WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Results: Roman Reigns wins men's Royal Rumble while Gunther...

WWE officially kicked off the Road to WrestleMania 42 with a historic Royal Rumble event, marking the first time the premium live event was held outside the United States.

Hosted in Saudi Arabia, the night delivered career-altering moments, emotional farewells, and a dominant statement from one returning icon.

Roman Reigns reclaims spotlight with Men’s Royal Rumble win

The Era of the Tribal Chief made a thunderous return as Roman Reigns won the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, outlasting 29 other competitors to secure his place in the main event of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Reigns sealed his victory by eliminating Gunther, closing the match in emphatic fashion.

With the win, Reigns now faces a pivotal decision. WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre and CM Punk both loom as potential WrestleMania opponents, and Reigns’ history with each adds intrigue to what lies ahead.

Gunther ends AJ Styles’ WWE career

Earlier in the night, Gunther continued his ruthless “Legend Killer” run by defeating AJ Styles via submission. With his career on the line, Styles was unable to overcome the Ring General, bringing an end to his decade-long WWE tenure.

While Styles left his future open-ended by not formally signaling retirement, the loss marked his final WWE appearance, making it one of the most emotional moments of the event.

Liv Morgan books WrestleMania spot in Women’s Royal Rumble

On the women’s side, Liv Morgan completed her comeback story by winning the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble. Morgan eliminated Tiffany Stratton last to punch her ticket to WrestleMania, capping off a remarkable return after battling a serious shoulder injury in 2025.

Her victory came with added drama, as Morgan eliminated both Rhea Ripley and Raquel Rodriguez, a move that fractured The Judgment Day and set up major storylines heading into WrestleMania season.

A landmark Royal Rumble night

From championship implications to emotional farewells, Royal Rumble 2026 delivered on every front. With Roman Reigns back on top, Gunther asserting dominance, and Liv Morgan reaching the biggest stage of her career, WWE’s road to WrestleMania 42 is officially underway.