The Road to WrestleMania 41 has begun, and it’s time for one of WWE’s most enjoyable events of the year. The Royal Rumble is always full of surprises, and there’s plenty on the line as the winner of the men’s Royal Rumble will get a title match at WrestleMania later this year.

Who else could show up? The Rumble is a bright stage for surprise entrants and shocking returns. Joe Hendry, local hero (shoutout ICW) seems like a safe bet given his rising popularity and his place atop TNA Wrestling, who just entered into a promotional agreement with WWE.

Over the years, the Royal Rumble has become a staple of WWE programming. Legends have won the Royal Rumble match, and there have been multiple winners. Here is a full list of winners from the event.

Since 1988, the Royal Rumble match has been a mainstay for WWE, and one of the most anticipated bouts every year for fans. Here are our 10 best Royal Rumble matches ever.