WWE Royal Rumble 2026: 5 Things That NEED To Happen

3. Bianca Belair’s Comeback Win

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She's on her own, against the wall. The pressure's building, she'll never fall.

WWE's creative team must be over the moon that they've got such a big return in their back pockets for the women's Rumble match. Sure, Paige coming back would be headline-making news, but she'll be a bit part player more akin to Nikki Bella than a focal point for the entire women's division. Then, there's Bianca Belair.

The 'EST' didn't do much wrestling in 2025 due to injuries; at least following her woes at WrestleMania 41. Therefore, once Belair dances out to huge fanfare at the Rumble (not confirmed, but a guy can dream), she'll be ready to reclaim her spot at one of the biggest stars going. Oh, and she can line up that much-anticipated showdown with old partner Jade Cargill too.

Jordynne Grace's arrival on SmackDown has temporarily rescued Jade from creative purgatory, but the word "temporarily" is key there - their feud will be shortlived. It exists only to see Cargill through until Bianca is back on TV and gunning for her gold. WWE would be leaving money on the table if they're not going to put a bow on things between the Jade and Belair.

Tiffany Stratton is another expected to make her comeback in Riyadh, but Bianca has to be the firm favourite to last the distance then point at that big 'Mania sign as pyro pops off around her. Nobody else either announced for the match or predicted to take part in it comes close.

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