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Randy Orton Teases Royal Rumble Comeback in 2026

12/13/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Randy Orton confirmed attendance at the Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh on January 31.
In a TikTok video, he urged fans to buy tickets for both the Royal Rumble and the preceding Friday Night SmackDown.
Orton has not appeared on WWE programming since October 3.
He is part of a promotional team in Saudi Arabia that includes Liv Morgan and Omos.
His participation in the men's Royal Rumble match remains uncertain.

History

Historical Context

WWE's expansion into Saudi Arabia began with the controversial Crown Jewel event in 2018, featuring stars like Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez, and attracting over 20,000 fans. This marked a significant shift in WWE's strategy to tap into the Middle Eastern market, reflecting the growing global influence of sports entertainment amid the company's ongoing adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began affecting operations in March 2020.

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Story summary

Randy Orton confirmed attendance at the Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh on January 31.
In a TikTok video, he urged fans to buy tickets for both the Royal Rumble and the preceding Friday Night SmackDown.
Orton has not appeared on WWE programming since October 3.
He is part of a promotional team in Saudi Arabia that includes Liv Morgan and Omos.
His participation in the men's Royal Rumble match remains uncertain.

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