Bron Breaker was eliminated from the WWE Royal Rumble just seconds after entering when a masked assailant surprised him and Oba Femi threw him out of the match. Breaker, a top contender and entrant number two, was stunned by a Curb Stomp before being taken out, dashing his chances of winning the event.
The prime suspect for the attack is Seth Rollins, who has a history with Breaker after being sidelined by him in September. Despite Rollins claiming he wouldn’t participate in the Rumble, many fans believe he might be seeking revenge against Breaker, the new leader of The Vision, possibly setting up a WrestleMania 42 showdown.
However, Rollins isn’t the only possible culprit in fans’ eyes. Austin Theory is also under suspicion, especially since he joined The Vision while masked after defeating his foes. Logan Paul has also been mentioned, with some thinking he might want to remove Breaker from The Vision to chase his own world title aspirations; notably, Maverick made it to the final four in the Rumble, outperforming his faction peers.
In an unexpected twist, some fans speculate the attacker could be Breaker’s brother, Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Jake is currently recovering from a broken jaw sustained in a boxing match with Anthony Joshua but previously appeared alongside Logan Paul at WWE’s Crown Jewel event. While some doubt Jake’s physique matches that of the masked figure, WWE has reportedly used multiple wrestlers for similar storylines in the past, leaving open the possibility of a surprise reveal.
When asked about a potential WWE career while preparing for his fight with Joshua, Jake Paul teased, “I can’t say too much, but I just know that something big is going to happen.” Bringing Jake into WWE, even for a limited run, would generate significant buzz since he possesses strong mic skills like his brother and has shown potential as a top villain.
At 29, Jake has been boxing since 2018 and is arguably the most prominent social media figure to cross into the sport. Following his loss to Joshua, a shift to professional wrestling seems increasingly plausible, potentially giving WWE a new star to capitalize on.
Fan Take: This unexpected twist in the Royal Rumble storyline adds a thrilling layer of mystery and drama, keeping WWE fans eagerly guessing. If Jake Paul does join the WWE, it could usher in a new era of crossover appeal, blending mainstream celebrity with wrestling’s storytelling to boost excitement and viewership.
