WWE has announced the latest round of confirmed participants for the 2026 Royal Rumble, with the annual over-the-top-rope battle royale shaping up to feature a star-studded field on both the men's and women's sides.
The Royal Rumble takes place Saturday, January 31 streaming live on Peacock.
Women's Royal Rumble Participants
The women's match features a loaded lineup of former champions and top contenders. Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, and Asuka have all been confirmed for the 30-woman match.
The winner will earn a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 42, challenging either the Women's World Champion or the WWE Women's Champion.
Men's Royal Rumble Participants
The men's field is equally impressive, featuring Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Penta, CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Damian Priest, Sami Zayn, and Trick Williams among the confirmed entrants.
The men's Rumble winner will receive a World Heavyweight Championship or WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42.
WWE is expected to announce additional entrants in the coming days as the Road to WrestleMania officially kicks off.
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