The Road to Wrestlemania begins at the Royal Rumble. The first premium live event of the year was live for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 30 men and women will compete in an over the top rope battle royal a shot the WWE or World Champion of their choosing. Past winners that will make appearances in this year’s event include Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Jey USO, Bayley, Roman Reigns & Charolette Flair. Also at the event, the new WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre defends the title against Sami Zayn and “The Ring General” goes one on one with “The Phenomenal One” AJ Styles, however should Styles lose this match, he will be force to retire.