Tonight's the night, as the Royal Rumble kicks off WWE's year in style on the road to Wrestlemania. You can expect surprise returns, star-making performances, and some of the biggest highlights of the year.
The 2024 edition is all set to be another thriller in what is one of the most exciting events in the WWE calendar.
When is WWE Royal Rumble 2024?
Getty Images The Royal Rumble has been the first WWE PPV of the year since 1988. It's one of the promotion's big five events of the year and is built around the titular match - the Royal Rumble.
This year, the Royal Rumble takes place on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with the event underway at 8:30pm Eastern Time (1:00 a.m. on January 28 in the UK). It's taking place at Tropicana Field in Florida for the second time in the event's history, the first happening in 2021. However, due to the pandemic, no fans were inside the arena.
How to watch Royal Rumble 2024
Getty Images The Royal Rumble is only available to stream via Peacock in the USA. The subscription platform costs $5.99 per month for the Premium plan, including adverts on on-demand content, while the Premium Plus package costs $11.99 per month without adverts. You can also subscribe to a yearly package for $59.99 and $119.99 to give yourself a bit of a saving.
It is also available to purchase via PPV in the USA, while in the UK, you need the WWE Network to access the event. This is priced at £9.99 per month.
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 confirmed matches
Getty Images Only four matches have been confirmed for the 2024 Royal Rumble, including both the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. Each Roayl Rumble match is expected to last over an hour, so despite the short match card, the event will have the same run time as a typical WWE PLE.
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 match card
| Match | Stipulation |
|---|---|
| Men's Royal Rumble | 30-man Royal Rumble for a World Championship match at Wrestlemania XL |
| Women's Royal Rumble | 30-woman Royal Rumble for a Women's Championship match at Wrestlemania XL |
| Roman Reigns (c) vs Randy Orton vs AJ Styles vs LA Knight | Fatal four-way for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship |
| Logan Paul (c) vs Kevin Owens | Singles match for the WWE United States Championship |
Wrestlers confirmed for Royal Rumble 2024
Getty Images Only a handful of names have been confirmed for the men's and women's Royal Rumble, leaving plenty of spaces open for some surprise entrants and returns.
Men's 2024 Royal Rumble entrants
| Wrestler | Brand |
|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes | Raw |
| CM Punk | Raw |
| Shinsuke Nakamura | Raw |
| Bobby Lashley | SmackDown |
| Drew McIntyre | Raw |
| Gunther | Raw |
| Kofi Kingston | Raw |
| Damian Priest | Raw |
| Santos Escobar | SmackDown |
| R-Truth | Raw |
| Carlito | SmackDown |
| Grayson Waller | SmackDown |
| Austin Theory | SmackDown |
| Jimmy Uso | SmackDown |
Women's 2024 Royal Rumble entrants
| Wrestler | Brand |
|---|---|
| Bayley | Smackdown |
| Nia Jax | Raw |
| Becky Lynch | Raw |
| Bianca Belair | SmackDown |
| Maxxine Dupri | Raw |
| Ivy Nile | Raw |
| Alba Fyre | SmackDown |
| Shotzi | SmackDown |
| Zelina Vega | SmackDown |
| Michin | SmackDown |
FAQs
What is the Royal Rumble?
The Royal Rumble is a battle royal style fight that sees the last wrestler in the ring crown the winner. Thirty wrestlers compete in the match, entering the ring at different stages. Wrestlers are eliminated by being removed from the ring, usually thrown over the top rope. A wrestler is eliminated when both feet touch the floor.
Will the 2024 Royal Rumble be shown on Netflix?
This year's Royal Rumble will only be available via Peacock in the US. However, from 2025, Monday Night Raw will become exclusive to Netflix in the US, while all WWE shows, including PLEs like the Royal Rumble, will be available on Netflix outside of the US.
Who are the reigning Royal Rumble champions?
Many huge wrestling names have picked up Royal Rumble victories, from Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair to The Undertaker, The Rock, and Triple H.
Last year, Cody Rhodes won the men's event, entering as the last wrestler, while Rhea Ripley was in the ring as entrant number one, defeating a huge field to be crowned the winner.
When was the first Royal Rumble held?
The first ever Royal Rumble was held in 1988 and has been a mainstay in the WWE calendar ever since. Jim Duggan was the first-ever winner.
Who has won the most Royal Rumble matches?
Stone Cold Steve Austin has the most wins to his name in the event, picking up three between 1997 and 2001. Several wrestlers have enjoyed two victories, with Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Batista, Edge, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, and Triple H all having done so.
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