In the world of WWE, major announcements often happen on shows like Raw or SmackDown, but “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar did things completely differently this time. The 48-year-old Lesnar announced his entry into the Royal Rumble via the Pat McAfee Show, which came as a surprise to his fans.
Lesnar’s Last Appearance at Survivor Series
Lesnar’s last match was at Survivor Series, where he teamed up with three members of The Vision and Drew McIntyre in the Men’s WarGames match. This last appearance only heightened the anticipation among his fans.
Announcement on the Pat McAfee Show
Lesnar himself confirmed via video call on the Pat McAfee Show that he would be participating in the 30-man over-the-top-rope Rumble and was completely confident of winning. This method was fitting for his personality – a direct announcement in his own style without appearing on any show.
Roman Reigns’ Video Package
Like Lesnar, Roman Reigns also didn’t personally announce his participation on any show. However, his entry was confirmed through a video package on the January 26th episode of Raw. Roman also last appeared at Survivor Series in the WarGames match.
Seth Rollins’ Reaction
Seth Rollins confirmed that he would not be participating in the 2026 Royal Rumble due to an injury he sustained during Crown Jewel in October. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and hopes to return before WrestleMania. On ESPN’s “Get Up” show, he reacted to Lesnar’s announcement and said that whenever Lesnar is in the Rumble, he proves to be a formidable opponent.
Brock Lesnar’s Rumble Record
Brock Lesnar has won the Royal Rumble before, having won it in 2003 and 2022. Given his experience and strength, it would not be wrong to say that his name is always at the top of the list of dangerous contenders in this match.
