While the Royal Rumble has so often been won by already-made top-tier stars, there are times when the Rumble has been used to elevate someone from the upper-midcard to main event picture. And never was that more prominent than in 2004 with Chris Benoit.

For this list, we will look at four times WWE stars suffered real injuries in the Royal Rumble match. CM Punk's first televised WWE match since returning in 2023 was last year's Rumble match, entering at number 27. Unfortunately for the superstar, he also suffered a torn tricep during the match at the hands of Drew McIntyre.

Winning a Royal Rumble is incredibly difficult. However, it's almost as rare to see men who finished as the runner-up in multiple Rumbles.

Discover the unforgettable Iron Man performances in Royal Rumble history, highlighting the standout athletes who showcased incredible stamina and skill. This list includes legends like Gunther, Rick Martel,

Even though these wrestling legends left their mark in WWE, they shockingly never competed in the Royal Rumble.