Which absent WWE stars are expected to be in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Royal Rumble
With the 2026 Royal Rumble PLE approaching, a report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select notes that several absent WWE stars are expected to be in Saudi Arabia for Royal Rumble week. These names include Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, LA Knight, Chad Gable, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, and Dominik Mysterio.
Some of the wrestlers listed have been off television due to injuries or storyline absences. While it’s believed that they will be in Saudi Arabia, their exact roles remain unclear. It is unknown whether they will compete in the Royal Rumble matches or appear in another capacity.
An update from Fightful.com’s Sean Ross Sapp adds that Fatu is believed to be in “good shape” ahead of his impending return. In addition to that, WWE is hopeful that Dominik will recover from his shoulder injury in time for the Rumble.
The first WrestleVotes Radio of 2026, streaming now on @FightfulSelect –
– Names in discussion for the Rumble
– Liv Morgan
– El Grande Americano
– TKO / Vince texts
– ‘26 predictions & more pic.twitter.com/9ik8pU1xhM— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) January 2, 2026