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By Andrew Ravens
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The 2026 Women’s "Royal Rumble" match just got a massive addition—AJ Lee is expected to compete in the bout. WrestleVotes confirmed during a live Q&A that the former Divas Champion will be one of the 30 Superstars competing at the January 31 Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“AJ Lee is in the Rumble. She’s part of the roster now and they need 30 Superstars. So yeah, she’s in the Rumble,” the report stated.
AJ Lee was last seen at the "Survivor Series: WarGames" 2025 Premium Live Event, where she competed in the brutal "WarGames" match. She secured the victory for her team by tapping out Becky Lynch with her signature Black Widow submission. That finish—and that moment—made it clear WWE has big plans for AJ heading into the "Royal Rumble" season.
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This news follows the release of the official "Royal Rumble" poster, which features a grid of top stars including Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Tiffany Stratton, Maxxine Dupri, and Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer, setting the stage for a star-studded women’s match.
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As previously reported by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is currently planning just four matches total for the event—two "Royal Rumble" matches and two title bouts that have yet to be finalized. But with AJ Lee expected to be back in the mix, the Women’s "Royal Rumble" will definitely become a must-see attraction as the road to "WrestleMania 42" begins in earnest.
AJ Lee was last seen at the Survivor Series: WarGames 2025 Premium Live Event, where she competed in the brutal WarGames match. It's unclear whether she will appear on TV before the start of the new year.
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