WWE Royal Rumble 2024 results live: Cody Rhodes wins rumble match

In conclusion

Overall an OK but not a classic. The two Rumble matches were fine. Women's match had some good surprises and a good ending sequence but felt quite sloppy on a whole and didn't do much with the wrestlers that were in there. Same could be said for the men's which arguably suffered from not enough surprises but the end sequence between Rhodes and Punk was very good. The two title matches ultimately just felt like filler and didn't achieve much. Not a bad PPV but not a classic either.

Full entry and eliminator order

Once again, here is the full entry and elimination order for the men's rumble match:
Entry order

1. Jey Uso

2. Jimmy Uso

3. Grayson Waller

4. Andrade

5. Carmelo Hays

6. Shinsuke Nakamura

7. Santos Escobar

8. Karrion Kross

9. Dominik Mysterio

10. Carlito

11. Bobby Lashley

12. Ludwig Kaiser

13. Austin Theory

14. Finn Balor

15. Cody Rhodes

16. Bronson Reed

17. Kofi Kingston

18. Gunther

19. Ivar

20. Bron Breakker

21. OMOS

22. Pat McAfee

23. JD McDonagh

24. R-Truth

25. The Miz

26. Damian Priest

27. CM Punk

28. Ricochet

29. Drew McIntyre

30. Sami Zayn

Elimination order

1. Grayson Waller by Carmelo Hays

2. Santos Escobar by Carlito

3. Carlito by Lashley

4. Kross by Lashley

5. Lashley by Kross

6. Carmelo Hays by Finn Balor

7. Austin Theory by Cody Rhodes

8. Andrade by Bronson Reed

9. Shinsuke Nakamura by Rhodes

10. Ludwig Kaiser by Kofi Kingston

11. Kingston by Gunther

12. Jimmy Uso by Bron Breakker

13. Balor by Breakker

14. Reed by OMOS

15. Ivar by Breakker

16. Pat McAfee by himself

17. OMOS by Breakker

18. Brekker by Dominik Mysterio

19. JD McDonagh by Jey Uso2

0.R-Truth by Damian Priest

21. Mysterio by CM Punk

22. Miz by Gunther

23. Jey Uso by Gunther

24. Ricochet by Drew McIntyre

25. Priest by Zayn

26. Zayn by McIntyre

27. McIntyre by Punk

28. Gunther by Rhodes

29. Punk by Rhodes

CODY RHODES WINS!

CODY IS GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA! The final four segment was really good. First Punk eliminated McIntyre, then Cody tossed Gunther. Punk and Codu then slugged it out with some really good sequences. Eventually, Rhodes was able to counter the GTS and threw Punk over the top rope to become the first man since Stone Cold Steve Austin in 1998 to win back-to-back Rumbles.

Final four: Punk, McIntyre, Gunther, Rhodes, 

30. Sami Zayn

A big return at number 30 but perhaps not what fans were expecting.

28. Ricochet and 29. Drew McIntyre

27. CM Punk 

Punk draws one of the luckiest number in the rumble match

26. Damian Priest

Why is the Money in the Bank winner in the Royal Rumble?

25. The Miz

23. JD McDonagha and 24 R-Truth

22. Pat McAfee

The commentator eliminates himself. What was the point of that?

21. OMOS

The biggest lad is in there now and soon eliminates Reed.

20. Bron Breakker

Breakker arrives and soon eliminates Balor and Jimmy Uso

19. Ivar

Some big fellas in there now

18. Gunther

The longest reigning Intercontinental champion and the record-setting time holder in a single rumble looks to go one better than last year.

17. Kofi Kingston

Can the former WWE Champion pull off another great escape?

15. Cody Rhodes and 16 Bronson Reed

The American Nightmare enters at the halfway point and looks to go back to back. He's followed by big Bronson Reed.

14. Finn Balor

The 2018 Iron Man enters the rumble at number 14 and helps eliminate Hays

12 Ludwig Kaiser and 13 Austin Theory

A quick flurry of eliminations and we already have two more wrestlers in the ring

Eliminations so far

1. Grayson Waller by Carmelo Hays

2. Santos Escobar by Carlito

3. Carlito by Lashley

4. Kross by Lashley

5. Lashley by Kross

11. Bobby Lashley

The Almighty enters at number 11 for his sixth rumble appearance

10. Carlito

Is entering at number 10 cool?

9. Dominik Mysterio

Luckily, Mysterio is here to pick the crowd up again. Booooo.....

8. Karrion Kross

And the crowd goes mild

7. Santos Escobar

Santos Escobar enters at number seven.

6. Shinsuke Nakamura

The 2018 rumble winner and former IWGP champion is out next.

5. Carmelo Hays

The former NXT champion enters at number five and soon eliminates Waller.

4. Andrade

Andrade is back from AEW and enters at number 4

3. Grayson Waller

Grayson Waller is out at number 3 and no surprise, he's cutting a promo but eventually got kicked in the face.

2. Jimmy Uso

Uh oh, entrant number two is Jey's brother Jimmy

1. Jey Uso

'Main event' Jey Uso is number one in the men's rumble

Men's Royal Rumble to main event

CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley all the stars are here but only one can win.

Logan Paul retains by DQ

Meh...that match was going well but overbooking ruined the ending. One of Paul's entourage tried to get involved, which prompted Austin Theory and Grayson Waller to also run down. Paul then got a hold of some brass knucks which Owens ended up using and would have won if the refere didn't see them, which called for the DQ. A very silly ending to a fairly physical match.

Logan Paul's chest...

This isn't even a Gunther match!

Triple H pays tribute to Bayley

Who will she challenge at WrestleMania?

Logan Paul vs Kevin Owens next

Logan Paul defends his US Championship against Kevin Owens next. If both men have their working boots on then this could be match of the night. Expecting some unique spots.

Roman wins lol

Roman Reigns retains. The result was never in doubt here. Match was ok and had a few nice near falls but wasn't on par with some of her previous defences. The stacking spot makes no sense. The person on top of the person on the bottom is technically pinning them....

Kairi Sane has become a meme

At least in the eyes of Xavier Woods who has put her into Spider-Man 2.

Orton and Knight trade spots

Who did it better?

Full entry and elimination order from women's royal rumble

Because people care about this stuff here are the full order of entry and elimination from the women's rumble match: Entry order:

1. Natalya

2. Naomi

3. Bayley

4. Candice LeRae

5. Jordynne Grace

6. Indi Hartwell

7. Asuka

8. Ivy Nile

9. Katana Chance

10. Bianca Belair

11. Kairi Sane

12. Tegan Nox

13. Kayden Carter

14. Chelsea Green

15. Piper Niven

16. Xia Li

17. Zelina Vega

18. Maxxine Dupri

19. Nia Jax

20. Shotzi

21. Becky Lynch

22. Alba Fyre

23. Shayna Baszler

24. Valhalla25. Michin

26. Zoey Stark

27. Roxanne Perez

28. Jade Cargill

29. Tiffany Stratton

30. Liv Morgan

Elimination order:

Indi Hartwell by Bayley

Candice LeRae by Bayley, Asuka and Kairi Sane

Natalya by Tegan Nox

Nox by Bayley

Sane by Asuka

Asuka by Katana Chance and Kayden Carter

Jordynne Grace by Bianca Belair

Carter by Piper Niven

Xia Li by Nia Jax

Ivy Nile by Jax

Maxxine Dupri by Bayley

Niven by Jax

Chance by Jax

Chelsea Green by Becky Lynch

Valhalla by Jax

Alba Fyre by Naomi

Zelina Vega by Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark

Baszler by Jax

Michin by Jax

Shotzi by Jax

Jax by Jade Cargill

Stark by Liv Morgan

Roxanne Perez by Tiffany Stratton

Lynch by Naomi

Naomi by Cargill

Stratton by Bayley

Belair by Bayley

Cargill by Morgan

Morgan by Bayley

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship up next

Just when you needed to catch a breathe the fatal 4-way match between Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles is up next.

BAYLEY WINS!

After a tussle on the apron, Morgan eliminates Cargill after hitting Oblivion but Bayley quickly kicks Morgan off the apron to be the last woman standing. She sets a record for the women's match in the process by lasting more than 63 minutes.

Final three: Cargill, Morgan, Bayley

A quick flurry of eliminations see several favourites go over the top rope:

Lynch by Naomi

Naomi by Cargill

Stratton by Bayley

Belair by Bayley

More eliminations

Stark by Morgan

Perez by Stratton

Naomi and Bayley who entered numbers 2 and 3 respectively are still in there.

Number 30: Liv Morgan

Former women's champion Liv Morgan bmakes her big return as the final woman in the match.

Number 29: Tiffany Stratton

NXT's Tiffany Stratton is number 29! Only one more superstar to enter.

Number 28: Jade Cargill

Former AEW TBS Champion Jade Cargill is number 28 and she dumps Jax over the top rope.

Nia Jax cleaning house

Nia Jax eliminated Bazsler, Michin and Shotzi.

Number 27: Roxanne Perez

NXT's Roxanne Perez is in the Rumble!

Number 26: Zoey Stark

The impressive Stark enters next. Meanwhile Fyre and Vega have been eliminated.

Number 25: Michin

The OC's Michin is in next and hits a sweet tornado DDT.

Number 24: Valhalla

Errr...number 24 was supposed to be Valhalla but R-Truth entered thinking this was the men's match. The confusion caused Valhalla to get eliminator almost immediately by Jax.

Number 23: Shayna Baszler

The submission machine Baszler is in at 23.

Chelsea Green eliminated

After thinking that Jax had eliminated Green she has since been eliminator by Becky Lynch.

Number 22: Alba Fyre

Another Scottish wrestler the former Kay Lee Rae enters at number 22

Number 21: Becky Lynch

HUGE POP FOR THE MAN!

More eliminations

Dupri by Bayley

Niven by Jax

Chance by Jax

Number 20: Shotzi

Number 20 is Shotzi. Why doesn't she ever fire anything from that tank?

Several eliminations

Kayden Carter by Piper Niven

Xia Li by Nia Jax

Ivy Nile by Nia Jax

Number 19: Nia Jax

The always popular Nia Jax is in at number 19.

Number 18: Maxxine Dupri

The Alpha Academy's Maxxine Dupri enters her first rumble at number 18.

Number 17: Zelina Vega

The LWO's Zelina Vega enters at 17 which some sort of video game cosplay.

Number 16: Xia Li

Li enters at number 16 but doesn't bring her swords with her. Does she not know that it's NO DQ?

Number 15: Piper Niven

Scotland's own, the former Viper and Doudrop, enters at the halfway point.

Kabuki Warriors and Grace eliminated

Things are getting frantic. Kairi Sane almost pulled off an insane save but eventually fell and was soon followed by her partner Asuka. Shortly afterwards Jordynne Grace was eliminated by Belair.

Number 14: Chelsea Green

The always outspoken 'Hot Mess' Chelsea Green enters next and narrowly avoids breaking her own record of shortest time in a rumble.

Number 13: Kayden Carter

Carter enters at number 13.

Natalya and Nox eliminated

Nox tried to pull a fast one and eliminate Natalya which she does but it backfires as Bayley sneaks up from behind and eliminates her.

Number 12: Tegan Nox

The Welsh superstar is in at number 12.

LeRae eliminated

Damage CTRL team up to eliminate LeRae

Number 11: Kairi Sane

The number for Damage CTRL are starting to add up as Kairi Sane enters at number 11.

TNA congratulates Grace on entering the Royal Rumble

Number 10: Bianca Belair

The 'EST of WWE' Bianca Belair enters at number 10.

Number 9: Katana Chance

Former Women's Tag Champ, Katana Chance enters at number nine.

Number 8: Ivy Nile

Newcomer Ivy Nile enters at number 8.

Indi Hartwell eliminated first

Bayley eliminates Hartwell

Number 7: Asuka

Another big hitter, the first ever winner of the women's Royal Rumble, 'The Empress of Tomorrow' enters at number 7.

Number 6: Indi Hartwell

Former NXT Women's Tag champ Indi Hartwell is in next.

TNA CHANTS IN THE ROYAL RUMBLE!

Not the first time this has ever happened but as Grace and Naomi come to blows the crowd can't help but chant for the rival promotion. Wild to see.

Number 5: Jordynne Grace

It seems Grace was lying earlier when she said she was at home as the TNA Knockout's Champions is in the Royal Rumble!

Number 4: Candice LaRae

Former Battle of Los Angeles participant Candice LaRae enters at number 4.

Number 3: Bayley

Some big guns out of the gate early as DAMAGE CTRL's Bayley enters at number 3.

Number two: Naomi

A huge return at number two in the form of former Smackdown Women's Champion and TNA Knockouts Champion Naomi. This will be Naomi's first WWE match since May 2022 when she and Sasha Banks walked out of the company. She's receives a huge 'welcome back' chant from the fans in Florida.

Number one: Natalya

The veteran Natalya enters at number one.

Pat McAfee returns

A surprise at the start of the show; Pat McAfee returns for the second year in a row as a special guest commentator.

Women's Royal Rumble match to start show

Confirmed on the kick-off show, the women's Royal Rumble match will begin the show.

Royal Rumble match participants updated

The participants for both Royal Rumble matches have been updated with the likes of Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, Grayson Waller and R-Truth being added to the men's match. The women's match has had Valhalla, Zelina Vega and Michin added amongst others.

Shawn Spears teases Royal Rumble surprise

Shawn Spears, the former Tye Dillinger, who was released by AEW at the end of 2023, has teased himself as a surprise entrant in the Royal Rumble. Famously in 2017, Spears entered the match at number 10, while he was doing his 'Perfect 10' gimmick in NXT.

George Santos supports Vince McMahon

In a bizarre crossover, the disgraced former congressman George Santos has called the accusations against Vince McMahon "absolute BS!"

Santos added: "Vince is a good man and I find it hard to believe that this is real and not politically and financially motivated."

Vince McMahon abuse case in its "own class of depravity," says lawyer

In a new report by the New York Post, the accusations of sexual trafficking against Vince McMahon are said to be in their "own class" according to the lawyer representing Janel Grant.

Speaking to NewsNation, attorney Ann Callis said: "The sexual slavery she endured, the devastating consequences that happened to her physically and mentally when she was going through this and still is suffering through this with PTSD — she had suicidal ideation. This is in its own class of the depravity that she had to endure."

Royal Rumble start times

For those that aren't informed tonight's show starts at 1am UK time. If you are in the US it's 8 p.m. ET

Ronda Rousey takes aim at Bruce Prichard amid McMahon allegations

Former WWE and UFC women's champion Ronda Rousey has taken aim at Bruce Prichard, who holds the title of Executive Director of RAW and SmackDown, accusing him of being Vince McMahon's "avatar."

Rousey, who left WWE last year, added: "if he's still around Vince still has a hand in the business. Vince was still runnings things through Bruce when we was 'gone' before."

Brock Lesnar not expected to return following allegations

It is thought that former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar will not be returning at tonight's show after being implicated in the accusations against McMahon.

PWInsider has reported: "‘As of this morning, Lesnar had not traveled to Florida for the event. The word making the rounds at last night's SmackDown was that Lesnar, who was at one point slated to return for WrestleMania season, would not be at the PPV. The terminology one source used was that Lesnar had been "withdrawn" from tonight's event and the belief was that a WWE NXT talent would be used in Lesnar's place tonight. Belief is that under the old regime, Vince would have used Lesnar no matter what but with TKO steering the ship, they are going to be far more aware of how a Lesnar appearance would come off to the public at this juncture.’

Slim Jim set to go ahead with sponsorship despite pulling out

On Friday Silm Jim, one of the biggest sponsors of WWE, announced that they were pausing their deal with the company because of the Vince McMahon allegations, stating: "we will continue to monitor the situation and base our future engagements on our values and what’s best for our brand.”

However, following the resignation of McMahon they announced that the deal would resume, adding: "“After the departure of Vince McMahon, and discussions with WWE TKO senior leadership, Slim Jim has decided to re-enter the Royal Rumble."

Vince McMahon allegations threaten to overshadow show

The very serious accusations of sexual trafficking against former WWE CEO, Vince McMahon and his subsequent resignation as executive chairman from TKO could overshadow tonight's event.

McMahon resigned during Friday's episode of Smackdown, writing in a statement given to Deadline: "I stand by my prior statement that Ms. Grant’s lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and is a vindictive distortion of the truth,” McMahon said this evening. “I intend to vigorously defend myself against these baseless accusations, and look forward to clearing my name. “However, out of respect for the WWE Universe, the extraordinary TKO business and its board members and shareholders, partners and constituents, and all of the employees and Superstars who helped make WWE into the global leader it is today, I have decided to resign from my executive chairmanship and the TKO board of directors, effectively immediately."

McMahon hasn't been seen on WWE television since the summer of 2022 and it's unlikely that his departure or the accusations will be addressed on air but reporters are likely to ask in the post-show press conference.

Jordynne Grace appears to address rumours she is in women's match

The current TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace has appeared to address rumours that she is due to appear in the Women's Royal Rumble. The 27-year-old looks to have quashed the rumours with a post on X/Twitter with the caption 'no place like home.' We'll have to wait and see if she is in the match but in 2022 the then TNA Knockouts champ Mickie James did enter that year's rumble.

Full line ups for both matches so far

As always with the Royal Rumble there will be surprises in both matches but here are the names that have been confirmed for both rumbles at the time of writing.

Men's Royal Rumble:

Cody Rhodes

CM Punk

Shinsuke Nakamura

Bobby Lashley

Drew McInytre

Gunther

Chad Gable

Otis

Akira Tozawa

Kofi Kingston

Damian Priest

Santos Escobar

R-Truth

Carlito

Grayson Waller

Austin Theory

Jimmy Uso

Women's Royal Rumble:

Bayley

Nia Jax

Becky Lynch

Bianca Belair

Maxxine Dupri

Ivy Nile

Alba Fyre

Shotzi

Zelina Vega

Michin

You can also read a list of surprise participants here.