WWE is stacking the deck for the 2026 Royal Rumble and now a brand-new billboard in Saudi Arabia just added more names to the mix.
Spotted on January 18, 2026, the massive ad in Riyadh shows several fresh faces who are now being promoted for the January 31 premium live event, including Tatum Paxley, Ethan Page, Lola Vice, Joe Hendry, and Thea Hail. All five are currently part of WWEs NXT system, and their inclusion hints at serious cross-brand involvement in this years Rumble.
But one name on that billboard stands out for a different reason Oba Femi. Femi has already started his main roster transition, appearing in vignettes on both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown over the last few weeks. He recently vacated the NXT Championship, clearing the path for his full-time call-up. With his face now on Royal Rumble ads, its clear WWE is gearing up for a big main roster moment for the Ruler.
This comes on the heels of a January 2 report from WrestleVotes Radio, which confirmed that major stars like Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Chad Gable, Dominik Mysterio, Jacob Fatu, and Tiffany Stratton were either internally scheduled or heavily discussed for the show.
Expectations are through the roof heading into Riyadh, and WWE advertising names like Oba Femi and Lola Vice suggest the company is looking to shake things up in a big way. WWE hasnt officially confirmed the full lineup yet, but with this new billboard dropping, the road to WrestleMania just got a lot more interesting.
What do you think about WWEs decision to give the limelight to NXT stars at the Royal Rumble? Are you excited to see new names enter the main roster mix? Sound off in the comments and let us know.
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