Oba Femi & four debuts that should happen at WWE Royal Rumble 2026
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The Rumble match this year could feature some explosive debuts.
WWE is inching closer towards the 2026 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. The blockbuster event is set to take place at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 31.
The first-ever edition of the historic PLE can be made more memorable with the debut of some top and emerging names in the business. So here are the top five wrestling superstars who could make their debut in the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble matches:
5. Lola Vice
Lola Vice has proven herself to be a legitimate workhorse from WWE’s developmental landscape, NXT. From her MMA stint to making waves in the Black and Grey brand and competing in marquee AA events, Vice has established an incredible presence.
This makes her a viable candidate to make her WWE main roster debut at the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE as a surprise entrant in the Women’s Rumble match.
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4. Powerhouse Hobbs
Powerhouse Hobbs reportedly wrestled his last AEW match at the tapings of Maximum Carnage: Collision and left the company after his deal expired. Moreover, it is rumoured that he has signed a contract with WWE, and a grand debut at this year’s historic Royal Rumble would be the perfect place for his debut in the Stamford-based promotion.
3. Jacy Jayne
Jacy Jayne has been a prime example of hard work and perseverance in WWE NXT. She began as Mandy Rose’s disciple and went all the way to lead her own faction and become a two-time WWE NXT Women’s Champion. Jayne has had considerable experience in NXT, and Royal Rumble 2026 PLE could be her place to take her game to the next level with a thunderous debut.
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2. Blake Monroe
Blake Monroe has been making strides since her time in AEW and takes the wrestling industry by Storm upon her arrival in WWE NXT in 2025. In a short while, she won the NXT North American Champion and became a popular attraction in the brand.
Much like Stephanie Vaquer, she could be called up to the main roster quickly and make her debut at a big stage like the 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1. Oba Femi
Oba Femi used his size, raw power, and strength to establish dominance on the NXT landscape. He sent shockwaves after relinquishing the NXT title a few weeks ago, and vignettes have aired for his main roster debut.
The wait to see the Nigerian star in the big leagues will finally be over this weekend, with Femi confirmed to be part ofhe Men’s Royal Rumble. It will be very interesting to see how the former NXT champion does in the match and how many eliminations he manages to rack up.
When is WWE Royal Rumble 2026 taking place?
The event will take place at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on January 31.
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Nik O Conner is a long-time fan of professional wrestling. After dropping his Engineering regular studies in 2020, he decided to pursue his passion and became a writer. Over the last few years, he has written for multiple webs bringing a lot of skills and creativity to the table.