Generation NXT - NXT recap for February 3, 2026

Shawn Michaels meets with Robert Stone backstage and makes him the new Interim General Manager of NXT. (Ava's appearances on last week's episode were her last; as she did not renew her contract.)

Izzi Dame retains the NXT North American Women's Championship against Thea Hail and Lola Vice after Kelani Jordan shows up and attacks Lola vice before crushing Lola Vice's right hand with a ladder.

Backstage, Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair talk with Sol Ruca about Sol Ruca's time in the Royal Rumble when Zari shows up. Zaria, miffed that she was not at Royal Rumble with Sol Ruca, says she needs a win for herself and that it is her turn now.

Backstage, Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors meet in the trainer's room with Andre Chase. Uriah says he is not apologizing for taking a chance instead of waiting for one, then Arianna Grace, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Lexis show up and mock them. Dixon takes this as a challenge.

Tony D'Angelo makes his way to the ring. D'Angelo says it has been seven months since he got an opportunity to talk to the fans, and that he has some things to get off his chest. He says that the fans know his past in NXT and that he was a happy man a year ago who was surrounded by family, friends and people he could look in the eye and say that he has their back. D'Angelo says that this was all taken away from him, and that was the wake-up call he needed. He says that when you are good at what he is involved in, your life changes and you gain friends and family as well as a huge responsibility. He says that he needed to sit in a dark room and remember who he was on his own, and remember what he did before he came to NXT and remember what he did best: bouncing people's heads off the mat. D'Angelo says he returned to NXT the way that he did to keep people guessing and ensured that nobody knew anything, then says that this is a selfish business as well as a selfish time in NXT, which aligns exactly with his plans. He then says he has two reasons for coming back. One is punishing DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) for taking everything from him and taking everything from them in response. The other will be revealed when he is done with DarkState.

We hear from Shiloh Hill, who is studying other ladder matches for the one happening tonight. He also mentions what he knows about his opponents.

We hear from Jasper Troy, who says that destruction awaits for whoever wins the next Speed Championship Tournament.

Elio LaFleur beats Charlie Dempsey to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament with just nine seconds left.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Joe Hendry, who admits that he is banged up after The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) and Keanu Carver both banged up, but he will not let bruised ribs keep him from the NXT Championship. He says his smile has hidden frustration because he has not become a champion, and he will continue to climb the ladder and give the fans a bigger reason to believe.

We see the accomplishments of current and recently former NXT stars in the Royal Rumble matches. Je'Von Evans is the iron man in the men's match with 40 minutes and 58 seconds (40:58) in the ring.

Daria Rae is seen in the front row before the next match.

The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) retain the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against Sol Ruca and Zaria after M shoves Zaria forward during a double-team Soul Snatcher, causing Sol Ruca to hit Zaria instead.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page meets with The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor, "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes, Jackson Drake) and tells them to finish the job, then says he is done with Myles Borne. He also tells them to do whatever it takes to win, and to use their heads against Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. Ethan then tells Jackson Drake not to rush into anything.

We see footage from before the show where Jaida Parker is attacked by Blake Monroe in front of fans. Security is forced to step in.

Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Lexis King beat Chase University (Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors). Afer the match, Uriah Connors walks away from Andre Chase and Kale Dixon and joins Arianna Grace, Stacks and Lexis King on the way to the back.

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) is in the ring. Jacy asks the fans if they know what it feels like to have something only for it to be taken out from underneath at the last second. She talks about being in the women's Royal Rumble, and says that the match was going the way she dreamed it would go. She says that everything was perfect until Sol Ruca snuck up behind her, cheap shotted her and threw her over the top rope, taking her moment from her. Jacy says she has been carrying the women's division and that she was a better double champion than Sol Ruca was, then says that is time to kill the hype and defend the NXT Championship against Sol Ruca. Zaria shows up and says that Jacy sicking her "lap dogs" on her was not enough, then says that Sol Ruca has had plenty of opportunities and that Jacy should be worried about her ripping the NXT Women's Championship out of her hands. Jacy says that Zaria never gets any opportunities because Sol Ruca has proven herself and is loved by the fans while Zaria is only tolerated. Kendal Gray and Wren Sinclair show up and says it took all three members of Fatal Influence to beat her and wants to run it back with Jacy. Zaria tells Kendal to stay out of her way, but Kendal says she and Wren do not keep secrets from each other. Sol Ruca shows up and says everyone wants a shot at the Women's Championship, but Zaria says friends do not sneak off t. Jacy tells everyone to figure it out in their "weird little couples therapy," then Robert Stone shows up. He makes Sol Ruca and Zaria vs. Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey, with the person getting the pinfall for their team facing Jacy Jayne for the NXT Women's Championship.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Kelani Jordan, who asks how Lola Vice is going to be able to knock anyone out again if she broke her right hand.

Backstage, Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey talk about their opportunity at the NXT Women's Championship. Charlie Dempsey, who is nearby, is met by Lexis King, Uriah Connors, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo and Arianna Grace. Lexis King wants to know if Dempsey has given thought to what they have talked about.

Joe Hendry beats Ricky Saints, "Super" Sean Legacy, Dion Lennox, Jackson Drake, Shiloh Hill and Keanu Carver in a ladder match to win the vacant NXT Championship!

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Raw Deal - Raw recap for February 2, 2026

The show begins with Bron Breakker tearing apart the commentary table at ringside before toppling it over and demanding a microphone. The rest of The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) tries to reason with Breakker as he calls out General Manager Adam Pearce, saying that if he wants to ruin his Royal Rumble, he will ruin his show. Paul Heyman takes the microphone and blames Adam Pearce for what happened to Breakker at Royal Rumble, and claims that Pearce knows who attacked Breakker. Breakker then gives Adam Pearce until the count of three to show his face, and Pearce shows up with seven security guards as he says that the last time the masked man showed up, it ended up being Austin Theory. Pearce lets Breakker keep his job after his "piss-poor performance at the Rumble," then LA Knight shows up from behind, striking down the rest of The Vision with a metal folding chair. A peeved Breakker asks Heyman what they are going to do know before they and security head to the back.

Je'Von Evans beats El Grande Americano. During the match, Rayo Americano distracts the referee so that Bravo Americano can trip Je'Von off the top rope and Rayo can pass the metal plate to El Grande Americano. Suddenly, the original El Grande Americano shows up, distracting Los Americanos (El Grande Americano II, Rayo Americano, Bravo Americano) and allowing the referee to take the metal plate away. Je'Von Evans hits El Grande Americano II with the OG Cutter for the pin and the win.

Gunther shows up to "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles' entrance and pyro before the music switches to his own as heads to the ring, laughing to the fans' reactions to him. Gunther brags about retiring AJ Styles like he did John Cena and Bill Goldberg, and says that Styles found out that when one steps into the ring with "The Career Killer," their career and legacy die. Dragon Lee shows up as Gunther addresses the fans in German, and when Gunther approaches him, Dragon Lee wastes no time in beating him up, even sending him into the ring post when a hurricanrana. Dragon Lee runs across ringside for a massive drop kick only for Gunther to stop him cold by hitting him in the face with the ring bell before putting him in a sleeper hold. Officials and referees have to pull Gunther off Dragon Lee. Both men are separated, but Gunther puts Dragon Lee in another sleeper, this time with Dragon Lee hanging off the ring apron before he is sent into unconsciousness and dropped to the floor.

Backstage, General Manager Adam Pearce is met by "The Oracle" Paul Heyman, who politely demands that Pearce put Bron Breakker in a match with LA Knight. Pearce says he cannot do it, as he has had LA Knight escorted out of the building. He also tells Heyman to escort Breakker out of the building, and that "Big" Bronson Reed has a match with Penta tonight. Heyman reminds him of who he is talking to in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Pearce responds with "FAFO."

Backstage, "The Oracle" Paul Heyman tries to reason with Bron Breakker, but Bron Breakker walks out, screaming "I...do not...care."

Oba Femi shows up before the next match and decimates The War Riaders (Ivar and Erik) single-handedly.

We hear from Finn Balor. He says that professional wrestling is a business built on respect, and everywhere he has went, he has always given respect; yet the longer he is here, the more he gives respect, the less it is returned. He says he has been taken for granted and that what happened in Belfast, Northern Ireland was not a one-off, yet the men's Royal Rumble was full. He says respect only gets one so far in the business, and he wants it all and he wants the World Heavyweight Championship, and he is willing to do bad things to get CM Punk.

The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie Bella) head to the ring. Nikki mentions that this is the first time that both she and Brie have been in a WWE ring in over seven years and that "Brie Mode" is back. Brie says she did not return because Nikki was getting her butt kicked and needed rescue, but because the two of them were "the original tag team," and because the women's division is better than it's ever been and they want in. Brie says that the two of them want to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) are met by comedian Bert Kreischer. Bert says he is looking to Alpha Academy's tag team title match next week, then Maxxine Dupri shows up. Bert hopes that Maxxine Dupri takes Nattie to task next week, and Maxxine says that what Nattie did to her is beyond the pale and that she will break her ankle.

Penta beats "Big" Bronson Reed by count-out. During the match, Austin Theory gets on the apron, but Penta takes him down, and when Logan Paul does the same, Penta takes him down, too. As this goes on, the referee also gets taken out by Penta as Penta goes after Logan! Bronson Reed counters the Destroyer with the Jagged Edge followed by the Tsunami, but the referee is down. Bronson grabs a metal folding chair from the timekeeper's area, but he is stopped by LA Knight, who hits him with a BFT into the chair before fleeing through the crowd as Austin Theory and Logan Paul chase after him. At this point, the referee has recovered, and when "The Oracle" Paul Heyman explains to the referee what has happened, the referee counts "Big" Bronson Reed out. Bronson Reed is unable to get back into the ring in time, and Penta, who is still in the ring, wins.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading up to Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer in a Philadelphia Street Fight for the Women's World Championship later tonight.

Comedian Bert Kreischer is seen in the front row.

"Dirty" Dominik Mysterio heads to the ring. Dominik says he is only here to celebrate and introduce the winner of the 2026 women's Royal Rumble, Liv Morgan. Liv shows up and makes her way to the ring. Liv declares herself the greatest Royal Rumble winner of all time, then says everyone will have to wait a little bit longer to see who she faces at WrestleMania, and that she will be heading to SmackDown to assess her options. She also announces that there will be a new Women's World Champion tonight, and introduces Raquel Rodriguez to the ring. Raquel mentions that while everyone has been celebrating Liv's Royal Rumble victory, she wants to know why Liv eliminated her. Liv says she knows Raquel better than anyone else and that Raquel is not a selfish person, and now they both have title opportunities. Raquel tells Liv to stay in the back, as it will make her victory that much sweeter when she wins the Women's World Championship on her own.

Stephanie Vaquer retains the Women's World Championship against Raquel Rodriguez in a Philadelphia Street Fight despite Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez assisting Raquel at the end of the match. After the match, Liv Morgan hits Vaquer with Ob-Liv-Ion before lifting up the Women's World Championship.

Roman Reigns shows up at the arena from the back of a black Range Rover and heads to the ring. Roman talks about how he won his first championship on his daughter's birthday, lost his last championship and also won his first Royal Rumble all in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also mentions being in Philadelphia after winning his second Royal Rumble. He says that this is the perfect city to be in given his history with the fans and that he has a decision to make, and asks the fans if he should go after the title that he made and go after Drew McIntyre, or if he should go after CM Punk for the World Heavyweight title. CM Punk suddenly shows up and heads to the ring. CM Punk calls out Finn Balor, and when Roman Reign calls out Punk for interrupting him, Punk says he is the champion here and calls the shots while Roman is just a visitor. Punk them mentions Roman's big decision as to which champion he should face at WrestleMania, then says he knows who Roman is picking and tells him to take the easy way out and pick Drew McIntyre. Roman admits he does not like McIntyre, but says that McIntyre is "four times bigger" than Punk and had him "crying over a plastic bracelet." Punk tells Roman to be careful, as they ran out of staples putting McIntyre back together after Hell in a Cell. Roman says he beat McIntyre for three years straight, but Punk asks "How many of you and your cousins?" Roman tells Punk to be careful about how he mentions his family, and says that the two of them are why WWE is where it is at. Punk says Roman thought he was holding the company high when he held both world titles when he was really holding it hostage, then mentions Roman's recent comments about how nobody has been filling his shoes. He then goes on to mention his 434-day WWE Championship reign, saying that Roman ran with it and was champion for well over 1300 days, and says that while Roman did it longer, it does not mean that he did it better. Punk says that Roman has earned the right to be a part-timer while he chooses to go to ten countries in three weeks and see all the fans nationwide, and chooses to be a fighting champion while Roman chooses to follow in his footsteps. Punk says he is proud of Roman, then tells him that he has two mountains in front of him, with one being a guy he thinks he can beat while another a guy who he cannot touch because he is the best in the world. Roman says Punk is only taking every time because he took a ten-year vacation and says he would do the same thing, then says the only thing he learned from CM Punk was what not to do, as Punk would not be back without him. He says he made the promise to Paul Heyman and did the best he could, but he made a fool out of him before he left and made a fool out of him after he came back. He then picks CM Punk because he has always hated him and he will make Punk acknowledge him.

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The Dark Knight Rises - Gotham Wrestling recap for February 1, 2026

Michael Mistretta beats Bobby Fish by referee stoppage after Bobby Fish is injured during the match.

We receive a video from Hope R. of UWN Human Resources. Keynote Kevin shows up during the video and says the business deal is moving forward, and that he will be appearing on Gotham Wrestling in a match against Dan Joseph.

Amity LaVey beats Vanity.

"One in a Million" Maximilien vs. "Poppin'" EJ Sparks for the UWN Heritage Championship is replayed.

We hear from Richard Holliday, who announces that he is making his debut in Gotham Wrestling. He wants whoever steps up to bring their A-game.

5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN Tag Team Championships against Ray Jaz and "The Greek God" Papadon. During the match, Papadon tries to use the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt, but Ray Jaz refuses to let him do that. Papadon shoves Ray Jaz when Ray Jaz confronts him about, causing Ray Jaz to collide with the referee, knocking down. Shortly after this, Papadon tries to use one of the tag team titles as a weapon, but Ray Jaz stops him from doing it and refuses to do it himself. Slice Boogie shoves Ray Jaz into Papadon while Ray Jaz still has the championship in his hands, causing Ray Jaz to inadvertently blast Papadon with the front plate of the title, and 5150 retains. After the match, Papadon turns on Ray Jaz and attacks him behind his back.

Collision Course - Collision recap for January 31, 2026

Darby Allin beats Clark Connors by submission with the Scorpion Deathlock. After the match, Darby Allin says he has won the war with The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia) and beat every single of them, and he also stood at the top of Mount Everest. He pledges to stand at the top of AEW before he is suddenly attacked by Gabe Kidd. Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors slam Darby Allin onto the top of the ring steps before trapping him under them, then Gabe Kidd stands on the steps and states that he is doing this for himself. He tells Darby that he cannot move on after Darby beat him at Worlds End, and that this will not stop until Darby is pushing up daisies. Gabe Kidd promises to follow Darby to the ends of the earth until it is written that he has ended Darby Allin.

We see a video package chronicling the events leading to Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) vs. The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) for the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships later tonight.

Backstage, we hear from JetSpeed ("The Jet" Kevin Knight and "Speedball" Mike Bailey). They tell The Don Callis Family that they are not too hard to find, and says that not only does "Hangman" Adam Page no longer ride alone, but they are at his side as "Jet Set Rodeo."

The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Dezmond Xavier) beat Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) in their AEW debut match.

We see Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor. Hayter says that the two of them have a lot in common, then says that things are about to change before she proposes that the two of them have some fun.

Backstage, we hear from Jon Moxley, who says that there are few people in wrestling that he can relate to, and that Konosuke Takeshita is one of them. He says that Takeshita wants a challenge and a big fight feeling and is all alone with his guts and his skill. Moxley feels that they understand each other, but warns The Don Callis Family that The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) can do a full-on gang way for fun. Moxley says he knows what motivates Takeshita, stating that Takeshita beat him in the Continental Classic and that he wants to beat him the next time. He says that Takeshita must beat him alone and that he knows what that is going to take.

Orange Cassidy and "Timeless" Toni Storm beat Gino Medina and Lady Bird Monroe. After the match, Orange is attacked from behind by Wheeler Yuta. When Toni slaps Yuta in the face, she is attacked by Marina Shafir. Shafir makes quick work of Toni before she and Yuta gang up on Orange Cassidy. Wheeler Yuta then holds a mock interview with Orange Cassidy, saying that he has spread a lot of lies about him, and now that he has thoroughly kicked his ass to the fans' chagrin. Orange makes fun of Yuta's "garbage" hair, and Yuta attacks him again. Yuta finds the medical attendant's bag and pulls out a pair of scissors, but Toni Storm gets up and suplexes Shafir before wrestling the scissors out of Yuta's hands, causing Yuta to flee. Toni challenges Yuta and Shafir to a mixed tag hair vs. hair match in two week at Grand Slam Australia.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Eddie Kingston, Ortiz and Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) in a no-physicality interview. Eddie Kingston wants to move on from Grizzled Young Veterans, and Zack Gibson says that Eddie has never walked a mile in Grizzled Young Veterans' shoes. An aggravated Eddie challenges Grizzled Young Veterans to a parking lot fight. Suddenly, Eddie and Ortiz are attacked by Big Bill and "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. After Gibson says it is not hard to find people who do not like Eddie and Ortiz, James Drake gives Big Bill some money before Gibson tells Eddie and Ortiz that they will put this to bed in the parking lot.

We see a video package for Tommaso Ciampa vs. Mark Briscoe for the TNT Championship.

Tommaso Ciampa beats Mark Briscoe to become the TNT Champion! He becomes the first wrestler since Mercedes Moné to win a championship in his debut match. After the match, Mark Briscoe raises Tommaso Ciampa's hand in a sign of respect. "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher is soon seen on the ramp, slowly clapping as he looks at Tommaso Ciampa before telling him that the TNT Championship belongs to him. Ciampa stares him down from the ring and dares him to come and get it.

As The Don Callis Family beats people up backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander calls out Jon Moxley, saying that the family has their sights set on championship gold. Lance Archer tackles three people at once after Rocky "Azucar" Romero heads to ringside to guest on commentary for the next match.

"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada retains the AEW International Championship against Adam Priest.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz, Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed). The Rascalz celebrate their win, but they also have no problem with a parking lot brawl. Eddie Kingston and Ortiz show up, and Eddie says that if Big Bill and "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith also want to play in the parking lot, then he and The Rascalz can make the parking lot brawl an eight-man war.

Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Tommaso Ciampa, who is with his wife and daughter Willow, the latter of whom are on-screen briefly. Ciampa says this was not possible without his family by his side, and ever since he joined AEW, the fans have welcomed him as part of their family. He has nothing but respect for Mark Briscoe, and says that AEW is where the best wrestle. He then hears the championship talking to him, says "I love you, too," then catches up with his family before telling the fans that they will do something special together now that he is TNT Champion.

The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) retain the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships against Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue). After the match, Julia Hart and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla attack The Babes of Wrath, and Kris Statlander gets in the ring and brawls with Thekla until the numbers game catches up. Statlander soon becomes a one-woman wrecking crew, but she is soon attacked from behind by Penelope Ford, who is soon joined by Megan Bayne, who also beats Statlander up. Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart, Skye Blue, Thekla), Megan Bayne and Penelope Ford stand over Statlander and The Babes of Wrath as the show ends.

Royal Rumble 2026 - The LIVE Results

In backstage footage from earlier today, Jackie Redmond interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso, who says that this year's Royal Rumble match is stacked as he looks forward to winning back-to-back Royal Rumble matches.

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce is briefly on the countdown table before he is confronted by "The Oracle" Paul Heyman over the numbers that the rest of The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) has drawn.

We see Vic Joseph's interview with WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Relations "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who won back-to-back Royal Rumble matches from 1995 and 1996.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Je'Von Evans. He is nervous, but he is excited to get in the ring with the best, and that this is not the last time he will he will main event a premium live event.

We hear from Fahd Tuwaiq, a powerlifting and arm wrestling champion from Saudi Arabia who has now signed to WWE. He hopes to make his country proud.

In an interview from last night, Cathy Kelley interviews Fahq Tuwaiq. He says that this is a really big moment for him and his people, then addresses the Saudi people in Arabic.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that holding up the Women's Tag Team Championships was like holding up a world title. She says this is the first Royal Rumble she has entered with a friend, and while both of them want to win, she admits that she feels selfish after winning two Rumbles. She says that she is entering the women's Royal Rumble with the odds in her favor.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that Sami holds no extra edge over him, but he is not the same Sami Zayn that he has felt before. He also voices his frustration toward CM Punk being on the countdown panel, saying that he prayed for this and it happened and that Punk disrespected the Undisputed WWE Championship, stating that he is not a fighting champion and that one must earn the right to face him for the title. McIntyre says his match will come down to one kick, and it will not be Sami's.

We are introduced to the Arabian commentary team of Faisal bin Mughaisib and Jude Aldajani.

#14 Liv Morgan last eliminates #30 Tiffany Stratton (who has just eliminated #10 Sol Ruca during her attempt to hit her with a Sol Snatcher on the ring apron) with an Ob-Liv-Ion into the turnbuckles from the ring apron to win the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble. She also eliminates #13 Nattie and #19 Raquel Rodriguez during the match. Other highlights include:

#1 Charlotte Flair is in the ring for 59:49 (fifty-nine minutes, fourty-nine seconds) in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble. She eliminates #4 Nia Jax as #2 Alexa Bliss (who messes with the fans along with Charlotte at the start of the match), but inadvertently eliminates Alexa along with Nia. She is eliminated by #15 Lash Legend.

#8 Jordynne Grace scores three eliminations: #6 Lola Vice, #5 Ivy Nile, and #7 Candice LeRae. She is eliminated by #15 Lash Legend.

Natalya enters at #13 under the name "Nattie," complete with a new entrance theme and TitanTron video. She eliminates #12 Maxxine Dupri and #9 Becky Lynch. She is eliminated by #14 Liv Morgan.

#14 Lash Legend scores five eliminations: #1 Charlotte Flair, #8 Jordynne Grace, #20 Iyo Sky, #25 Nikki Bella and #29 Brie Bella. She is eliminated by #22 Rhea Ripley.

#18 Chelsea Green saves herself by using Alba Fyre as a footstool. She is eliminated by #22 Rhea Ripley.

#21 Asuka is inadvertently eliminated by #28 Kairi Sane after #20 Iyo Sky shoves Kairi into Asuka. Iyo then eliminates Kairi immediately afterwards, and Asuka is not happy.

Brie Bella makes a surprise return at #29. She and #25 Nikki Bella eliminate #23 Bayley and #26 Lyra Valkyria simultaneously (Nikki eliminates Bayley while Brie eliminates Lyra), but they are soon simultaneously eliminated by #15 Lash Legend.

Charlotte Flair

Alexa Bliss

Kiana James

Nia Jax

Ivy Nile

Lola Vice

Candice LeRae

Jordynne Grace

Becky Lynch

Sol Ruca

Roxanne Perez

Maxxine Dupri

Nattie

Liv Morgan

Lash Legend

Zelina Vega

Raquel Rodriguez

Chelsea Green

Giulia

Iyo Sky

Asuka

Rhea Ripley

Bayley

Jacy Jayne

Nikki Bella

Lyra Valkyria

Kelani Jordan

Kairi Sane

Brie Bella

Tiffany Stratton

Gunther beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by submission with the sleeper hold after keeping him away from the ropes with repeated elbow strikes. As per pre-match stipulation, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles is forced to retire. After the match, Styles removes his gloves at first, but puts them back on and gets a standing ovation in the center of the ring as he does his trademark gloves pose.

Drew McIntyre retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn with two Claymore Kicks after powerbombing Sami Zayn into the Arabic announce table.

Backlash is live on the ESPN App in the USA and Netflix internationally on Saturday, May 9th!

#26 Roman Reigns last eliminates #30 Gunther to win the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble Match. He eliminates #23 The Miz and #25 "Main Event" Jey Uso, the latter following a Spear by Jey. He last eliminates #30 Gunther to win the Royal Rumble Match. Other highlights include:

Oba Femi enters at #1 and makes his official main roster debut post-NXT in the match. He eliminates #2 Bron Breakker, #5 Rusev, #3 Solo Sikoa, #4 Rey Mysterioand #6 Matt Cardona. He is eliminated by #22 Brock Lesnar after being in the ring for almost 40 minutes.

#2 Bron Breakker is eliminated by #1 Oba Femi after a man clad in all black, including a hoodie, attacks Breakker on the outside, hits him with The Stomp, and throws him in the ring so Oba Femi can eliminate him. Afterwards, the hooded man clad in black flees through the crowd.

Mr. Iguana enters at #9. He is eliminated by #10 Trick Williams.

#11 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is eliminated after Jacob Fatu nearly throws him over the top rope only for Drew McIntyre to suddenly show up and hit him with a Claymore, knocking him off the ropes and onto the floor.

#14 The Original El Grande Americano (also known as Chad Gable under the El Grande Americano mask) returns at the men's Royal Rumble Match and encounters #13 El Grande Americano (who is really Ludwig Kaiser under a mask). Both men try to eliminate and unmask each other, and the original ends up eliminating the replacement before being eliminated by #10 Trick Williams, who in turn is eliminated by #11 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.

#15 is Powerhouse Hobbs, fresh out of All Elite Wrestling and is now known as "Royce Keys." He eliminates #7 Damian Priest. He is eliminated by #16 "Big" Bronson Reed with help from #15 Austin Theory and #20 Logan Paul.

La Parka enters at #18. He is eliminated by #15 Austin Theory.

Brock Lesnar returns at #22. He eliminates #17 Ilja Dragunov, #24 Rey Fenix and #1 Oba Femi. He is eliminated by #11 "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and #21 LA Knight.

Roman Reigns returns at #26. He eliminates #23 The Miz and #25 "Main Event" Jey Uso, the latter following a Spear by Jey. He last eliminates #30 Gunther to win the Royal Rumble Match.

Oba Femi

Bron Breakker

Solo Sikoa

Rey Mysterio

Rusev

Matt Cardona

Damian Priest

Je'Von Evans

Mr. Iguana

Trick Williams

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes

El Grande Americano

The Original El Grande Americano

Royce Keys

Austin Theory

"Big" Bronson Reed

Ilja Dragunov

La Parka

Dragon Lee

Logan Paul

LA Knight

Brock Lesnar

The Miz

Rey Fenix

"Main Event" Jey Uso

Roman Reigns

Jacob Fatu

Penta

Randy Orton

Gunther

Here are the top 25 moments from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for January 30, 2026

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody states that Jacob Fatu found that he was not the guy he thought he was before Drew McIntyre spoiled the fun, and states that Drew McIntyre may have won the title, but not the most important thing that comes with it. He says that Drew McIntyre likes to disguise his wit, but at the same time, he has dropped the ball. After entertaining the idea of winning the Royal Rumble a third time, Cody mentions Drew McIntyre's upcoming title defense against Sami Zayn. He also entertains the idea of facing CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, stating that they have to do it eventually, then says he needs all the belief in the world for the Royal Rumble due to the experience that he has in it. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and heads to the ring. Orton tells Cody that he respects everything that he has done for the industry and understands how much it hurt when he lost the WWE Championship, and knows that a desperate Cody Rhodes is dangerous. He then says there is nothing more dangerous than a viper chasing "number fifteen," and tomorrow night, they will not be friends of brothers, and when he gets the chance, he will toss Cody over the top rope without hesitation. Orton tells Cody that he is not the only one to win the Royal Rumble twice before "Main Event" Jey Uso runs down the ramp to the ring. After Jey Uso states that he is winning his second consecutive Royal Rumble match and becoming World Heavyweight Champion again, Samy Zayn heads to the ring. Sami addresses the crowd in Arabic, then knows that he is in the ring with three of the absolute best right now. He says that tomorrow night is the culmination of three stories - winning the WWE Championship, finally beating Drew McIntyre, and never losing in Saudi Arabia - bubbling up for years. He tells Orton, Cody and Jey that if any of them win the Royal Rumble, it will be him, not McIntyre, waiting on the other side. Suddenly, The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) show up, and Paul Heyman proclaims that Sami will not be champion and that Orton, Cody and Jey will not win the Rumble. Heyman then proclaims that tomorrow night will be Bron Breakker's night, then Orton tells Heyman to shut up and dares The Vision to pull their heads out of Heyman's ass, get in the ring, and get a Saudi Arabian ass kicking. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes this eight-man tag match official for tonight.

Carmelo Hayes' open challenge opponent is revealed to be Rey Fenix.

Carmelo Hayes retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Fenix.

Backstage, Ilja Dragunov is met by The Miz, who lies and says that Carmelo Hayes came to him to protect the United States Championship. Dragunov says he does not know if Miz is working with Carmelo or not, but tonight, he will entertain.

We see footage from The Pat McAfee Show where Brock Lesnar declares for the men's Royal Rumble match.

Backstage, R-Truth makes ball jokes as he spins the Royal Rumble tumbler. Damian Priest shows up, and General Manager Nick Aldis says that Priest is in the Royal Rumble. Priest gets his number, and upon seeing it, says it just gives him more time to throw fools out.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that Sami Zayn will always stick his stupid foot in his stupid mouth and get himself in an eight-man tag match. He says he will be watching, and tells Sami that he will do whatever it takes to keep his title before asking if Sami will do whatever it takes to keep it from him.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea says that they understand it is every woman for themselves in the Royal Rumble, but they will still be friends afterwards. As Iyo says they can handle the Rumble, Kiana James and Giulia show up. Kiana says their friendship will be their undoing, and that Giulia will soon become a triple champion. Lash Legend and Nia Jax say that everyone is getting ahead of themselves, as they are both entering the rumble, and that they have the winners for the women's tag titles. Everyone soon argues with each other.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss head to the ring. Charlotte says that she is winning the Royal Rumble and main eventing WrestleMania, and that there is no one else she would like to have her back. Alexa says she had the same plan, and Charlotte takes this as support before saying she is doing the same thing. Charlotte says she has won the Rumble twice, but Alexa Bliss says she has making history in Saudi Arabia on her side. Charlotte says it is every woman for herself, but Alexa admits that both of them will not need each others' help and that not everything is about Charlotte.Charlotte and Alexa asks each other if they will toss each other over the top rope, then Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez show up. Liv Morgan says that while Charlotte and Alexa are busy backstabbing each other, one of the three of them will win the Royal Rumble, but Alexa tells Liv that relying on friends is not really a plan before Charlotte tells the three of them to get in the ring. Liv teases getting in the ring with them, then says they have better things to do before General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes a tag team match between the three of them against Charlotte and Alexa that begins right now.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss beat The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez) after Stephanie Vaquer shows up and takes out Raquel Rodriguez to stop her from distracting Charlotte from the ring apron.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jordynne Grace, who says that the Royal Rumble can change one's life and that she is betting on herself to win and face Jade Cargill. She is suddenly attacked by Jade Cargill, and both women brawl as referees try to break things up.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae are met by General Manager Nick Aldis, who declares that Candice is banned from ringside and that if Axiom wins, he will get his blue mask back.

Axiom beats Johnny Gargano. During the match, Gargano rips Axiom's mask off, but Axiom puts his blue mask on and hits the Golden Ratio to win the match and his mask.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Ilja Dragunov and says that he has nothing to do with The Miz. Dragunov says he will go out and fight Miz, and give Miz the same chance that he gave Carmelo.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Trick Williams. Trick shows off his shoes, then says that the fans love him all over the world as he puts on a show, and that Royal Rumble will be no different. He declares that he will be the last man standing in the ring with his sights set on championship gold.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles tells the fans not to worry about tomorrow, because he is not worried. Styles tells the fans he will knock Gunther's teeth down his throat, and when he beats him, he will start his retirement tour and get his "one more times" against Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. As he states that he also wants to face CM Punk one more time, Gunther interrupts, and while he appreciates Styles fantasizing about his future, he says that none of that will happen, as Styles made such a severe mistake that it will cost him his career. Gunther proclaims that tomorrow, he will end Styles' career and do it the same way he did John Cena: making him tap out. Styles says it takes one to know one, and reminds Gunther that he tapped out to the Calf Crusher like a little bitch. Gunther takes off his jacket and angrily gets on the ring apron, then steps down and leaves.

Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura is met by Tama Tonga. Tama says Nakamura used to be the man and that the Nakamura he knew would have beaten "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, then tells him to follow Styles on his way out. Nakamura says Tama has confidence, but he is still a young punk. He then says he will see him in the ring next week.

Ilja Dragunov beats The Miz after hitting him out of the air with Torpedo Moscow before hitting the H-Bomb for the win.

We hear from The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). Solo said he did what he said he would do, and now he has Bray Wyatt's lantern and the WWE Tag Team Championships. He says that he took everything Uncle Howdy loved away. He then declares that the tag team titles are not for him, but his family, and tomorrow, he will take back the WWE Champinoship. The Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) interrupt the promo, with Bo Dallas saying that Solo Sikoa has not won and is underestimating the weight of sacrifice. He says that the lantern and the tag team titles will come back to them, and when they do, the millions of fireflies around the world will illuminate Solo's insecurities. He says that they will not just take back what is theirs, but ensure that Solo's greed is his demise.

The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and "Main Event" Jey Uso in an eight-man tag match ends with Drew McIntyre pulling Sami Zayn out of the ring as he goes for a Helluva Kick and attacking him on the outside in full view of the referee. After the match, McIntyre is about to attack Sami Zayn with the WWE Championship when Jacob Fatu's entrance theme hits. Jacob attacks McIntyre from behind, then Cody hits Jacob with a tope suicida and throws him into the ring post. McIntyre then attacks Cody, then gets him back in the ring for a Claymore before Sami intercepts him with a Helluva Kick. Sami then bends down to pick up the WWE Championship, but so does Cody Rhodes. Both of them are then Speared by Bron Breakker to end the show.

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