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WWE's messy creative choices during Saturday Night's Main Event added to the problematic build of Royal Rumble.
A former champion declared for the Royal Rumble—but another win could backfire for WWE.
Backstage concerns are reportedly mounting over the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, with some calling the build the “weakest” in the event’s history. With just one episode of RAW and two episodes of SmackDown remaining before January 31, time is quickly running out to generate momentum.