Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
— Chris Jericho’s deal to work the Royal Rumble is believed to have been made when the company contacted him regarding a potential appearance on the 1,000th episode of RAW. Jericho was kept hidden in a bus outside the arena until his entrance; no word on his long-term contract status.
— There were plans to use Mark Henry, Carlito and Shelton Benjamin at the Rumble but it didn’t happen. This was the first PPV that Henry has been brought in for since he was hurt. There had been discussion of using Carlito since he visited backstage at the 1,000th RAW, but certain people soured on him when he began slamming CM Punk online.
— Ted DiBiase was backstage at the show; he is expected to return from injury soon. Chris Masters was also there visiting but was not used.
WWE: Tommaso Ciampa on His Decision To Leave WWE, WWE 2K26 Reportedly Not Planned To Be Released on PS4 & Xbox One, Logan Paul on Him Being “A Legitimate Professional Athlete Now, Life Is About The Art Of The Pivot”
Various: Braun Strowman Discharged From Hospital Following Knee Infection, NJPW Reveals Jake Lee Was Dealing with Patella Tendon Tear, Spinal Stenosis & Herniated Lumbar Disc for Reason for Lengthy Injury Abscense, Indies/Misc.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Notes Part I: Liv Morgan Wins 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, NXT’s Lola Vice, Sol Ruca, Jacy Jayne, & Kelani Jordan Surprise Entrants, Brie Bella & Tiffany Stratton Makes Surprise Returns
