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WWE Royal Rumble Results — January 31, 2026
Full WWE results for January 31, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Match card, winners, methods, and championship updates.
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January 31, 2026 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Event Recap
At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, held January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Roman Reigns won the Men’s Royal Rumble match, earning a world title shot at WrestleMania 42 by last eliminating Gunther in an intense final showdown — marking his second career Rumble victory. Liv Morgan captured the Women’s Royal Rumble, outlasting Tiffany Stratton and others to secure her first Rumble win and a WrestleMania title opportunity, including a move to SmackDown. On the undercard, Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre retained against Sami Zayn, and Gunther defeated AJ Styles in a hard-hitting bout that resulted in Styles’ WWE retirement, underscoring a night of shocking moments and pivotal storyline shifts heading into WrestleMania.
Match Results
Winner:Liv Morgan
Most Eliminations:Lash Legend (5)
Ironman/Ironwoman:Charlotte Flair (59:49)
Summary
The Women’s Royal Rumble match saw 30 superstars compete for a title shot at WrestleMania 42, with the bout packed with surprises, big eliminations, and storyline tensions. Early in the match, partners Charlotte Flair (#1) and Alexa Bliss (#2) started as a unit before rivals hit the ring in waves and the action ramped up. Competitors like Jordynne Grace, Sol Ruca, Rhea Ripley, and Raquel Rodriguez brought major bursts of momentum, while Lash Legend dominated with the most eliminations of the night. After a dramatic final sequence involving Sol Ruca and a returning Tiffany Stratton at #30, Liv Morgan (#14) delivered an ObLIVion on Stratton on the apron to clinch the win and secure her first Women’s Royal Rumble victory — finally earning her WrestleMania title shot.
+5
On Royal Rumble card: +5
+15
Winning Royal Rumble match: +10
On Royal Rumble card: +5
Summary
Gunther and AJ Styles locked in a brutal encounter where Styles put his career on the line. The two traded high-impact moves and submission attempts in nearly 25 minutes of physical storytelling, with Styles refusing to quit until he was finally incapacitated in a sleeper hold. Gunther won by submission, officially ending Styles’ WWE in-ring career — a moment that garnered a heartfelt standing ovation from the crowd.
Champion Retains
+19
Title defense: +4
Winning Royal Rumble match: +10
On Royal Rumble card: +5
+5
On Royal Rumble card: +5
Summary
Sami Zayn challenged Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Title in a competitive, physical match. Zayn showcased resilience with offense like the Helluva Kick, but McIntyre’s power and veteran savvy proved decisive. McIntyre retained after delivering multiple Claymore Kicks to keep the championship.
Main Event
Winner:Roman Reigns
Most Eliminations:Oba Femi & Roman Reigns (5)
Ironman/Ironwoman:Je'Von Evans (40:58)
Summary
Winner: Roman Reigns
Ironman/Ironwoman: Je'Von Evans (40:58)
The Men’s Royal Rumble match also featured 30 participants, mixing established stars, surprise returns, and breakthrough performances. Oba Femi made a huge early impact by entering at #1 and eliminating several competitors, including Rusev and Solo Sikoa. Throughout the middle of the match, notable moments included surprise eliminations, then-fresh returns like LA Knight, and clashes involving Brock Lesnar before he was eliminated by alliance efforts from other competitors. The final stretch came down to Roman Reigns (#26), Gunther (#30), Randy Orton, and Logan Paul as the last four. Reigns ultimately survived the fray by spearing Gunther, eliminating him over the top rope to win his second career Royal Rumble and punch his WrestleMania main event ticket.