Before the match started, the surprises had already begun as Pat McAfee made his return to commentary, delightfully shocking Michael Cole.
Fight Night kicked off the Men’s Rumble as Intercontinental Champion Gunther and his fierce rival Sheamus entered at No. 1 and 2, respectively.
Not long after Sheamus scored the first elimination by Brogue Kicking The Miz (No. 3) into oblivion, he formed a match-long alliance with his good friend Drew McIntyre after The Scottish Warrior entered at No. 9.
The Beast Incarnate destroyed the ringside area after being tossed over the top rope by The All Mighty. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
McIntyre got payback on Karrion Kross (No. 7) by eliminating him, though Kofi Kingston (No. 4), known for his spectacular saves, took a nasty tumble as Gunther threw him out.
Business picked up when Brock Lesnar (No. 12) rumbled his way to the ring, eliminating Santos Escobar (No. 10), Angelo Dawkins (No. 11) and Chad Gable (No. 8) in quick succession. Bobby Lashley (No. 13) immediately made an impact of his own, attacking Lesnar and Spearing Sheamus before eliminating The Beast and bringing the WWE Universe to a fever pitch.
An infuriated Lesnar destroyed the announce table with steel steps before F5-ing Baron Corbin (No. 14) as Corbin was attempting to enter the match. Moments later, 2019 Royal Rumble winner Seth “Freakin” Rollins (No. 15) immediately made an impact by tossing Corbin in the ring and then out of the Rumble before also eliminating Lashley.
Logan Paul returned from injury to enter the Royal Rumble Match for the first-time in his career. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Rey Mysterio (No. 17) was supposed to enter, but he never came out. Dominik Mysterio (No. 18) followed by holding his father’s mask, perhaps revealing what happened to his father. Dominik received backup from Finn Bálor (no. 20), as they threw out Gargano.
At number 21, Booker T shocked the WWE Universe by entering his ninth Rumble, delivering a Bookend and a massive Spinaroonie before being eliminated by Gunther.
With Damian Priest entering at 22, The Judgment Day was at full force and eliminated Montez Ford (No. 23). Their momentum was stopped when Edge (No. 24) made his return, disposing of Bálorand Priest, but The Judgment Day got the last laugh when Priest and Bálor helped Dominik eliminate The Rated-R-Superstar.
Edge continued his assault on The Judgment Day until Rhea Ripley blindsided Edge with a clothesline, but Beth Phoenix returned to obliterate The Nightmare with a massive Spear. The ring soon filled with giants when Omos (No. 26) and Braun Strowman (No. 27) battered each other until Strowman eliminated The Nigerian Giant.
Ricochet and Logan Paul showed off their stunning aerial athleticism by hitting simultaneous top-rope maneuvers. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Although they each tried to save each other throughout the night, McIntyre and Sheamus were eventually eliminated by Gunther. Rounding out the field were a pair of Superstars returning from injury: Logan Paul (No. 29) appearing in his first Royal Rumble Match and Cody Rhodes (No. 30), who most recently defeated Seth “Freakin” Rollins in a Hell in a Cell Match while competing through a gruesome pectoral injury.
The Rated-R Superstar returned in the Royal Rumble to get vengeance on The Judgment Day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Rhodes made good on his return, tossing out Dominik and Strowman. In an electrifying moment Paul and Ricochet (No. 28) stood on the apron and trash-talked one another before each launching themselves off the opposite top ropes and crashing into each other full force in mid-air.
With the match down to Rhodes, Paul, Gunther and Rollins, The Ring General broke Rey Mysterio’s record for longest time spent in a traditional Royal Rumble Match, lasting more than 70 minutes.
The American Nightmare returned from injury and was the last entrant in the 2023 Royal Rumble. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
As Rhodes and Rollins were trading blows, Paul snuck back in to eliminate Rollins. Rhodes, however, ended Paul’s night by getting rid of the brash Superstar.
After laying in wait, Logan Paul shocked the WWE Universe by eliminating Seth Rollins from the Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
With the last two competitors having entered at numbers 1 and 30 respectively, Gunther and Rhodes battled for the ultimate glory for almost another 10 minutes. Rhodes paid homage by trapping Gunther in the ropes and hitting him with a kick below the belt, but Gunther fought back with a massive dropkick and a Powerbomb.
The American Nightmare basks in the realization that he’s heading to WrestleMania after winning the 2023 Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
After an earth-shattering Cross Rhodes, Rhodes realized his dream by clotheslining Gunther over the top rope to win his first Royal Rumble Match, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations
Before the match started, the surprises had already begun as Pat McAfee made his return to commentary, delightfully shocking Michael Cole.
Fight Night kicked off the Men’s Rumble as Intercontinental Champion Gunther and his fierce rival Sheamus entered at No. 1 and 2, respectively.
Not long after Sheamus scored the first elimination by Brogue Kicking The Miz (No. 3) into oblivion, he formed a match-long alliance with his good friend Drew McIntyre after The Scottish Warrior entered at No. 9.
The Beast Incarnate destroyed the ringside area after being tossed over the top rope by The All Mighty. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
McIntyre got payback on Karrion Kross (No. 7) by eliminating him, though Kofi Kingston (No. 4), known for his spectacular saves, took a nasty tumble as Gunther threw him out.
Business picked up when Brock Lesnar (No. 12) rumbled his way to the ring, eliminating Santos Escobar (No. 10), Angelo Dawkins (No. 11) and Chad Gable (No. 8) in quick succession. Bobby Lashley (No. 13) immediately made an impact of his own, attacking Lesnar and Spearing Sheamus before eliminating The Beast and bringing the WWE Universe to a fever pitch.
An infuriated Lesnar destroyed the announce table with steel steps before F5-ing Baron Corbin (No. 14) as Corbin was attempting to enter the match. Moments later, 2019 Royal Rumble winner Seth “Freakin” Rollins (No. 15) immediately made an impact by tossing Corbin in the ring and then out of the Rumble before also eliminating Lashley.
Logan Paul returned from injury to enter the Royal Rumble Match for the first-time in his career. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Rey Mysterio (No. 17) was supposed to enter, but he never came out. Dominik Mysterio (No. 18) followed by holding his father’s mask, perhaps revealing what happened to his father. Dominik received backup from Finn Bálor (no. 20), as they threw out Gargano.
At number 21, Booker T shocked the WWE Universe by entering his ninth Rumble, delivering a Bookend and a massive Spinaroonie before being eliminated by Gunther.
With Damian Priest entering at 22, The Judgment Day was at full force and eliminated Montez Ford (No. 23). Their momentum was stopped when Edge (No. 24) made his return, disposing of Bálorand Priest, but The Judgment Day got the last laugh when Priest and Bálor helped Dominik eliminate The Rated-R-Superstar.
Edge continued his assault on The Judgment Day until Rhea Ripley blindsided Edge with a clothesline, but Beth Phoenix returned to obliterate The Nightmare with a massive Spear. The ring soon filled with giants when Omos (No. 26) and Braun Strowman (No. 27) battered each other until Strowman eliminated The Nigerian Giant.
Ricochet and Logan Paul showed off their stunning aerial athleticism by hitting simultaneous top-rope maneuvers. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Although they each tried to save each other throughout the night, McIntyre and Sheamus were eventually eliminated by Gunther. Rounding out the field were a pair of Superstars returning from injury: Logan Paul (No. 29) appearing in his first Royal Rumble Match and Cody Rhodes (No. 30), who most recently defeated Seth “Freakin” Rollins in a Hell in a Cell Match while competing through a gruesome pectoral injury.
The Rated-R Superstar returned in the Royal Rumble to get vengeance on The Judgment Day. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
Rhodes made good on his return, tossing out Dominik and Strowman. In an electrifying moment Paul and Ricochet (No. 28) stood on the apron and trash-talked one another before each launching themselves off the opposite top ropes and crashing into each other full force in mid-air.
With the match down to Rhodes, Paul, Gunther and Rollins, The Ring General broke Rey Mysterio’s record for longest time spent in a traditional Royal Rumble Match, lasting more than 70 minutes.
The American Nightmare returned from injury and was the last entrant in the 2023 Royal Rumble. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
As Rhodes and Rollins were trading blows, Paul snuck back in to eliminate Rollins. Rhodes, however, ended Paul’s night by getting rid of the brash Superstar.
After laying in wait, Logan Paul shocked the WWE Universe by eliminating Seth Rollins from the Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.
With the last two competitors having entered at numbers 1 and 30 respectively, Gunther and Rhodes battled for the ultimate glory for almost another 10 minutes. Rhodes paid homage by trapping Gunther in the ropes and hitting him with a kick below the belt, but Gunther fought back with a massive dropkick and a Powerbomb.
The American Nightmare basks in the realization that he’s heading to WrestleMania after winning the 2023 Royal Rumble Match. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #RoyalRumble
After an earth-shattering Cross Rhodes, Rhodes realized his dream by clotheslining Gunther over the top rope to win his first Royal Rumble Match, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations
