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Randy Orton wins Royal Rumble Match

Edge def. Jeff Hardy (New WWE Champion)

World Heavyweight Champion John Cena def. JBL

Melina def. Beth Phoenix (New Women's Champion)

ECW Champion Jack Swagger def. Matt Hardy

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.

Statistics and Eliminations

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

Edge's Superstar profile

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

Watch: Cena talks with Joey Styles about his win

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

Women's Champion Melina's Superstar profile

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

Watch: Swagger talks with Joey Styles after his win

Vroom Vroom!

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

Check out Candice, Maria and more racy Divas!

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.

Facts & Figures | Past winners | Watch: Rumble stats

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.

WWE's Motor City Moments

'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.

Interview | Listen | Official site | iTunes | WWE Music

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.

More info | WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand