WrestleMania season officially begins with the Royal Rumble, where the men's and women's matches will each feature 30 competitors all vying to secure a championship match at WWE 's flagship event. It can be a career-defying moment and turn a star into a superstar.

The road to WrestleMania officially begins this weekend with the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble.

For Rumble winners, I’m going with Roman Reigns for the men’s side, largely on the basis that it leads to a 'Mania-worthy match in Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre 2.