Which WWE NXT and AAA stars are reportedly being considered for the 2026 Royal Rumble matches

Earlier this week, Paul “Triple H” Levesque stated that there are “a lot of surprises in store” for the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble PLE. In regards to potential surprise appearances for the Rumble matches, WrestleVotes Radio noted the following…

“A quick note on a few potential surprises from the NXT and AAA brands that could be represented in the Royal Rumble. Sources indicate that both Lola Vice and Sol Ruca have been discussed from NXT for the women’s rumble, while Triple A’s Mr. Iguana has been talked about internally on the men’s side.” (quote courtesy of WrestlingNews.co)

PWInsider.com also noted that there was talk backstage during Tuesday’s NXT broadcast of Sol possibly being planned as a surprise entrant in the women’s Rumble match.

NXT and AAA names have been discussed for the WWE Royal Rumble, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned.

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