Rumble?

What are the biggest moments in Royal Rumble history?

We love the Royal Rumble! But still....

Who doesn't love a surprise?

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Mean Gene dishes out the latest dirt!

There have been 433 competitors to enter the Royal Rumble throughout history. Scientifically speaking, which are the very best?

We're getting close to the end. OR ARE WE?

What went down in Week Three?

Originally published January 13, 2018.

What are the biggest moments in Royal Rumble history?