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WWE has revealed the cover star for the WWE 2K26 Deluxe Edition ahead of tonight's WWE Raw episode in Toronto. The announcement was made prior to the show taking place in Toronto.
WWE officially announced the King of Kings Edition of WWE 2K26, featuring Triple H on the cover. Pre-orders begin January 30, with the game expected to release in its annual March window, and this marks the third WWE 2K26 variant announced alongside the Attitude Era Edition and Monday Night Wars Edition.
The Street Profits have been absent from WWE television, with Dave Meltzer reporting that Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins are off TV due to a creative decision and that neither wrestler is injured. PWInsider reports that the Street Profits are scheduled to work NXT live events this weekend.
Kevin Nash revealed at River City Wrestling Con that the infamous "Fingerpoke of Doom" from January 4, 1999, was his idea to make the moment more shocking. Nash said the original plan called for a six-to-eight minute match before Hulk Hogan would win the WCW World Title, but he pitched having Hogan simply poke him in the chest instead, arguing it would get a better response from the crowd. Nash defended the decision and disputed claims that he sabotaged his own championship push, pointing out that he booked himself to beat Goldberg only to give up the title six days later.
Kevin Nash revealed at River City Wrestling Con that he doesn't remember winning his WCW World Championships due to the demanding wrestling schedule of being on the road 300-plus days a year. Nash clarified that his memory lapses aren't due to drug use, and said he draws a blank even when watching clips of his major accomplishments like title wins, despite only winning the WCW World Title five times.
Brandi Rhodes has provided an update regarding a potential in-ring return, specifically commenting on her status for the Royal Rumble 2026 event. She shared information about the possibility of returning to active wrestling competition.
Seth Rollins has confirmed he will not be participating in the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia due to his ongoing recovery from rotator cuff surgery performed in October. Speaking on ESPN First Take, Rollins stated that doctors will not clear him for the January 31 event and that he has a couple months left in his recovery process. Rollins suffered the torn rotator cuff injury during WWE Crown Jewel in October 2025, which also cost him his title, and he previously told Men's Health that his goal is to return by WrestleMania 42.
Dave Meltzer has provided an update on WWE's travel plans for the Royal Rumble taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Saturday. The report focuses on backstage information regarding the company's travel arrangements for the 2026 event.
WWE's Seth Rollins appeared on First Take and discussed his injury history and career longevity, stating that he's "closer to the end than the beginning" after over 20 years in wrestling and approaching 40 years of age. Despite acknowledging chronic health issues and recent rotator cuff surgery that will keep him out of the Royal Rumble, Rollins said he feels like he's "in the middle of my prime right now" and has "a lot of years left."
Liv Morgan has explained why she believes she will win the WWE Royal Rumble taking place in Riyadh this Saturday. The Judgment Day member revealed her reasoning for why she expects to emerge victorious in the match.
Mick Foley announced on January 26, 2026, that his mother has passed away following a long battle with dementia. The WWE Hall of Famer shared the news in a personal Facebook post, explaining that while his mother was a private person who requested no funeral or obituary, the family decided to create a tribute to help other families going through similar experiences. Foley credited his mother's strength and love of learning as foundational to his success, including her influence on his writing career and her connection to wrestling history through the "Mrs. Foley's Baby Boy" nickname.
Paul Heyman has made a pitch for who should be featured on the cover of the WWE 2K26 Deluxe Edition video game. The content does not specify who Heyman suggested for the cover.