WWE has named its picks for the top 25 moments from the 2026 Royal Rumble.
As is now tradition, the first Premium Live Event of the year sets the stage for WrestleMania as two World Championship contenders have been determined. Roman Reigns won the Men’s Rumble match, and Liv Morgan won the Women’s Rumble match, both of which took the top spots in WWE’s countdown.
AJ Styles losing to Gunther and being forced to retire took the third spot, with Drew McIntyre defeating Sami Zayn and eliminating Cody Rhodes later in the night rounding out the top 5.
Other highlights noted by the promotion included Bron Breakker being attacked before he could make it into the Rumble match, Brie Bella’s return, and Powerhouse Hobbs making his WWE debut as Royce Keys.
Top 25 Moments From WWE Royal Rumble 2026:
- The ending of the Men’s Royal Rumble
- The ending of the Women’s Royal Rumble
- The finish to and aftermath of Gunther vs. AJ Styles, including Styles not leaving his gloves in the ring
- The ending of Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
- Drew McIntyre eliminates Cody Rhodes
- Liv Morgan eliminates Raquel Rodriguez
- Bron Breakker is attacked before being eliminated by Oba Femi
- Lash Legend eliminates The Bella Twins and Charlotte Flair
- El Grande Americano and The Original El Grande Americano meet in the Royal Rumble
- The Bella Twins eliminate Lyra Valkyria and Bayley
- Drew McIntyre sends Sami Zayn through the commentary table
- Gunther hits AJ Styles with a low blow and Powerbomb for a near fall
- Brock Lesnar is eliminated by Cody Rhodes and LA Knight
- Tiffany Stratton returns at number 30
- Roman Reigns and Jey Uso ‘run it back’ in the Royal Rumble
- Kairi Sane eliminates Asuka and IYO SKY eliminates Sane
- AJ Styles gets a near fall on Gunther after a Styles Clash
- Charlotte Flair eliminates Nia Jax and Alexa Bliss
- Brock Lesnar eliminates Oba Femi
- Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre square off with the Judgment Day
- Former AEW star Powerhouse Hobbs debuts as Royce Keys
- Sami Zayn gets a near fall on Drew McIntyre after a Helluva Kick
- Damian Priest chokeslams Mr. Iguana and La Yesca
- Randy Orton hits Je’Von Evans with an RKO
- Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair tease eliminating each other
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