Brock Lesnar confirms status for WWE Royal Rumble
Brock Lesnar is headed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for the WWE Royal Rumble.
Lesnar called in to Wednesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show and announced the news.
“I’m headed to the Royal Rumble, boys. I’m going to win it,” Lesnar said. “I’m going. Yes, sir.”
“I’m in shape, we’re going to do this.”
The following names have “declared” or been announced for the men’s Rumble:
- 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
Lesnar hasn’t wrestled since WWE Survivor Series when he was in the men’s WarGames match teaming with The Vision and Drew McIntyre in a win over CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, The Usos and Roman Reigns. He also defeated John Cena at WrestlePalooza on September 20, 2025, which was the first PLE to air on ESPN. The match was his first for the company since losing to Rhodes at SummerSlam 2023.
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