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Roman Reigns wins men’s Royal Rumble match, earns WrestleMania title shot

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Roman Reigns is the winner of the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, entering at number 26 to secure a championship opportunity at WrestleMania.

Powerhouse Hobbs makes WWE debut at Royal Rumble as ‘Royce Keys’

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut during Saturday’s Men’s Royal Rumble match, entering the field under the new ring name “Royce Keys.”

Chad Gable returns as ‘Original El Grande Americano’ at the Royal Rumble

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Chad Gable made his long-awaited return to WWE programming during Saturday’s Royal Rumble match, reviving his “El Grande Americano” persona to confront the man who stole the gimmick in his absence.

Bron Breakker eliminated first from Royal Rumble following mystery attack

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Bron Breakker, one of the favorites to win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match, was eliminated seconds into the contest following an assault by a masked attacker.

Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn to retain Undisputed WWE Championship

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Drew McIntyre made a successful defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship on Saturday, defeating Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh.

AJ Styles forced to retire after stoppage loss to Gunther at Royal Rumble

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

The in-ring career of AJ Styles has ended following a loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Liv Morgan wins 2026 women’s Royal Rumble match

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Liv Morgan outlasted 29 other women to win the Royal Rumble on Saturday, earning a championship opportunity of her choosing at WrestleMania 42.

Brie Bella makes in-ring return at Royal Rumble to reunite with sister Nikki

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Brie Bella made her first WWE in-ring appearance in four years on Saturday, entering the Women’s Royal Rumble match at number 29.

Bron Breakker to enter men’s Royal Rumble match at number two

January 31, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Bron Breakker will enter the Royal Rumble at the number two spot, it has been revealed on the event’s pre-show.

Brock Lesnar confirms entry into men’s Royal Rumble match

January 28, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Brock Lesnar has confirmed that he will compete in the men’s Royal Rumble match this Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Nikki Bella spotted en route to Saudi Arabia as Levesque touts ‘epic’ Royal Rumble

January 28, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Nikki Bella appears to be on her way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of a Royal Rumble event that WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque has promised will be “stacked” with surprises.

Shinsuke Nakamura deletes Instagram post suggesting AJ Styles vs. Gunther result at Royal Rumble

January 25, 2026 Neal Flanagan

Shinsuke Nakamura has deleted an Instagram post that hints strongly at the result of the AJ Styles vs. Gunther match at next week’s WWE Royal Rumble.

Report: 2026 WWE Royal Rumble set for 2 p.m. ET start time

December 17, 2025 Jack Wannan

Next month’s WWE Royal Rumble from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will reportedly go down in the afternoon for North American viewers.

Sheamus interested in wrestling TNA’s Joe Hendry, talks sharing ring with him at WWE Royal Rumble

April 20, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Sheamus is all for putting on a banger with Joe Hendry.

LA Knight addresses situation with Drew McIntyre from Royal Rumble, comments on if he believes WWE higher-ups view him as future World Champion

April 15, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Drew McIntyre and possibly becoming WWE World Champion is delved into by L.A. Knight.

Drew McIntyre confirms he was upset at WWE Royal Rumble & left the stadium

April 10, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The reports about Drew McIntyre being frustrated and leaving the stadium at WWE Royal Rumble are confirmed.

WWE Royal Rumble post-show notes: Paul Levesque addresses WWE EVOLVE, Jey Uso wants GUNTHER, Cody Rhodes update

February 2, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque addresses WWE EVOLVE, Jey Uso wants another crack at GUNTHER, update on Cody Rhodes.

WWE Royal Rumble notes: Indianapolis hosting WrestleMania in ‘a couple of years,’ attendance number, Cody Rhodes/Kevin Owens

February 1, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Michael Cole says WrestleMania in Indy is in a ‘couple of years,’ attendance number, Cody Rhodes retains over Kevin Owens.

Street Profits cost Motor City Machine Guns WWE Tag Title match, lays out DIY at Royal Rumble

February 1, 2025 Andrew Thompson

Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins cost Motor City Machine Guns the titles and then took out DIY.

List of participants in 2025 WWE Royal Rumble matches

January 27, 2025 Andrew Thompson

The list of participants in the 2025 Royal Rumble matches.