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WWE Royal Rumble Betting Odds: Returning Stars To Win Both Rumbles

Bookies are backing that the men’s and women’s WWE Royal Rumble matches will be won by absent stars, according to Oddschecker. Meaning shock returning stars will win big twice in Riyadh on Saturday, 31, 2026.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Roman Reigns Returning At Royal Rumble, But WWE Has No Title Plans For Him

Roman Reigns’ return to WWE is officially on the horizon, with the tribal leader slated to make his comeback at Royal Rumble 2026. Wrestling fans around

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 16

Latest On Roman Reigns' Return And Shift In WWE WrestleMania 42 Plans

What’s the plan for Roman Reigns on the road to WrestleMania 42? The former Undisputed WWE Champion has been off television since November, when he teamed with Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and The Usos in a losing effort against Brock Lesnar, Drew McIntyre, and The Vision in a WarGames Match.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 15

WWE 2K26 Tease Has Fans Convinced Something Big Is Coming

If there’s one thing the WWE gaming community has mastered, it’s turning background details into headline news. A logo flashes for half a second and suddenly everyone’s a detective, a historian, and a part-time game developer.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Does WWE Still Need Roman Reigns?

The 2026 Royal Rumble is right around the corner. WWE’s official kickoff to WrestleMania season will take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—a first-time move for the company and another sign of where TKO's WWE is headed.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 14

Massive Twist in WWE’s Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns WrestleMania 42 Plans

WWE looked to have pulled the plug on Cody Rhodes facing Roman Reigns for a third time at WrestleMania 42 but that might not be the case. Rhodes' loss to Drew McIntyre last Friday on SmackDown saw him drop the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 13

WrestleMania 42 Plans Have Reportedly Been Scrapped After WWE Title Change

WWE was seemingly on the road to having Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns close WrestleMania for a third time in 2026. Now that Rhodes is no longer WWE Champion, and therefore doesn't have a title to take to the main event of WrestleMania 42, those plans have, predictably, changed.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 13

Major Update On Rumored Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns Rematch At WrestleMania 42

There's an old saying in the wrestling business, plans change, and that appears to be the case with one of the marquee matches that was reportedly being discussed for WrestleMania 42 this coming April.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 8

WWE NXT Star Now Third Favorite To Win Royal Rumble

WWE's next PLE is the Royal Rumble, which is the first stop on the Road to WrestleMania 42. There are already frontrunners to win the men's Rumble, with the likes of Roman Reigns and Bron Breakker tipped to prevail in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 31st.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 27

Roman Reigns' WWE WrestleMania 42 Opponent Changed

WWE's plans for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42 changed, but he is still expected to be in the world title picture come April 2026. The OTC is the betting favourite to win next month's Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / December 12

Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes Joins The Cast of ‘Street Fighter’ As A New Trailer Premieres At Game Awards

At Thursday’s Game Awards in Los Angeles, CA, the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter, which is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2026, surprised everyone with their appearance, including visuals and a brand-new teaser trailer.

Wrestling News / Gaming on ClutchPoints / December 12

New official look at WWE’s Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes in Street Fighter is here

We now have our best look at WWE stars Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes as their characters in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. A lot of promotional material has dropped for the upcoming movie, including character posters that give the best look at Akuma and Guille, who are played by former WWE rivals Reigns and Rhodes, respectively.

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'Street Fighter' movie delivers martial arts mayhem at The Game Awards

For you, the day the upcoming Street Fighter movie graced your livestream of The Game Awards was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Thursday.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / November 29

Roman Reigns Reveals Why He Returned To WWE For Survivor Series: WarGames

Roman Reigns made his return on the July 14 edition of Monday Night Raw. Just a few months before, Reigns had lost to Seth Rollins and CM Punk in a WrestleMania triple threat main event match.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 24

WWE Raw: Roman Reigns Leaves Fans Guessing After Mysterious Tease

The "Original Tribal Chief" Roman Reigns kicked off the go-home edition of Raw before Survivor Series. The OTC shared the ring with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar Just Turned Survivor Series Into Absolute Chaos

If you decided to skip this week’s Monday Night Raw because you thought, “Eh, it’s just a go-home show, how much can really happen?”—I honestly feel bad for you.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Survivor Series War Games Teams are Set as Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar Make HUGE Raw Returns

On a night focused on John Cena’s final in-ring appearance on Raw, it was two of his former foes in Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar that showed up to share the spotlight and finalize the upcoming Survivor Series War Games match, making their allegiances known.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 3

Tatanka Issues Bold Challenge to Roman Reigns: A New Native American Bloodline is Rising in WWE

Former WWE star Tatanka recently sat down with veteran wrestling journalist Bill Apter at the 90’s Wrestling Con, and let me tell you, he didn’t hold back.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 8

Roman Reigns Reveals Why He's Not At 100% Ahead Of WWE Crown Jewel

Roman Reigns has been no stranger to the Land Down Under in recent weeks, having spent a significant amount of time in Sydney for his Street Fighter filming commitments.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 6

Major Roman Reigns Match Reportedly Planned For WWE Crown Jewel In Australia

Roman Reigns is back in the fold for WWE ahead of Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. That, of course, means he is set for a major match at the Premium Live Event.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Roman Reigns’ WWE Future: Hollywood, Crown Jewel, and Contract Countdown

Roman Reigns has had a mixed presence in WWE this season as the former world champion has had a few hiatuses on television. Such time off has enabled him to rest.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Roman Reigns: From Tribal Chief to Creative Powerhouse in WWE

Roman Reigns is not merely the face of WWE in the squared circle anymore, but is gradually becoming a giant behind the curtain. Recently, Reigns has said that he is shifting to a backstage consulting position where he provides advice, creative thinking, and direction that directly influences what fans watch on TV.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / August 21

Could Roman Reigns Claim Multiple WWE World Titles in 2026?

Roman Reigns is not just another superstar. For years, he has been the face of WWE, setting standards that very few can match. From the way he carries himself to the aura he brings whenever his music hits, Reigns has redefined what it means to be the top guy in the company.