WWE went away from the edict put in place by Vince McMahon last year not to use NXT talent in the Royal Rumble matches.
Leading up to the bout, it was reported by Fightful that WWE had higher-ups reach out to NXT management about who they wanted for the event from the developmental brand and made arrangements.
Several NXT stars, such as Roxanne Perez, Zoey Stark, and Indi Hartwell, appeared in the bout. However, several names were brought to the show but not used.
In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reported that Ivy Nile from the Diamond Mine was brought in as an alternate but not used.
Meltzer wrote, “The company brought in a few extra women for the Rumble as alternates. One name known for being a late cut was Ivy Nile.”
