WWE Royal Rumble 2026: Predicting All 30 Entrants

7. Big E (#24)

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Being totally honest about it, this is a sympathy vote. Many have been clamouring for a Big E in-ring return since his disgusting neck injury way back in 2022, which feels like a lifetime ago 4 years on. To his credit, E has always kept a smile on his face in spite of personal strife, and he's even gone so far as to say he's "grateful" for the moments he did live when active.

Unfinished business would just about cover overall feeling about the former New Day member though. He still hasn't avenged a heel turn from old pals Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods either. Neither of those are included in the predicted 30-man lineup here, but E is.

Simply seeing him get an entrance and hit a Big Ending on someone before Kofi and Xavier rush out Kaientai from 2000 style to try ruin his moment would suffice...if it's possible. Only E and doctors know for sure, but a writer can daydream.

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