10 Fascinating WWE Royal Rumble 2020 Facts

6. Roman Reigns' Record For Being The Last Person Eliminated

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While the 2020 Royal Rumble PPV saw several records set, one of those records was one belonging to Roman Reigns.

People may look at the High Chief and casually presume he's the go-to face of the modern-day Royal Rumble matches, yet Reigns only has one solitary Rumble match win to his name. On the other hand, though, Reigns has the record for being the person who has been last eliminated from a Royal Rumble the most times.

When Drew McIntyre Claymore Kick'd the Big Dog out of the 2020 Rumble, that marked the fourth time that Roman has been the runner-up in the over-the-top spectacle. Previously, the current-day WWE Universal Champion has been the last man booted in 2014, 2017 and 2018.

It was in 2018, though, that Roman Reigns actually first set the record for the most runner-up outings - and in 2020 he further cemented his spot with a fourth second placed finish.

As for the competition to Reigns on this front, the foursome of Shawn Michaels, Big Show, John Cena and Triple H are all tied by each twice being the last person eliminated in a Royal Rumble.

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