
WWE HOFer Bully Ray: 'Austin Theory's Return Has Been Lukewarm At Best'
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray stated that Austin Theory's return has been "lukewarm at best." Bully Ray expressed that he has not been impressed with WWE's return.
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WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray stated that Austin Theory's return has been "lukewarm at best." Bully Ray expressed that he has not been impressed with WWE's return.

Roman Reigns is scheduled to close tonight's February 2 WWE RAW episode, where he will address his 2026 Men's Royal Rumble victory. Reigns won the Royal Rumble match in Riyadh after entering as a surprise entrant and defeating GUNTHER to earn a spot at WrestleMania 42.

Brie Bella is reportedly returning to WWE RAW on the February 2, 2026 episode, following her surprise appearance at #29 in the Women's Royal Rumble match this past Saturday in Riyadh. According to Bodyslam.net's Cory Hays, the WWE Hall of Famer reunited with her sister Nikki Bella in the ring for the first time in years during the Rumble, and PWInsider confirmed that Brie has been officially added to the RAW roster.

WWE announced a last-minute addition to the February 2 RAW card, with Je'Von Evans facing El Grande Americano in a rematch after their previous encounter ended without a definitive finish. The match was confirmed via WWE's Twitter account, which stated the bout would take place on that night's episode following their earlier match being cut short.

Oba Femi is expected to make his official RAW debut on February 2, 2026, following his main roster appearance in the Royal Rumble match, according to a report from Cory Hays of Bodyslam.net. WWE has not confirmed his involvement on the episode as of the time of reporting.

Booker T stated on his Hall of Fame podcast that Ava's WWE departure caught him completely off guard, saying he heard no rumors or backstage rumblings and that "it was definitely out of the blue." According to Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer confirmed that Ava left WWE on her own terms and was not released, with sources saying she "just didn't want to do it anymore." Ava made her final WWE appearance on January 27's NXT episode and confirmed her exit three days later, with WWE subsequently moving her profile to the alumni section of its website.

Jey Uso posted on Instagram before WWE Raw to defend his family after Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble, stating "Y'all Don't Deserve My Family."

Royce Keys, formerly known as Powerhouse Hobbs, made his WWE debut in the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble match, entering at #14 and eliminating Damian Priest before being eliminated by Bronson Reed. Prior to his debut, Triple H told Keys "We're going to get rolling and get some good sht started. We'll be in a good place." Keys previously spent nearly six years with AEW where he won both the TNT and Trios Championships before quietly finishing his run there last month.

Royce Keys (Powerhouse Hobbs) addressed his WWE debut in a video recorded before Saturday's Royal Rumble 2026 match. Keys discussed his debut prior to participating in the Royal Rumble event.

Jimmy Uso was spotted arriving at Monday Night RAW in Philadelphia on February 2, 2026, marking his first appearance at a WWE event since his absence from TV began after the December 29, 2025 edition of RAW. A fan posted a video on Twitter showing both Jimmy and Jey Uso walking toward the venue together at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. WWE previously stated on the January 26 RAW that Jimmy was out for "personal reasons," and Dave Meltzer reported his absence was due to a family situation rather than an injury.

Becky Lynch admits that she was an emotional mess while watching John Cena's final WWE match. Lynch explained that she "cried like a baby" during Cena's WWE retirement tour.

The Bella Twins have revealed their pitched cast for a potential reboot of the WWE Total Divas reality show. Nikki and Brie Bella disclosed details about who they would want to feature in a revamped version of the reality series.