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Roman Reigns' return at Royal Rumble marks his first WWE appearance since hiatus with no immediate WWE Championship plans, creating speculation about his WrestleMania opponent.
- On January 31, 2026 Roman Reigns is expected to return to WWE television at Royal Rumble 2026 in King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first outside North America.
- Dave Meltzer reported that creative plans shifted away from Roman Reigns, leaving him the `odd man out` heading into WrestleMania 42.
- WWE has yet to officially confirm Roman Reigns for the Royal Rumble match, and questions now center on who will face him in Las Vegas for his first appearance since a hiatus.
- Speculation is running rampant about the main-event picture ahead of the Royal Rumble 2026, and it remains to be seen whether Roman Reigns will have more to do on WWE TV this year compared with 2025.
- The Rumble offers WWE an expanded international stage and may clarify Roman Reigns' WWE TV role and WrestleMania direction during the event in Riyadh.
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