WWE’s Shocking Plan for Brock Lesnar Revealed: Royal Rumble Return Could Set Up a WrestleMania Superfight
Fresh backstage details have emerged about WWE’s creative direction for Brock Lesnar—and if they play out, the road to WrestleMania 42 could be absolutely explosive.
Brock Lesnar shocked the wrestling world when he returned to WWE last summer, storming into the final moments of SummerSlam. Moments after John Cena was beaten by Cody Rhodes, “The Beast Incarnate” laid out the Cenation leader in a brutal attack that instantly reignited his aura of dominance.
That dominance continued at Wrestlepalooza in September, where Lesnar dismantled Cena in what turned out to be one of the final matches of Cena’s legendary career. Any hopes of a competitive showdown were quickly crushed, as Lesnar controlled the bout from bell to bell and walked away with a statement victory.
Lesnar also made his presence felt at Survivor Series 2026, one of WWE’s biggest premium live events of the year. Now, insiders believe his role is about to get even bigger.
Backstage talk points to Royal Rumble shocker
According to recent reports from the Wrestling Observer, WWE is planning for Brock Lesnar to compete in the upcoming Royal Rumble, scheduled for January 31 in Saudi Arabia. But that appearance may be more than just a surprise return—it could be the first chapter of a massive WrestleMania storyline.
The current creative idea within WWE is to build toward a blockbuster rivalry between Brock Lesnar and Gunther, with the two expected to collide at WrestleMania 42 this spring. The “Showcase of the Immortals” will once again take place in Las Vegas, and WWE reportedly sees this matchup as one of the tentpole attractions of the event.
Why WWE is all-in on Gunther vs Brock
The WWE Universe has long dreamed of seeing Lesnar square off against “The Ring General,” and Gunther’s rise over the past two years has made the matchup feel inevitable. Gunther has already defeated legends like Bill Goldberg and John Cena in their respective final matches, cementing his reputation as a dominant, no-nonsense force.
His recent victory over Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event sparked major controversy, with some fans even turning on the former world champion. Despite the backlash, WWE management—led by Triple H—appears fully committed to Gunther as a future face of the company.
If these plans hold, Brock Lesnar’s Royal Rumble return could be the spark that ignites one of the most hard-hitting WrestleMania feuds in years—and a clash that could redefine WWE’s main-event landscape in 2026.
