Overview
- The event is set for Saturday, January 31 at Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, the first Royal Rumble held outside North America, with scrutiny on local clothing protocols for female competitors.
- WWE will stage 30-entrant men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches, with each winner earning a title opportunity at WrestleMania.
- Confirmed men so far include Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Roman Reigns, Dragon Lee, Penta, Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, while roughly 15 women are in including Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY, Asuka, Bayley and Charlotte Flair.
- Advertised non-Rumble bouts include Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, and AJ Styles vs. Gunther with Styles’ career reportedly on the line if he loses.
- International streaming is on Netflix and U.S. coverage is on ESPN and associated services, with a Jan. 30 SmackDown from Riyadh slated to finalize storylines.