WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Predicting All 30 Entrants

10. Gunther (#21)

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There's a better than decent chance that Hunter Hearst Helmsley (couldn't resist) keeps booking Goldberg and John Cena conquerer Gunther stronger than most on the WWE roster in 2026. Some out there reading this would've turned their noses up at the way Cena smiled then tapped out to the big Austrian at Saturday Night's Main Event during JC's retirement shindig, but it's tough to deny that it made Gunther look awesome.

He left a legend so defeated that he accepted it mid-match.

Gunther should go into the latest Rumble as a favourite. He's earned the right to be deemed that by bookies, fans and critics alike. The 'Iron Man' days might be behind him, but this 'Ring General' could well wrestle his way into another featured spot come WrestleMania 42.

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