Drew McIntyre Is WWE Champion | Royal Rumble Predictions & The New Road to Wrestlemania

Drew McIntyre is WWE Champion and the Road to WrestleMania has officially changed.

On this episode of In The Ring, we break down how Drew McIntyre’s title win reshapes WWE’s main event scene and completely alters the landscape heading into the Royal Rumble.

We’re joined by special guest Dante, wrestling content creator and founder of @cordonaut.media, as we dive deep into Royal Rumble predictions, possible WrestleMania main events, and what WWE’s long-term direction could look like coming out of one of the most unpredictable seasons in years.

A major part of the discussion focuses on the women’s Royal Rumble, where we debate Bianca Belair winning the Rumble and punching her ticket back to the WrestleMania main event. We break down why Bianca feels like the strongest and most reliable choice to anchor WrestleMania season.

We also talk about Liv Morgan’s future, including whether she should win the Royal Rumble or fully commit to a tag team with Roxanne Perez. Is this the best move for Liv, and could this pairing elevate both women moving forward?

Elsewhere in the episode, we discuss Oba Femi and why, once he officially establishes himself on the main roster, dominance could be inevitable. We talk about how quickly he could rise and whether WWE is ready to position him as a top-level threat.

We also dive into legacy conversations, including whether AJ Styles could be entering the final year of his WWE career and why a hard-hitting feud with Gunther could be the perfect way to close out a legendary run.

From championship implications to breakout stars, women’s division storylines, Royal Rumble predictions, and WrestleMania season storytelling, this episode covers everything shaping WWE right now.

00:00 Intro
01:57 What’s Happened in WWE Since Our Last Episode
04:42 AK Joins the conversation
06:27 Cody Rhodes Loses to Drew McIntyre
09:50 Could Cody Rhodes Turn Heel Soon?
11:55 Bron Breakker Chasing the Title Until WrestleMania
14:56 WWE Championship Match Predictions for WrestleMania
15:56 AJ Styles vs Gunther Feud
19:08 Could Gunther Retire Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam?
19:47 Why Oba Femi Must Dominate the Main Roster
22:22 Royal Rumble Predictions
25:26 The Women’s Tag Division With Rhea Rhiyo as Champions
26:26 Men’s Royal Rumble Prediction
29:47 Is Austin Theory a Double Agent for Seth Rollins?
31:37 Will Finn Balor Bring Back The Demon Against CM Punk?
36:37 Why the Road to WrestleMania Is Unpredictable
39:43 Pick Your Pop
45:05 Listing The Miz’s Accolades. Is He a GOAT?
48:35 Dante Gives In The Ring Their Flowers

Join the conversation in the comments:
Who’s winning the Royal Rumble?
Is Drew McIntyre the right WWE Champion?
Should Bianca Belair win the Women’s Royal Rumble?
Is Liv Morgan better off in a tag team with Roxanne Perez or on a singles run?
Does Oba Femi dominate the main roster?