won the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble match, which took place on 31 January 2026 at the Riyadh Season Stadium in Saudi Arabia. This victory marked his second career Royal Rumble win, his first being in 2015.
Match Performance and Final Sequence
Reigns entered the match at number 26 as "The Original Tribal Chief" (The OTC). His performance was defined by the following key moments:
Total Eliminations: Reigns secured 5 eliminations, tying with the number one entrant, Oba Femi, for the most in the match.
Eliminated Superstars: He personally eliminated The Miz, his cousins
. After Reigns eliminated Paul and Gunther eliminated Orton, the match came down to a one-on-one showdown between the two heavyweights. Reigns secured the win by hitting a Spear on Gunther and tossing him over the top rope.
Outcome and Impact
WrestleMania Bound: By winning, Reigns earned a guaranteed world championship match at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Historical Significance: Reigns became the 12th overall person to win the Royal Rumble match twice, joining legends such as Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Randy Orton.
Potential Opponent: While he had the choice between champions, reports following the event suggested he would likely target
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