With the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 just hours away, the rumor mill has gone into overdriveand for good reason. The Rumble is all about the surprises, and this years event from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is already shaping up to deliver more than a few. Heres a breakdown of everything thats leaked, confirmed, or heavily rumored so far.
Powerhouse Hobbs Signs with WWEDebut as Royce Keyes Could Happen Tonight
According to Fightful Select, Powerhouse Hobbs has officially signed with WWE after turning down a big-money renewal offer from AEW. Hes reportedly Saudi bound and was scheduled to travel this weekthough interestingly, he didnt fly out with the main roster after RAW and hasnt been spotted at the event site publicly.
Internally, the current working name for Hobbs is Royce Keyes, but WWE has yet to lock that in officially. If he enters the Mens Rumble tonight, it wont just be a debutitll be a declaration.
Bron Breakker Graphic Leak Hints at #1 Entrant Spoiler
During the international Netflix broadcast of SmackDown from Riyadh, a production slip-up may have revealed the #1 entrant in the Mens Royal Rumble. While airing entrances for Axiom vs Johnny Gargano, a graphic flashed showing Bron Breakker as the #1 Entrant in the 30-man match.
This version of SmackDown wont air in the U.S. until later tonight on USA Network, making it an international-only leakfor now. If accurate, Breakker joins an elite list of ironman starters like Gunther, Shawn Michaels, and Chris Benoit. Whether WWE sticks with the plan or changes course to preserve the surprise remains to be seen.
Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and Mr. Iguana Discussed for The Rumble
Per PWInsider and WrestleVotes Radio via Fightful Select, Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, and AAA standout Mr. Iguana have all been internally discussed for this years Royal Rumble match.
Triple H himself recently teased the unpredictable nature of the Rumble on ESPN, saying, Theres a lot of surprises in store. Sol Ruca in particular seems poised for a breakout moment, and the Rumble could be her launching pad.
Jacy Jayne Spotted Traveling to Saudi Arabia
NXT Womens Champion Jacy Jayne is also heavily rumored to be entering the Womens Rumble. According to PWInsider, Jayne has been pulled from U.S.-based NXT house shows and is confirmed to be en route to Riyadhsignaling a likely surprise appearance in tonights match.
This would be a huge spotlight for NXT and could signal WWEs long-term plans for Jayne on the main roster.
Michin and Kevin Owens Ruled Out
On the flip side, Michin and Kevin Owens appear to be officially ruled out of the Rumble. The two are co-hosting a Royal Rumble watch party at Dave & Busters in Orlando tonight, confirming they wont be in Saudi Arabia during the live event.
Owens is still recovering from a serious neck injury, while Michin is out following an injury suffered during WWEs holiday tour.
WWE Royal Rumble 2026 Confirmed Matches
- Mens Royal Rumble Match
- Womens Royal Rumble Match
- AJ Styles vs. GUNTHER (AJs career on the line)
- WWE Undisputed Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Sami Zayn
Final Word: A Night of Chaos, Surprises, and High Stake
From Bron Breakker potentially entering at #1, to Powerhouse Hobbs possibly debuting under a new name, to multiple NXT and AAA names being floated for the Womens Rumbleits clear WWE is going all-in on unpredictability this year. And thats exactly what Triple H wants.
Now the only question is: whos actually next? Who do you want to see enter the Rumble as a surprise? Which of these rumored names are you most excited about? Drop your picks and join the discussion in the comments.
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