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WWE is reportedly bringing several surprise entrants to the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, a move intended to boost buzz around the event with potential returns or crossovers, though no official names have been announced.
Fightful Select reports WWE will charter flights for talent to Riyadh after RAW and keep them there through SmackDown and the 2026 Royal Rumble, with additional arrivals later; rumors point to Brock Lesnar and Tiffany Stratton possibly returning, and LA Knight is expected to make an appearance, signaled by a noticeable “YEAH” at the venue.
WWE Raw's General Manager Adam Pearce announced a commercial-free first hour for the post-WrestleMania episode, teasing potential surprise appearances and hinting at a return to form for the show after last year's tumultuous aftermath. Reports suggest that WWE has disassociated itself from former CEO Vince McMahon and embraced Paul Levesque as the new creative and executive face of the company.
WrestleMania 40 featured surprise appearances from Stephanie McMahon, Snoop Dogg, and Bubba Ray Dudley, with Logan Paul defending his United States Championship against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens in a triple threat match. During his entrance, Paul was accompanied by a Prime bottle, which was revealed to be IShowSpeed, who helped Paul retain his title despite an RKO from Orton.
There's a potential surprise appearance at the WWE Royal Rumble 2024, with Maryse, former WWE Divas Champion, rumored to be scheduled for the event. Other possible surprises include Rey Mysterio, Michelle McCool, Naomi, Liv Morgan, and X-Pac.
Logan Paul, after winning the United States championship in his eighth professional wrestling match, believes he will have to be more present in WWE and plans to make surprise appearances on both Raw and SmackDown to show the wrestlers who's the real king. Despite the title being exclusive to SmackDown, Paul has been appearing on Raw due to his free agent status, which allows for more flexibility. The future holds more exciting developments for Paul in WWE.
Former late-night host David Letterman was spotted bagging groceries at a Hy-Vee grocery store in Iowa, donning an apron and name tag. In a video, he expressed his love for grocery stores and joked about giving back to the marketing community. Meanwhile, singer Lana Del Rey was seen serving customers at a Waffle House in Alabama, sparking curiosity about her unexpected gig. Both Letterman and Del Rey join a list of famous faces who have surprised patrons by working in various establishments.