WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Streaming Live on ESPN | January 31st, 2026 | Premium Live Event — The Show Preview:

AJ Styles has put his wrestling career on the line against "The Ring General" Gunther. Styles wanted this rematch, but Gunther demanded that he risk his career, and Styles agreed. Don’t miss WWE Royal Rumble at 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT, streaming live in the U.S. on ESPN and on Netflix internationally. (Image courtesy of WWE)

WWE Premium Live Event | WWE Royal Rumble — The Show Preview List:

• The Phenomenal AJ Styles will put his career on the line against the man who ended the legendary careers of Goldberg and John Cena, in the Ring General Gunther. This match is important as AJ Styles’ career, the legendary career of his, will be put on the line, and a lot have stated he's stupid for doing so, but AJ Styles wants to prove that he can beat Gunther. He had Gunther tapped in their Monday Night RAW Main Event Match weeks back, but the referee didn't see it, which allowed Gunther to cheat and get the win. Now, AJ Styles has the chance to rewrite his career on the line. This is the most anticipated match at the Royal Rumble as we can see Gunther end another legendary career. Can AJ Styles turn back the clock and take down Gunther, or will his career perish tonight?

• Thirty Men, and only one can come out victorious. The Royal Rumble has been a staple of making new stars and making stars reach new heights. As we watch tonight, someone’s career will change forever and be added to a list of Royal Rumble Winners. We have young talents like Bron Breakker, Je'Von Evans, and Oba Femi all fighting for a chance, and some veterans who've won, like the likes of Rey Mysterio, Roman Reigns, and Randy Orton. A lot can happen, friendships can break, and souls can be crushed, but who'll come out victorious and be the one who punches their ticket to WrestleMania Main Event and challenge for one of the WWE World Titles?

• Thirty Women all have one goal in mind, that’s to eliminate twenty-nine other women to declare themselves the Women's Royal Rumble Winner. We've seen the likes of Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Becky Lynch, whose careers changed when they won the Royal Rumble. Who'll be next on that list? Will it be someone like Roxanne Perez, Lyra Valkyria & Giulia? Or will someone like Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, and Becky Lynch steal the shine from the young stars and win? Who'll come out victorious in the 30-Women Royal Rumble Match tonight?

• Drew McIntyre will have his first title defense as WWE Undisputed Champion, and he'll face a man he's 12-0 against, and that man is Sami Zayn. How Sami Zayn earned this match is at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, where he took on four different superstars, including Damian Priest, Randy Orton & Trick Williams, in a Fatal-Four Way No. 1 Contender's Match, in which Sami Zayn pinned Damian Priest to earn this match. Sami Zayn will have the Saudi Arabia crowd on his side, and he wants to be World Champion tonight. That's something everyone is waiting for: when will Sami Zayn do it? Can he beat the man he has never beaten before and win the World Title, or will Drew McIntyre break his dreams tonight in Saudi Arabia?

The Matches for the WWE Premium Live Event Pre-Show — WWE Royal Rumble:

1. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) & Grayson Waller vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) & Shinsuke Nakamura in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

2. MFTs (Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga) (with JC Mateo, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) vs. The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) (with Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross & Uncle Howdy) in a Tag Team Match.

The Matches for the WWE Premium Live Event Main Card — WWE Royal Rumble:

1. AJ Styles vs. Gunther in an AJ Styles' Career On The Line Match.

2. The 30-Men Royal Rumble Match.

3. The 30-Women's Royal Rumble Match.

4. Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn in a WWE Undisputed Title Match.

   
   

The Match Order for the WWE Premium Live Event — WWE Royal Rumble:

1. The 30-Women Royal Rumble Match.

2. AJ Styles vs. Gunther in a Singles Match.

3. Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn in a WWE Undisputed Title Match.

4. The 30-Man Royal Rumble Match.

The Announced Participants of the Men's Royal Rumble Match:

• 22 out of 30 Entrants have been announced for the Men's Royal Rumble Match.

1. Cody Rhodes (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 16th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

2. Gunther (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

3. Jey Uso (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

4. Dragon Lee (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

5. Penta (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

6. Rey Mysterio (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

7. Roman Reigns (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

8. Solo Sikoa (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

9. Jacob Fatu (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 24th Episode of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIII.

10. Bron Breakker (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

11. Austin Theory (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

12. Bronson Reed (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

13. Logan Paul (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

14. Je'Von Evans (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

15. Oba Femi (Free Agent) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

16. Randy Orton (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 28th Episode of ESPN Get Up.

17. Brock Lesnar (Free Agent) — Announced on the January 28th Episode of the Pat McAfee Show.

18. Damian Priest (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 30th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

19. Trick Williams (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 30th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

20. The Miz (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 30th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

21. Ilja Dragunov (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 30th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

22. Matt Cardona (SmackDown) — Announced on January 30th on his Social Media.

The Announced Participants of the Women's Royal Rumble Match:

• 17 out of 30 Entrants have been announced for the Women's Royal Rumble Match.

1. Rhea Ripley (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

2. IYO SKY (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

3. Liv Morgan (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

4. Raquel Rodriguez (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

5. Roxanne Perez (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

6. Bayley (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

7. Lyra Valkyria (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

8. Asuka (RAW) — Announced on the January 19th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.

9. Chelsea (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

10. Jordynne Grace (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

11. Alexa Bliss (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

12. Charlotte Flair (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

13. Lash Legend (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

14. Nia Jax (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

15. Giulia (SmackDown) — Announced on the January 23rd Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

16. Maxxine Dupri (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of A Shot of Brandi.

17. Becky Lynch (RAW) — Announced on the January 26th Episode of WWE Monday Night RAW.