"Reigns survived Gunther and the rest of the field in the men's Royal Rumble to win the battle royal for the second time in his career. Reigns can now choose between two champions to challenge for a belt at WrestleMania 42, Undisputed WWE champion Drew McIntyre or world heavyweight champion CM Punk. Punk and Reigns were involved in last year's WrestleMania 41 Night 1 main event, though both lost to Seth Rollins. They also worked together despite animosity at Survivor Series: War Games."
"Morgan -- who won her first women's Royal Rumble after being a two-time runner-up -- is in the same situation, but her actions during the match could have some consequences for The Judgment Day that will play out over the coming weeks. Elsewhere on the Royal Rumble card, Bron Breakker has a big problem on his hands, Gunther and Drew McIntyre had busy nights, and some young stars got their chance to shine."
"Bron Breakker was a favorite to win the Royal Rumble, but instead, he lasted less than a minute before being eliminated by Oba Femi. Breakker was attacked by a masked assailant, who used a Seth Rollins-style stomp before running away in the crowd. In October, Breakker and The Vision betrayed Rollins, who has been inactive due to a shoulder injury. If Rollins were to return, a featured match between the two -- and Paul Heyman -- would be t"
Roman Reigns won the men's Royal Rumble, earning the right to challenge for a championship at WrestleMania 42 and must decide between Undisputed WWE champion Drew McIntyre or world heavyweight champion CM Punk. Liv Morgan won her first women's Royal Rumble after two prior runner-up finishes, and her in-match actions could affect The Judgment Day storylines in coming weeks. Bron Breakker, once a favorite, was eliminated quickly and attacked by a masked assailant who used a Rollins-style stomp. Gunther and Drew McIntyre had active nights, several young stars received opportunities, and attention now turns to WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
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