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Longtime WWE Director Expected to Miss Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh

Longtime WWE Director Expected to Miss Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh

Summary

A key director for WWE, Marty Miller, is not expected to attend the Royal Rumble 2026 event in Riyadh. Instead, he will work on a Zuffa Boxing event in Las Vegas. Lee Lipschulz, the "Friday Night SmackDown" director, is likely to fill in for Miller at the Royal Rumble.

Key Facts

  • Marty Miller, a longtime WWE director, will not attend the Royal Rumble 2026 in Riyadh.
  • He will be working on a Zuffa Boxing event in Las Vegas at the same time.
  • Lee Lipschulz, who directs "Friday Night SmackDown," will likely cover for Miller at the Royal Rumble.
  • Marty Miller has been with WWE since 1995, starting during the "King of the Ring" event.
  • He praised WWE cameramen for their work in his past interviews.
  • Directing WWE events is described by Miller as "chaotic" but also thrilling.

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