With the Royal Rumble just two months away, anticipation is high for what promises to be a highly unpredictable men’s event. Seth Rollins recently vacated the World Heavyweight Championship due to a real injury, and with multiple contenders rumored for a WrestleMania showdown against undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, fans are uncertain about the Royal Rumble winner. However, a new report suggests that one of WWE’s most formidable talents could take center stage at the year’s biggest show.
According to Fightful Select’s WrestleVotes Radio, Bron Breaker is currently favored to win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, even though he is booked to face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title on the first WWE Raw of the new year. "Bron Breaker is the top pick to win the Royal Rumble," the report said. Despite the scheduled title match between Brooklyn and CM Punk on January 5th, creative insiders are seriously considering Bron Breaker as the Royal Rumble winner at the Saudi Arabia event on January 31st.
The term "Whiteboard Favorites" comes from the Netflix series "WWE Unreal," which gives viewers insight into WWE’s creative planning process. Plans for the Royal Rumble have evolved over time on the show, indicating WWE’s creative directions are still fluid. Multiple insiders suggest that Bron Breaker’s Royal Rumble victory is currently a strong possibility.
(If referencing quotes, please credit Wrestling Inc.’s "WrestleVotes Radio" for the transcription.)
Fan Take: This update is thrilling for WWE fans because it hints at a fresh contender potentially shaking up the main event scene, adding excitement and unpredictability to the Royal Rumble. Bron Breaker’s victory could signal new storytelling directions and elevate the stakes for WrestleMania, making the sport more compelling than ever.
