It sounds like a WWE NXT Superstar will likely compete at the Royal Rumble later this weekend in Saudi Arabia. Last night on WWE NXT, General Manager Ava spoke with someone on the phone about this weekend’s Royal Rumble event,

WWE NXT on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, has four announced matches including three NXT title match qualifiers.

Shawn Michaels announced independent standout Sean Legacy as the newest addition to WWE NXT, outlining his entry into a tournament for an NXT Championship Ladder Match spot. In a social video, Michaels praised the WWE ID program and confirmed Legacy’s full-time move to the brand.

This is Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage for "WWE NXT" on January 27, 2026, with an NXT Tag Team Championship match between DarkState and OTM!

The January 27, 2026, edition of WWE NXT emanated from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. The 2026 version of NXT is one in the making. The new NXT Champion will be determined in a 6-Man Ladder match on February 3.

Grayson Waller was initially ruled out of WWE "Royal Rumble 2026," but a new report reveals his schedule has been cleared.

The final competitors for the now seven-man ladder match for the vacant NXT Championship were determined on "WWE NXT" on Tuesday.

Multiple championship matches are locked in for the February 3rd installment of NXT on The CW. More information in the article.