WWE may have subtly spoiled the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Match winner

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A former Royal Rumble winner might emerge victorious in the 2026 Men’s Rumble Match

Many massive names have been announced for the Men’s Royal Rumble Match this year. The list includes Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, and Gunther, among others.

Before the PLE, the Stamford-based promotion released new merchandise of The Original Tribal Chief. It features the new ‘OTC1’ logo in golden color. A half-sleeve hoodie was also released.

It’s crucial to note that Reigns has been absent from TV since Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. Hence, there was no significant reason to release new merchandise for Reigns ahead of Royal Rumble 2026.

The timing of the release suggests that he could win the 2026 Men’s Rumble Match. Releasing new merch in advance will allow the sports entertainment juggernaut to boost sales if Reigns potentially wins the Royal Rumble bout.

Many fans in Saudi Arabia want Roman Reigns to win

During Royal Rumble Kickoff, CM Punk and Michael Cole had a conversation. The veteran commentator asked The Second City Saint about the potential winner of the Royal Rumble Match and whom he wanted to face at WrestleMania 42.

The Voice of the Voiceless shifted this question to the live crowd, and many fans responded with OTC chants. This suggests that the WWE Universe is behind the idea of Reigns winning the high-profile bout and becoming a two-time Royal Rumble winner.

Roman Reigns winning the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Match is best for business

Roman Reigns has amassed a huge fan following in the world of WWE and outside it. If the OTC wins the Rumble match, it will surely generate a lot of buzz on the Road to WrestleMania 42.

Reigns could then compete at Elimination Chamber, attempting to gain more momentum ahead of The Showcase of the Immortals. Moreover, Roman winning this year’s Royal Rumble Match makes sense, as The Head of the Table never got a rematch for the Undisputed WWE Championship after he lost the gold to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40.

Triple H can also set the stage for a marquee match like Reigns vs. CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship on The Grandest Stage of Them All if the OTC emerges victorious in Riyadh. That said, this is mere speculation based on recent hints.