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2009 Royal Rumble Statistics and Eliminations

Check out individual Royal Rumble times and eliminations as provided by the Academy of Wrestling Arts and Sciences' statistical division.

Edge capitalizes on brotherly betrayal

The Ultimate Opportunist Edge reclaimed the WWE Championship after Jeff Hardy was betrayed by his own brother, Matt.

Results | Photos

The Champ retains

Despite a conflicted Shawn Michaels' attempts to help JBL claim the gold, John Cena retained the World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble. Results | Photos

Melina topples The Glamazon

Melina defeated Beth Phoenix to capture the Women’s Championship. Results | Photos

Watch: Melina talks with Joey Styles about her win

No Stopping Swagger

Matt Hardy failed to regain gold from ECW Champion Jack Swagger. In front of a sold-out crowd in the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Swagger kept his undefeated streak alive. Results | Photos

Vroom Vroom!

Start your engines. The WWE Divas kick it into high gear at Royal Rumble in this exclusive photo gallery.

Rumble facts, stats & winners

Freshen up on your Royal Rumble history with WWE.com. Which Superstar has made the most Rumble Match appearances? Who had the shortest time in any 30-man battle? See this and every past Rumble winner.

Detroit Rock City

The Motor City is no stranger to WWE events of incredible magnitude. Join WWE.com as we run down some of the biggest, most memorable ring moments ever witnessed in Detroit.

'Let it Rock' at the Rumble

Special thanks to Kevin Rudolf, whose "Let it Rock" is the official theme of the Royal Rumble. The track is off his Cash Money Records debut, In the City, which is available now.

Rumble Rewind

The biggest legends in WWE have competed in the Royal Rumble, including Hulk Hogan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The Rock and more. Here’s your chance to flash back to the greatest Royal Rumbles ever.

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Royal Rumble 2009 comes to your computer screen.

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