Which wrestler won the 2001 WWF Royal Rumble match, becoming the event’s first three-time winner?

Stone Cold Steve Austin won the 2001 WWF Royal Rumble match, becoming the event’s first three-time winner. He had previously won the Royal Rumble in 1997 and 1998.

The match took place on January 21, 2001, at the New Orleans Arena. Austin entered at number 27 and eliminated Kane last to win. Kane set a record during the match by making 11 eliminations, a mark that stood until later Royal Rumble performances surpassed it.

Austin’s victory earned him a WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X-Seven. There, he defeated The Rock in the main event and won the title with help from Vince McMahon. The 2001 Royal Rumble remains notable for its large field of established stars and its role in building the WrestleMania main event.