WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Predictions & Winner

Men’s Royal Rumble Predictions

🎯 Top Predicted Winners

1. Roman Reigns — Favorite

• Most betting markets place Roman Reigns as the clear favorite to win the Men’s Royal Rumble, with odds significantly higher than other entrants.

2. Bron Breakker — Strong Contender

• Many predictions also consider Bron Breakker as a likely winner, with creative speculation that WWE could push him into a WrestleMania main event storyline.

3. Sami Zayn — Dark Horse

• Zayn is featured in numerous prediction lists and could be a breakout winner or at least a major factor in the match narrative.

4. Surprise or Part-Timer Option — Brock Lesnar / Others

• Brock Lesnar is confirmed to enter and some pundits still see him as a potential shock winner, though with longer odds compared to Reigns or Breakker.

Other Possible Upset Picks:

LA Knight, Jacob Fatu, Gunther, Logan Paul — depending on surprise eliminations or WWE storytelling choices.

🎀 Women’s Royal Rumble Predictions

🥇 Most Likely Winners

Liv Morgan — Leading Prediction

• Current betting odds now favor Liv Morgan as the frontrunner in the Women’s Royal Rumble.

Bianca Belair — Another Top Pick

• Belair is widely expected to win or be near the top of the women’s predictions, especially if WWE wants a big WrestleMania title storyline.

Rhea Ripley — Solid Contender

• Ripley appears consistently as one of the more likely winners in women’s Rumble prediction rankings.

Outsider Picks: Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill (surprise return or late push).

📌 Other Story & Title Predictions

🔥 Championship Matches

Undisputed WWE Championship:

Prediction: Drew McIntyre retains vs. Sami Zayn — though Zayn earned a title shot through recent wins, many see McIntyre holding strong going into WrestleMania.

Career-Threatening Match:

Prediction: AJ Styles vs. Gunther — Styles is widely expected to fall, potentially ending his in-ring WWE career.

🎉 Surprises & Returns

Predictions include possible legend returns — e.g., Chris Jericho or past WWE icons — typically a Royal Rumble highlight.

🧠 Fan & Analyst Buzz

📊 Celebrity & Media Predictions

Various celebrities and sports analysts have weighed in with mixed picks:

Roman Reigns and Bianca Belair favored by many media voices.

Some pop culture picks lean toward Bron Breakker (men) and Liv Morgan (women).

🏆 Summary — Likely Winners

Men’s Royal Rumble:

➡️ Roman Reigns — most likely winner (betting favorite)

➡️ Bron Breakker — strong creative contender

Women’s Royal Rumble:

➡️ Liv Morgan — current odds favorite

➡️ Bianca Belair — logical top-tier pick