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WWE Hall Of Famer’s Surprise Royal Rumble Return Possibly Spoiled

By Harikesh Shekhar • Published Jan 27, 2026 14:36 EST
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This WWE Star could make her return at the Royal Rumble.

WWE was running screen and lighting tests at the MC2 section of the arena in Riyadh for The Royal Rumble, which takes place there on January 31st. A clip was uploaded by an X user of these tests in which Nikki Bella’s music can be heard during a production run-through.

The WWE Hall of Famer hasn’t been on TV recently, and a comeback at the Rumble would be fitting for her. So far, 17 women have officially entered the Women’s Royal Rumble Match, and fans will have to wait till Saturday to see who else will be in it.

WWE has reportedly gone to great lengths to keep surprise, unannounced entrants under wraps, having them fly in on private charter flights with restricted access to airstrips and hotels to maintain secrecy.

Nikki Bella Last Wrestled In WWE on December 29th, 2025

Nikki Bella’s latest feud was with Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in December of last year. She lost to La Primera at Survivor Series: War Games in November and again in a subsequent triple threat match for the title between herself, Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez on December 29th 2025.

Her entrance music playing during the test could be an early indication that the WWE Hall of Famer could make an appearance at the Rumble next weekend.

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