Feb. 5, 2026

Royal Rumble 2026 Review: Roman Reigns Wins, AJ Styles Retires & The Bella Twins Controversy

Royal Rumble 2026 Review: Roman Reigns Wins, AJ Styles Retires & The Bella Twins Controversy
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Season 2

The Road to WrestleMania 42 is officially paved in blood, tears, and controversy! On this episode of Pro Wrestling Escape, we break down the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking from WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh.

In this episode:

  • 0:00 - The Cold Open: Roman Reigns reclaims the "Island of Relevancy" and the heartbreaking reality of AJ Styles' final match.

  • 1:30 - This Week in WWE History: We flashback to February 3, 1989, for the "Mega Powers Explode" moment that changed storytelling forever.

  • 4:00 - Gunther vs. AJ Styles: Was this an execution or a 5-star tribute? We discuss Gunther’s nuclear heat and the end of the "Phenomenal" era.

  • 10:00 - Women’s Rumble Review: Liv Morgan punches her ticket to Mania, Sol Ruca has a breakout performance, and we go on a RANT about the Bella Twins eliminating full-time stars like Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.

  • 18:00 - Men’s Rumble Chaos: Oba Femi stares down Brock Lesnar, the "Yeet" heard 'round the world as Jey Uso costs The Beast, and Roman Reigns outlasts Gunther in a war for the ages.

🔥 Key Topics: WWE Royal Rumble 2026, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles Retirement, Gunther, Liv Morgan, Bella Twins, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, Jey Uso, Wrestling Podcast.