Full Breakdown of the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Entrants, Surprises, and Eliminations

Full Breakdown of the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Entrants, Surprises, and Eliminations – The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble has wrapped up at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, and before the road to WrestleMania takes over, it’s worth looking at the key stats, surprises, and standout performances from both Rumble matches.

Liv Morgan emerged victorious in the Women’s Royal Rumble, outlasting 29 other competitors and eliminating Tiffany Stratton in the final moments. Stratton’s return was one of the night’s biggest surprises. She had been sidelined since November after losing the WWE Women’s Championship to Jade Cargill, with commentary confirming she had been recovering from a knee injury. Reports earlier in the week hinted at her comeback, and she delivered with a strong showing from the coveted #30 spot.

Additional unannounced entrants included Lola Vice (#6), Sol Ruca (#10), NXT Women’s Champion Jacy Jayne (#24), and Kelani Jordan (#27). Each played a role in the match’s shifting momentum, with eliminations weaving a story of rising stars and returning favorites.

On the men’s side, Roman Reigns added another major accolade to his career by winning the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble. The match featured a long list of surprise entrants, including Rusev (#5), Matt Cardona (#6), AAA’s Mr. Iguana (#9), and La Parka (#18). Chad Gable returned under the El Grande Americano persona at #13 after months away due to a shoulder injury. Powerhouse Hobbs debuted as Royce Keys (#14), while LA Knight made his comeback at #21 following an on-screen attack in December.

The full list of entrants and eliminations showcased a blend of dominant performances—such as Oba Femi’s early tear—and dramatic late-match moments, including Brock Lesnar’s run of eliminations before being taken out by Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. Roman Reigns closed the match with a series of decisive eliminations, including Gunther, Randy Orton, and Jacob Fatu.

The women’s match also delivered major stories, with Lash Legend racking up multiple eliminations and Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, and Becky Lynch all playing pivotal roles before being taken out. Liv Morgan’s final push solidified her as the standout performer of the night.

With both Rumble winners now set on a collision course with WrestleMania 42, the fallout from Riyadh promises to shape the next several months of WWE programming.

Surprise Entrants In 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble:

Rusev entered at number five. He had been off television since November 2025.
Matt Cardona entered at number six.
Mr. Iguana entered at number nine. He is part of AAA.
El Grande Americano entered at number 12.
El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) entered at number 13. Gable had been sidelined with a shoulder injury since June 2025.
Royce Keys (Powerhouse Hobbs) entered at number 14. This was his WWE debut.
La Parka entered at number 18. He is part of AAA.
LA Knight entered at number 21. He had been off television since December 2025 after being taken out by The Vision.
Rey Fenix entered at number 24.

Surprise Entrants In 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble:

Lola Vice at #6. Vice was eliminated by Jordynne Grace.
Sol Ruca at #10. Ruca was eliminated by Tiffany Stratton.
Jacy Jayne (NXT Women’s Champion) at #24. Jayne was eliminated by Sol Ruca
Kelani Jordan at #27. Jordan was eliminated by Jacy Jayne.
Tiffany Stratton at #30. Stratton was eliminated by Liv Morgan in the final two.

Men’s Royal Rumble entrants: