The Kickoff show focused on several major feuds culminating at the event:
The panel discussed the highly anticipated return of Cody Rhodes and potential surprise entrants like Logan Paul . WWE.Royal.Rumble.2023.Kickoff.WEB.h264-HEEL.mp4
Booker T voiced early support for Rhea Ripley , while Kevin Patrick favored Raquel Rodriguez for the women's match. 🔑 Key Storylines & Segments The Kickoff show focused on several major feuds
A central theme was the uneasy alliance between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn , building toward the night's main event against Kevin Owens . WWE.Royal.Rumble.2023.Kickoff.WEB.h264-HEEL.mp4
Briefings were provided for unique matches like the Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match between Bray Wyatt and LA Knight . 🛡️ Match Card Summary