Matt Hardy Drops Bombshell Hint on Seth Rollins’ Royal Rumble Return—WWE Fans Are Buzzing
Seth Rollins has been missing from WWE television for months, and his silence has only fueled speculation about when—or if—he’ll return. Now, a fresh comment from Matt Hardy has reignited the conversation just hours before the Royal Rumble.
Rollins last appeared on WWE programming in October 2025, when his title reign came to a sudden halt due to a serious rotator cuff injury. At the peak of his run, The Visionary was forced to vacate the World Championship and step away for surgery, opening the door for CM Punk to seize the moment. Punk went on to defeat Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event in early November, officially launching his new reign.
Since then, Rollins has kept expectations low. In recent interviews, the former Shield member has stressed that his recovery is far from complete and admitted that even a WrestleMania 42 appearance in Las Vegas is not guaranteed. Still, behind-the-scenes whispers paint a different picture.
According to several insiders, Rollins may be in better condition than he’s letting on—and that has led to a growing belief that WWE could pull off a shock return at the Royal Rumble, which is being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever.
That rumor gained serious traction during the latest episode of Matt Hardy’s podcast.
While discussing potential Royal Rumble winners, Hardy named two rising stars as dark-horse favorites—Bron Breakker and Jacob Fatu—before leaning toward Breakker as his pick. But it was his next comment that truly caught fans’ attention.
Hardy casually added that he believes Seth Rollins will be back in the Rumble.
With Triple H and WWE management pushing hard to make the first premium live event of 2026 unforgettable, a surprise Rollins appearance would instantly elevate the show. Hosting the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia marks a historic milestone for WWE, and the company appears determined to deliver at least one jaw-dropping moment.
Whether Matt Hardy’s words prove prophetic or not, one thing is clear: Seth Rollins’ name is officially back in the Royal Rumble conversation—and WWE fans will be watching closely.
