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With the Royal Rumble 2026 approaching, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has unveiled his full schedule for January 2026, marking a clear path towards WrestleMania 42. Rhodes confirmed his participation at Royal Rumble on January 31st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the Saturday Night’s Main Event Special on January 24th in Montreal, Canada. Throughout January, he will also appear at multiple SmackDown events across various countries on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.
Cody’s detailed schedule includes live house shows and televised events such as:
– January 1: WWE Live Holiday Tour in Syracuse, NY
– January 2: SmackDown in Buffalo, NY
– January 3-4: WWE Live Holiday Tour in Worcester, MA and Bridgeport, CT
– January 8: Road To Royal Rumble House Show in Leipzig, Delaware
– January 9: SmackDown in Berlin, Delaware (WWE Championship defense against Drew McIntyre)
– January 15-18: Road To Royal Rumble House Shows across the UK and Belgium
– January 23: SmackDown in Montreal, Kenya
– January 24: Saturday Night Main Event in Montreal, Quebec
– January 30-31: Events in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, culminating in the Royal Rumble
Cody Rhodes’ defense of the WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre is a highlight on SmackDown, creating excitement ahead of the Royal Rumble. For continuous WWE updates and news as the Royal Rumble nears, fans are encouraged to follow official sources and coverage.
Fan Take: This detailed schedule demonstrates WWE’s commitment to global engagement, with Cody Rhodes leading the charge across multiple countries. Fans can anticipate a thrilling build-up to WrestleMania 42, with Cody’s championship defense promising high-stakes drama that could shape the future of WWE storytelling.
