Royce Keys Comments on His WWE Debut Taking Place at Royal Rumble 2026
As noted before, former AEW talent Powerhouse Hobbs made his official debut for WWE as a surprise entrant in the Men’s Royal Rumble event at this Saturday’s Royal Rumble 2026 event in Saudi Arabia. Hobbs came out under his new ring name of Royce Keys for his career in WWE.
WWE recently released a new behind-the-scenes vlog featuring Keys. One of the topics discussed included Keys’ thoughts about him making his official WWE debut at the Royal Rumble.
“This is wild. This is like something out of a movie, man. This whole setup. Walking down this aisle and into the ring and background. It’s pretty amazing, man. I’m getting goosebumps under this sweatshirt. It’s crazy. It feels real. Looking at the ring, the seats, the stage setup — it’s real. Never thought I would be part of something this big. This is huge. Leading to the Grandaddy of Them All, you know? WrestleMania. This starts tonight.”
Hobbs also gave his thoughts about how much Cody Rhodes means to him as a friend and for his wrestling career.
“He’s probably going to get mad, but this dude doesn’t know how special he is to me. Thank you for everything. That dude’s been there for me, like, toughest time of my life when my mom passed away. But if I gotta kick his ass, then I gotta kick his ass [laughs]. This is special, man. It’s just like, seeing familiar faces. It’s real. You know, I’m home, I’m moved in. So it’s time to collect.”
Hobbs also gave his thoughts about him eliminating Damian Priest during his time in the Men’s Royal Rumble match.
“Eliminating a former World Champion. Ah, I’m here, I’m here, I’m here, I’m here. I’m going to take everything I want. Everything.”
Transcript h/t: F4WOnline.com
Dominik Mysterio Shoulder Injury & Return Plans Update
As noted before, Dominik Mysterio has been out of action for WWE since this past November’s AAA Guerra de Titanes 2025 event due to a shoulder injury.
PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources stated that Mysterio is currently expected to make his return from injury imminently.
Johnson reported that WWE officials have held recent talks regarding Mysterio returning as soon as tonight’s WWE RAW show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Brie Bella WWE Return Plans Update
As noted before, this Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble 2026 event in Saudi Arabia featured WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella making a surprise return appearance as a surprise entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Bella’s appearance was believed to not be a one-night only appearance for her in WWE.
PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that his sources confirmed that Bella will be returning to WWE for the foreseeable future.
Johnson reported that Bella’s name was officially added to WWE’s internal roster list for their RAW brand.
Location Set for WrestleMania 42 Week WWE Shows
WWE announced that the T-Mobile Arena will be the host venue for their WrestleMania 42 week shows this April in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It was announced that the April 17th WWE SmackDown show and the April 20th WWE RAW After Mania show will both be taking place at the same venue.
Tickets for these upcoming shows will officially go on sale starting on February 11th for the pre-sale and February 13th for the general public.
WWE® ANNOUNCES SMACKDOWN AND RAW AS PART OF WRESTLEMANIA® 42 WEEK IN LAS VEGAS
Special Combo Tickets On Sale Friday, February 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT
Presale Access Begins Wednesday, February 11 at 1pm ET/10am PT
Friday Night SmackDown & Monday Night Raw at T-Mobile Arena
February 2, 2026 – WWE, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), today announced its initial schedule of major events planned for WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas, including two events at T-Mobile Arena:
* Friday, April 17: Friday Night SmackDown at T-Mobile Arena
* Monday, April 20: Monday Night Raw at T-Mobile Arena
Special combo tickets will go on sale starting Friday, February 13 at 1pm ET/10am PT via AXS.com. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting AXS.com starting Wednesday, February 11 at 1pm ET/10am PT. To register to be the first to hear about pre-sale opportunities, please visit: http://wwe.com/wm42-week.
In June 2025, WWE and the LVCVA announced that WrestleMania will return to the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World in April 2026 following a record-breaking WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium. WrestleMania 42 will mark the third time Las Vegas has hosted WWE’s biggest event of the year (2026, 2025 and 1993).
Fans can still purchase tickets for WrestleMania 42 by visiting Ticketmaster.com. Additionally, WrestleMania 42 Priority Pass ticket packages are now available from exclusive hospitality partner On Location, offering fans premium seating, a dedicated entrance and more. To buy now, please visit: https://onlocationexp.com/wm42.
Further, WWE World, a five-day interactive fan experience, returns to WrestleMania 42 on Thursday, April 16 through Monday, April 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall in Las Vegas. The fan experience will feature a variety of new immersive experiences for fans. Tickets are now available at WWEWorld.com.
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