Ahead of WWE Royal Rumble 2026, there are a list of potential multi-time winners that could make history if they capture a victory this year.
With a host of former WWE Royal Rumble winners likely to be entrants in this year’s event, there could be a repeat winner in 2026.
Here are seven potential winners of the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 who have already captured victory in the bout in the past.
7. Charlotte Flair
While much is made of Stone Cold Steve Austin being the only man to ever win the Royal Rumble three times, Charlotte Flair has the opportunity to make history every time she gets into the over the top rope battle royal bout.
Already capturing two separate Royal Rumble victories in both 2020 and 2025, it was her 2020 match selection to target the NXT Champion Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania 36.
Potentially going back-to-back to cement her status in history as the only woman ever to do so (with only four ever to have achieved the feat – Hulk Hogan. Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Cody Rhodes) the win would be historic.
Given her recent character overhaul, a Royal Rumble victory for Charlotte Flair could actually end up becoming a feel good moment as her impression on WWE’s littlest fans continues to spur her momentum as a babyface.
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6. Brock Lesnar
Another major name on the list of those who has won two Royal Rumbles in their career thus far is Brock Lesnar, holding a unique distinction.
With his first Royal Rumble victory coming in 2003 with his next one occurring in 2022, the nearly two decade difference in wins remains impressive.
Potentially poised to make history again by becoming a three-time winner, it might be the most logical path forward for Brock Lesnar ahead of WrestleMania 42.
With rumors that it could be his final WrestleMania as speculation intensifies that The Beast may be looking to retire at WWE SummerSlam 2026 in Minneapolis this summer, the match could be Lesnar’s last Royal Rumble for awhile.
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5. Cody Rhodes
Looking to get back to his Undisputed WWE Championship, Cody Rhodes may have no choice but to win the Royal Rumble 2026 in order to make it to WrestleMania 42.
While he recently was defeated by Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship, an interference in the final stage of the Three Stages of Hell match from Jacob Fatu has cast Cody’s attention in a different direction.
Set to face off against Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event, it could be that the only way forward for Rhodes to capture a main event match at WrestleMania 42 will be by winning the Rumble.
Able to make history by joining Stone Cold Steve Austin as the only other three time winner of the Royal Rumble match, Rhodes could be capturing victory in Riyadh.
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4. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns’ single Royal Rumble victory is memorable at least in part due to the crowd’s overwhelming rejection of the outcome.
Even The Rock coming to the ring to raise the hand of Reigns upon his 2015 victory couldn’t stop WWE fans from expressing their displeasure as a chorus of boos rang out.
A completely different scenario now, Roman Reigns capturing a Royal Rumble victory in 2026 could be a thrill for fans who are excited to see what could be next for The Tribal Chief.
After factoring heavily in the released adverts for WrestleMania 42 alongside Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk — it could make complete sense to see Roman Reigns capture his second Royal Rumble victory in Riyadh.
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3. The Rock
Having captured a Royal Rumble victory back in 2000, it could be an exceptional swerve to see The Final Boss throw his weight around in Riyadh.
Easily able to join the Royal Rumble at number 30 to create an amazing shock, The Rock’s incredibly long entrance could prove to be a final beat to the bout.
With the men left in the ring scrambling to try and eliminate as many as possible to narrow the field by the time The Rock gets to the ring, only the bravest WWE superstars would survive.
Since the Royal Rumble is an amazing opportunity to see rivalries unfold, if The Final Boss were to join the field of the final four of Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar — there could be an infinite number of interactions that each make WWE history.
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2. Randy Orton
A prolific competitor in the Royal Rumble match, Randy Orton has won the bout already twice in his career.
In the race of the modern era stars to capture three Royal Rumble victories to secure their place in the history books alongside the only other three-time winner (Stone Cold Steve Austin), it could be Randy Orton’s year.
Able to be used as an opportunity to not only mix up the main event potential matches but also possibly to play out the hotly anticipated battle with Cody Rhodes.
With so much shared history between the men as well as ambition, there is a lot on the line in terms of legacy for Randy Orton as he looks poised to capture another WWE Championship sometime in 2026.
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1. Bianca Belair
An elite group of women have won any of the women’s Royal Rumbles in WWE which includes Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, Rhea Ripley, Bayley and Bianca Belair.
Potentially the most likely woman to join the ranks of being a multi-time winner of the Royal Rumble in 2026 is Bianca Belair.
After being out of action due to injury since WrestleMania 41, fans have been patiently awaiting the return of the EST to WWE.
Able to make a surprise return and run amok on the competition, the feel good moment of seeing fan favorite Belair make a triumphant return and immediately catapult back into a main event match at WrestleMania 42 would be amazing.
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