Royal Rumble 2026 Predictions and Odds – Who Wins the 30-Person Rumble?

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes (+475) are probably still the biggest men’s stars in WWE, but I think both of their 2026 Royal Rumbles are overpriced for the same reason. WWE should start to look at building up other wrestlers to the level of Reigns and Rhodes. Reigns has only won the Royal Rumble once, back in 2015.

He has also been quiet on the WWE scene. It would be strange to bring him back, just to win the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia. He’s still a draw, but I don’t think a Reigns win would be the best move for WWE.

Zayn still isn’t confirmed to take part in the Royal Rumble match, but he will take on Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre for the title. He earned that shot at the belt by winning a Fatal 4-Way against Damian Priest, Randy Orton, and Trick Williams at Saturday Night’s Main Event on January 24, 2026.

Zayn will be in tough against McIntyre (who is favored at -4000 in their match), and I expect to see him in the 30-man match. He’s extremely popular, and would be a widely approved pick. If he loses to McIntyre, Zayn’s 2026 Royal Rumble odds could be worth a look!

Breakker has been seemingly on the cusp of breaking (no pun intended) out for a while now. He’s scored some big wins in the past six months and almost defeated World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk on the January 5 episode of Raw.

With 2026 Royal Rumble odds of +450, there is a nice return available on Breakker, who is a two-time Intercontinental Champion. I think he’s ready to step into the WrestleMania spotlight, so winning in Saudi Arabia will be a step in this direction.

The organization often uses the Royal Rumble to set up bigger storylines later in the year, so Breakker is a very enticing option at the current odds.

Oba Femi would be a fun winner at his first Royal Rumble. He vacated the NXT title after beating Leon Slater at New Year’s Evil on January 6, and is now ready to settle into the big leagues.

Oba Femi looks to have all the makings of a star. At 27, he’s young. He’s a physical monster, and he’s improving on the microphone. Only two men have won the Royal Rumble in their first attempt, and that’s Big John Studd in 1989, and Alberto Del Rio in 2011. I can see Oba Femi eliminating a few wrestlers and having a good showing.

While I don’t think he’ll win right off the bat, it’s not completely out of question and his odds are quite high.

Why not? Lesnar officially entered the Royal Rumble in an announcement on The Pat McAfee Show. Lesnar has won this match twice, in 2003, and again in 2022.

I wouldn’t put too much stock in his 2026 Royal Rumble price, no matter how long the odds are. Lesnar is far from a full-time wrestler, and he’s barely part-time at this point. However, he remains a huge start and if you’re looking for a fun wager that has a chance to cash, backing Lesnar is not the worst option.

Morgan seems like the most likely women’s winner. She has taken part in every Royal Rumble match to date, and she has finished second twice, to Rhea Ripley in 2023, and then Bayley in 2024.

The two-time Women’s World Champion is seemingly next in line to win the Royal Rumble after her close calls. She lost out on the Tag Team belts, alongside Roxanne Perez, against Ripley and Sky at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Is it finally Liv Morgan’s time at the 2026 Royal Rumble?

Belair’s 2026 Royal Rumble odds are hanging in the balance. She suffered broken fingers on her left hand after WrestleMania 41 in April 2025. She has yet to return to in-ring action, although she was the guest referee for Jade Cargill’s win over Naomi at Evolution in July 2025.

If she’s healthy and ready to go, I’d jump on her price. But I’m just not sure, even though the WWE would love Belair, a former two-time WWE Women’s Champion, to win and challenge current WWE Women’s Champion Cargill at WrestleMania.

Ripley remains near the top of the board, and she won the 2023 Royal Rumble. She is currently one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions with Iyo Sky. But you could argue both are bigger than that.

She is also, arguably, the most popular star on the women’s side in WWE. She would do well challenging either Cargill or Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. Ripley is a very intriguing option for your Royal Rumble betting card.

Sky has never won the Royal Rumble, but she has held both women’s world championships, and holds the Tag Team belts with Ripley. She is also extremely popular with the fans, and a win would be well received.

Her Royal Rumble odds of +1400 are also interesting to consider, simply for the return. However, I don’t know if she gets over on the top three favorites. I still think she’s the best option of all the Royal Rumble betting longshots.