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Three WWE NXT stars have been planned to compete in the 2026 Women's Royal Rumble Match. The identities of these NXT wrestlers have been revealed, though the specific names are not detailed in the available information.
WWE female talent competing in the Women's Royal Rumble match in Saudi Arabia are required to pay for and create their own gear to meet the country's strict attire guidelines, according to an unnamed wrestler who spoke to Fightful. The talent also revealed that WWE provided no coordinated effort to help wrestlers differentiate their gear from each other in the 30-woman match, potentially creating visual similarity issues.
According to a new report from WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select, WWE has internally discussed Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and AAA standout Mr. Iguana as potential participants for the Women's Royal Rumble 2026 match. While none of the three wrestlers have been confirmed for the match, their names are actively being discussed behind the scenes as possible additions to the Royal Rumble lineup.
According to a new report from WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select, WWE sources believe Pat McAfee will be returning to the company soon, though his exact role and schedule haven't been confirmed yet. McAfee has been absent from WWE programming due to his ESPN duties on College GameDay, and WWE President Nick Khan previously stated on The Pat McAfee Show that they would bring him back once college football slows down.
Rey Mysterio is reportedly dealing with a rib issue and his status for the WWE Royal Rumble is unclear. Despite the injury reportedly suffered on Monday, Mysterio has traveled to Saudi Arabia for the Royal Rumble event this weekend.
An update has emerged on Rey Mysterio's injury status amid uncertainty ahead of the Royal Rumble premium live event. However, no specific details about the nature of his injury or his availability for the event were provided in the report.
Brock Lesnar confirmed his entry into the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble during a January 28 appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, stating "I'm heading to the Royal Rumble and I'm gonna WIN it." Logan Paul appeared on the same show the following day and admitted that Lesnar's participation "is a concern" when asked how he and his group The Vision plan to deal with The Beast Incarnate at Saturday's event in Riyadh.
AJ Styles has filed to trademark both his name and logo just days before his career vs. title match against GUNTHER. The trademark filing comes ahead of the match where Styles will be putting his career on the line.
CJ Perry revealed on the January 29, 2026 episode of Inside the Ring that she was arrested at age 25 for speeding, driving with expired tags, and smoking marijuana while driving in Georgia. Perry spent three days in jail after her parents chose not to bail her out immediately, and she credits this experience with changing her perspective on life. She noted that three years later on the same date as her arrest, she signed with WWE.
Former WWE star Daria Rae revealed she was arrested in Atlantic City after police discovered her legally-registered Florida firearm in her glove compartment during a vehicle verification, which violated New Jersey state gun laws. Rae explained she had forgotten the gun was with her during a trip to visit her then-girlfriend (now wife) and was held in a cell for three to four hours while paperwork was processed. WWE supported Rae through the incident, with company officials expressing understanding given that she carried the weapon for protection after previously almost being murdered in her home.
Brock Lesnar is heading to the WWE Royal Rumble. Seth Rollins has shared his thoughts on Lesnar's entry into the Royal Rumble match.
Trish Stratus revealed on the What's Your Story? podcast with Stephanie McMahon that she's developing "My First Crush" merchandise based on how fans commonly refer to her. During the January 29, 2026 episode, Stratus explained that fans frequently ask her to sign autographs with "My First Crush" after she wore a "Your First Crush" shirt during a recent return. When McMahon suggested a merch line based on the concept, Stratus indicated that she already has people working on it.