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WWE News: Updated Royal Rumble Card After This Week’s RAW & SmackDown Live
The updated lineup for this month’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view!
We’re just over two weeks away from one of the WWE’s most anticipated events all year, Royal Rumble, coming up on January 27th at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
There were big changes made to the lineup for the big show made Monday night on RAW as Mr. McMahon stripped Braun Strowman of his Universal Championship opportunity against Brock Lesnar (see the latest news on that here). Now, Finn Balor will be the new challenger for ‘The Beast Incarnate’ after not only beating Jinder Mahal, but then winning a Fatal 4-Way over John Cena, Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre.
Additionally, last night’s episode of SmackDown Live saw the addition of two more participants in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match as Peyton Royce and Billie Kay have officially entered the match. On top of that, it was announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will get his rematch for the United States Title against the man who defeated him for it, Rusev.
Here’s a look at the updated Royal Rumble card with this week’s RAW and SmackDown Live in the books:
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
R-Truth (#30), Drew McIntyre, Xavier Woods, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Jeff Hardy, Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose, Jinder Mahal, Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, Andrade, Samoa Joe, Baron Corbin, Elias, Finn Balor, Apollo Crews, Mustafa Ali, John Cena
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Carmella (#30), Natalya, Bayley, Sasha Banks, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan,
Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Zelina Vega, Alicia Fox, Naomi, Mickie James,
Billie Kay, Peyton Royce
Universal Championship
(C) Brock Lesnar vs. Finn Balor
WWE Championship
(C) Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles
RAW Women’s Championship
(C) Ronda Rousey vs. Sasha Banks
SmackDown Women’s Championship
(C) Asuka vs. Becky Lynch
SmackDown Tag Team Championship
(C) The Bar vs. The Miz & Shane McMahon
United States Championship
(C) Rusev vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Fatal 4-Way for the Cruiserweight Championship
(C) Buddy Murphy vs. Akira Tozawa vs. Kalisto vs. Hideo Itami
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/
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