Roman Reigns has officially declared 2026 the year of the “OTC.” After a transformative 2025, Reigns entered the new season as a special attraction with one goal: reclaiming his position at the summit of WWE. To track his current standing as the #1 contender, visit our WWE Standings page.

Reigns began his campaign in spectacular fashion on January 31 at the **2026 Royal Rumble**. Entering the over-the-top-rope main event, Roman logged 15:48 of tactical dominance, eventually outlasting 29 other superstars to win his second career Royal Rumble match. This victory guarantees the “Head of the Table” a world title opportunity at WrestleMania 42, setting the stage for a potential date with destiny against either the World Heavyweight Champion or the Undisputed WWE Champion. For breaking news on his WrestleMania path, check our pro wrestling news hub.