This guide answers the question: Who is the current Undisputed WWE Champion? – while also looking at the title’s lineage throughout the year, including every defense and title change.

The Ring General is currently the most hated man in WWE. After ending AJ Styles' career at Royal Rumble, Gunther is currently on a journey to become a world champion again. He entered the Men's Royal Rumble Match at #30 and was in the final two before being eliminated by Roman Reigns.

SmackDown also featured two title matches, one of which crowned new champions. Former undisputed champion Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu also mingled ahead of their match on Saturday. CBS Sports was with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action from Centre Bell in Montreal.

The 2026 Royal Rumble takes place Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will feature both the men's and women's same-titled matches to determine which Superstars will challenge for the top prizes in WWE at WrestleMania 42.