Days after regaining his Ula Fala by defeating Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat, Roman Reigns has now put WWE Champion Cody Rhodes on notice. The OTC now wants his t

Roman Reigns has declared for the Royal Rumble match, and he wants to face Cody Rhodes if he wins. On the WWE RAW on Netflix premiere, Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat Match to win the Ula Fala back.

The 2026 Royal Rumble is reported to be set in an international location for the first time in decades and in a country that is sure to raise some eyebrows: Saudi Arabia. PWlnsider has confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble event will emanate from Saudi Arabia. pic.twitter.com/Jp0WhtAnho

WWE has now confirmed that the 2026 Royal Rumble premium live event will, for the first time, be held outside North America.

WWE Royal Rumble is officially coming to Saudi Arabia. Mike Johnson of PWInsider previously reported that WWE Royal Rumble 2026 would be held in Saudi Arabia, and Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) confirmed the news.

The first declarations for the Royal Rumble took place on Monday’s Raw premiere on Netflix. John Cena said he would enter after making his return to kick off his retirement tour. Meanwhile, CM Punk declared after winning his match against Seth Rollins in the main event.

Check out our takeaways from WWE SmackDown on Jan. 10, 2025, where both U.S. title were defended, and Cody Rhodes brawled with Kevin Owens.

Roman Reigns's manager Paul Heyman opened the show on Friday Night SmackDown, announcing the Tribal Chief's intention to enter Royal Rumble 2025. This will be the first time in five years that Reigns would take part in a Royal Rumble Match.

Jacob Fatu and Kevin Owens crash the celebration after Paul Heyman delivers Roman’s message straight to Cody Rhodes’ face.