Triple H Announces Linkin Park’s ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ as Official Theme Song of WWE Royal Rumble 2026

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 now has an official theme song, courtesy of Linkin Park. WWE Chief Creative Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced today that Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is the Crown” will be the official theme song of next weekend’s premium live event.

Triple H wrote earlier today via social media, “The Road to #WrestleMania starts in less than a week…and @linkinpark brings the soundtrack. ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ by Linkin Park is an Official Theme Song of #RoyalRumble.”

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 takes place on Saturday, January 31 at KBD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will air live on the ESPN App in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. Here’s the updated lineup:

* Women’s Royal Rumble match
Confirmed participants: Liv Morgan, Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Bayley, Lyra Valkyria, Roxanne Perez, Jordynne Grace, Raquel Rodriguez, Asuka, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, Lash Legend & Giulia
* AJ Styles vs. Gunther. If Styles loses, he must retire
* Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship
* Men’s Royal Rumble match
Confirmed participants: Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Jey Uso, Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Penta, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Roman Reigns

The Road to #WrestleMania starts in less than a week…and @linkinpark brings the soundtrack.

“Heavy Is The Crown” by Linkin Park is an Official Theme Song of #RoyalRumble. pic.twitter.com/QkF8vmLGE1

— Triple H (@TripleH) January 25, 2026