WWE Royal Rumble 2018

The 2018 Royal Rumble featured two traditional 30-competitor Royal Rumble matches, one for men and one for women, with the winners earning a championship match at WrestleMania 34. The event also included several other championship contests, showcasing top stars from both the Raw and SmackDown brands. The men's match was won by Shinsuke Nakamura, while Asuka won the inaugural women's Royal Rumble match.

Generally positive, praised for the historic women's Royal Rumble match and the thrilling conclusion to the men's bout. Some matches on the undercard received mixed reviews.

• The inaugural women's Royal Rumble match was a groundbreaking and exciting spectacle.

• The men's Royal Rumble match delivered a strong, unpredictable finish with Nakamura's victory.

• The championship matches on the undercard provided mixed results in terms of quality and fan reception.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, with particular enthusiasm for the historic nature of the women's match and the surprise victory in the men's event.

The event is notable for hosting the first-ever women's Royal Rumble match.

The men's Royal Rumble match in 2018 saw the return of the 'Delete' taunt from the Hardy Boyz faction, even though Matt Hardy was the only one to participate.