BREAKING BALL MEDIA

Royal Rumble weekend usually sells itself, but 2026 adds a twist: an early start in Riyadh that forces WWE to hit the gas from minute one. The Rumble is a stress test of pacing and storytelling, and this show will be judged by who gets protected, who gets elevated, and how the last four in each match make WrestleMania season feel inevitable.

MLB expansion is back in the conversation, but the real story isn’t about which cities might land a team. It’s about what expansion reveals regarding how the league views its future — financially, competitively, and culturally. Adding teams isn’t just growth; it’s a signal of priorities, power, and long-term vision. As expansion talk heats up, the most important question isn’t where baseball is going — it’s who the league is trying to become.