: Two Superstars begin the match in the ring.
: Roman Reigns won his second career Royal Rumble by last eliminating Gunther .
: Liv Morgan won her first Royal Rumble by last eliminating Tiffany Stratton . WWE: Royal Rumble
The 39th annual Royal Rumble took place on , in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
: A wrestler is eliminated only when they are thrown over the top rope and both feet touch the floor. : Two Superstars begin the match in the ring
: The winners of the Men's and Women's matches traditionally earn a world championship match at that year's WrestleMania . Most Recent Winners (2026)
The WWE is one of the most iconic annual events in professional wrestling, traditionally serving as the kickoff to the "Road to WrestleMania". It is defined by its unique match format where 30 competitors enter at timed intervals with the goal of being the last one remaining in the ring. Match Rules & Format The 39th annual Royal Rumble took place on
: New participants enter the ring at regular intervals, typically every 90 seconds or two minutes .