How to Watch 'Greatest Royal Rumble' Online: WWE Network Free Trial and Start Time

Just weeks after WrestleMania 34, the WWE is putting on a massive show in Saudi Arabia called the Greatest Royal Rumble. All seven male championships will be represented alongside the largest Royal Rumble in WWE's history, which will include 50 men. That's not to mention a match between John Cena and Triple H, and a casket match featuring Undertaker and Rusev.

The Greatest Royal Rumble event is a show that shouldn't be missed by WWE fans as it will set up more storylines heading into the cross-branded pay-per-view, Backlash on May 6. The event in Saudi Arabia is reportedly about six hours long, including the kickoff, so fans will get their fill of wrestling entertainment on Friday.

When and How to Watch the Greatest Royal Rumble Online

The Greatest Royal Rumble event will stream live online starting at 11 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 27, with the kickoff show. There's no confirmed match on the kickoff show but it will likely have a lot of recap packages and analysis.

With the event taking place during the day on a Friday, many fans will want to try and catch the show during work by watching it online via a laptop, mobile device or home console by using the WWE Network.

WWE Network

The Greatest Royal Rumble event proper will begin at 12 p.m. EDT with 10 confirmed matches, including the giant 50-man Royal Rumble match. It'll be streamed live on the WWE Network.

WWE's streaming service brings a library of past pay-per-views, original content and curated matches. There is also the chance these "network specials" like Greatest Royal Rumble will be available exclusively on the WWE Network in the future, so fans of the product should consider subscribing.

The WWE is offering a free trial for one month by signing up and inputting a payment method. If you sign up now, you'll get Greatest Royal Rumble as well as the Backlash pay-per-view on May 6. There is no commitment and fans can cancel their subscription at any time.

Download the WWE Network on iOS and Android devices to watch it online and on-the-go. The WWE Network is also available on PS4 and Xbox One, simply by searching "WWE Network" on the PlayStation and Microsoft stores.

How are you going to watch the Greatest Royal Rumble event? Will you be at work or school during the network special? Let us know in the comments section below.

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