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WWE Road to WrestleMania XL: Confirmed Matches & appearances (January 23, 2026)
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As of January 23, 2026, WWE has announced several matches and an appearance for upcoming events leading to WrestleMania XL. Thes include singles matches, championship contests, and the scheduled appearance of a wrestling veteran.
Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest
A singles match between Trick Williams and Damian Priest is scheduled. As of January 23, 2026, no specific date or event for this match has been publicly announced by world Wrestling Entertainment. This match builds on the ongoing rivalry between the two wrestlers, stemming from recent events on Monday Night Raw.
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. The MFTs
The Wyatt Sicks will defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against The MFTs. The Wyatt Sicks are the current champions as of January 23, 2026, having won the titles on December 15, 2025, at a WWE live event in Atlanta, Georgia, defeating The Alpha Academy. WWE’s official website confirmed the title change.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders Match
A number one contenders match for the WWE Women’s Tag team Championship is scheduled, featuring Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Lash Legend and Nia Jax, and Giulia and Kiana James. The winning team will challenge the current women’s Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania XL. As of January 23, 2026, the current champions are kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane), who won the titles on November 26, 2025, at Survivor Series. WWE’s official news source details this championship victory.
Johnny Gargano vs. nathan Frazer
A singles match between Johnny Gargano and Nathan Frazer is confirmed. This match is expected to take place at a WWE NXT event in February 2026,though the exact date remains unconfirmed as of January 23,2026. WWE NXT’s official website provides information on upcoming events and matches.
AJ Styles Appearance
AJ styles is scheduled to appear on WWE programming. AJ Styles’ WWE profile confirms his scheduled appearances, which are slated for Monday Night Raw on February 2, 2026, and smackdown on February 6, 2026.The nature of his appearance has not been specified, but speculation suggests it may involve a potential storyline leading to WrestleMania XL.