Royal Rumble SURPRISE Rundown list (Patreon)

It’s WWE Royal Rumble week, and we’ve got a primer on the possibility of a number of surprises or names that could be back for the show. Since the event is in Saudi Arabia this week, there’s no WrestleCon, that limits the number of former talent in and around town the week of the show.

We've compiled a list of names commonly speculated.

Chris Jericho: As of now, he’s still listed on the AEW roster page. Usually upon that changing is the indication that a wrestler has left AEW. There was a fake rumor spreading that WWE trademarked "Judas." That didn't happen.

LA Knight: As of earlier this month, LA Knight was scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia. There are decorations on hand implying he will be there.

IInspiration: After leaving TNA, we’re told they aren’t planned for the Royal Rumble, despite interest from companies outside of TNA.

Powerhouse Hobbs: He is officially signed to WWE, and we would be surprised if he isn’t at least brought over. He was not on the charter flight for the rest of the talent.

Tiffany Stratton: WrestleVotes Radio reported that she was also listed among the talent listed internally to travel to Saudi. This was a number of weeks ago.

Saraya: Saraya was scheduled for a convention all the way up until last week. The convention was moved back a week due to double booking a venue, so it wasn’t a situation in which she canceled for the Rumble. It’s a possibility on the schedule at least. She was still in the United States as of Wednesday night.

Kevin Owens: He was not medically cleared by WWE as of the weekend of Saturday Night’s Main Event. 

Seth Rollins: He at least claims he won’t be at the Royal Rumble. Most in WWE did not expect him to be physically ready for it.

Zoey Stark: Still recovering from an ACL injury the last time that we asked. 

Michin: After being sidelined with an injury, she did not travel to Saudi Arabia.

Sol Ruca: Is expected to be in Saudi Arabia for the Royal Rumble. There will be NXT talent present