Huge WWE Star Set For Surprise Return At Royal Rumble

A top WWE star not seen in several months has been tipped for a shock return at the Royal Rumble.

For the first time ever, the annual Royal Rumble takes place in Saudi Arabia with a huge show on January 31st. The stars of WWE have been declaring their entry into the two Rumble matches with a title shot at WrestleMania 42 on the line.

But that doesn’t mean there’s not room for a surprise or two.

Tiffany Stratton Back At WWE Royal Rumble?

Former WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton has not been seen in the company since she lost her title to Jade Cargill on the November 1st 2025 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. But it seems her return to the ring could be imminent.

PWInsider has reported that there have been rumblings in WWE over Tiffany Stratton making her return to the ring at the Royal Rumble. Stratton suffered an undisclosed injury, which has kept her out of action, but she is believed to be medically cleared to return.

Seventeen women have declared their entry into the 2026 Royal Rumble match, leaving plenty of room for surprises to take place. Former Rumble winners Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, Asuka, and Charlotte Flair will all be a part of that match. There could be another major return at that match with a different missing star tipped for a huge comeback to win the whole thing.