Sipu Jha
The road to WrestleMania 42 changed in one loud night. On January 31, 2026, WWE Royal Rumble lit up Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with big wins, shock returns, and emotional goodbyes. Liv Morgan survived the Women’s Rumble. Roman Reigns stunned everyone by winning the Men’s Rumble. Gunther ended AJ Styles’ career. And Drew McIntyre stayed champion after a tough fight with Sami Zayn. Fans inside the stadium and watching worldwide saw moments that will shape WWE for months. This was not just another event but it was a turning point.
Who won at WWE Royal Rumble 2026
Here are the four biggest winners from the night:
- Liv Morgan – Women’s Royal Rumble Match
- Roman Reigns – Men’s Royal Rumble Match
- Gunther – defeated AJ Styles in a career vs career match
- Drew McIntyre – defeated Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship
Liv Morgan lasted through a packed Women’s Rumble that included stars like Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. She stayed calm, picked her moment, and tossed out the final opponent to earn her WrestleMania title shot.The Men’s Royal Rumble told a comeback story. Roman Reigns powered through big names like Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul. When the final bell rang, Reigns stood alone, locking in his place at WrestleMania 42.Gunther and AJ Styles delivered one of the most serious matches of the night. After nearly 24 minutes, Gunther locked in a submission. Styles refused to quit until his body gave out. The crowd stood and chanted, “Thank you, AJ,” as Styles said goodbye.Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn turned their title match into a fight. Zayn landed a Helluva Kick and pushed McIntyre to the edge. But McIntyre fought through pain and hit two Claymore kicks to keep his championship.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 moments fans are still talking about
The night had surprises everywhere. Brock Lesnar’s sudden return shook the stadium. He did not win, but his presence changed the energy fast. The Women’s Rumble stayed exciting with high-flying moves from Sol Ruca and tense face-offs between old rivals. Every elimination felt earned. Roman Reigns’ win felt like the final chapter of a long return story. His reaction showed how much this moment meant to him and his career. These moments did more than just entertain, they reset WWE’s future.
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