Just ahead of WWE Royal Rumble 2026 kicks off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, two unannounced matches are reportedly scheduled to take place as part of todays pre-show actiongiving fans in attendance some bonus matchups outside the official card.
According to PWInsider Elite, WWE has internally listed the following pre-show bouts for todays live event:
- The New Day & Grayson Waller vs. Shinsuke Nakamura & The Motor City Machine Guns
- The Wyatt Sicks vs. The MFTs
While WWE has officially listed these matches internally as part of the pre-show, its still unclear if either will be broadcast during the two-hour Countdown show or kept strictly for the live crowd in the building.
The main Royal Rumble 2026 card already includes:
- Mens Royal Rumble Match
- Womens Royal Rumble Match
- GUNTHER vs. AJ Styles (Career Threatening Match)
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn
With two additional matches now expected, the live crowd in Riyadh is getting serious valueand WWEs star power is being flexed across the entire show window.
Which match are you most hyped for heading into todays Royal Rumble? Drop your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
