Overview
- Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble match for the second time in a row, becoming the first man in 26 years to win back-to-back Rumbles.
- Rhodes has yet to decide whether he will challenge Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins at WrestleMania XL.
- CM Punk suffered a torn right triceps during the Royal Rumble match and will miss WrestleMania XL.
- Former AEW star Jade Cargill made her WWE debut at the Royal Rumble.
- Kevin Owens reportedly worked through a fractured foot during his United States Championship match against Logan Paul at Royal Rumble.