Update On Who Paid For Women’s Ring Gear For Royal Rumble In Saudi Arabia

By AG

Posted on January 30, 2026

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• Update On Who Paid For Women’s Ring Gear For Royal Rumble In Saudi Arabia

As WWE descends on Riyadh for the Royal Rumble, the female roster is once again navigating the unique logistical hurdles of wrestling in Saudi Arabia. While the event promises massive spectacles, the women behind the scenes are reportedly handling a very different kind of challenge: specialized wardrobe requirements.

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the strict parameters for women’s ring gear, which traditionally require full-coverage bodysuits, remain firmly in place this year as well. Surprisingly, there has been no coordinated effort from WWE’s costume department to create a uniform look or team aesthetic for the 30-woman match. Instead, it’s every woman for herself.

Speaking with Sean Ross Sapp, one talent involved in the show revealed that the financial and creative burden is falling squarely on the performers. Wrestlers are reportedly responsible for designing, commissioning, and paying for their own custom Saudi-compliant gear out of pocket.

This means that while fans will see a ring full of specialized outfits, each one was an independent project managed by the talent themselves to ensure they meet local standards without sacrificing their personal branding.

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• Top Star Fired From TNA

On this week’s episode of TNA iMPACT, the results of “Feast or Fired” were revealed:

– Eddie Edwards’ briefcase contained a TNA World Title shot.

– Eric Young’s briefcase contained a TNA X-Division Title shot.

– Trey Miguel’s briefcase contained a TNA International Title shot.

– Steve Maclin got the “Fired” briefcase, which means he will leave TNA.

The briefcases have been opened!@TheTreyMiguel earns a shot at the TNA International Championship, @TheEddieEdwards is headed for the TNA World Championship, @TheEricYoung secures an opportunity at the X Division Championship… and @stevemaclin is FIRED.#TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/cIolrDZkj2
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) January 30, 2026

Maclin tweeted the following about this:

“Well, this f**king sucks.
Been down this road before.

Stevemaclinbookings@gmail.com”

Maclin’s wife, ROH Women’s Pure Champion Deonna Purrazzo, tweeted:

“The hardest worker, the humblest man.

Just shy of 5 years ago, you got a call you never expected to get. But with it came the opportunity to become everything you always wanted to be. And you DID.

You’ve always stayed true to yourself and your beliefs, and you give everything in every match to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

I know you’ll do the same in the next chapter. I can’t wait to stand by your side while you do it.”

Below are Steve Maclin’s accomplishments in TNA:

– 1x IMPACT World Champion

– 2x TNA International Champion

Maclin worked in WWE from 2014 to 2021 as Steve Cutler and he was part of The Forgotten Sons faction with Jaxson Ryker and Wesley Blake. He signed with Impact Wrestling in 2021 after his WWE release.