The WWE Royal Rumble premium live event took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 31, 2026. Liv Morgan emerged victorious in the Women's Royal Rumble match, securing a championship opportunity at WrestleMania. The event also featured the return of WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella and Tiffany Stratton as surprise entrants.
WWE Royal Rumble Event Overview
The annual WWE Royal Rumble premium live event was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 31, 2026. The event featured two Royal Rumble matches, with the Women's Royal Rumble match designated to determine a top contender for one of the two main women’s championships.
The full match card included:
- Men’s Royal Rumble Match
- Women’s Royal Rumble Match
- AJ Styles vs. GUNTHER (Career Threatening Match)
- Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn – Undisputed WWE Championship (Career Threatening Match)
Pre-Match Reports and Preparations for Women's Royal Rumble
Ahead of the event, WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella was reported to be in Riyadh. BodySlam.net confirmed her presence, citing initial reports from PWInsider. Bella's last WWE in-ring appearance had been the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble match, and she, along with Nikki Bella, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020. PWInsider had also indicated an internal discussion within WWE regarding Brie Bella's return, which, if it occurred, would mark her first in-ring appearance since Evolution in 2018. This potential return was noted to be consistent with WWE's practice of featuring legacy talent.
To maintain surprise for unannounced participants, WWE implemented specific travel logistics. Potential surprise entrants reportedly traveled separately later in the week, distinct from active talent and crew who flew to Riyadh earlier.
Pre-event betting odds listed Brie Bella at 250/1 and Nikki Bella at 100/1 to win the match. Several spots remained open among the 30 total participants. Confirmed entrants announced prior to the event included Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Lash Legend, Nia Jax, Jordynne Grace, Giulia, Maxxine Dupri, and Becky Lynch. Jacy Jayne was also rumored to be in Riyadh.
Women's Royal Rumble Match: Key Moments and Outcome
The Women’s Royal Rumble match featured a rapid pace and multiple eliminations. Surprise entrants in the match included Brie Bella and Tiffany Stratton, both making returns to the event.
Key eliminations during the match included:
- Lash Legend eliminated five competitors before being eliminated by Rhea Ripley.
- Raquel Rodriguez eliminated Rhea Ripley.
- Liv Morgan subsequently eliminated her stablemate Raquel Rodriguez.
The final three competitors in the match were Liv Morgan, Sol Ruca, and Tiffany Stratton. Liv Morgan secured the victory after a confrontation on the apron. Sol Ruca's high-risk maneuver was blocked by Stratton, allowing Morgan to capitalize and eliminate Stratton, thereby winning the match.
With this victory, Liv Morgan earned a championship title opportunity at WrestleMania.
Women's Royal Rumble Match: Entry and Elimination Orders
Order of Entry:
- Charlotte Flair
- Alexa Bliss
- Kiana James
- Nia Jax
- Ivy Nile
- Lola Vice
- Candice LeRae
- Jordynne Grace
- Becky Lynch
- Sol Ruca
- Roxanne Perez
- Maxxine Dupri
- Nattie
- Liv Morgan
- Lash Legend
- Zelina
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Chelsea Green
- Giulia
- Iyo Sky
- Asuka
- Rhea Ripley
- Bayley
- Jacy Jayne
- Nikki Bella
- Lyra Valkyria
- Kelani Jordan
- Kairi Sane
- Brie Bella
- Tiffany Stratton
Order of Elimination:
- Lola Vice (eliminated by Grace)
- Candice LeRae (eliminated by Grace)
- Ivy Nile (eliminated by Grace)
- Nia Jax (eliminated by Flair)
- Alexa Bliss (eliminated by Flair)
- Maxxine Dupri (eliminated by Lynch)
- Becky Lynch (eliminated by Nattie)
- Jordynne Grace (eliminated by Legend)
- Kiana James (eliminated by Rodriguez)
- Zelina (eliminated by Giulia)
- Chelsea Green (eliminated by Ripley)
- Roxanne Perez (eliminated by Ripley)
- Nattie (eliminated by Morgan)
- Giulia (eliminated by Valkyria)
- Asuka (eliminated by Sane)
- Kairi Sane (eliminated by Sky)
- Lyra Valkyria (eliminated by Brie Bella)
- Bayley (eliminated by Nikki Bella)
- Kelani Jordan (eliminated by Jayne)
- Jacy Jayne (eliminated by Ruca)
- Nikki Bella (eliminated by Legend)
- Brie Bella (eliminated by Legend)
- Charlotte Flair (eliminated by Legend)
- Iyo Sky (eliminated by Legend)
- Lash Legend (eliminated by Ripley)
- Rhea Ripley (eliminated by Rodriguez)
- Raquel Rodriguez (eliminated by Morgan)
- Sol Ruca (eliminated by Stratton)
- Tiffany Stratton (eliminated by Morgan)