In response to an internet rumor that WWE is considering delaying the 2026 Royal Rumble by several weeks due to the ongoing construction of the new outdoor arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, pwinsider.com reports that that there is no truth to that rumor and that construction of the set is very close to being completed. The Rumble is scheduled for January 31.
Chris Jericho was not only not seen backstage at today's WWE Raw in Germany but he was not mentioned or factored into any creative plans for the show either.
For talent who weren't already on WWE's European tour, a long travel day ensued over the weekend when WWE's charter flight out of New Jersey was delayed for about 13-14 hours, according to PWInsider Elite.
