WWE is reportedly planning a significantly reduced card for the 2026 "Royal Rumble," continuing a trend of leaner premium live events. According to a new report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter , the historic event scheduled for January 31 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature only four matches in total.

The report indicates that the card will consist of the Men’s and Women’s "Royal Rumble" matches alongside just two championship bouts. This structure mirrors the formatting used for "Survivor Series: WarGames" in 2025, which also presented a tighter broadcast featuring two "WarGames" matches and two title fights. By limiting the card to four high-stakes contests, WWE appears to be prioritizing longer match times and video packages over a high volume of bouts.

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