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Who Were the Six Wrestlers, Including Former Champs, Announced for 2026 Royal Rumble on Raw?

Je’Von Evans

The Raw career of Je’Von Evans might be one that people have missed because two of the biggest moments have taken place during the show’s commercial breaks. Evans was announced to have signed with Raw a little while back, signing his official contract during a commercial break, and now, he’s declared himself for the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble in much the same way.

The just 21-year-old Je’Von Evans, aka Mr. Bouncy himself, has won six titles on the independent circuit, though he’s yet to claim his first WWE gold. That should only be a matter of time, however, as Evans is one of WWE’s best young, rising prospects in quite some time.

Evans has been on the main roster for a bit now after impressing in a few appearances while still on the NXT roster, but it feels like his big moment is still waiting. Perhaps he’ll accomplish that on Saturday as he takes part in his first-ever Rumble match. The good thing is, there are no commercials during PLE matches.

About Marilee Gallagher, Manager

Marilee Gallagher is a Philadelphia native and lifelong sports fan with interests beyond just the major five U.S. sporting leagues. At Last Word on Sports, she is the Department Manager for Last Word on Pro Wrestling, helping lead a team that covers WWE, AEW, and indies both in the U.S. and internationally. Past writing experience includes time as a featured columnist for Bleacher Report and Rant Sports.