Top 8 WWE Royal Rumble surprise entrants ever 

John Cena made his unbelievable WWE return at Royal Rumble 2008. Entering at No.30, he won that match.

In one of the greatest returns of all-time, Edge made his in-ring return to WWE, back in 2020 at Royal Rumble. 

At number 2, AJ Styles made his jaw-dropping WWE debut at Royal Rumble 2016.

Rey Mysterio shocked the world by making a cameo appearance at Royal Rumble 2018.

In 2021, Christian too made his in-ring return at the Royal Rumble. The Captain Charisma shared an emotional moment with his best friend Edge, who was already in the match.

Melina made a startling appearance in last year's 30-woman Royal Rumble match.

Back at the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match in 2018, Trish Stratus made a surprise entrance at number 30.

Diesel aka Big Daddy Cool stunned everyone while entering the 40-man Royal Rumble match, back in 2011.