Royal Rumble: Favourites to Win Men's Match Revealed

Now that Christmas is over, New Yr’s Eve celebrations have been and gone, and we’re into January, all eyes flip to 1 factor for WWE followers… the Royal Rumble!

On the thirty first of January, WWE will play host to their thirty ninth version of the Premium Reside Occasion, however for the very first time will probably be held outdoors of North America. Unsurprisingly, the particular occasion will happen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom Area, a spot the place quite a lot of sport has gone to in current months, together with WWE. This will likely be their 14th occasion in Saudi after signing a 10-year take care of the nation.

As standard, the Royal Rumble will function Superstars from each Uncooked and SmackDown, with a handful of NXT wrestlers additionally anticipated to make cameos. There is also some surprises from individuals who aren’t at present signed to the corporate. However who’s the favorite to win this 12 months’s males’s match?

Nicely, looking on the betting odds, due to SkyBet, we will see there’s a clear frontrunner to win and go on to headline WrestleMania. Listed here are the 15 favourites to get rid of the remainder of the pack and have their hand raised on the conclusion of the Royal Rumble.

10

Dominik Mysterio

16/1

The WWE Famous person each fan likes to hate. ‘Soiled’ Dominik Mysterio is available in as tenth favorite to win the boys’s Royal Rumble, with SkyBet having his possibilities rated at 16/1.

The son of the legendary Rey Mysterio has rapidly turn into top-of-the-line Superstars on the primary roster, each on the microphone and within the ring. His capacity to be booed out of any enviornment, after which his capacity to steal the present along with his in-ring efficiency is solely fairly exceptional. Though it might be too quickly to have him win the Royal Rumble, it would not be a shock if he is a future winner, and likewise a future WrestleMania essential eventer.

9

Randy Orton

14/1

He is already gained the Royal Rumble twice in his legendary WWE profession, in 2009 after which once more in 2017, however Randy Orton is deemed the ninth favorite to win the 2026 version in Saudi Arabia, regardless of being off WWE tv for the previous few months.

The Viper has accomplished all of it in his profession, and though he is nearer to retirement than he would really like, he may nonetheless be a big-time participant within the firm and maintain both of the primary singles titles. Nevertheless, with some alternate names forward of him within the pecking order lately, there is a purpose he is an out of doors shot at 14/1.

8

Drew McIntyre

14/1

Becoming a member of Randy Orton at 14/1 is Drew McIntyre, who’s one other earlier winner, having gained the 2020 version. The Scottish Warrior is without doubt one of the most-liked Superstars on the primary roster proper now, with loads determined for him to dethrone Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Championship.

The 2 will share the ring on SmackDown on the ninth of January in a Three Levels of Hell match, however ought to McIntyre as soon as once more fall quick in his quest for the title, he’ll then flip his attentions to the Royal Rumble, as he appears to be like to win it for a second time and as soon as once more have a title shot at WrestleMania.

Ought to he beat Rhodes, nonetheless, he would not even have to enter the Rumble.

7

Brock Lesnar

12/1

At any time when Brock Lesnar is concerned, he is all the time bought an opportunity, and SkyBet have him down at 12/1 to win this 12 months’s males’s Royal Rumble. Just like Randy Orton, he’s additionally a two-time winner, having gained the match in 2003 after which once more in 2022.

Given among the different names on this checklist, each already talked about and but to be talked about, The Beast Incarnate profitable a 3rd Royal Rumble would most likely not go down too properly with the WWE Universe, particularly given the controversies away from the ring which have adopted Lesnar across the previous couple of years.

6

CM Punk

12/1

CM Punk making the highest 10, in accordance with Sky Guess, does come throughout as a little bit of a shock, particularly given the very fact he is already the World Heavyweight Champion. Nevertheless, there’s nothing to say he could not enter the Rumble, win it, after which problem Rhodes to turn into Undisputed Champion as properly.

That feels not possible, nonetheless, so except WWE has a shock for us between now and the Rumble, Punk being one of many favourites to win the occasion would not actually make sense. However, as everyone knows, by no means say by no means, particularly relating to WWE, and much more so relating to the Royal Rumble.

5

Sami Zayn

15/2

Though there isn’t a denying his reputation with the WWE Universe, Sami Zayn being the fifth favorite to win the boys’s Royal Rumble appears like one other questionable inclusion.

He is hardly ever getting used on tv in a significant method, so to have him win the Rumble after which headline WrestleMania only a few months later would not make logical sense. Nevertheless, as we mentioned with CM Punk, by no means say by no means, so possibly WWE has some stunning plans for the Canadian within the New Yr. We would not wager on it although.

4

Gunther

6/1

Now we’re attending to the true contenders, and the person that retired John Cena is the primary to kick us off. Gunther is at present the fourth favorite to have his hand raised on the finish of the Rumble, with SkyBet having him as quick as 6/1 to win.

Gunther loved a exceptional 2025, having reigns because the World Heavyweight Champion in addition to retiring each Goldberg and John Cena. He is additionally closely reported to be retiring AJ Types in 2026, however the largest heel within the firm proper now can be one of many favourites to win the Rumble in Saudi.

Whether or not he does win it or not, you may nonetheless anticipate him to hold severe warmth with him for the subsequent few months, given how he made Cena tape out in his last-ever WWE match.

3

LA Knight

4/1

Arguably the most well-liked WWE Famous person on the primary roster proper now. LA Knight is critically over with the viewers, however his reserving within the latter levels of 2025 left severe questions over his future within the firm.

Followers are determined for him to obtain the monster push they really feel he deserves, but it surely’s but to occur, with Knight falling quick in his largest matches time and time once more.

May the New Yr characterize a brand new probability for LA Knight, although? Time will inform, however as of now, he is the third favorite to win the Royal Rumble on the finish of the month. A reserving choice that may go down properly with the WWE followers. YEAH!

2

Bron Breakker

5/2

There is no such thing as a doubt about it, Bron Breakker is a future champion, future Royal Rumble winner, and future WrestleMania essential eventer, and that might all occur this 12 months.

Breakker, guided by the legendary Paul Heyman, and with Logan Paul, Bronson Reed, and now Austin Principle all by his aspect, there isn’t a purpose why 2026 cannot be a very breakout 12 months for the 28-year-old.

He is bought an opportunity of turning into the World Heavyweight Champion when he takes on CM Punk on the primary Uncooked of the 12 months, however even when he falls quick then, he is bought an ideal probability of profitable the Rumble and occurring to essential occasion ‘Mania. However he isn’t the favorite…

1

Roman Reigns

2/5

The favorite and by an extended, great distance. Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief. Little doubt the largest Famous person in WWE proper now.

It is fairly properly reported that WWE needs Reigns vs Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, so it ought to come as no shock that he’s the sturdy favorite to win the Rumble on the finish of the month.

Does he want it? Completely not. Will WWE followers prefer it? Possibly not. Will he steal the present on the Royal Rumble after which WrestleMania if given the chance? 100%.