How the WWE Royal Rumble Match Is Really Put Together

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The 2026 Royal Rumble will take place in Saudi Arabia on January 31, according to WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley, who described the behind-the-scenes production process on his YouTube channel. D-Von explained that producers must coordinate 30 wrestlers and numerous planned spots, with wrestlers seeking out their producers to learn elimination details once they're told they're in the match. While talent typically decides how to execute their eliminations creatively, D-Von noted that Vince McMahon had final say on major decisions like entry numbers and eliminations during his tenure, though he believes Triple H now offers more creative flexibility to wrestlers.