The Royal Rumble is almost here and you never know who might show up during the show. So far a number of notable names have been announced for both Royal Rumble matches, but there are still plenty of open spots for surprise entrants. The stars of WWE to Saudi Arabia earlier this week for the event and a former champion was seemingly spotted.
Jackie Redmond recently shared an Instagram story from the plane to Saudi Arabia, and fans noticed that the person in the background appears to be none other than former WWE Divas Champion Nikki Bella.
Is that Nikki Bella in the background? pic.twitter.com/RBmXHv7UIR
— Still Real To Us (@stillreal2us) January 28, 2026
Nikki Bella made her return to WWE programming last year when she entered the women’s Royal Rumble and she was featured on WWE programming multiple times in the months that followed.
In recent months Nikki had been feuding with Stephanie Vaquer and she last appeared on WWE programming during the 12/29/25 episode of Raw when she faced off against Vaquer and Raquel Rodriguez in a triple threat for the Women’s World Championship.
The WWE Royal Rumble will air live from Saudi Arabia on Saturday, January 31st and the current card can be seen below.
Undisputed WWE Championship
Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn
Gunther vs. AJ Styles (if AJ loses he must retire)
WWE Men’s Royal Rumble
Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Penta, Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, Austin Theory, Je’Von Evans, Oba Femi and more TBA
WWE Women’s Royal Rumble
Iyo Sky, Rhea Ripley, Liv Morgan, Roxanne Perez, Raquel Rodriguez, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Jordynne Grace, Charlotte, Flair, Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Giulia, Maxxine Dupri, Becky Lynch and more TBA
Stay tuned for updates.