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WWE Addressing Fan Criticism of Royal Rumble 2026 Presentation

WWE Addressing Fan Criticism of Royal Rumble 2026 Presentation

Summary

WWE is responding to fan criticism of the Royal Rumble 2026 event, particularly about the LED lights used in the crowd that made the venue appear empty on TV. They plan to remove these lights for future events in Saudi Arabia. Fans also expressed disappointment with some match decisions and wrestler appearances.

Key Facts

  • The Royal Rumble 2026 took place at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.
  • WWE reported over 25,000 fans attended, but it seemed empty on TV due to LED lights.
  • WWE plans to stop using LED lights in Saudi Arabia events due to fan feedback.
  • During the women's Royal Rumble match, the lights were dimmed but not to fans' satisfaction.
  • Powerhouse Hobbs made his WWE debut as Royce Keys.
  • Some fans were upset about popular wrestlers being left out, such as Finn Balor.
  • Critics reacted to Brock Lesnar's elimination happening during Jey Uso's entrance.
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