DARTS will have an incredible crossover Royal Rumble style event later this year, it has been confirmed.
In the showpiece event, as many as 30 wrestlers compete against one another in trying to eliminate their opponent with the winner of the event being the last star standing.
Adrian Lewis is set to star in a Royal Rumble style darts eventCredit: Getty
Luke Littler has previously endorsed the idea, but may be forced to miss outCredit: PA
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is now set to have its own similar event take place later this year.
Modus Super Series confirmed news of the concept being put into action on Thursday, but a date is yet to be confirmed.
The announcement post said: “ROYAL RUMBLE DARTS EDITION. COMING SOON.”
An 18-second promotional video also accompanied the announcement teasing some of the stars who are set to compete.
Among them were Steve Beaton, Robert Thornton, Kevin Painter, Fallon Sherrock and Adrian Lewis.
Unfortunately, big-time darts stars on full Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Tour Cards could be forced to miss out due to contractual restraints.
This means stars such as , and may miss out on starring in the concept unless they are granted special exemptions.
World No1 Littler has previously supported the idea, telling SPORTbible : “Bring it on. I don’t think you should play more than one leg of 501.
“Just straight up: one leg, loser out. Then the next player comes on with his walk-on, and so on.”
That being said, darts Goat and 16-time PDC world champion could be tempted into a stunning one-off comeback.
Lewis, a four-time PDC Champion, is eligible to play after skipping Q-School and not reapplying for his Tour Card.
But considering the 41-year-old was present in the promotional material it seems he will almost certainly be involved in the event.
The real WWE event has taken place every year since 1988, with the 2025 edition being won by Jey Uso for the men and Charlotte Flair for the women.
This year it will take place on January 31 in Riyadh, .
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