Royal Rumble 2026: Saraya’s training, legacy and uncertain status spark return debate
There is a one question in the mind of WWE fans and that is, will Paige be returning to WWE at this year’s Royal Rumble. The fans have been speculating about the possibility of Paige who is now known as Saraya appearing as a major surprise during the WWE Royal Rumble event which will take place in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on January 31 2026. The Royal Rumble marks its return as the first major premium live event of the year and this has led to increased speculation about the potential return of the former Divas Champion who has an ongoing storyline with WWE.
Recent training footage of Saraya fuels talk of a wrestling comeback
Saraya’s current activities have provided fans with new optimism about her upcoming return to the wrestling ring despite there being no official announcement about her participation in WWE or Royal Rumble events. She released training videos from the wrestling ring in early 2026 which showed her practicing with an independent wrestler.
Saraya yet to confirm WWE plans ahead of landmark Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia
The Royal Rumble 2026 event marks the first traditional Rumble for WWE, which takes place outside North America and will occur in Riyadh on January 31. However, WWE and Saraya have not announced anything about her contract status or upcoming event appearances or specific plans related to the event. Fightful has reported that, for fans hoping to see Saraya at the Royal Rumble or shortly after, she is still taking convention bookings at present and has several appearances scheduled, which suggests she has not yet cleared her calendar for a WWE commitment.
Saraya’s WWE legacy fuels renewed interest in her future
The WWE historical experience which she established during her extended time with the organization creates additional significance to all current developments. She became the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion and the youngest Divas Champion in company history, even holding both titles at the same time. After sustaining a severe neck injury during a December 2017 live event, she ended her WWE wrestling career and she declared her retirement from wrestling on the April 9, 2018, RAW episode.