Updated Lineup For WWE Royal Rumble 2026 After Saturday Night’s Main Event

The Undisputed WWE Championship match at the upcoming Royal Rumble PLE is locked in, with Drew McIntyre set to defend his title against Sami Zayn.

Zayn earned the right to challenge The Scottish Warrior in Riyadh on January 31 by defeating Randy Orton, Damian Priest, and Trick Williams in a Fatal Four-Way match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Sami secured his ticket to the Royal Rumble by pinning Damian Priest following his signature Helluva Kick. Drew McIntyre tried to attack Sami after the match, but he was successfully fended off by the Canadian.

Nice try, Drew… 👀

McINTYRE vs. ZAYN. NEXT WEEK at ROYAL RUMBLE!

Will Sami Zayn finally become World Champion? pic.twitter.com/W1TOnqvP9a

— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2026

Apart from Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Title and the traditional Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, the upcoming PLE will see AJ Styles put his career on the line against Gunther.

The 39th annual Royal Rumble will take place at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next Saturday.

Below is the updated card for WWE Royal Rumble 2026:

* Women’s Royal Rumble match
Confirmed participants: Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Roxanne Perez, Jordynne Grace, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, Lash Legend & Giulia

* AJ Styles vs. Gunther. If Styles loses, he must retire

* Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship

* Men’s Royal Rumble match

Confirmed participants: Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Penta, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Roman Reigns