With Royal Rumble 2026 just hours away, a surprise name has surged to the top of an unexpected betting categoryshortest stay in the match. And its none other than the current favorite to win the whole thing: Roman Reigns.
According to Oddschecker, 36% of all bets placed in the last 24 hours for the Shortest Stay market have gone toward Reigns making a blink-and-youll-miss-it appearance. Despite sitting at 25/1 odds and only a 4% implied chance, Reigns is dominating the betting actionfar outpacing names like R-Truth (5/1, 34% of bets) and The Miz (4/1, 20%).
Oddschecker spokesman Chris Rogers reacted to the shift in action:
Its a stunning twist, especially considering Reigns is widely viewed as a top contender to win the entire Rumble in Saudi Arabia. Whether fans are trolling, betting on chaos, or sensing a swerve, the numbers dont liemany are expecting a fast exit for the Tribal Chief.
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