Top 25 Greatest Royal Rumble Returns in WWE History! (2026)

Get ready to rumble! WWE has officially unveiled its list of the top-25 greatest Royal Rumble returns, and the results are in! The electrifying moments when wrestling superstars make their triumphant comebacks are always a highlight, sending chills down the spines of fans worldwide. But who made the cut?

Topping the list, and crowned as the greatest Royal Rumble return in history, is none other than John Cena at the 2008 Royal Rumble! This moment, filled with anticipation and raw emotion, solidified Cena's place in wrestling lore.

The WWE's YouTube channel, as highlighted in this article, has meticulously compiled a video showcasing these unforgettable returns. You can check it out to relive these epic moments.

Here's the complete list of the top-25 Royal Rumble returns, according to WWE:

1. John Cena returns at the 2008 Royal Rumble
2. Cody Rhodes returns at the 2023 Royal Rumble
3. Edge returns at the 2020 Royal Rumble
4. Alexa Bliss returns at the 2025 Royal Rumble
5. Roddy Piper returns at the 2008 Royal Rumble
6. Naomi returns at the 2024 Royal Rumble
7. Rob Van Dam returns at the 2009 Royal Rumble
8. Rey Mysterio returns at the 2018 Royal Rumble
9. The Undertaker returns at the 2003 Royal Rumble
10. Chris Jericho returns at the 2013 Royal Rumble
11. Booker T returns at the 2011 Royal Rumble
12. Diesel returns at the 2011 Royal Rumble
13. Trish Stratus returns at the 2018 Royal Rumble
14. Charlotte Flair returns at the 2025 Royal Rumble
15. Mickie James returns at the 2022 Royal Rumble
16. Mr. Perfect returns at the 2002 Royal Rumble
17. Bubba Ray Dudley returns at the 2015 Royal Rumble
18. Nia Jax returns at the 2023 Royal Rumble
19. The Hurricane returns at the 2018 Royal Rumble
20. Melina returns at the 2022 Royal Rumble
21. Nikki Bella returns at the 2025 Royal Rumble
22. Road Dogg returns at the 2012 Royal Rumble
23. DDP returns at the 2015 Royal Rumble
24. Jake “The Snake” Roberts returns at the 1996 Royal Rumble
25. Ronda Rousey returns at the 2022 Royal Rumble

But here's where it gets controversial... Did WWE get it right? Were there any surprising omissions?

This list is sure to spark debate among wrestling fans, as everyone has their own favorite comeback moments. What about the unexpected returns that sent the crowd into a frenzy?

This article was written by Ian Carey, a seasoned wrestling writer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who has been covering the industry for over a decade.

What do you think? Do you agree with WWE's rankings? Which returns would you have placed higher or lower? Share your thoughts in the comments below!