WWE Hall of Famer Booker T returned to the ring when he officially participated in the 2023 Royal Rumble match at number 21. Booker T who was part of pre-show entered the ring with a huge roar by the crowd. However, Booker was eliminated by Intercontinental champion Guther. Apart from this, Seth Rollins just eliminated Bobby Lashley, moments after the Almighty took out his rival Brock Lesnar. First the Beast and now Lashley, two of the favourites to wint he Rumble, have already been elimiated. Sheamus and Gunther, who entered at No. 1 and 2 respectively, are still in.