playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
Gunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple Authors
Saudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.
The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.
Gunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
playGunther prevails to end AJ Styles’ career (0:45)Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple AuthorsOpen Extended ReactionsSaudi Arabia was the first stop on the road to WrestleMania 42, as the WWE hosted Royal Rumble at KAFD in Riyadh on Saturday.The match card featured the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, which saw Roman Reigns and Liv Morgan come out on top, respectively. Plus, Drew McIntyre beat Sami Zayn to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship and AJ Styles was sent into retirement after putting his career on the line in a match with Gunther, who beat him by submission.Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
Arda Ocal broke down all the action from Royal Rumble.
Gunther locks in a sleeper hold to defeat AJ Styles, with Styles retiring due to the loss. (0:45)
ESPN staffJan 31, 2026, 06:00 PM ETMultiple Authors