The road to WrestleMania 42 has officially begun, and Liv Morgan is in the driver’s seat. In a chaotic and star-studded 30-woman Royal Rumble match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Judgment Day member outlasted 29 other superstars to secure a championship opportunity in Las Vegas. The match featured shocking returns, NXT call-ups, and the implosion of dominant factions.
Liv Morgan Eliminates Tiffany Stratton To Win
The match came down to a thrilling final sequence involving Morgan, a returning Tiffany Stratton, and NXT standout Sol Ruca. After Raquel Rodriguez eliminated the fan-favorite Rhea Ripley, Morgan eliminated Rodriguez to whittle the field down to three. The trio battled precariously on the apron, with all hanging onto the top rope for survival. Stratton managed to toss Ruca to the floor, ending the rookie’s impressive run. However, the celebration was short-lived, as Morgan hit her finisher on Stratton to knock her off the apron and secure the victory.
Surprise Returns: The Bella Twins And Tiffany Stratton
The match was filled with surprises, most notably the return of The Bella Twins. Nikki Bella entered at #25, followed later by her sister Brie Bella at #29. While they had a brief reunion, their night was ended by the powerhouse Lash Legend, who eliminated both twins simultaneously. Tiffany Stratton, who has been out of action for three months, made her return at the coveted #30 spot, immediately making an impact with her “Prettiest Moonsault Ever” before falling just short of the win.
Key Moments And Eliminations
The match began with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, who teamed up early to eliminate Kiana James. However, chaos ensued when Nia Jax entered at #4, dominating the field until Flair eliminated her—accidentally knocking Bliss off the apron in the process. Another shocker saw Becky Lynch eliminated relatively early by Natalya after “The Man” had already eliminated Maxxine Dupri.
NXT was well-represented, with Jordynne Grace entering at #8 and cleaning house, eliminating Candice LeRae, Ivy Nile, and Lola Vice. Sol Ruca entered at #10 and lasted until the very end, hitting a double finisher on the final competitors before her elimination. Elsewhere, Damage CTRL imploded as Kairi Sane accidentally eliminated Asuka, only to be tossed out by her own stablemate, Iyo Sky.
With this victory, Liv Morgan has guaranteed her spot at WrestleMania 42. After previously stating she would “never wear” her tassel-heavy gear from last year again, Morgan’s choice of attire—and destiny—tonight proved to be perfect.
Full List of Entrants and Eliminations:
1. Charlotte Flair
2. Alexa Bliss
3. Kiana James (Eliminated by Flair & Bliss)
4. Nia Jax (Eliminated by Flair)
5. Ivy Nile (Eliminated by Grace)
6. Lola Vice (Eliminated by Grace)
7. Candice LeRae (Eliminated by Grace)
8. Jordynne Grace (Eliminated by ?)
9. Becky Lynch (Eliminated by Natalya)
10. Sol Ruca (Eliminated by Stratton)
11. Roxanne Perez (Eliminated by Ripley)
12. Maxxine Dupri (Eliminated by Lynch)
13. Natalya (Eliminated by Morgan)
14. Liv Morgan (WINNER)
15. Lash Legend (Eliminated by Ripley)
16. Zelina Vega
17. Raquel Rodriguez (Eliminated by Morgan)
18. Chelsea Green (Eliminated by Ripley)
19. Giulia
20. IYO SKY (Eliminated by Legend)
21. Asuka (Eliminated by Sane)
22. Rhea Ripley (Eliminated by Rodriguez)
23. Bayley
24. Jacy Jayne (Eliminated by Ruca)
25. Nikki Bella (Eliminated by Legend)
26. Lyra Valkyria
27. Kelani Jordan (Eliminated by Jayne)
28. Kairi Sane (Eliminated by SKY)
29. Brie Bella (Eliminated by Legend)
30. Tiffany Stratton (Eliminated by Morgan)
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