Royal Rumble 2026: WWE Accidentally Reveals Potential First Entrant
During a recent live event in Saudi Arabia (12 PM ET), WWE seemingly jumped the gun and may have inadvertently revealed a major detail about the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble. A nameplate briefly flashed on screen during the intro for a Johnny Gargano vs. Axiom match, indicating that Bron Breakker is slated to be the first entrant in the match.
The Breakker-Pearce Angle
This potential spoiler appears to be intricately tied to the ongoing storyline between Breakker and Adam Pearce. Pearce has become embroiled in a feud with Paul Heyman’s group, granting entry to the Rumble to all members of The Vision. However, this move seems to be part of a larger strategy to sow discord within the faction. Positioning Breakker as the #1 entrant allows Pearce to strategically complicate his path to victory.
Breakker’s Rising Odds
Interestingly, Breakker briefly surpassed Roman Reigns as the favourite to win the Royal Rumble earlier this week. While Reigns currently holds a slight edge in the betting odds, Breakker remains a very close second. Winning the Royal Rumble from the #1 position is a monumental task, but not impossible. Edge achieved this feat most recently in 2021, and Rhea Ripley did so in the women’s Royal Rumble in 2023.
Will WWE Change Course?
Whether WWE will stick with the plan or adjust course following this accidental reveal remains to be seen. Regardless, Bron Breakker is undeniably a serious contender to win it all. His athleticism, power, and current storyline momentum make him a force to be reckoned with in the Royal Rumble.
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Author: Marilee Gallagher, Department Manager for Last Word on Pro Wrestling
