With the Royal Rumble set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this Saturday, speculation regarding surprise entrants is reaching a fever pitch. A new report from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select has identified three specific talents who have been discussed for spots in the prestigious matches.
According to the report, NXT standouts Sol Ruca and Lola Vice have been brought up as potential participants in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Ruca had been heavily speculated for the event after being noticeably absent from recent episodes of NXT. Vice is also in the conversation to make the trip to the Kingdom.
Perhaps the most surprising name mentioned in the report is Mr. Iguana. The AAA has reportedly been discussed internally for a spot in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. In addition to the potential surprises, the report confirmed that SmackDown superstar Tiffany Stratton is already in Saudi Arabia and is scheduled to compete in the Women’s Royal Rumble.
“A quick note on a few potential surprises from the NXT and Triple A 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. Also, as reported last month here on WrestleVotes Radio, Tiffany Stratton is in Saudi Arabia and scheduled to be a part of the women’s Royal Rumble.”
The 2026 Royal Rumble card is headlined by the Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, where winners will earn World Championship opportunities at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Also on the card, GUNTHER defends the World Heavyweight Championship against AJ Styles in a match where Styles’ career is on the line. With the event just days away, the WWE Universe won’t have to wait long to see if these discussed surprises come to fruition.
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