2026 Royal Rumble Start Time Set

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2025
2026 Royal Rumble Start Time Set

2026 Royal Rumble Start Time Set – WWE has officially locked in the start time for the 2026 Royal Rumble, an event that is already set to make company history. The Premium Live Event will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the Royal Rumble has ever been held outside of North America. After internal discussions, WWE has now confirmed that the show will begin at 2 PM Eastern Time.

The decision reportedly came after what was described as internal back and forth within WWE regarding the ideal start time. With the Royal Rumble being one of the company’s most important annual events, the timing needed to balance the live audience in Saudi Arabia with WWE’s global fanbase, particularly viewers in North America. Ultimately, the earlier start time was selected to ensure the event airs live worldwide without pushing too far into the night locally.

For fans in the United States and Canada, the 2 PM ET start represents a significant change from the traditional evening schedule associated with major WWE events. Viewers will need to adjust their plans, but the early kickoff reflects WWE’s continued focus on expanding its international Premium Live Event calendar. Hosting the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is a major step in that strategy and highlights the importance WWE places on the global market.

As previously reported, WWE is currently planning a streamlined card for the 2026 Royal Rumble. The tentative lineup includes just four matches, consisting of the men’s Royal Rumble match, the women’s Royal Rumble match, and two championship bouts. Those title matches have not yet been finalized. While the card is smaller than usual, the Royal Rumble matches themselves traditionally run long and serve as the centerpiece of the event.

Despite the limited number of matches, WWE is relying on the scale of the event, the international setting, and the prestige of the Royal Rumble name to deliver a major spectacle. With a historic location and a confirmed start time now in place, attention will continue to shift toward match announcements and the road to WrestleMania that follows.

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Becky Lynch Claims She’s the Reason Jessika Carr Didn’t Officiate SNME

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2025
Becky Lynch Claims She’s the Reason Jessika Carr Didn’t Officiate SNME

Becky Lynch Claims She’s the Reason Jessika Carr Didn’t Officiate SNME – Becky Lynch’s ongoing campaign against WWE officials has taken another turn, with referee Jessika Carr becoming the focus of her frustration. Since losing the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship, Lynch has repeatedly claimed she was wronged and has vowed to expose what she believes are unfair decisions that cost her the title. A new social media post suggests Lynch feels she has already scored another victory.

Taking to X, Lynch claimed responsibility for Carr not officiating recent WWE events, framing it as a legal win for her side.

“You all MOCKED ME when I said I HAD THE BEST LAWYERS, but guess what?! I DO. THANKS to my team (MOSTLY THE BULLDOG) Jessica CROOKED Carr was not allowed to officiate at Saturdays Main Event and Monday Night RAW due to a court order brought on by ME! (SHE SHOULD BE SUSPENDED) ANOTHER WIN FOR TEAM REBECCA! OFFICIATING MUST BE FAIR!!”

Lynch’s issue with Carr dates back to the November 17 episode of RAW during her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship match against Maxxine Dupri. During the bout, Lynch threw Dupri to the floor, prompting Carr to begin a count-out. Moments later, AJ Lee made a surprise return, which distracted Carr and caused her to stop the count. That pause allowed Dupri to reenter the ring and immediately catch Lynch with a top-rope crossbody, shifting the momentum of the match.

Since that night, Lynch has openly questioned Carr’s judgment and neutrality, repeatedly implying that the referee acted unfairly. Her recent comments escalate that narrative further, as she has now labeled Carr “crooked” and suggested that disciplinary action is deserved.

It also remains unclear whether Lynch intends to take further action or if this is part of her ongoing storyline centered on injustice and accountability. What is certain is that Lynch continues to blur the line between reality and character as she searches for what she views as vindication.

WWE’s most recent Saturday Night’s Main Event took place on December 13 from Washington, D.C., headlined by Gunther facing John Cena in Cena’s retirement match, adding even more attention to the weekend Lynch referenced in her remarks.

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Finn Balor Visits JD McDonagh After Surgery

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2025
Finn Balor Visits JD McDonagh After Surgery

Finn Balor Visits JD McDonagh After Surgery – JD McDonagh is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery, and he recently received support from his Judgment Day stablemate and longtime partner Finn Balor. McDonagh shared an update earlier this week revealing that he had been dealing with an undisclosed physical issue for several months before finally having it addressed surgically.

McDonagh posted a photo from the hospital showing his wrist and hand in a cast, though he did not specify the exact nature of the injury. Despite that, he offered reassurance to fans by stating that the procedure went well and that he does not expect to be sidelined for an extended period. His message suggested optimism and confidence that he will be back in action sooner rather than later.

Balor later provided an update of his own, confirming that he had personally visited McDonagh following the surgery. Taking to social media, Balor shared encouraging words about his tag team partner’s condition and outlook.

“I just got home this very second from checking on my dear friend @jd_mcdonagh & I can confirm that he is in good spirit’s & will make a full recovery,” Balor wrote.

The bond between Balor and McDonagh runs deep. Both men are originally from Ireland, and Balor played a key role in McDonagh’s early development in professional wrestling, serving as both a trainer and mentor. That relationship later carried over to WWE, where the two aligned as members of Judgment Day on RAW.

As a team, Balor and McDonagh are multi-time World Tag Team Champions. They most recently held the titles before dropping them in October to the current champions, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Their partnership has been a central part of Judgment Day’s presence on RAW over the past year.

McDonagh’s most recent in-ring appearances came shortly before his surgery. He competed on the November 21 episode of SmackDown, where he was defeated by Ilja Dragunov, and again on the November 24 edition of RAW, where he suffered a loss to Rey Mysterio. On RAW this week, it was explained on air that Balor was absent from the show because he was visiting McDonagh during his recovery.

While no official return date has been announced, both McDonagh’s comments and Balor’s update point toward a positive recovery process.

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AEW Star Kyle Fletcher Reveals He And Tag Partner Mark Davis Nearly Signed With WWE

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2025

In an alternate universe, rising AEW star Kyle Fletcher may be a rising star in WWE instead, as prior to signing with AEW in 2023, reports emerged that WWE had interesting in signing both Fletcher and Aussie Open partner Mike Davis. In an appearance on “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” Fletcher confirmed that WWE that interest was real. However, while he initially described the decision between AEW and WWE as a “toss up,” he revealed that talks with WWE didn’t go that far.

“We had a zoom call with them, and we kind of spoke about what the deal would entail, that sort of thing,” Fletcher said. “And I think when it got to that point, we…it just didn’t feel like the right fit at the time. So we didn’t get super close. It was kind of like at the point where there was options there. But AEW was just the right fit for us at the time, for sure.”

As to why AEW proved to be a better fit for both Fletcher and Davis at the time, Fletcher pointed to the duo’s experience working for the promotion as part of the AEW/New Japan working relationship as providing them an opportunity to get an inside look at the promotion. Both he and Davis liked what they saw.

“We were lucky enough that we worked there a couple of times,” Fletcher said. “We got brought in as a part of New Japan to do a couple of things. And I think it was the vibe there…to me it was…I don’t want to say freedom, but I think there’s a lot of trust there to…I can produce the wrestling I want to produce, and I can wrestle the way I love to wrestle. And I think experiencing that beforehand and knowing that, I think that was what kind of drew me towards AEW.”

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Former WWE Star David Otunga Reveals Dark Side Of John Cena Behind The Scenes

Posted by admin on December 17th, 2025

Then there was the case of a match Otunga had where he teamed with Wade Barrett against Cena and Evan Bourne during a Paris, France live event on September 24, 2010. During the match, Otunga and Cena had a spot where Cena was draped on the ropes, and Otunga would pull back on them,  allowing Cena to bump onto his back. According to Otunga, Cena bumped too early on the spot, resulting in it looking bad, and subsequently launched into a mid-match tirade on Otunga.

“I turned around, boy Cena is p****d,” Otunga said. “He’s kicking my ass in there for real and cussing me out, telling me how terrible I am, how awful, I live in fantasy, this is over, I’m going back to FCW, like, this is it for me. In the middle of the match! And I’m…I don’t even know what to do with myself at this point, because I didn’t mess that up. But yet this is John Cena, and he’s cussing me out, like, he’s getting disrespectful. He’s stepping over the line pretty much. So I have to go on with this. And I remember being so embarrassed because like, people can hear this. Now I know we’re in France, but still, Evan Bourne is in there, and he’s like snickering at me across the ring. And Wade’s in there, and he’s not really saying anything. It’s awful.”

Otunga says Cena continued his tirade once they got to the back, cussing Otunga out in front of the locker room, with only Dustin Rhodes coming to his defense after. Though they worked together and had good experiences after, Otugna admits the experience had a profound effect on him, and that he briefly considered leaving wrestling.

“If I’m being honest, that changed the way that I saw John Cena forever,” Otunga said. “It actually changed the way I saw the company too, like, cause nobody ever did anything about it. I think Goldust said something to him, but like, there was never an apology.”

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