Shortest time spent in a single Royal Rumble match

By Ashish Kapoor
Published on | Jan 20, 2024

Jerry Lawler - 4 Seconds

Jerry Lawler and Bret Hart's feud went on for years and they again faced each other during Royal Rumble 1997. Hart eliminated Lawler inside 4 seconds.

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Titus O’Neil - 4 Seconds

Titus O’Neil was eliminated by both Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose within four seconds during Royal Rumble 2015 when he entered as the #26 entrant.

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Owen Hart - 3 Seconds

Owen Hart entered at #11 during Royal Rumble 1995. But, flipped over by the British Bulldog three seconds later.

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Mike Kanellis - 3 Seconds

Mike Kanellis made a surprise entrance during Royal Rumble 2018. He was confronted by Mark Henry who threw Kanellis over the ropes within 3 seconds.

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Sheamus - 2 Seconds

One of the biggest shocks that makes this list is none other than Sheamus. He was eliminated by Heath Slater in 2 seconds during Royal Rumble 2012.

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The Warlord - 2 Seconds

During the Royal Rumble match back in 1989, The Warlord entered at 21st position but was eliminated by global superstar, Hulk Hogan in 2 seconds.

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Santino Marella - 1 Second

Santino Marella entered the Royal Rumble 2009 at 28th position and probably gave himself a chance before getting eliminated by Kane within one second.

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