Top five matches WWE must book for Royal Rumble 2026
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WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will be a significant edition in the showâs history.
WWE is set to make history with its Big Four event, the Royal Rumble, set to take place outside the USA for the first time. It will happen on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Apart from the namesake Rumble matches, the card will also feature other exciting bouts. Here are five matches that WWE needs to book for the Royal Rumble to make it an even bigger success.
5. Jade Cargill vs Jordynne Grace
The newest signee of WWE SmackDown, Jordynne Grace, got straight into the face of the dominant WWE Womenâs Champion, Jade Cargill, in her first appearance.
The weeks leading up to the Royal Rumble can lead to a blockbuster match for the title between the two powerhouses at the Premium Live Event.
4. The Usos vs The New Day
The Usos are back at the top of the tag team division as they became the new WWE World Tag Team Champions on RAW.
At the same time, The New Day are lurking in the shadows, so WWE could run it back by booking a clash between the two iconic rival teams at the history-making Royal Rumble event.
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3. Raquel Rodriguez vs Stephanie Vaquer
Raquel Rodriguez has attacked reigning WWE Womenâs World Champion Stephanie Vaquer on numerous occasions in her bid to get a singles title match.
Big Mami Cool might finally get her wish at the Royal Rumble PLE event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which could be a stellar addition to the match card.
2. CM Punk vs LA Knight
CM Punk is inviting all challengers for his World Heavyweight title after putting The Vision in his rearview. This could see the dynamic LA Knight return after weeks of being sidelined following an attack by The Vision to challenge The Best in the World for his belt at the Royal Rumble PLE.
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1. Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton
Drew McIntyre shocked the world by dethroning Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title in a Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown.
At the same time, a series of matches is set to begin to determine his first challenger. This could see Randy Orton emerge as the winner and get an opportunity to battle McIntyre for the title at the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event in Riyadh.
When is the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 taking place?
The event will take place on January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Are any of these returns officially confirmed?
No, these names are based on credible reports, injury timelines, and internal expectations, but WWE traditionally keeps return plans secret.
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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.