WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Ranking All 30 Match Winners

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17. Edge – 2010

Edge had ruptured his Achilles in 2009 and was thought to have to be sidelined for nearly one year. However, he created one of the most shocking moments in Royal Rumble history by entering the match late and driving through all the remaining competitors. This led to him winning to receive a World title shot at WrestleMania.

This moment was full of emotion for Edge and his fans in 2010. He had still been one of the most popular Superstars on the roster, and received an incredible pop for his return. Few can match the reaction that the WWE Universe gave him, so this made his win feel even grander.

Unfortunately, when looking back on the aftermath, the Rated R Superstar didn’t come out successful. He would lose a World Heavyweight Championship match to Chris Jericho, being the second of four consecutive Royal Rumble winners to lose their title bout at WrestleMania. Three of them were for the World Heavyweight Championship as well, a belt that WWE had deemed below the WWE Title once the brand split ended.

So, Edge’s win made for one helluva moment in 2010. But didn’t follow up with much afterward.