A top WWE star who happens to be a professional wrestling icon has confirmed his presence at the “Royal Rumble 2026” PLE. The annual kickoff for the Road to “WrestleMania” will be taking place in Riyadh on Jan. 31. One future WWE Hall of Famer who will attend the event is Randy Orton.

WWE is set to host their Annual Royal Rumble Premium Live Event next month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will take place on January 31st 2026 in the King Abdullah Financial District.

With no more WWE premium live events scheduled for this year, the focus is already on the first show of 2026, which just so happens to be one of the most important events of the year. The annual Royal Rumble is a night fans always look forward to for its unpredictability and its importance in the build toward WrestleMania.

The Road to WrestleMania 42 begins Jan. 31 with the Royal Rumble. WWE is taking the Royal Rumble to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the first time. The winner of the men's and women's Rumble matches will earn world title shots at WrestleMania.

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 is approaching, and fans eagerly anticipate what surprises the creative team has in store for them.

WWE insiders reveal the shocking plans for Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh, including two huge title matches and the men's and women's Rumbles. But who will defend their championships?

Randy Orton sends a message to the fans while doing a promotional spot for WWE Royal Rumble 2026 in Saudi Arabia.