Royal Rumble (2024) | Results & Grades

The following are the official RESULTS and my GRADES for the 2024 Royal Rumble event.

Women's Royal Rumble match

#1: Natalya

#2: Naomi (return)

#3: Bayley (WINNER)

#4: Candice LaRae

#5: Jordynne Grace (debut) (TNA Women's Champion)

#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: Valhalla

#25: Michin

#26: Zoey Stark

#27: Roxanne Perez

#28: Jade Cargill (debut)

#29: Tiffany Stratton

#30: Liv Morgan (return)

COMMENTS

 I loved this Women's Rumble match from start to finish. The right person won the match, even though I did predict Lynch to win. Bayley deserves the W and the big Mania match. Plenty of surprises in the match as far as entries go. Particular praise towards the performances of Jordynne Grace, Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, Naomi and Bayley. Real solid Rumble match. My favorite in the history.

GRADE: A

Undisputed WWE Championship

Roman Reigns (c)

def. AJ Styles, LA Knight & Randy Orton

COMMENTS

We all knew Reigns was winning. Styles taking the pin was the right move. I expect a full blown heel turn from Styles now following this match. Solo getting involved was a no-brainer. But, this time, it felt more like a clean win for Reigns during this historic reign. One interference that didn't feel like it really did anything (and definitely wasn't needed at all) to aid towards Reigns' win. I like that. It's an improvement over Reigns' past big matches. Overall, not a bad match. Everyone looked good, especially LA Knight. Good stuff.

GRADE: B-

United States Championship

Logan Paul (c) def. Kevin Owens

COMMENTS

This was the best match on the card. Owens and Paul both delivered in just about every way imaginable. The ending to the match was also great and very creative. Props to Owens and Paul for their performances. Really good stuff.

GRADE: A+

Men's Royal Rumble Match

#1: Jey Uso

#2: Jimmy Uso

#3: Grayson Waller

#4: Andrade (return)

#5: Carmelo Hayes

#6: Shinsuke Nakamura

#7: Santos Escobar

#8: Karrion Kross

#9: "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio

#10: Carlito

#11: Bobby Lashley

#12: Ludwig Kaiser

#13: Austin Theory

#14: Finn Balor

#15: Cody Rhodes (WINNER)

#16: Bronson Reed

#17: Kofi Kingston

#18: Gunther (Intercontinental Champion)

#19: Ivar

#20: Bron Breakker

#21: Omos (return)

#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 (return)

COMMENTS

Not the best Men's Rumble match I've ever seen, but certainly not the worst by any means. I enjoyed Bron Breakker's performance the most -- he looked clean and mean as all hell. Outstanding future ahead of him on the main roster. I think Carmelo Hayes should have been in a little longer. No real surprises in the match, which is a huge bummer. I was expecting at least 3 decent surprises. Andrade is back and looks stacked and jacked. Good for him. Jey and Jimmy entering first was the right move and made for a great moment. Punk's performance was solid as well. He looked great and hasn't missed a beat. Cody Rhodes was solid as well. Rhodes winning... I ain't mad about it. Really thought they were giving it to Punk, but Rhodes winning makes total sense and I expect Punk to find his route to Mania through the Elimination Chamber match. The road to Mania 40 is looking solid already and hopefully Cody finishes his story. No, seriously. Finish it already.

Grade: C+

SHOW GRADE: B