Lynch jokes about having the leverage to take the full spotlight
Summary
– Lynch claimed the Royal Rumble 2026 poster was first negotiated to feature only her
– She said she chose to include other rising names as a gesture of goodwill
– WWE has not confirmed any official entrants for the 2026 Royal Rumble matches
Becky Lynch celebrated her front and center placement on the 2026 Royal Rumble promotional poster by sharing a bold message on social media. She told fans that her team had enough influence to secure a solo poster before she chose to include other talent.
Lynch reported that her team fought management to secure a prominent position for her. She said a version of the poster featuring only her was on the table. Lynch added that she requested additional names so rising stars would gain exposure. She framed the move as a gesture to support the locker room.
The final poster features several top WWE names, including CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, and Penta. Lynch made it clear that she still views herself as the standout attraction heading into one of WWE’s biggest annual events.
WWE has yet to reveal the official lineups for either of the Royal Rumble matches in January 2026. Lynch’s comments added more buzz as the road to the event moves forward.
