: New participants enter the ring at regular intervals, typically every 90 seconds or two minutes .
: 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) WWE: Royal Rumble
: Roman Reigns won his second career Royal Rumble by last eliminating Gunther . : New participants enter the ring at regular
: Liv Morgan won her first Royal Rumble by last eliminating Tiffany Stratton . : Liv Morgan won her first Royal Rumble
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 , in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.