WWE Confirms 3-Time Champion’s Huge Return At The Royal Rumble

A three-time champion in WWE has been confirmed to be a part of the Royal Rumble, putting the rest of the roster on notice.

The 2025 Royal Rumble saw Charlotte Flair return from over a year out of action to win the women’s match and book a title shot at WrestleMania 41. On the men’s side of things, Jey Uso shocked John Cena to win the Rumble match, earning him a shot at Gunther and the World Heavyweight Championship.

In 2026, the Royal Rumble will take place outside of North America for the very first time as it emanates from Saudi Arabia on January 31st. Fans are expecting some major names to take part in the two Rumble matches, but it seems there might still be room for some stars from NXT.

Oba Femi Heading To WWE Royal Rumble

Many fans had expected former NXT Champion Oba Femi to officially join the main roster at the Royal Rumble, and it seems that is the case. A vignette aired on the January 26th edition of Raw, confirming that Oba Femi would be part of the Royal Rumble.

Oba Femi 🤝 Royal Rumble @Obaofwwe pic.twitter.com/PsuUdjNqry

— WWE (@WWE) January 27, 2026

Unlike other recent NXT graduates, Je’Von Evans and Trick Williams, it is not yet known which brand Femi will be a part of. He might get to make that decision in the biggest way possible if he wins the men’s Rumble match and books a title shot at WrestleMania for either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship.