Unexpected WWE Star Allegedly Winning 2026 Royal Rumble

WWE Royal Rumble 2026 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time in WWE history that the event will be held outside North America.

The show will feature the traditional 30-man Men’s Royal Rumble match, and so far, 15 of the 30 entrants have been officially announced. On the January 26 episode of Monday Night Raw, Oba Femi was revealed as one of the participants.

Oba Femi is currently in the middle of a major roster transition. Earlier this month, he officially vacated the NXT Championship and is now set to make his main roster debut at the Royal Rumble on January 31.

In recent weeks, Oba Femi has appeared in promotional segments across both Raw and SmackDown, leaving it unclear which brand he will ultimately join. WWE appears to be positioning him for a significant push, and his inclusion in the Royal Rumble match is further proof of the company’s confidence in him.

WWE Star Big E Says Oba Femi Will Win 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble

Adding to the excitement, WWE star Big E believes Oba Femi could go all the way. While speaking on the January 26 edition of Raw Recap show, Big E stated that he is putting all his bets on Oba Femi to win the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble, signaling a strong belief in the rising star’s potential.

“I’ve refinanced my house because I’m betting it all on Oba Femi. What do you mean, that’s easy money. Shocks the world? Who would be shocked? Have you seen this man? Have you seen his size, his speed, his dexterity?

Have you seen the way he moves? That’s not shocking the world. The man is 300 pounds. Did you see the way he runs towards the corner? He moves like he’s 150 pounds, at 300 pounds. Who would be shocked? I wouldn’t be shocked.”

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