Gunther Declares Again for Men’s Royal Rumble Match at WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Gulf News held a recent interview with Gunther. One of the topics discussed included Gunther officially declaring himself again for the Men’s Royal Rumble match at this Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble event at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“My favorite match I’ve had in Saudi is definitely the King in the Ring final with Randy (Orton). It was a very big match for my career. Now we’re back here and it’s another great chance for myself to retire another legend and I’m also participating in the Royal Rumble, so I look forward to it.

As someone who has spent the longest time in the Royal Rumble in WWE history, I’m looking forward to the challenge of fighting twice in one night. It’s another very special challenge for myself and I feel like I thrive in these situations so I’m very excited.”

Gunther previously declared himself for the Men’s Royal Rumble match earlier this month but that was prior to his match against AJ Styles at the event being announced.

Current field for 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match:

• Cody Rhodes
• Gunther
• Jey Uso
• Penta
• Dragon Lee
• Rey Mysterio
• Roman Reigns
• Solo Sikoa
• R-Truth
• Jacob Fatu
• Bron Breakker
• “Big” Bronson Reed
• Logan Paul
• Austin Theory
• Je’Von Evans
• Oba Femi
• Gunther

Current card for WWE Royal Rumble 2026:

• Undisputed WWE Championship – Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre (c)
• AJ Styles career threatening match – AJ Styles vs. Gunther
• Men’s Royal Rumble match – Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Jey Uso vs. Penta vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa vs. R-Truth vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Bron Breakker vs. “Big” Bronson Reed vs. Logan Paul vs. Austin Theory vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther TBAs
• Women’s Royal Rumble match – Rhea Ripley vs. IYO SKY vs. Liv Morgan vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Kairi Sane vs. Asuka vs. Chelsea Green vs. Jordynne Grace vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax vs. Lash Legend vs. Giulia vs. Kiana James vs. Becky Lynch vs. TBAs