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WWE’s Gunther breaks silence with 3 words after retiring AJ Styles

The legendary career of the “Phenomenal One” AJ Styles came to an end at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble at the hands of Gunther. The “Ring General” was not shy about letting everyone hear it.

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Analyzing the Attack on Bron Breakker at the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble

Roman Reigns triumphed over twenty-nine men to win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, earning him a trip to WrestleMania: Vegas. Coming out of the match, that was a huge talking point amongst fans.

Roman Reigns News / The Sportster / February 2

WWE WrestleMania 42 Main Events Revealed - Who is Reigns Choosing?

Roman Reigns won the 2026 Royal Rumble on Saturday to punch his ticket to the main event of WrestleMania 42. It's now been revealed which world title he is expected to challenge for at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, this April.

CM Punk News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

CM Punk Shares His Thoughts on Lexis King’s WWE Future

CM Punk sees big things in the future of WWE NXT Superstar Lexis King. Lexis King (FKA Brian Pillman Jr.) and CM Punk spent a couple of years together in All Elite Wrestling.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

Shane McMahon Breaks Silence Over the End of AJ Styles WWE Career

AJ Styles' WWE career ended over the weekend at the Royal Rumble, and many names are stepping forward to celebrate his legacy. Saturday afternoon at Royal Rumble, Styles competed in his final WWE match, losing to Gunther after passing out in a rear naked choke.

Brie Bella News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

New Report Answers Whether Brie Bella’s Royal Rumble Return Was a One-Off

WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella made her shocking return to the company over the weekend at the Royal Rumble premium live event. Brie Mode was once again activated in WWE this weekend when the former Divas Champion made her shocking return to the company on Saturday.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

WWE Royal Rumble 2026: The 5 Longest Times Spent in the Match

The road to WrestleMania 42 is officially underway with the Royal Rumble kicking things off. However, for the first time in history, the Royal Rumble was held outside of North America in Saudi Arabia.

Chris Jericho News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

The Latest on Chris Jericho After Not Appearing at the WWE Royal Rumble

Chris Jericho remains missing in action from the professional wrestling world and it's still not clear when he'll show back up on television, or what company will book that eventual appearance.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

The Rock's Daughter Ava Publishes Polarizing Social Media Post After Leaving WWE

Simone Johnson, formerly known as NXT General Manager Ava, is making some headlines on her way out of WWE. The 24-year-old announced on social media last week that she had decided not to re-sign with the company, and that she had already made her final appearance on NXT programming.

The Rock News / Total Apex Sports / February 1

NASCAR At Rockingham : Winter Storm Forces O’Reilly and Craftsman Tests To Be Rescheduled To Feb. 6

Mother Nature just won’t cut “The Rock” a break. Therefore, NASCAR fans hoping to hear engines echo through Rockingham Speedway will have to wait a little longer.

AJ Styles News / Wrestling on SI / February 1

5 Dream Matches for AJ Styles Outside of WWE

The WWE in-ring career of AJ Styles is over. At the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble from Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, Styles lost his match to Gunther, which means his WWE career is finished.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 1

WWE Legend Batista on Possible Wrestling Return

Dave Bautista has revealed whether WWE fans can expect to see him return to the ring one day for one last match as Batista. The legendary former wrestler retired at WrestleMania 35 in 2019 after losing to Triple H.

Bron Breakker News / Total Pro Sports / February 1

Who Was Behind Bron Breakker’s Mystery Attack at the Royal Rumble?

The 2026 Royal Rumble delivered its usual chaos, surprises, and shocking eliminations—but one moment stood out above the rest. Bron Breakker, one of WWE’s fastest-rising stars, was taken out under highly suspicious circumstances after being mysteriously attacked by a masked individual.

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Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / February 1

Alternative Winners For The 2026 Royal Rumble Matches

The 2026 Royal Rumble is officially in the books. In the women’s match, Liv Morgan reached a new zenith in her “revenge tour”, notching her biggest win since a shoulder injury derailed plans for her last year.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / February 1

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Recap And Potential Fallout

The WWE Royal Rumble from Riyadh has concluded, and the Road to WrestleMania is underway. The stakes were high not just in the rumble matches themselves, but with the action that occurred in between.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / February 1

3 AEW dream matches for AJ Styles after losing WWE career at Royal Rumble

When AJ Styles was announced for a “Career Threatening” match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble, it looked like WWE fans could be seeing the end of the

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 31

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Results: Roman Reigns & Liv Morgan Win The Rumble, AJ Styles Retires?

The 39th annual Royal Rumble was held in Saudi Arabia, giving the country its first major PLE since WWE began its partnership in early 2018. In fact, the

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 31

WWE Men's Royal Rumble: Winner, Grade, & Full Elimination Order

The Men’s Royal Rumble Match opened with chaos. Early favorite Bron Breakker was eliminated within seconds after being blindsided by a mystery man in a hoodie—a jarring moment that suggested the match was ready to take risks.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / January 31

Drew McIntyre defeats Sami Zayn to retain WWE Championship at Royal Rumble

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre defeated Sami Zayn at Saturday night’s Royal Rumble PLE in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to retain his title. McIntyre is now a perfect 12-0 against Zayn in his WWE career.

AJ Styles News / Trade Talk Sports / January 31

AJ Styles’ WWE Career Ends At the Royal Rumble

AJ Styles is done in WWE. After a hard-fought battle with Gunther at the 2026 Royal Rumble, The Phenomenal One lost his one-on-one match, with the stipulation that if The Ring General One, Styles, would retire.

Liv Morgan News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Liv Morgan Wins Women’s 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Match, Eliminating Returning Star Last

The Women’s 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Match was arguably one of the most stacked fields the stipulation has ever seen, with the likes of Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Raquel Rodriguez, Roxanne Perez, Giulia, and many other high-profile stars and surprises gracing the WWE Universe in Riyadh with their presence.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Which Established AEW Wrestlers Need Character Progression?

AEW’s locker room is brimming with a multitude of unique, interesting characters. Across the spectrum, AEW offers the traditional wrestling archetypes, new twists, and sometimes unique novel characters that break new ground.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Matt Hardy Believes Seth Rollins Will Return at WWE Royal Rumble 2026

WWE fans are buzzing ahead of Royal Rumble 2026, and one of the biggest talking points involves Seth Rollins, one of the company’s most popular and accomplished superstars.