Dreamt up by the legendary Pat Patterson, the Royal Rumble match is forever a highlight of the wrestling calendar. With shocks, surprises, and all manner of intriguing match-ups, this over-the-top extravaganza has long been a wrestler's chance to put their first foot on that famed Road to WrestleMania.

WWE traditionally invites legends and former Superstars to the Royal Rumble, be it for surprise appearances or for filming interviews.

The 2026 Royal Rumble is reported to be set in an international location for the first time in decades and in a country that is sure to raise some eyebrows: Saudi Arabia. PWlnsider has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble event will emanate from Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/Jp0WhtAnho

WWE announced Monday that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the 2026 Royal Rumble. This is the first time the legendary event will be staged outside of

Just hours before its big debut on Netflix, WWE announced the 2026 Royal Rumble is set to be hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will be the first time the event has been hosted outside of North America.

WWE Royal Rumble is officially coming to Saudi Arabia. Mike Johnson of PWInsider previously reported that WWE Royal Rumble 2026 would be held in Saudi Arabia, and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirmed the news.

The new year has just begun, which means one thing for WWE fans: it's time to start the countdown to Royal Rumble 2025! There's a reason why millions of wrestling fans regard the annual Royal Rumble event as their favorite Premium Live Event of the year — it's been home to some of the most unforgettable matches and moments in the company's history.

A new year is underway and that means WWE has begun preparations for its first big premium live event of the year. As usual, that's Royal Rumble. Not only the first WWE PLE of the year but one of the biggest.

I’m utterly disgusted as a WWE fan. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) made the announcement Monday that the 2026 edition of their iconic “Royal Rumble” premium live event will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

News that the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 event will be held in Saudi Arabia has angered fans as it is set to take place outside North America for the first time ever