TNA and WWE have a very deep and effective partnership that has been going strong for over 2 years. It is a given that some TNA Wrestlers will be involved in the Royal Rumble Match. The 2026 Royal Rumble PPV will happen on 31st January 2026 in front of 35,000+ fans.
Let’s look at the 5 TNA Wrestlers that could be in the Royal Rumble Matches
Leon Slater
The most obvious choice for a TNA wrestler to be in the Royal Rumble Match is Leon Slater. Leon Slater has been appearing for the WWE as a TNA wrestler for almost a year in different Matches. He is the TNA X Division Champion and a title from TNA will be visible on WWE TV at the Royal Rumble. He will get an opportunity to get in the ring with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns.
Lei Ying Lee
The TNA Women’s Champion has been a regular feature at the Women’s Royal Rumble Matches. Lei Ying Lee is also known to the WWE fans as Xia Li. She has been one of the most improved wrestlers In the world. She has recently won the TNA Knockouts Championship. WWE would want to continue the tradition of having the women’s champion of TNA appear in the Royal Rumble.
Nic Nemeth
The 35,000 strong Saudi Arabia fans will explode if Dolph Ziggler appears in the Royal Rumble Match. He is currently in TNA as Nic Nemeth. He appeared in the Last Time is Now Tournament and got a massive reaction. He is one of the biggest TNA stars and WWE would want to get another pop. It would be the first time for Nic Nemeth performing in Saudi Arabia.
Jeff Hardy
The WWE legend Jeff Hardy has not been in a Royal Rumble Match in forever. Jeff Hardy still remains one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. Hearing No More Words once again at the Royal Rumble will be absolutely incredible. The Saudi Arabia fans might even sing the full song to Jeff Hardy on his way to the Ring.
Tessa Blanchard
This is a wild card pick for a TNA Wrestler to appear in the Royal Rumble Match. She is someone that has wronged some of the WWE women in the active roster like Chelsea Green. Tessa Blanchard has been trying to win back the fans and an appearance In the Royal Rumble Match and having a good performance will go a long way.
