Vince McMahon's surprising victory at the 1999 Royal Rumble was a strategic move to elevate his character in WWE. Despite criticism, the decision was meant to prove his place in the ring and generate controversy.

The Royal Rumble Match has become the most popular stipulation ever created by WWE. From the timed intervals and countdown to the surprises and staredowns, the

Many high-profile names won the Royal Rumble in the 1990s. Here is every Rumble winner of that decade, ranked by their performance in said match.