 In early 2020, McIntyre would embark on a winning streak, while vowing to win the upcoming Royal Rumble match and receive his first world championship opportunity.At the Royal Rumble on 26 January 2020, McIntyre won the Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Roman Reigns, entitling him a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 36.In the match, McIntyre eliminated six other participants, including WWE Champion Brock Lesnar.