"The show will feature a men's and women's Royal Rumble match, with the winners earning an opportunity to challenge for a world championship at WrestleMania 42 in April in Las Vegas. Also on the card, Undisputed WWE champion Drew McIntyre will look to defend his title against Sami Zayn and AJ Styles will put his in-ring career on the line against Gunther. As the road to WrestleMania begins, here's a look at the history of its first stop."
"That feat has been accomplished four times: Hulk Hogan (1990, 1991), Shawn Michaels (1995, 1996), "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (1997, 1998) and Cody Rhodes (2023, 2024). The Miz has the most Royal Rumble match appearances among the active roster (16). The all-time leader in Rumble match entries is Kane with 18 (he had two more appearances under different personas). Kane also holds the record for most eliminations with 45."
Royal Rumble returns to KAFD in Riyadh with men's and women's Royal Rumble matches whose winners earn world championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The card includes Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defending against Sami Zayn and AJ Styles risking his in-ring career against Gunther. The event began in 1988, with WWE Hall of Famer "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan winning the inaugural match. Multiple historical records are noted: Kane leads all-time entries and eliminations, Gunther set the longest single-match time in 2023, and Santino Marella holds the shortest time.
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