Liv Morgan delivered the biggest moment of her WWE career by winning the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, last eliminating Tiffany Stratton to punch her ticket to WrestleMania.
Entering the match as the overwhelming betting favorite, Morgan lived up to expectations and ended years of near-misses after finishing runner-up in two previous Rumbles.
The defining moment of Morgan’s victory came when she shockingly eliminated her own stablemate and close ally Raquel Rodriguez.
Doing so “gleefully,” Morgan embraced her ruthless edge before sealing the win with an Oblivion on Stratton. With the victory, Morgan now appears on a collision course with Rodriguez for the WWE Women’s World Championship on the grandest stage of them all.
Brie Bella’s surprise return steals hearts
While Liv Morgan stood tall at the end, one of the night’s loudest reactions belonged to WWE legend Brie Bella. Making a surprise return alongside Nikki Bella, Brie received an enormous ovation from the Riyadh crowd, instantly turning the Royal Rumble into a nostalgia-filled spectacle.
The Bella Twins shared a heartfelt in-ring embrace that sent the arena into a frenzy, marking one of the most emotional moments of the match.
Although their comeback was cut short when Lash Legend eliminated both sisters, the return itself became a defining highlight of the night, reminding fans of the Bellas’ lasting legacy.
Lash Legend dominates, chaos unfolds
Lash Legend emerged as one of the match’s most talked-about performers, drawing massive heat throughout the contest.
Her eliminations of major names—including both Bella Twins and Iyo Sky—cemented her as a dominant force and one of the standout heels of the Rumble.
The match opened with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss at No. 1 and No. 2, setting a tense early tone, while surprise performances from NXT stars kept the energy high from start to finish.
Road to WrestleMania begins
With Liv Morgan finally claiming Royal Rumble glory and Brie Bella’s return igniting the crowd, the Women’s Royal Rumble delivered drama, nostalgia, and a clear WrestleMania direction—one that could redefine multiple careers in the weeks ahead.