Bron Breakker Was Originally Set to Win Royal Rumble

TLDR

According to a report from Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bron Breakker was originally booked to win the 2026 Royal Rumble and defeat CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42. The plan was changed after Drew McIntyre advocated for winning the WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes in their "Three Stages of Hell" match, with Rhodes reportedly supporting the idea, which led to Breakker's Royal Rumble win being scrapped entirely.