Brock Lesnar Officially Declares For 2026 WWE Men's Royal Rumble Match

WWE superstar Brock Lesnar appeared on The Pat McAfee Show earlier today and confirmed what many already believed to be happening: he will be in the Royal Rumble this weekend in what will be his first match since Survivor Series WarGames

Lesnar called into the show and announced the news:

"I’m headed to the Royal Rumble, boys. I’m going to win it. I’m going. Yes, sir. I’m in shape, we’re going to do this."

Lesnar's name adds to a growing, star-studded list of wrestlers who will be competing in the men's Royal Rumble with a chance to contend for one of the world titles at WrestleMania. Below is the current list:

  • Cody Rhodes
  • Gunther
  • Jey Uso
  • Rey Mysterio
  • Dragon Lee
  • Penta
  • Solo Sikoa
  • Roman Reigns
  • Jacob Fatu
  • Bronson Reed
  • Austin Theory
  • Logan Paul
  • Bron Breakker
  • Je’Von Evans
  • Oba Femi
  • Brock Lesnar