{"id":149922,"date":"2026-01-04T16:13:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=149922"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:13:28","slug":"which-tna-wrestlers-could-enter-the-2026-wwe-royal-rumble-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2026\/01\/04\/which-tna-wrestlers-could-enter-the-2026-wwe-royal-rumble-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Which TNA Wrestlers Could Enter the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble, And Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even before the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/01\/16\/wwe-and-tna-new-multi-year-partnership-to-create-unprecedented-crossover-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">NXTNA partnership<\/a><\/span>, TNA Wrestling talents started to appear in WWE Royal Rumble matches. In 2022, Mickie James turned the 2022 edition into a &#8220;Hardcore Country.&#8221; Jordynne Grace made a Juggernaut effect on the 2024 edition. And no one could believe it when the name &#8220;Joe Hendry&#8221; appeared on the screen last year.<\/p>\n<p>There could be some intriguing entrants from TNA Wrestling that end up in the 2026 Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Rumble matches. Then, James, Grace, and Hendry were all TNA Knockouts or World Champions when they participated in the Rumble.<\/p>\n<p>If we want to ramble, the whole TNA roster could appear in Riyadh. The fact that only Champions have ever appeared is shortening the list to 8 people. Then, the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 takes place after some important TNA events, with some World title matches scheduled. The <a href=\"https:\/\/tnawrestling.com\/news\/amc-networks-tna-wrestling-announce-agreement-to-bring-tnas-flagship-weekly-tv-show-to-amc-thursday-night-impact\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Thursday Night iMPACT premiere on AMC<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/tnawrestling.com\/events\/tna-wrestling-genesis\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TNA Genesis 2026<\/a><\/span>\u00a0could be game changers. All in all, here are the Nygma choices.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXCLUSIVE: Dive deeper into <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JordynneGrace?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JordynneGrace<\/a>&#39;s <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@WWE<\/a> Royal Rumble appearance with this extended look, featuring unseen footage not shown on tonight\u2019s <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TNAiMPACT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TNAiMPACT<\/a>! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UCsof4GbP1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/UCsof4GbP1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/1753244271908364773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Runners-Up &#8211; Elijah and Mustafa Ali<\/h2>\n<p>The two wrestlers are not related to any Championship, as <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2006898235282260200\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">they will face at TNA Genesis 2026<\/a><\/span>. Elijah made a surprise appearance in the audience at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YhKVOknFU4k\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WWE Saturday Night Main Event XLII<\/a><\/span>. Maybe it wasn&#8217;t a surprise for some, but it was, at least, one for me. Popping up in Riyadh, just like he popped up at John Cena\u2019s final match, Elijah could bring nostalgic fun to the Rumble that the Saudi crowd would appreciate.<\/p>\n<p>Mustafa Ali made an interesting comeback at the NXT vs TNA ShowDown. The Order 4&#8217;s leader reminded Ethan Page that he was still owed a title match he initially earned before his release from WWE. He may have come up short, but Ali is a surprising character. He is capable of absolutely everything to win, including distracting an opponent with <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/1971759719963402631\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">belly dancers coming to the ring<\/a><\/span>. Ali could come to Riyadh to ensure the Saudi trusts Ali.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MustafaAli_X?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MustafaAli_X<\/a> and Order 4 have TAKEN OUT <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_Iam_Elijah_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@_Iam_Elijah_<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheJasonHotch?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheJasonHotch<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheJohnSkyler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheJohnSkyler<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealTSteelz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@RealTSteelz<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BigBillCollier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BigBillCollier<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>WATCH <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TNAiMPACT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TNAiMPACT<\/a> on TNA+:<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EkIqqcuYSK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/EkIqqcuYSK<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J3FPsBkuYB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/J3FPsBkuYB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2001837136056570162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>5- TNA World Tag Team Champions Jeff and\/or Matt Hardy<\/h2>\n<p>Matt and Jeff Hardy have <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=y3BuvfpLxEg\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">re-signed with TNA Wrestling<\/a><\/span>. Any expectations of a farewell WWE run for The Hardy Boyz in 2026 have dissipated. However, there could still be some WWE involvement from the brothers, even if it\u2019s just for one-off appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Potentially being the perfect nostalgic surprise, Jeff and\/or Matt could make their return to the Royal Rumble. From a partnership&#8217;s perspective, that also means more doors opened for NXT talents to come feud with The Greatest Tag Team of All-Time.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Hardys joined <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DramaKingMatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DramaKingMatt<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TomHannifan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TomHannifan<\/a> to reflect on their unforgettable history with Team 3D.<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MATTHARDYBRAND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MATTHARDYBRAND<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JEFFHARDYBRAND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JEFFHARDYBRAND<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TestifyDVon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TestifyDVon<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bullyray5150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@bullyray5150<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WATCH <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TNAiMPACT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TNAiMPACT<\/a> on TNA+: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tT7U8jSMmD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/tT7U8jSMmD<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/01XbLhMGdp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/01XbLhMGdp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/1978995879081054539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>4- Moose<\/h2>\n<p>Moose makes the list for multiple reasons. First, he could become a 2-time X-Division Champion at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2006897731571437833\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TNA Genesis 2026<\/a><\/span>. Also, Moose is the kind of wrestling anomaly the fans love. He is tall, powerful, and a high-flying freak of nature. Since 2016, Moose has been committed to TNA Wrestling, through thick and thin. The partnership has allowed him to make Championship appearances for NXT while being signed to TNA Wrestling.<\/p>\n<p>Moose faced Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at NXT Roadblock. He recently faced Ethan Page for the NXT North American Championship. He came up short twice, but he impressed the NXT crowd and the fans around the world. Moose was also a member of Team TNA at NXT Showdown. Coming to the Rumble with the X-Division Championship around his waist would give him something more to conquer the WWE Universe, definitely.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheMooseNation?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheMooseNation<\/a> challenged <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialEGO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@OfficialEGO<\/a> for the North American Championship Tuesday on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WWENXT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WWENXT<\/a>, while <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LEONSLATER_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LEONSLATER_<\/a> prepares to face <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Obaofwwe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Obaofwwe<\/a> for the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WWENXT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WWENXT<\/a> Championship at New Year\u2019s Evil.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TNAiMPACT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TNAiMPACT<\/a> on TNA+: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EkIqqcvwIi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/EkIqqcvwIi<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b8WJVcKkyY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/b8WJVcKkyY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2006901758132629894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 2, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>3- TNA Knockouts World Champion L\u00e9i Ying Lee<\/h2>\n<p>L\u00e9i Ying Lee is the current TNA Knockouts World Champion. She dethroned Kelani Jordan for the gold at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/1994226236118204892\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NXT Gold Rush<\/a><\/span>. Formerly known as Xia Li during her time in WWE, the returning star could receive a warm reception as a returning WWE face but with new acclaim. The perfect moment to highlight TNA Wrestling, the appearance could lead to more main roster crossovers in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>2- Tie &#8211; Mike Santana and Nic Nemeth<\/h2>\n<p>I have to put Santana and Nemeth on the same level. First, Mike Santana could become the new TNA World Champion at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2007285795539837048\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Thursday Night iMPACT premiere<\/span><\/a>, only if he retains the title at Genesis 2026 two days later. Second, Nic Nemeth is the co-Call Your Shot Gauntlet winner. He could cash in his shot whenever he wants, and so become the TNA World Champion.<\/p>\n<p>After having received a warm reception during his losing bout against Solo Sikoa in the Last Time Is Now tournament to determine John Cena\u2019s final opponent, the former Dolph Ziggler could make his way back in 2026. Gaining acclaim in TNA Wrestling under his actual name, Nic Nemeth, in 2026, WWE fans see more from the longtime star, but in a crossover capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Santana has impressed every time he\u2019s featured on NXT. Bringing veteran-level experience along with a captivating character from the jump, Santana could prove to be a valuable asset for WWE, even if he continues to make sporadic appearances rather than signing with the company full-time. Likely to anchor TNA on the AMC Network, Mike Santana could build up his name further by appearing in the 2026 Royal Rumble.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/10\/Mike-Santana-TNA.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Santana could appear at WWE Royal Rumble\" width=\"1200\" height=\"679\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy of TNA Wrestling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>1- Tie &#8211; TNA World Champion Frankie Kazarian and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater<\/h2>\n<p>The current TNA World Champion and TNA X-Division Champion are the most likely to appear at the WWE 2026 Royal Rumble. Slater is set for a major opportunity at NXT New Year\u2019s Evil as he challenges Oba Femi for the NXT Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The WWE audience has already been introduced to Slater, so his appearance in the 2026 Royal Rumble would be a standout moment. Bringing high-flying and fast-moving action, Slater could be the perfect candidate to capture a big Rumble moment even if he doesn\u2019t end up winning the bout.<\/p>\n<p>Frankie Kazarian has proven his talent across decades in many companies. As the TNA Wrestling World Champion for the first time in his career, at 48, Kazarian could be given a brand-new career highlight on January 31. Making for an appearance that would be great exposure for the TNA Wrestling brand and World Champion, Kazarian could enter the Royal Rumble Match.<\/p>\n<h3>The Styles Clash<\/h3>\n<p>Also, Slater and Kazarian have a common denominator: AJ Styles. As he prepares to retire, Styles has already named Kazarian as a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/aj-styles-love-chance-wrestle-221012157.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potential last match in TNA<\/a><\/span>. The Phenomenal One also came to <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QwyW5Y5qDlI\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TNA Slammiversary 2025<\/a><\/span> to tell Slater he is the future of this business. Whoever comes, AJ Styles&#8217; beginning of last ride could start here, at the Royal Rumble 2026.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The premiere of Thursday Night <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TNAiMPACT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TNAiMPACT<\/a>! on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AMC_TV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AMC_TV<\/a> features TWO massive Championship showdowns LIVE Thursday at 9PM ET on <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AMC_TV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AMC_TV<\/a> &amp; TNA+!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FrankieKazarian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@FrankieKazarian<\/a> vs. <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Santana_Proud?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Santana_Proud<\/a> for the TNA World Championship.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LEONSLATER_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@LEONSLATER_<\/a> vs. <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheBadReed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheBadReed<\/a> for the X Division Championship. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QIUSOag5Pi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/QIUSOag5Pi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThisIsTNA\/status\/2007285795539837048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><i>Header photo \u2013 WWE\u00a0\u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><u><i>Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i> for more on WWE Royal Rumble 2026, WWE and TNA Wrestling partnership, and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the significant news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><i>You can check out WWE programming on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81788927\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Netflix<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usanetwork.com\/wwe-friday-night-smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>USA Network<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwtv.com\/shows\/wwe-nxt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>The CW<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(NXT),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Tubi<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Evolve),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetv.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>A&amp;E<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Superstar Sunday \u2013 Rivals, WWE LFG, and Greatest Moments), and\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Peacock<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Main Event, as well as archives and premium live event streaming). Follow WWE on social media to relive top moments and matches on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>YouTube<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>, and catch fast-paced action on X (<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/events\/1773457579022155776?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>WWE Speed<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>). Catch all TNA events and shows on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/watch.tnawrestling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TNA Plus<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/@tnawrestling\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a>.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even before the NXTNA partnership, TNA Wrestling talents started to appear in WWE Royal Rumble matches. In 2022, Mickie James turned the 2022 edition into a &#8220;Hardcore Country.&#8221; Jordynne Grace made a Juggernaut effect on the 2024 edition. And no one could believe it when the name &#8220;Joe Hendry&#8221; appeared on the screen last year. 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