Drew McIntyre Royal Rumble Stats: Everything to know before his 2025 entry

As the 2025 Royal Rumble approaches, let’s dive into Drew McIntyre’s impressive Royal Rumble statistics and history:

Royal Rumble Appearances

Drew McIntyre has participated in eight Royal Rumble matches to date. His record includes:

• Total appearances: 8
• Wins: 1 (2020)
• Runner-up finishes: 1 (2022)
• Best finish: 1st (2020)
• Worst finish: 29th (2013)
• Total eliminations: 18
• Total time in Rumble matches: 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 33 seconds

Year-by-Year Performance

Here’s a breakdown of McIntyre’s Royal Rumble performances:

Notable Eliminations

McIntyre has eliminated several high-profile opponents in Royal Rumble matches1:

• Brock Lesnar (2020)
• Roman Reigns (2020)
• Seth Rollins (2020)
• Sheamus (2023)
• Karrion Kross (2023)
• Ricochet (2024)

2020 Royal Rumble Victory

McIntyre’s most significant Royal Rumble moment came in 2020 when he won the match. He entered at number 16 and made a lasting impact by eliminating WWE superstar Brock Lesnar with a Claymore kick. McIntyre went on to eliminate five more wrestlers, including Roman Reigns, to secure his win and a guaranteed title shot at WrestleMania 36.

Recent Performances

In the years following his 2020 victory, McIntyre has continued to be a formidable presence in the Royal Rumble:

• 2022: Entered at 21, finished 2nd, eliminated by Brock Lesnar
• 2023: Entered at 9, finished 9th, eliminated by Gunther
• 2024: Entered at 29, finished 4th, eliminated by CM Punk

As Drew McIntyre prepares for his ninth Royal Rumble appearance in 2025, fans are eager to see if he can replicate his 2020 success and secure another victory in this prestigious event.