WWE Planning to Include a Top TNA Star in the Men’s Royal Rumble

With the Royal Rumble just weeks away, speculation is running wild on which surprise entrants WWE has lined up—and it looks like a top TNA star could be in the mix.

According to PWInsider.com, sources within WWE creative have already pitched the idea of a TNA star entering the Men’s Royal Rumble match. While there’s no confirmation on who it could be, one name stands out—TNA World Champion Joe Hendry. Hendry has already made appearances at NXT live events and would fit perfectly into WWE’s ongoing partnership with TNA.

This wouldn’t be the first time a TNA star crossed over into the Royal Rumble. Mickie James famously entered the 2022 match while still Knockouts Champion, and Jordynne Grace did the same in last year’s Women’s Royal Rumble. With the multi-year partnership between WWE and TNA now official, the door is wide open for more cross-brand surprises.

As of now, LA Knight, John Cena, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins, and Rey Mysterio are the only confirmed names for the Men’s Royal Rumble. But with WWE known for shocking the audience, don’t be surprised if a TNA star walks through the forbidden door on February 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

WWE loves a big surprise at the Royal Rumble, and if a TNA star is making an entrance this year, it could be one of the wildest moments of the night. With Joe Hendry’s name floating around and WWE’s new partnership with TNA, the pieces are lining up for a major crossover moment. Now, it’s just a waiting game to see who walks through that curtain when the countdown hits zero.

If WWE brings in a TNA star for the Royal Rumble, who do you think it should be? Drop your predictions in the comments!