According to F4WOnline.com, a WWE Hall of Famer was spotted heading to Saudi Arabia ahead of this weekend's 2026 Royal Rumble premium live event (PLE). Nikki Bella was seen in the background of an Instagram Story posted by Jackie Redmond during the flight to the country. Bella can be partially seen in the left-hand corner of the photo.
Currently, WWE has officially announced half of the 30 participants for the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Confirmed participants include Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Jordynne Grace, Chelsea Green, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Lash Legend, Nia Jax, and Giulia. As of now, the company has not confirmed Bella’s participation in the event.
Bella last appeared on WWE television during the December 29th episode of RAW, where she and Raquel Rodriguez faced Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship, with Vaquer retaining her title.
The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will be broadcast live on the ESPN app in the United States and on Netflix for international viewers.
