WWE Royal Rumble Highlights: Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan win Rumble matches; Gunther retires AJ Styles

WWE Royal Rumble Highlights: Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan won the men's and women's Royal Rumble, respectively, while Drew McIntyre retained his title against Sami Zayn.

WWE Royal Rumble Highlights: Roman Reigns won the men's Royal Rumble. (Screengrab - Netflix)

WWE Royal Rumble Highlights: The Royal Rumble, the first pay-per-view event of WWE, got underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the women fighting it out, and the match was won by none other than Liv Morgan. She managed to outlast the other opponents. The final three were Morgan, Tiffany Straton and Sol Ruca, but Morgan managed to outshine them and win her ticket to WrestleMania. The next match saw AJ Styles lose to Gunther in a must-win match, and he was forced to retire from in-ring competition. Styles gave it his all, but it was not enough, as after John Cena, Gunther added Styles to the list of people he has managed to retire. The third match of the night saw Drew McIntyre coming out on top against Sami Zayn and defending his Undisputed WWE Title....Read More

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• 1 Feb 2026, 04:30:32 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Thanks for tuning in!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: That's all from our coverage! Thanks for tuning in.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:25:47 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: ROMAN REIGNS WINS!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Roman Reigns wins! He throws Gunther out after hitting him with a spear! For the second time, he wins the Rumble and books his ticket for WrestleMania. What a night for the OTC!

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:22:56 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: We are down to 2!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Roman Reigns eliminates Logan Paul while Gunther throws Randy Orton out. We are down to 2.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:22:08 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Drew McIntyre costs Cody Rhodes

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Drew McIntyre comes out of nowhere to hit a Claymore kick on Cody Rhodes, and just like that, the two-time winner is eliminated. Roman Reigns then throws his cousins, Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu, out. And we have four people remaining - Roman, Gunther, Randy Orton and Logan Paul.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:17:23 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther is the last entry in the Men's Rumble

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther is the last entry in the Men's Royal Rumble! No more entries! Nine active participants fight it out to book a place to WrestleMania.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:14:35 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes eliminates LA Knight

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes sends LA Knight packing, and here comes Randy Orton as the penultimate entry in the Men's Royal Rumble. He makes his way at No.29.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:11:03 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Roman and Cody face off

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes face off inside the ring, and just like that, Jacob Fatu makes his entry at No.27. The enemies of Rhodes are coming thick and fast in the Men's Rumble.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:09:20 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The OTC Roman Reigns is here!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The OTC Roman Reigns is here. He enters at No.26 in the Men's Royal Rumble. The dynamics are all set to change. Jey Uso is inside the ring. As is Cody Rhodes.

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:06:57 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Brock Lesnar eliminates Oba Femi

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Oba Femi's impressive showing in the Men's Rumble comes to an end as he is eliminated by the Beast Brock Lesnar. However, Cody Rhodes and LA Knight combine forces to eliminate Brock. Things are happening quite fast inside the ring!

• 1 Feb 2026, 04:01:41 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: LA Knight eliminates Austin Theory and Bron Breakker. Here comes Brock Lesnar!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: LA Knight, who had a score to settle with the Vision, eliminates both Bronson Reed and Austin Theory. And here comes Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman by his side.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:59:32 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The Vision eliminates Royce Keys

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The Vision combines forces to eliminate Royce Keys and Dragon Lee. The trio now go after Cody Rhodes. And here comes LA Knight at No.21. He has a score to settle with the Vision.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:57:40 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Logan Paul enters, three members of Vision set to dominate

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Logan Paul is entry No.20 in the men's rumble and the Vision now have three members inside the ring - Bronson Reed, Austin Theory and Paul. The trio can now team up and dominate the in-ring action.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:48:39 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes eliminates Trick Williams

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes eliminates Trick Williams as Royce Keys enters the Rumble at the No.14 spot. Oba Femi and Damien Priest are also going strong. However, unlike the Women's Rumble, the eliminations are coming along at a rollicking pace in the Men's contest.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:44:12 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes going toe to toe against Oba Femi

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes unleashes a plethora of punches as he goes head to head with Oba Femi, the man who has been running riot in the Men's Rumble.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:42:44 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Cody Rhodes is here!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The two-time Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes is here! He enters the Men's Rumble at No.11. The American Nightmare walks out to a thunderous applause.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:41:26 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Trick Williams is entry No.10.

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Trick Williams is here! He enters the Men's Rumble as the tenth entry. Damien Priest and Oba Femi would be his biggest competitors for now.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:36:07 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Damien Priest enters!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Oba Femi is running riot inside the Men's Royal Rumble as he has already eliminated five others. Damien Priest now enters at No.7 but his task is cut out.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:33:34 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Rusev comes and goes! Solo Sikoa also goes out

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Rusev enters the Rumble but in no time, is eliminated by Oba Femi. The second elimination of the night for Oba Femi. The Nigerian sends Solo Sikoa and Rey Mysterio packing just like that. He is the lone man standing inside the ring.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:30:52 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Rey Mysterio and Solo Sikoa enter the Rumble

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Solo Sikoa and Rey Mysterio are the No.3 and 4 entrants in the Rumble. They join Oba Femi inside the ring. Still recovering from what just transpired with Bron Breakker. Was the masked man Seth Rollins?

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:29:12 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: What a start! Breakker goes out

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: As Bron Breakker was making his way to the ring, he is attacked by a masked man. The stomp was hit on the outside and then Breakker was thrown inside the ring, just to be thrown over the top and eliminated by Oba Femi. What a start to the Men's Rumble.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:25:34 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Oba Femi and Bron Breakker get Men's Royal Rumble underway

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The Men's Royal Rumble finally gets underway and the first two entrants are Oba Femi and Bron Breakker. The card is entirely stacked and the match promises to be a spectacle and only one will be able to book his ticket to WrestleMania.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:15:51 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Time for the Men's Royal Rumble!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: It's time for the last match of the night and it is the Men's Royal Rumble. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Bron Breakker will all be in action.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:10:35 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: DREW RETAINS!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Drew McIntyre hits back-to-back Claymore kicks on Sami Zayn and just like that, he gets the three count to retain the title in Riyadh. Sami suffers his first loss in Saudi Arabia.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:06:27 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Sami Zayn survives!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Drew McIntyre finally connects with the Claymore but Sami Zayn somehow manages to keep his leg on the ropes to force a break of the count. Drew McIntyre loses his cool and is having a go at the referee. Sami Zayn makes the most out of the situation, and connects with a Helluva kick but McIntyre kicks out in two.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:02:47 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: McIntyre fails to connect with Claymore!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Twice now Drew McIntyre has failed to connect the Claymore kick. Sami Zayn makes the most of the chance and goes out all guns blazing against the Scottish champion.

• 1 Feb 2026, 03:00:46 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Zayn and McIntyre going back and forth

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Both Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre are going back and forth and both wrestlers are giving it their all in this heavyweight championship match.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:54:38 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: McIntyre vs Zayn begins!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The world title match between McIntyre and Zayn begins! As expected, it's the champion McIntyre who is doing the bulk of the heavy lifting up first. He doesn't even miss a chance to mock Zayn inside the ring.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:48:32 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Sami Zayn, McIntyre make their way!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre have made their way to the ring. Zayn walks out to a rousing reception while the champion McIntyre sees loud boos coming his way. Zayn has never lost a match in Saudi Arabia but the odds are stacked against him in this championship match against McIntyre. Let the match begin.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:41:57 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn up next!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: We are still recovering from the agonising pain of seeing AJ Styles retire from in-ring competition. However, the show must go on. The next match is between Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn and it is for the Undisputed WWE Title.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:35:27 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: LOUD ‘Thank You Styles’ chants!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Following the defeat against Gunther, Styles is absolutely shocked and lost for words. However, the Riyadh crowd tries to rally him up by breaking into loud ‘Thank You Styles’ chants.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:31:16 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther locks in the SLEEPER! And HE WINS!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther locks in the SLEEPER and AJ Styles isn't responding well as he starts to fade. How much does he have in the tank? Styles fights back but the spark lasts for a few seconds as Gunther locks it in again. The phenomenal one tries to make it to the ropes but Gunther drags him back. And AJ Styles loses! His in-ring career is over. The crowd in absolute shock.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:25:26 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther with a low blow but Styles kicks out!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther distracted the referee and then delivered a low blow to AJ Styles. However, the latter survives and kicks out in 2 and the match goes on.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:24:14 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther kicks out of the STYLES CLASH!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: OH GOD! Gunther kicks out of the Styles Clash! 1, 2 but no 3. The crowd is in shock. No one knows what Styles needs to do more to get the job done.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:23:10 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther kicks out!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: AJ Styles gives Gunther a taste of his own medicine as the Ring General is hit with his own move. However, it's not enough for the three count to go through as Gunther kicks out in two.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:21:36 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther locks in the Sleeper!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: A momentary setback is not enough to keep Gunther down as he locks in the sleeper and AJ Styles has his task cut out. However, he recovers soon to send Gunther out of the ring. Loud Let's go AJ chants in Riyadh follow!

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:20:33 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther getting frustrated!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther is now getting frustrated as AJ Styles keeps kicking it out and the Ring General's finishing moves are not enough to get the job done. Styles capitalises and he locks in the submission move.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:16:51 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: AJ Styles fights back!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: AJ Styles is taking the fight to Gunther! A close shave but the Ring General kicks out in 2. The crowd is totally behind Styles and the Phenomenal One is making the most of the rowdy support.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:11:42 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Gunther and Styles trash talking!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Both Gunther and AJ Styles are trash talking to each other. However, the former finally starts to have the upper hand and is toying with Styles, throwing him out of the ring. Gunther now goes on the offensive, attacking Styles outside.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:09:09 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Styles comes out all guns blazing

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: AJ Styles has come out all guns blazing against Gunther. There is incredible drama here. Neither Styles nor Gunther are giving an inch to each other. Gunther is clearly taken aback by the fact that Styles has come out swinging and is not overawed by his opponent's presence.

• 1 Feb 2026, 02:07:22 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The match begins!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Both Gunther and AJ Styles have made their way to the ring! The bell rings and the match begins. Styles has everything to lose here. Gunther is riding on the high of retiring John Cena. Can Styles step up?

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:59:48 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: AJ Styles vs Gunther up next!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The next match coming up is between AJ Styles and Gunther. If Styles loses then he would be forced to retire from in-ring action. Gunther is the overwhelming favourite considering how he forced John Cena to tap out in his retirement match in December 2025.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:52:01 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: LIV MORGAN wins Women's Rumble!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: It's a photo finish as Liv Morgan wins the Women's Rumble as Sol Ruca and Tiffany Straton are both eliminated. She will now make her way to WrestleMania and challenge the champion for a title shot. It remains to be seen who she chooses.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:49:04 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Liv Morgan strikes!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Liv Morgan betrays Racquel Rodriguez right after the latter eliminated Rhea Ripley. Only three remain in the Women's Rumble - Liv Morgan, Sol Ruca, and Tiffany Straton.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:46:37 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Iyo Sky eliminated

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Lash Legend has now eliminated five women from the rumble, and her latest victim is Iyo Sky. Only six women remain in the contest. It's now or never for all these six women.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:44:57 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Lash Legend eliminates Charlotte

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Lash Legend is going from strength to strength as she now eliminates Charlotte Flair. Seven contestants remain.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:43:34 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Bella sisters gone!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Lash Legend eliminates the Bella sisters just like that. What a performance so far! Eight competitors remaining in the Women's Rumble.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:41:54 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The Bella sisters are running riot!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: The Riyadh crowd breaks out into YES YES chants as the Bella sisters eliminate Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte, and Iyo Sky are all in the contest. 11 contestants remain and the match is going down to the wire.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:39:02 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Tiffany Straton is back!

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Tiffany Straton is back, and she enters the Rumble at No.3. No one else will enter the match, and now it's a race to finish. 14 Women inside the ring and only one will get the chance to go to WrestleMania.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:36:29 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Kairi Sane mistakenly eliminates Asuka, Brie Bella returns

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Kairi Sane makes a big mistake as she ends up eliminating Asuka from the Rumble. However, she soon goes out too as Iyo Sky does the needful.

  What a shock! The WWE fans are up chanting as Brie Bella returns to in-ring action after years.

• 1 Feb 2026, 01:28:46 AM IST

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Liv eliminates Nattie

  WWE Royal Rumble Live Updates: Liv Morgan makes her presence felt and she eliminates Nattie. Nikki Bella also enters the Rumble at No.25 and the Riyadh crowd is up on its feet to give the star a rousing reception.