WWE Planning 2014 Royal Rumble Fan Fest

WWE officials have reportedly puts plans in motion to hold a second “Royal Rumble Fan Fest”, to be held in Pittsburgh, Pa. in anticipation of next year’s pay-per-view.

The event, which was held for the first time last year, features live appearances from WWE Superstars, matches, music and more. Last year, current NXT Champion Bo Dallas won a battle royal to earn himself a spot in the Royal Rumble at the festivities.

Additionally, it is expected that WWE will return its interactive Shooting Straight Panels, which showcases WWE Superstars of past and present chatting unscripted about various topics. Last year’s panels including Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Jerry Lawler, members of D-Generation X, Kevin Nash, The Big Show and Booker T.

The Royal Rumble will be held on January 26 at the Consol Energy Center.

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