WWE Royal Rumble 2026: 10 Surprise Entrants We Could See
4. Oba Femi
One thing that those of us who watch wrestling religiously every week can be guilty of forgetting is just how big an event the Royal Rumble is for the casual fan. The genius of the match itself is that anyone can tune in and learn about 30 or more of WWE's hottest talents in one night. It's what makes the Royal Rumble 2026 the perfect time to introduce Oba Femi to WWE's main roster and the world at large.
It is no secret that Oba is destined to play a major role in WWE for the foreseeable future. He has one of the most instantly imposing looks of anybody employed by the company, has already shown that he can carry a title from his reign as NXT Champion, and his recent mic work has been so good that it has to have put everyone on notice.
The smart money is on Oba Femi entering the upcoming Royal Rumble and dumping superstar after superstar over the top rope. His rise is inevitable, and everybody is becoming impatient in waiting for his arrival on the main roster. His time is coming. Expect explosions from 'The Ruler' in Riyadh.