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A WWE star has revealed that missing Randy Orton's first World Championship victory was emotionally difficult for them. The wrestler described this experience as their first "heartbreak" in wrestling and expressed feeling "heartbroken" about not being present for Orton's championship win.
WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury at AAA's Guerra de Titanes on December 20, with the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reporting he was expected to be out three to four weeks and would not require surgery. Mysterio made an appearance at the Future Stars of Wrestling Arena in Las Vegas on January 29, just two days before the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, though his fellow Judgment Day members have already traveled overseas for the event while he remains stateside.
A WWE star has praised Stephanie Vaquer and Michin for helping bring a "different side" out of them during their time in NXT. The wrestler credited both Vaquer and Michin for their contributions to bringing out this new aspect of their performance.
Powerhouse Hobbs contacted Jim Ross to thank him for his help over the years, according to Ross on his Grillin JR podcast. Ross speculated that Hobbs will likely appear in the 2026 Royal Rumble, stating it would be strange for WWE to sign someone so close to a major event and not utilize him immediately. The article notes that nothing has been confirmed publicly regarding Hobbs signing with WWE.
Natalya explained the meaning behind her controversial Twitter post showing herself urinating on a tombstone reading "WWE Superstar Natalya" during a January 29 appearance on Busted Open Radio, stating she won't apologize for the image. She described her "Nattie" persona as a resurrection rather than a debut, calling it "a mindset—a killer instinct" and "a snapshot of who I used to be," while explaining that pleasing people is no longer her priority. The post came after her character change on the January 26, 2026 episode of WWE RAW in Toronto and generated significant mixed reactions on social media.
Backstage details have been provided regarding the gear being made for the WWE Women's division ahead of the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this weekend.
Braun Strowman underwent emergency surgery to remove an infected Bursa in his knee and drain fluid after being hospitalized for four days. The former WWE Superstar posted a video update from his hospital bed on January 29, explaining that the infection had gotten out of control and doctors left the wound open to continue draining. Strowman said the pain is starting to subside and he expects to spend at least one more night in the hospital before being cleared to go home.
A WWE Champion has expressed excitement about Matt Cardona's return to the company. The champion praised Cardona for his work on the independent wrestling scene.
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.
Several WWE NXT and AAA stars have reportedly been discussed as potential participants in the 2026 Royal Rumble matches. Three names are reportedly already in Riyadh.
Logan Paul has addressed the possibility of him and The Vision facing each other during the 2026 WWE Men's Royal Rumble Match.
Liv Morgan has revealed that she hated WWE gear she wore for a big show last year and will "never wear again." The WWE star reacted negatively to the specific wrestling attire from that event.