Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— Matches booked but not yet announced for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view include John Cena vs. Kane and Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Title in a three-way. At one point, there was talk of doing Cody Rhodes vs. Dustin Rhodes.
— After discussing Randy Orton winning the Royal Rumble, WWE creative talked about having someone else win it this week. Chris Jericho is in the running to win the Rumble main event since he’s likely going to be challenging CM Punk for the WWE Title at WrestleMania 28.
AEW Collision Notes: PAC vs. Andrade El Idolo for AEW National Title Set for All Out 2026, Bang Bang Gang vs. The Dogs & Death Riders in 8-Man Tailgate Brawl and Jungle Jack Perry vs. Katsuyori Shibata Matches Set for 9/26 Tailgate Brawl Show Card
WWE: Titus O’Neil & Robert Roode Moved To Alumni Section Of WWE Roster, WWE Files New Trademark & Abandons Lola Vice Trademark, ESPN & BAMTech Added As Defendants In Class Action Lawsuit Against WWE Over Misleading Claims About PLE Access on ESPN Unlimited
Various: Vince Russo Announces His Departure From Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Rob Van Dam Provides Update on His In-Ring Wrestling Career Future, Indies/Misc.
