6 Former WWE Royal Rumble winners who have confirmed their spot in 2026

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#6. Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes was the first person to declare his entry into this year’s Men’s Royal Rumble Match. Rhodes has competed in the bout twice since returning to WWE in 2022 and won both times.

The American Nightmare went back-to-back in 2023 and 2024 and will look to join Stone Cold Steve Austin to win the 30-person match thrice by winning this year.

#5. Jey Uso

Jey Uso surprised everyone when he won the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match by last eliminating John Cena. The YEET Master has declared his entry into this year’s bout as well and has vowed to go back-to-back.

Jey’s win last year was met with mixed reactions, but his experience can’t be counted out, as he will enter this year’s match as one of the favorites.

#4. WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio

Perhaps the biggest underdog in WWE, Rey Mysterio, pulled off a miracle in 2006 by winning the Royal Rumble Match. The Master of 619 then went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Randy Orton and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 22.

The veteran has confirmed his entry into this year’s match as well. It remains to be seen how he fares against 29 other stars this Saturday.

#3. Randy Orton

Randy Orton has won the Royal Rumble Match twice, in 2009 and 2017. The Viper’s entry into this year’s match was first confirmed by Triple H during his appearance on Get Up on ESPN.

He also confronted Cody Rhodes on SmackDown and vowed to win the match and his 15th World Championship this year.

#2. Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns won the Men’s Royal Rumble Match in 2015, a decision that was poorly received by the WWE Universe. Even The Rock’s appearance couldn’t save the moment from being drowned in boos.

While he has been away from television since Survivor Series: WarGames, Reigns has been confirmed to enter this year’s match.

#1. Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar has also been away from television since Survivor Series: WarGames, but he casually announced his entry into this year’s Men’s Royal Rumble Match on The Pat McAfee Show.

Lesnar has won the bout twice, first in 2002 and then in 2022. The Beast Incarnate is sure to dominate this year as well, but it remains to be seen if he wins for a third time.