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LIVE UPDATES: 2026 ROYAL RUMBLE
- STATUS: LIVE from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- LATEST: Women’s Royal Rumble Match is underway.
- LAST UPDATED: 2:45 PM ET (Refresh for latest eliminations)
- WINNERS SO FAR: None (TBD)
WOMEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE MATCH
The Women’s Royal Rumble is underway. Charlotte Flair entered at No. 1, Alexa Bliss came in at No. 2, and Kiana James is the No. 3 entrant. No eliminations yet — all 6 are still fighting.
Women’s Royal Rumble Elimination Tracker
- Charlotte Flair – Eliminated By Lash Legend
- Alexa Bliss – Eliminated By Charlotte Flair
- Kiana James – Eliminated By Raquel Rodriguez
- Nia Jax – Eliminated By Charlotte Flair
- Ivy Nile – Eliminated By Jordynne Grace
- Lola Vice – Eliminated By Jordynne Grace
- Candice LeRae – Eliminated By Jordynne Grace
- Jordynne Grace – Eliminated By Lash Legend
- Becky Lynch – Eliminated By Nattie
- Sol Ruca – Eliminated By Tiffany Stratton
- Roxane Perez – Eliminated By Rhea Ripley
- Maxxine Dupri – Eliminated By Becky Lynch
- Nattie – Eliminated By Liv Morgan
- Liv Morgan – Winner of the 2026 Royal Rumble
- Lash Legend – Eliminated By Rhea Ripley
- Zelina Vega – Eliminated By Giulia
- Raquel Rodriguez – Eliminated By Liv Morgan
- Chelsea Green – Rhea Ripley
- Giulia – Eliminated By Lyra Valkyria
- Iyo Sky – Eliminated By Lash Legend
- Asuka – Kairi Sane
- Rhea Ripley – Eliminated By Raquel Rodriguez
- Bayley – Eliminated By The Bella Twins
- Jacy Jayne – Eliminated By Sol Ruca
- Nikki Bella – Eliminated By Lash Legend (Double Elimination)
- Lyra Lakyria – Eliminated By The Bella Twins (you read that right)
- Kelani Jordan – Eliminated By Jacy Jayne
- Kairi Sane – Iyo Sky
- Brie Bella – Eliminated By Lash Legend (Double Elimination)
- Tiffany Stratton – Eliminated By Liv Morgan
WHAT A MATCH!@YaOnlyLivvOnce just punched her ticket to WrestleMania! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/45veUot7KA
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Liv Morgan wins the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble. More to come on this match in our follow-up breakdown.
Women’s Royal Rumble 2026 Eliminations by Person
- Lash Legend: 5 (Charlotte Flair, Jordynne Grace, Iyo Sky, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella)
- Liv Morgan: 3 (Nattie, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton)
- Jordynne Grace: 3 (Ivy Nile, Lola Vice, Candice LeRae)
- Rhea Ripley: 3 (Roxane Perez, Lash Legend, Chelsea Green)
- Charlotte Flair: 2 (Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax)
- Raquel Rodriguez: 2 (Kiana James, Rhea Ripley)
- The Bella Twins: 2 (Bayley, Lyra Valkyria)
- Becky Lynch: 1 (Maxxine Dupri)
- Nattie: 1 (Becky Lynch)
- Tiffany Stratton: 1 (Sol Ruca)
- Giulia: 1 (Zelina Vega)
- Lyra Valkyria: 1 (Giulia)
- Sol Ruca: 1 (Jacy Jayne)
- Jacy Jayne: 1 (Kelani Jordan)
- Iyo Sky: 1 (Kairi Sane)
- Kairi Sane: 1 (Asuka)
Gunther vs. AJ Styles: AJ’s Career on the Line
Will it end tonight for AJ Styles? The stipulation is clear — if AJ loses, he retires. The Phenomenal One steps into the ring against Gunther, the most dominant champion in WWE today, with his entire career hanging in the balance. This is as big as it gets.
.@AJStylesOrg entrance never gets old! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8kT2hLagM5
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Gunther controlled the early portion of the match, but AJ Styles is fighting back. Styles hit the Styles Clash, but Gunther kicked out at two. The Phenomenal One is not done yet.
STYLES CLASH!!!
Watch Royal Rumble LIVE on the @espn app: pic.twitter.com/8ueh4JBqnG— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
After a barrage of kicks and chops, Gunther resorted to a low blow to keep Styles down. AJ had a brief moment of offense, but Gunther trapped him in the sleeper hold and wouldn’t let up. Just like with John Cena, AJ Styles has been defeated and retired by Gunther. Styles didn’t tap out. He passed out. A warrior to the end.
The Career Killer strikes again… 😳 pic.twitter.com/b7I06gUB1l
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
AJ was in that sleeper for a long time. The Riyadh crowd sat in stunned silence. You could have heard a pin drop in that stadium. But when the dust cleared, the crowd showed their appreciation — a long standing ovation for the former multi-time champion. A fitting farewell for one of the greatest to ever do it.
But wait. AJ started to leave his gloves in the ring — the traditional sign of a wrestler hanging it up. Then he put them back on. He went to the corner to celebrate. He didn’t leave his gear behind. Is AJ Styles’ career really over? His WWE contract tells an interesting story. Something tells us this story isn’t finished yet.
THANK YOU, AJ!!! 👏@AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/JibMHGF8Jv
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn: WWE Championship on the Line
The build has been electric, and the tension is real. Sami Zayn steps into the ring against Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre with gold on the line. This is a must-see match. Can Sami finally get the win over Drew? We’re about to find out.
This was a high-impact match from start to finish. Drew McIntyre controlled the action for most of the bout while Sami Zayn fought from underneath the entire time, working through a damaged back. The heart Zayn showed was undeniable. But heart only goes so far against a champion like McIntyre. After multiple Future Shock DDTs and two Claymore Kicks, Drew successfully defended the WWE Championship. The fans were rooting for Sami, but in the end it wasn’t enough to carry him to victory.
THROUGH THE TABLE!! 😱
Watch Royal Rumble LIVE on the @espn app: pic.twitter.com/NVguvgl8Ck— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Result: Drew McIntyre (c) def. Sami Zayn — WWE Undisputed Championship retained
Next Up: The main event – The Men’s Royal Rumble
Men’s Royal Rumble 2026 Match Tracker
.@WWERomanReigns is headed to WrestleMania!!! ☝️ pic.twitter.com/tIiQbzpje6
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
That did NOT go how @CodyRhodes planned… 😬 pic.twitter.com/Ym2nyGbXrN
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! 😨 pic.twitter.com/247izgqKbi
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
While officially a “Free Agent” after vacating his NXT Championship earlier this month, Femi is performing like a main-eventer on either Raw or SmackDown. His 5-elimination streak is already putting him in the conversation for the all-time single-match record.
The Men's Royal Rumble Match is light work for @Obaofwwe! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/X3Loi6DSuh
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
WINNER: [NAME] – FINAL FOUR: [Names]
- Oba Femi – Eliminated By Brock Lesnar
- Bron Breakker – Eliminated By Oba Femi
- Sola Sikoa – Eliminated By Oba Femi
- Rey Mysterio – Eliminated By Oba Femi
- Rusev – Eliminated By Oba Femi
- Matt Cardona – Eliminated By Oba Femi
- Damian Priest – Eliminated By Royce Keys
- Je’Von Evans – Eliminated By Randy Orton
- Mr. Iguana (Why?) – Eliminated By Trick Williams
- Trick Williams – Eliminated By Trick Williams
- Cody Rhodes – Eliminated By Drew McIntyre (He wasn’t even in the Rumble)
- El Grande Americano – Eliminated By The Original El Grande Americano
- The Original El Grande Americano – Eliminated By Trick Williams
- Royce Keys – Eliminated By Roy
- Austin Theory – Eliminated By LA Knight
- Bronson Reed – Eliminated By LA Knight
- Ilja Dragunov – Eliminated By Brock Lesnar
- La Parka -Eliminated By Austin Theory
- Dragon Lee – Eliminated By Bronson Reed
- Logan Paul – Eliminated By Roman Reigns
- LA Knight – Eliminated By Cody Rhodes
- Brock Lesnar – Eliminated By LA Knight and Cody Rhodes
- The Miz – Eliminated By Roman Reigns
- Rey Fenix – Eliminated By Brock Fenix
- Jey Uso – Eliminated By Roman Reigns (His cousin)
- Roman Reigns – Winner
- Jacob Fatu – Eliminated By Roman Reigns (So much for family)
- Penta – Eliminated By Gunther
- Randy Orton – Eliminated By Gunther
- Gunther – Eliminated By Roman Reigns
Winner of the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble: Roman Reigns
Who is this masked man who put the boots to Bron Breakker?
