The atmosphere in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, ignited during the “Royal Rumble” 2026 show, which was held for the first time outside North America since the event began 39 years ago.
Wrestling fans from different countries gathered in Riyadh for a night full of excitement, surprises, and the famous confrontation that included 30 stars competing in the elimination match, known as the “Royal Rumble.”
The Royal Rumble is one of the most famous live shows in WWE, as it paves the way towards WrestleMania, making every match and every entrance a moment that fans wait for all year.
For men, Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble show in Riyadh, while Liv Morgan won for women.
The last 5 champions and heroines in “Royal Rumble”
Edge won the title in 2021, Brock Lesnar in 2022, then Cody Rhodes for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, before Jey Uso won last year.
For women, Bianca Belair won in 2021, Ronda Rousey in 2022, then Rhea Ripley in 2023 and Bayley in 2024, before Charlotte Flair won last year.
Liv Morgan wins the WWE Royal Rumble and secures her seat at WrestleMania 🔥🏆😎
Liv Morgan seals the win at the WWE Royal Rumble and locks in her spot at WrestleMania 🔥🏆😎 pic.twitter.com/XLGCYhCyxf
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
Strong confrontations and an exciting atmosphere in the WWE Royal Rumble for women 😎🔥
Strong fights and high energy moments at the WWE Women’s Royal Rumble 🔥😎 pic.twitter.com/G4EY6Ab84o
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
Riyadh is on fire with launch
The atmosphere during a show day
Historic attendance and great enthusiasm for the WWE Royal Rumble event in Riyadh season 🇸🇦🔥
Historic night and huge excitement for WWE Royal Rumble event at RiyadhSeason 🔥🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/Vo7BPyWtDi
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
Here are the most prominent moments of the “Royal Rumble” 2026 show in Saudi Arabia:
.@WWERomanReigns is your 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Winner! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7Pm1txTvUa
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Roman Reigns wins the Royal Rumble show in Riyadh
.@WWERomanReigns is headed to WrestleMania!!! ☝️ pic.twitter.com/tIiQbzpje6
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
That did NOT go how @CodyRhodes planned… 😬 pic.twitter.com/Ym2nyGbXrN
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
PROBLEM. SOLVED.@DMcIntyreWWE just couldn’t help himself… pic.twitter.com/fbVQGtVvvg
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
ONE RKO AFTER ANOTHER!! 🐍@RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/LYuAjl8Inr
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
DOWN GOES LESNAR!! pic.twitter.com/NJehFA54JB
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@Obaofwwe has been ELIMINATED! 😱 pic.twitter.com/u0ZTEULuYR
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@Parka_AAA is just showing off 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/h9DEcoIZ40
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
WELCOME, ROYCE KEYS!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q1t9DD0t6Z
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
ORIGINAL The Great American?! 😳 pic.twitter.com/QOeuQPqx1D
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@CodyRhodes is coming in hot! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YVGVG50XNy
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
NOT THE Tinder!! 😭 pic.twitter.com/Pcj1HSAAoU
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
This match just got BOUNCY!! 🙌@WWEJeVonEvans pic.twitter.com/rZPuVT5AsK
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The Men’s Royal Rumble Match is light work for @Obaofwwe! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/X3Loi6DSuh
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! 😨 pic.twitter.com/247izgqKbi
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
THE RULER is ready to make a statement! 😤 pic.twitter.com/7sVyXoABTI
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The men’s Royal Rumble show begins… Watch the most beautiful clips
Drew McIntyre wins the WWE title
.@DMcIntyreWWE is STILL your Undisputed WWE Champion! 🏆#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/Q6ita9RThg
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@DMcIntyreWWE RETAINS! 💪 pic.twitter.com/mDCBZGdcEQ
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Abdul Rahman Al-Qahtani met the WWE stars at the Royal Rumble event, and enjoyed the atmosphere tonight 🔥😎🥊
Abdulrahman Alqahtani met WWE superstars at the Royal Rumble, enjoying the night’s vibes 🔥😎🥊 pic.twitter.com/4IrcEUxJ4B
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
A large audience attendance and turnout at the WWE Royal Rumble show in Riyadh 🔥😎🇸🇦
Strong attendance and a big crowd turnout as the WWE Royal Rumble show lands in Riyadh 🔥😎🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/oFwAWie29F
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
THROUGH THE TABLE!! 😱
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@SamiZayn is FLYING!! pic.twitter.com/e9He5NJIK7
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Riyadh can’t get enough of @SamiZayn!
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
THANK YOU, AJ!!! 👏@AJStylesOrg pic.twitter.com/JibMHGF8Jv
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The Career Killer strikes again… 😳 pic.twitter.com/b7I06gUB1l
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@Gunther_AUT just tossed @AJStylesOrg with ease! 😱
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The excitement began in the ring again, this time among the men
.@AJStylesOrg entrance never gets old! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8kT2hLagM5
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@YaOnlyLivvOnce is your 2026 Women’s #RoyalRumble Winner! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/pEERTUkk1C
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
WHAT A MATCH!@YaOnlyLivvOnce just punched her ticket to WrestleMania! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/45veUot7KA
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Liv Morgan wins the women’s Royal Rumble
EVERY WOMAN FOR THEMSELVES! pic.twitter.com/wNy1Fv3kDa
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
That’s TWIN MAGIC! 🪄 pic.twitter.com/VW5BtnBaco
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@kelani_wwe did not come to play 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Q9I0PZ8GI6
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
NXT Women’s Champion @jacyjaynewwe is ready for action! 🔥
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Leave @And_SkyWWE alone! 😡
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The Judgment Day said NOT TODAY! 🤭 pic.twitter.com/ftrJ3m9fEZ
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
That’s how you make a Royal Rumble debut! 👏@SolRucaWWE pic.twitter.com/BVR3QE89h8
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@JordynneGrace is one to watch 💪 pic.twitter.com/ITNhysZw8i
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@lolavicewwe is wasting no time! 👊
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
KIDDING! 🫶@MsCharlotteWWE @AlexaBliss_WWE pic.twitter.com/EBEYowkVG3
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
.@AlexaBliss_WWE is entrant #2!
Friendships will be TESTED… 👀
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
BOW DOWN to the QUEEN! 👑@MsCharlotteWWE is kicking off the Women’s Royal Rumble Match!
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— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
The Royal Rumble show kicks off in Riyadh
30 Superstars make it…Only one makes it out. #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/gaTsvE0UY5
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 31, 2026
WOOOOO! @MsCharlotteWWE is looking to win the Women’s Royal Rumble Match for a third time TODAY 🔥
Watch Royal Rumble TODAY at 2e/11p LIVE on the @espn app: pic.twitter.com/chY88tcNVC
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2026
Saudi Arabia is making history 🔥😎
WWE Royal Rumble for the first time outside North America 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia makes history 🔥😎
The WWE #RoyalRumble takes place outside North America for the first time 🇸🇦#Riyadh_Season#RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/9g83A71Wth— Riyadh Season | Riyadh Season (@RiyadhSeason) January 31, 2026
An exciting atmosphere and a large presence with the launch of the WWE Royal Rumble show in Riyadh 🔥😎🇸🇦
High energy vibes and a packed crowd as the WWE Royal Rumble show kicks off in Riyadh 🔥😎🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/HxLNiOgkAC
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
The fan zone experience and exclusive products add a special atmosphere to the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh 😎🔥
Fan Zone vibes and exclusive merchandise add a special touch to the Royal Rumble experience in Riyadh 😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/9nQ27M21Wf
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
Live a quick tour with Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh 😍🔥
Live a quick round with Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh 😍🔥 pic.twitter.com/xLZPn9DPtJ
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
A historic event with a historic presence at the WWE Royal Rumble event in Riyadh season 🇸🇦
A historic night in Riyadh … WWE Royal Rumble will be one for the books 🔥😍 pic.twitter.com/BJ9Ueb6rNE
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
Riyadh is on fire on the sidelines of the “Royal Rumble” show
The fan zone experience and exclusive products add a special atmosphere to the Royal Rumble event in Riyadh 😎🔥
Fan Zone vibes and exclusive merchandise add a special touch to the Royal Rumble experience in Riyadh 😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/yur9nkB91e
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
An enthusiastic atmosphere and a large attendance of wrestling fans for the WWE Royal Rumble event in Riyadh 😎🔥
A high energy crowd and incredible fan turnout at the WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh 😎🔥 pic.twitter.com/9KaIL6pzOd
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
The last moments of the launch of the WWE Royal Rumble for the first time in Saudi Arabia, and for the first time outside North America, with the enthusiasm of wrestling stars from around the world 🇸🇦🔥😎
Final moments before the first-ever Royal Rumble WWE in Saudi Arabia, the first outside North America 🇸🇦🔥😎 pic.twitter.com/siao43uvBA
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2026
