Intercontinental Champion Gunther at the Royal Rumble 2023 broke veteran Rey Mysterio's all-time record when he last for almost 70 mins in the ring. Gunther entered the ring at Royal Royal 2023 at number 1 position and remained in the ring till the final 2. Notably, before Gunther, it was Mysterio who had this record when he survived in the ring for almost 1:02:12. Before the 619 star, it was hold by Chris Benoit at the 2004 Royal Rumble and he had survived for almost 1:01:30. Coming to Gunther, he could not win the 2023 Royal Rumble as he was eliminated by Cody Rhodes in the last. Notably, Cody won the 2023 Royal Rumble match.
'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes scripted history at the 2023 Royal Rumble after he won the 20-men battle royal match. It was Cody Rhodes first ever victory at the traditional royal rumble match. Cody who was out from WWE due to injury entered the ring at number 30. In the last, it was Rhodes and number 1 entrant Gunther who remained. And ultimately, Cody Rhodes eliminated Gunther to win his first ever Royal Rumble. So, Royal Rumble 2023 winner is Cody Rhodes 'The Amerocan Nightmare'.
Gunther lasted in the Royal Rumble match for over 70 minutes.
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) January 29, 2023
The record has been broken. #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/R6IzZhsiO0
GUNTHER from Bell to Bell with the performance of a lifetime.
— Alastair McKenzie🏴 (@mckenzieas93V2) January 29, 2023
He's definitely gonna be World Champion #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/0zcPXJ1ptu
'History made!': 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes wins 2023 Royal Rumble