US EditionWWE Royal Rumble 2026 Results (Jan. 31): Winners And Live Updates
- On Saturday, WWE staged the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring AJ Styles vs Gunther with Styles' career on the line and Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
- Because the Rumble grants title shots, WWE emphasized high-stakes stipulations, and winners secure guaranteed matches at WrestleMania 42, making it the event's key for storylines.
- Gunther ended Styles' match with a decisive finish, applying a sleeper hold that ended AJ Styles' WWE run as the Riyadh Season Arena fell silent then erupted when Styles signaled `P1`.
- Powerhouse Hobbs debuted for WWE then exited after Bronson Reed eliminated him following Hobbs' elimination of Damian Priest.
- Holding the Rumble in Riyadh signals broader international expansion plans, as this was the first Royal Rumble held outside North America, with an earlier U.S. start time and WWE announcing BACKLASH for May 9 in Tampa.
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The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble is happening on for Saturday, January 31, and as usual, the event is packed with surprises. Just two hours into the show, which is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a WWE legend played what appears to be his final match, much to the surprise of viewers and the audience.The 2026 Royal Rumble features the famed 30-Superstar Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, and the winners of the event snag championship opportun…
AJ Styles Retires From WWE at the Royal Rumble
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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 live results, highlights from Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and full match card
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights for WWE Royal Rumble on Saturday from Saudi Arabia. Follow for complete results from the entire 2026 match card featuring Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and more.
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