WWE Royal Rumble celebrates its evolution from a 20-man event to a fan favorite

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The WWE Royal Rumble, created by Pat Patterson in 1988, started as a 20-man event and has evolved into a 30-superstar competition, including women since 2018. It marks the beginning of the Road to WrestleMania. Initially a television special, the Royal Rumble became a pay-per-view event in 1989. It is now part of WWE's "Big Four" events, alongside WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. The Royal Rumble has seen various winners, with 27 different men and seven women claiming victory. The 2025 event will be the first to stream live on Netflix.


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