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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

It’s actually a pretty historic one because it’s the first time a traditional Royal Rumble has ever been held outside of North America. They’ve actually built a custom outdoor stadium just for this event at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)—it’s being called the Riyadh Season Stadium. WrestleMania 43 in 2027 is heading back to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of Riyadh Season. It’ll be the first time “The Showcase of the Immortals” has ever left North America, so you’ll be covering some serious history next year.

Wade/Cole are sitting at the desk, and Mark Nash is calling his first Rumble.

**Women’s Rumble**

Entrant — Eliminated by

1. Charlotte – Lash Legend
2. Alexa Bliss – Nia Jax
3. Kiana James – Raquel
4. Nia Jax – Charlotte
5. Ivy Nile – Jordynne Grace
6. Lola Vice – Nxt -Jordynne Grace
7. Candice LeRae – Jordynn Grace
8. Jordynne Grace Lash Legend
9. Becky Lynch – Nattie
10. Sol Ruca – Nxt – Tiffany Stratton
11. Roxanne Perez – Rhea
12. Maxxine Dupri – Becky
13. Nattie – Liv Morgan
14. Liv Morgan – WINNER
15. Lash Legend – Rhea Ripley
16. Zelina – Guilia
17. Raquel Rodriguez – Liv Morgan
18. Chelsea Green – Rhea
19. Guilia – Lyria
20. Iyo Sky – Lash Legend
21. Asuka – Kairi Sane
22. Rhea Ripley – Raquel
23. Bayley – Nikki/Bree
24. Jacy Jayne – Nxt – Sol Ruca
25. Nikki Bella – Lash Legend
26. Lyra Valkyria – Nikki/Bree
27. Kelani Jordan – Nxt – Jacy
28. Kairi Sane – Iyo
29. Bree Bella – Lash Legend
30. Tiffany Stratton – Liv Morgan

“After years of being the ‘almost’ girl of the Rumble, Liv Morgan proved tonight that she is the centrepiece of the division. By outlasting Tiffany Stratton and navigating the chaos of a collapsing Damage CTRL and a Rampaging Lash Legend, she has secured her spot on the Grandest Stage of Them All.”

**AJ Styles is putting his career on the line facing Gunther. Guther came out wearing the silk robe, it’s just so out of place. AJ got a pop as he entered. The Universe is on edge, knowing the stipulations. The Psychological Game: Notice how AJ handles Gunther’s chops. He isn’t just taking them; he’s using the pain to fire himself up. The crowd’s energy stays the same even if the language for the “1-2-3” is different. Gunther starts making mistakes when he gets frustrated. That frustration is exactly what makes the “Ring General” so dangerous but so vulnerable right now. Throughout this match, Gunther has been obsessed with the fact that AJ won’t just lie down and retire. It was not meant to be tonight. Gunther put AJ to sleep.

**Sami Zayn is facing Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed Belt. The energy in Riyadh is going to be electric for Sami—it’s essentially his second home—and seeing him potentially fail again after such a massive buildup is going to be gut-wrenching. Can’t stand Drew, if you didn’t know. How Rude, Drew just used Sheamus’s White Noise. That was beyond cruel for Sami; you know that Drew will not shut up now. Drew’s “Villain” Peak: Drew is now officially the “Final Boss” of SmackDown. He’s taken out Cody, he’s mocked AJ, and now he’s crushed Sami in his home city. The fall is going to be massive when it finally happens. (Side Note – Once Sami landed outside on his back wrong, Drew targeted his back for the rest of the match. Real injury or storyline) Does Sami earn a spot for Elimination Chamber?

*Men’s Royal Rumble

1. Oba Femi – Brock
2. Braun Brekker – Oba
3. Solo Sokia – Oba
4. Rey Mystero – Oba
5. Rusev – Oba
6. Matt Cardona – Oba
7. Damian Priest – Royce Priest
8. Je’von Evans – Randy Orton
9. Mr Iguana – Trick Williams
10. Trick Williams – Cody Rhodes
11. Cody Rhodes – Drew McIntyre
12. El Grande Americano – Chad Gable.
13. Chad Gable as the Original El Grande Americano – Trick Williams
14. Royce Keys – Bronson Reed
15. Austin Theory – LA
16. Bronson Reed – LA Knight
17. Ilja Drgunov – Brock
18. La Parka – Austin Theory
19. Dragon Lee – Bronson Reed
20. Logan Paul- Roman
21. LA Knight – Cody Rhodes
22. Brock Lesnar – CodyRhodes, LA Knight
23. The Miz – Roman
24. Rey Fenix – Brock
25. Jey Uso – Roman
26. Roman
27. Jacob Fatu – Roman
28. Penta – Gunther
29. Randy Orton – Gunther
30. Gunther – Roman

2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Match: Summary

The Winner: Roman Reigns

• Entry: #26
• The Story: Returning as the OTC (Original Tribal Chief), Roman stood alone without the Bloodline. He systematically dismantled the field, including his own family members, to prove he is still the “Head of the Table.”

“Drew McIntyre didn’t just cost Cody Rhodes a match tonight; he attempted to commit grand larceny on a legacy. The ‘Heist of Riyadh’ proves that the Undisputed Title isn’t just Drew’s prize—it’s his hostage.”