Predicting All 8 Remaining Entrants in the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Match at the Last Minute

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Cody Rhodes
Roman Reigns
Brock Lesnar
Bron Breakker
Randy Orton
Jacob Fatu
Jey Uso
Gunther
Oba Femi
Bronson Reed
Logan Paul
Austin Theory
Rey Mysterio
Penta
Damian Priest
Ilja Dragunov
Solo Sikoa
Trick Williams
Je’Von Evans
Dragon Lee
The Miz
Matt Cardona

Now, onto the list!

#8. Kit Wilson & #7. Aleister Black

A couple of SmackDown stars could enter the Royal Rumble Match despite not appearing on yesterday’s edition of the blue brand. Kit Wilson is a must, specifically because of his theme song. He is as over as he has ever been in WWE, and it needs to be capitalized on, potentially in a quick comedy spot with a big name like Brock Lesnar.

Meanwhile, we know that Aleister Black is in Saudi Arabia. He has been off television for nearly a month with a broken tailbone, but it was believed to be minor. As a result, he could make his return in the Royal Rumble Match and have a solid showing.

#6 & #5. Both the El Grande Americanos

This seems destined to happen. Chad Gable’s return from injury looks to be imminent, with his absence causing a huge ripple effect. Ludwig Kaiser has replaced him as El Grande Americano and is playing the character much better than he ever did.

Despite that, Gable could don the mask again and come back as the original El Grande Americano. It would be quite the moment to see both of them have a staredown in the Royal Rumble Match, potentially leading to a WrestleMania feud.

#4. Mr. Iguana has traveled for the Royal Rumble

This is one surprise entrant that has been spoiled. Following reports emerging that Mr. Iguana is being planned for the Royal Rumble, he was spotted in the background of a video posted by Tama Tonga from Saudi Arabia. Thus, we can expect the AAA star to enter the Rumble.

Mr. Iguana is another candidate for the comedy spot in the match involving his puppet, La Yesca. It remains to be seen, though, what WWE has planned for his appearance at the Royal Rumble. It will be a fun time, regardless.

#3. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio might be tricking us. He recently posted a story with the location set to Las Vegas, which may have been a tactic to throw WWE fans off and make his return at the Royal Rumble a surprise. Dirty Dom has been gone for over a month now, so it’s about time.

The fact that he hasn’t been stripped of the Intercontinental Championship suggests that his return is imminent. Dominik Mysterio coming back at the Royal Rumble would irk Finn Balor, who was denied entry in the 30-man match due to it being full. Seeing his Judgment Day teammate take one of those spots behind his back could be the final straw for their alliance.

#2. LA Knight

Another WWE RAW star who hasn’t been seen since December, LA Knight is incredibly likely to return in the Royal Rumble Match. He has been off television since The Vision brutally attacked him nearly two months ago, but wasn’t actually injured in real life.

That may have been the setup for a surprise return at the Rumble, with The Megastar going after Bron Breakker and friends. All four of them are in the match, so it works perfectly. However, the chances of LA Knight winning the Royal Rumble would still be pretty slim. The field is too stacked as it is, and there might be a bigger surprise coming.

#1. Chris Jericho

It has to happen. For months now, Chris Jericho has been pegged for a WWE comeback. His AEW contract reportedly expired at the end of 2025, and while he is still on their roster page, a Royal Rumble return would finally put an end to all the speculation.

Jericho would garner a huge pop in Saudi Arabia, given his legendary status, making the Rumble the perfect place for him to make his WWE return. The former World Heavyweight Champion might even be the final entrant and stick around until the end, before being tossed out by whoever eventually wins the whole match.

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