The Royal Rumble kick starts the road to WrestleMania, there will be many bumps along the way, this years event card looks by far the most difficult to predict in recent memory, in terms of the match lineup, without wasting any more time, let's begin with the mixed tag team match scheduled for one fall.
Edge & Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz & Maryse
The build to this match has been promo heavy, with each couple trying to get each other's number ever since the post Day 1 episode of RAW, in regards to this match, we can expect to see more shenanigans by the "It" couple, however, it will be Edge and Beth the ones having the last laugh. Predicted Winners: Edge and Beth Phoenix.
WWE Championship Match
Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Bobby Lashley
There's not many dream matches left in the world of wrestling/sports entertainment, Brock vs. Bobby is one of them, judging by what we have seen in recent weeks, it seems as though Brock is underestimating Bobby, which is a dangerous thing to do, as the almighty has been the champion in the past, the other prediction is that Paul Heyman or The Usos could possibly going to play a part in costing Brock the match and championship. Predicted Winner: and NEW WWE Champion. Bobby Lashley.
RAW Women's Championship Match
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Doudrop
The RAW Women's Champion has overcome challenges from Bianca and Liv, however, Doudrop is a new opponent for "Big Time Becks" she will be hoping her strength and physicality will get the job done, Becky will attempt to look for the easy way out in order to hold on to the title. Predicted Winner: and still RAW Women's Champion. Becky Lynch.
Women's Royal Rumble Match Picks
1st Pick: Ronda Rousey.
The Royal Rumble match is all about surprises, you have to class Ronda as a surprise entrant, as she has not been seen on WWE TV since losing the RAW Women's Championship, in the triple threat main event of WrestleMania 35 to Becky, the UFC legend will look to win here in order to get back into the title picture and set up the one on one match against Becky in April.
2nd Pick: Bianca Belair.
The EST of the WWE will look to win the Rumble two years in a row and like Ronda, has unfinished business with Becky, will she achieve her goal? we will find out.
3rd Pick: Sasha Banks.
The Boss returned to SmackDown on the go home show, in an in ring segment with other Rumble participants to confront Charlotte, should she win tonight, she will make an outstanding challenger for either RAW or SmackDown Women's Champions at WrestleMania and you can bank on that.
Universal Championship Match
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins
Adam Pearce selected Seth as Roman's next opponent for the Universal Championship, meaning we will see the two former members of The Shield collide once more in another much anticipated contest. The Visionary has managed to usurp Roman in championship matches over the years, the most famous one occurring at WrestleMania 31. The Head of The Table will use that as motivation in order to be victorious. Predicted Winner: and still Universal Champion. Roman Reigns.
Men's Royal Rumble Match Picks
1st Pick: Brock Lesnar.
If Brock loses the WWE Championship to Bobby, as predicted, he will no doubt be one of the surprise entrants, going on to win this match and challenge Roman for the Universal Championship, thus continuing their historic rivalry.
2nd Pick: Big E
The former WWE Champion hasn't really done much on WWE TV since losing the title at Day 1, the New Day member can not be counted out of winning this match, hence why he is one of the picks to win here.
3rd Pick: AJ Styles.
AJ made his debut at the 2016 Royal Rumble, won by Triple H of course, AJ has won many championships and defeated big names such as John Cena during his time in the company, he has also teamed up and split from Omos, appeared on NXT for a few weeks and recently defeated rising star Austin Theory, Styles winning here will be Phenomenal.
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