Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Blake Oestriecher is a columnist covering WWE, AEW and pro wrestling. The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble is as intriguing as any Royal ...

The final WWE SmackDown ahead of the Royal Rumble is officially in the books. The go-home edition of the Blue Brand took place Friday afternoon from the KAFD Arena in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and ...

WWE’s builds to the Royal Rumble aren’t what they used to be because, at this point, the matches sell themselves. What it leaves is plenty of uncertainty about who will be pointing at the WrestleMania ...

The first four of the big WWE Premium Live Events kick off the schedule as WWE Royal Rumble 2026 gets underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the first time on January 31, 2026. The Rumble is one of the ...

In less than a few hours after Friday-Night SmackDown, WWE is all set to host the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE. Set to take place outside North America for the first time in the PLE’s history, fans are ...

If you’re a WWE fan, this is the start of the most exciting stretch of the year. The 39th annual Royal Rumble takes place this Saturday, January 31, 2026, from a custom-built stadium in Riyadh’s King ...

Despite receiving a rather rushed build, the 42nd installment of Saturday Night's Main Event delivered in spades and successfully set the stage for WWE Royal Rumble 2026. Sami Zayn emerged victorious ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. WWE has wrapped up its 39th annual "Royal Rumble" event. The show on ...

If you’re a WWE fan, this is the start of the most exciting stretch of the year. The 39th annual Royal Rumble takes place this Saturday, January 31, 2026, from a custom-built stadium in Riyadh’s King ...

The road to WrestleMania 42 starts Saturday with the Royal Rumble, which is set to take place in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. In a pair of Royal Rumble matches, 30 men and 30 women will vie ...