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With more on the line than ever in Riyadh, here are predictions for the winners of each match booked at the 2026 Royal Rumble event.
#4. The Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Several names have a logical chance to win for one reason or another. Due to their top-star status in WWE, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bianca Belair could win.
With current storylines, cases can be made for Liv Morgan, Alexa Bliss, and IYO SKY. The Queen and The Eradicator should not win – Flair won in 2025, and Ripley is currently a champion.
This comes down to who makes sense to challenge Jade Cargill (if she reigns that long) or Stephanie Vaquer at The Show of Shows. While Morgan should win, she’ll hopefully win her shot at the Elimination Chamber PLE.
Prediction: Bianca Belair wins the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble.
#3. AJ Styles retires from WWE if he loses to Gunther
AJ Styles lost to Gunther a few weeks ago on RAW after The Ring General landed a low blow after Styles thought he won via tapout. The referee didn’t see it, so Gunther took advantage.
After that loss, The Phenomenal One faced CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on the Royal Rumble go-home episode of RAW. Finn Balor interfered before a winner emerged.
He beat Shinsuke Nakamura in between those matches, but it doesn’t feel like he’s retiring so soon after John Cena. It would be a massive blow, but it could still happen to propel Gunther to a huge match at WrestleMania 42.
Prediction: AJ Styles staves off retirement by beating Gunther.
#2. Drew McIntyre defends the Undisputed WWE title against Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn tries to get one in the win column against Drew McIntyre. The Underdog of the Underground hasn’t defeated McIntyre in any of their matches.
That narrative, and the fact that Zayn has never won a World title in WWE, makes it seem like something could change in the coming months.
While it would be extremely emotional and cathartic for Zayn to beat The Scottish Warrior in Saudi Arabia, McIntyre literally won the title a few weeks ago. This is his first defense.
It’ll be a huge waste if he loses the belt in his first defense. Zayn can still earn another shot and win the belt at WrestleMania.
Prediction: Drew McIntyre retains the Undisputed WWE title.
#1. The Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Many WWE stars could leave Riyadh as the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble winner. Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton are favorites every time they compete.
Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn (if he loses and competes), Gunther, LA Knight, and Jacob Fatu also have decent odds of winning. Despite being more than deserving of a World title run, bookers haven’t shown faith in Knight.
The best narratives surround Knight, Breakker, and Zayn. With the Vision stacked with all four members in the match, it could be Bron Breakker’s match to lose. WWE will hopefully choose a first-time winner again this year.
Prediction: Bron Breakker wins the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.
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