The planned match order for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 has been revealed:
- Women's Royal Rumble Match
- AJ Styles vs. Gunther: Career-Threatening Match
- Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre (c): WWE Championship Match
- Men's Royal Rumble Match
According to PWInsider Elite, the Women's Royal Rumble match is set to kick off the show, while the Men's Royal Rumble will serve as the main event. Both Rumble matches are planned to run approximately 75 minutes each.
The card shapes up with high stakes early. AJ Styles faces GUNTHER in the second match, with Styles' career on the line. Following that, Drew McIntyre defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn in the third slot.
The lineup positions the biggest marquee matches strategically. Styles putting his career at risk against GUNTHER adds massive drama right after the opener, while McIntyre-Zayn for the top title builds toward the Rumble finale.
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