Ladies and Gentlemen who are wrestling fans, get ready for something really special. The Royal Rumble is coming to London’s Wembley Stadium, and this isn’t just another premium live event it’s a game-changer for UK audiences.
For the first time since Insurrextion in 2003, WWE is bringing a major show back to UK soil. But that’s not even the most impressive news for WWE this month news. Thanks to WWE’s massive $5 billion Netflix deal, fans worldwide can stream the event using Netflix. No more hunting for local broadcast times or dealing with dodgy streams just click and watch.
UK Wrestling Fans
This is a huge deal for British wrestling fans. We have been setting alarms for 1 AM to watch WWE events live for years. Now? We get to pack out Wembley Stadium and watch the Royal Rumble at a time that suits us. After the world class atmosphere at Money in the Bank at The O2 and the unforgettable Clash at the Castle in Cardiff, you just know the crowd’s going to be mental.
Crowds
Wembley’s 90,000+ capacity means we’re looking at one of the biggest wrestling audiences ever seen in Europe. The buzz around London is already unreal, and with good reason.
The men’s Royal Rumble match this year feels special. Drew McIntyre, the Scottish Warrior, has a legitimate shot at winning it all in front of what’s essentially his home crowd. Butch and Tyler Bate are carrying the British flag too, and either one could make history as the first British Royal Rumble winner.
Then there’s CM Punk, back in WWE and eyeing his first-ever Royal Rumble victory. Cody Rhodes is still chasing that fairy tale ending to his story, and LA Knight’s meteoric rise has everyone wondering if this could be his moment. The possibilities are endless, and that’s what makes the Rumble so magical.
WWE Women
The women’s match is just as intriguing. Becky Lynch might technically be Irish, but she’s practically family here in the UK, and she’s gunning to make history as the first two-time women’s Rumble winner. Alba Fyre’s representing Scotland, ready to catch fire on the biggest stage. And let’s not forget Jade Cargill – she’s new to WWE, but her presence alone has changed the game. Bayley’s bringing Damage CTRL into the mix too, which could lead to some fascinating storylines.
The numbers behind this event are mind-boggling. We’re talking about potentially 90,000 fans packed into Wembley, with early estimates suggesting over 40 million viewers could tune in worldwide through Netflix. For context, that’s like having the entire population of Spain watching wrestling together. And with an 8 PM GMT start time, European fans can finally watch at a reasonable hour while our American friends enjoy their Saturday afternoon wrestling.
This Royal Rumble is making history in ways we never imagined: It’s the first Rumble in the UK. It’s WWE’s first premium live event on Netflix internationally. It could set attendance records. And for once, we Europeans get to watch it in prime time.
As we gear up for WrestleMania 41, this Royal Rumble feels like the start of something bigger than just wrestling. It’s WWE saying they’re serious about being a truly global entertainment powerhouse. The combination of British wrestling passion, Netflix’s worldwide reach, and the pure chaos of the Royal Rumble itself? That’s not just must-see TV – that’s history in the making.
Get ready, wrestling fans. January 27th at Wembley Stadium isn’t just another date on the calendar. It’s the night WWE changes the game forever. And if you’re lucky enough to have a ticket? Well, you might want to start warming up those vocal cords now. It’s going to be one hell of a night