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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Full Results: Winners, Entrant Order, and Biggest Moments
See who won the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches.
Jan. 31, 2026
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One of WWE’s greatest traditions resulted in a monumental Saturday. The 39th annual Royal Rumble had heartbreaking endings, surprise entrants, and electric debuts. The importance of the Royal Rumble is unrivaled, because the winners of the men’s and women’s matches earn a shot at the world championship belt of their choice at WrestleMania. This year made history as WWE expanded its global reach and ventures to Saudi Arabia—the first Royal Rumble held outside of North America.
Who were this year’s lucky winners? Scroll on for results and everything else to know about the iconic Premium Live Event.
WWE 2026 Royal Rumble results
- Liv Morgan won the Women’s Royal Rumble Match
- Gunther defeated AJ Styles, forcing him to retire
- Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Roman Reigns won the Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Who were the superstars in the 2026 Royal Rumble matches?
The 2026 Royal Rumble participants entered in the following order:
Women’s Royal Rumble
- 1. Charlotte Flair
- 2. Alexa Bliss
- 3. Kiana James
- 4. Nia Jax
- 5. Ivy Nile
- 6. Lola Vice
- 7. Candice LeRae
- 8. Jordynne Grace
- 9. Becky Lynch
- 10. Sol Ruca
- 11. Roxanne Perez
- 12. Maxxine Dupri
- 13. Nattie
- 14. Liv Morgan
- 15. Lash Legend
- 16. Zelina
- 17. Raquel Rodriguez
- 18. Chelsea Green
- 19. Giulia
- 20. IYO SKY
- 21. Asuka
- 22. Rhea Ripley
- 23. Bayley
- 24. Jacy Jayne
- 25. Nikki Bella
- 26. Lyra Valkyria
- 27. Kelani Jordan
- 28. Kairi Sane
- 29. Brie Bella
- 30. Tiffany Stratton
Men’s Royal Rumble
- 1. Oba Femi
- 2. Bron Breakker
- 3. Solo Sikoa
- 4. Rey Mysterio
- 5. Rusev
- 6. Matt Cardona
- 7. Damian Priest
- 8. Je’Von Evans
- 9. Mr. Iguana
- 10. Trick Williams
- 11. Cody Rhodes
- 12. El Grande Americano
- 13. “The Original” El Grande Americano
- 14. Royce Keys
- 15. Austin Theory
- 16. Bronson Reed
- 17. Ilja Dragunov
- 18. La Parka
- 19. Dragon Lee
- 20. Logan Paul
- 21. LA Knight
- 22. Brock Lesnar
- 23. The Miz
- 24. Rey Fenix
- 25. Jey Uso
- 26. Roman Reigns
- 27. Jacob Fatu
- 28. Penta
- 29. Randy Orton
- 30. Gunther
Is AJ Styles retired from WWE?
Yes. Styles put his career on the line in a match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble. The stipulation was simple — if Styles loses the match, he must retire. After a back-and-forth clash, Gunther put Styles in a sleeper hold to score the victory.
Did Oba Femi debut?
Yes, Femi debuted as the first entrant in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Click here for everything you need to know about Femi.
Who attacked Bron Breakker?
Breakker was ambushed by a mystery attacker at the 2026 Royal Rumble. The masked, hooded figure assaulted Breakker with a superkick and stomp prior to the match, leading to Breakker quickly being eliminated by Femi. The surprise attacker’s identity has not yet been revealed.
Who is Royce Keys?
Formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs, Keys debuted in the 2026 Royal Rumble. He entered at #14 and immediately showcased his strength, suggesting he’ll have a big impact and make waves within the WWE moving forward.
Where was the WWE 2026 Royal Rumble?
WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble took place at King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
When was the WWE 2026 Royal Rumble
WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble took place on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.
How to watch the WWE 2026 Royal Rumble
WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble streamed on ESPN in the United States, but members in the following countries and regions were able to tune in live on Netflix:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
Be sure to catch what’s sure to be an action-packed episode of Raw on the Monday following the Royal Rumble, streaming on Netflix Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. For more details on Raw, click here.
Can I watch past WWE Royal Rumble events?
Every previous Royal Rumble is available to stream on Netflix, along with the WWE’s library of Premium Live Events (prior to September 2025), including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and much more.
Who won the Royal Rumble in previous years?
Here’s a full list of previous Royal Rumble winners. Click on each year to watch the events unfold.
- 2025 Royal Rumble Winners: Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair
- 2024 Royal Rumble Winners: Cody Rhodes and Bayley
- 2023 Royal Rumble Winners: Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley
- 2022 Royal Rumble Winners: Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey
- 2021 Royal Rumble Winners: Edge and Bianca Belair
- 2020 Royal Rumble Winners: Drew McIntyre and Charlotte Flair
- 2019 Royal Rumble Winners: Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch
- 2018 Royal Rumble Winners: Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka
- 2017 Royal Rumble Winner: Randy Orton
- 2016 Royal Rumble Winner: Triple H
- 2015 Royal Rumble Winner: Roman Reigns
- 2014 Royal Rumble Winner: Batista
- 2013 Royal Rumble Winner: John Cena
- 2012 Royal Rumble Winner: Sheamus
- 2011 Royal Rumble Winner: Alberto Del Rio
- 2010 Royal Rumble Winner: Edge
- 2009 Royal Rumble Winner: Randy Orton
- 2008 Royal Rumble Winner: John Cena
- 2007 Royal Rumble Winner: The Undertaker
- 2006 Royal Rumble Winner: Rey Mysterio
- 2005 Royal Rumble Winner: Batista
- 2004 Royal Rumble Winner: Chris Benoit
- 2003 Royal Rumble Winner: Brock Lesnar
- 2002 Royal Rumble Winner: Triple H
- 2001 Royal Rumble Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
- 2000 Royal Rumble Winner: The Rock
- 1999 Royal Rumble Winner: Vince McMahon
- 1998 Royal Rumble Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
- 1997 Royal Rumble Winner: Stone Cold Steve Austin
- 1996 Royal Rumble Winner: Shawn Michaels
- 1995 Royal Rumble Winner: Shawn Michaels
- 1994 Royal Rumble Winner: Bret Hart and Lex Luger
- 1993 Royal Rumble Winner: Yokozuna
- 1992 Royal Rumble Winner: Ric Flair
- 1991 Royal Rumble Winner: Hulk Hogan
- 1990 Royal Rumble Winner: Hulk Hogan
- 1989 Royal Rumble Winner: Big John Studd
- 1988 Royal Rumble Winner: Hacksaw Jim Duggan
What’s happening on Raw after the Royal Rumble?
On the Feb. 2 episode of Raw after the Royal Rumble, Stephanie Vaquer will face Raquel Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s World Championship. Plus, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, and Penta are listed to appear. Click here for everything to know about the upcoming episode of Raw.
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