🏆 Who Won the Royal Rumble 2026? — Full Results & Highlights – The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble was one of the most exciting editions in recent history, packed with drama, surprise returns, career-altering moments, and future WrestleMania implications. The event took place on January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and set the stage for WrestleMania 42 with two historic winners.
Who Won the Royal Rumble 2026?
🔥 2026 Royal Rumble Winners
🧔 Roman Reigns — Men’s Royal Rumble Winner
The headline moment of the night saw Roman Reigns emerge victorious in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Reigns outlasted a stacked field of 30 superstars to earn another shot at a world championship at WrestleMania. His performance was dominant, ultimately eliminating Gunther last to clinch the victory — his second Royal Rumble win after his first in 2015.
This win gives Reigns the strategic advantage of choosing which world title to challenge for on the biggest wrestling stage of the year.
💪 Liv Morgan — Women’s Royal Rumble Winner
In the Women’s Royal Rumble match, Liv Morgan finally captured her first Rumble victory after finishing as a runner-up in previous years. Morgan entered the match strong and ultimately eliminated Tiffany Stratton to punch her ticket to WrestleMania 42.
Her win marks a major career milestone and positions her for a top title challenge on “The Grandest Stage of Them All.”
🎤 Other Key Moments from the Event
While the Rumble matches stole the show, the 2026 card also featured other big moments:
- Gunther defeated AJ Styles in a career-threatening match, forcing Styles into retirement due to the stipulation.
- Drew McIntyre successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn, showcasing resilience and veteran strength.
These additional victories helped shape the storylines fans will follow all the way to WrestleMania.
📅 What This Means for WrestleMania 42
With Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan heading into WrestleMania 42 as Rumble winners, WWE’s biggest annual event is already stacked with potential blockbuster matches:
- Roman Reigns will choose his title path — possibly facing either the Undisputed WWE Champion or World Heavyweight Champion.
- Liv Morgan will challenge for a women’s world championship in the main event scene.
Expect rivalries to intensify and new storylines to unfold in the weeks leading up to April’s show.
💡 Final Thoughts
The Royal Rumble 2026 was a defining moment in the WWE calendar, combining long-awaited triumphs, emotional farewells, and huge setups for WrestleMania. From Reigns reclaiming the Rumble spotlight to Morgan claiming her breakthrough victory, the night had something for every wrestling fan.