#1. Chris Jericho
Many fans expected Chris Jericho, who recently finished up his AEW contract, to return to WWE on the first RAW of 2026. However, Jericho was nowhere to be seen, leading many to assume that Y2J will be making his grand homecoming during the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble.
The future Hall of Famer has a prolific history in the Men’s Rumble. Y2J was the “Iron Man” almost every time he participated in the 30-man melee. The legend has spent nearly 5 hours in the match, but has failed to win the whole thing. He also finished as the runner-up in the 2012 Men’s Royal Rumble.
Y2J is heavily rumored to enter the 2026 Men’s Rumble this year as a surprise entrant. Given his experience and the fanfare he comes in with, Jericho is already one of the favorites to win the thing.
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