Let’s get ready to rumble!
Do you enjoy road trips? Most do. I mean, they are a great way to see the sights, bond with friends and family and of course, decide who controls the radio. For me, it depends on where I’m going. Sometimes the journey can be far more exciting than the actual destination. Now, when I talk about road trips most people think about jumping into their car and driving for miles. However, what if I was talking about a different kind of road trip? Obviously, I’m referring to the WWE Royal Rumble.
The 30 man over-the-top-rope bout will emanate from the Minute Maid Park arena in Houston, Texas on Sunday, January, 26. With the Rumble there are often extremely high stakes the most important of those headlining the main event of WrestleMania. 30 men will enter, but only one will emerge victorious and earn the right to challenge for the chance to face the WWE Universal Champion, or the WWE Champion on the grandest stage of them all!
Who will win?
The Royal Rumble can make or break a superstars career and is the first stop on the road toWrestleMania. It’s a stepping stone that can help elevate you to main event status, or make you forever known as just another winner in the long list of winners in the events history. Entrants are based on luck of the draw. Two men will start and then other superstars will enter at different intervals. Basically elimination occurs when you are thrown over the top rope and both feet touch the floor. Surprises are of the norm and the often unpredictable nature of this event is perhaps what is so intriguing. You never really know what’s going to happen. Superstars often avoid elimination by using extremely creative methods. Enemies can become allies and friends can turn on friends, but the honest truth is there are no alliances in a contest like this. It’s every man for themselves.
I mean, after all you’re not only vying for a spot at the showcase of the immortals, WrestleMania, but a WWE title shot hangs in the balance. So, who will win the Royal Rumble? I’ve heard rumblings it could be Roman Reigns. I don’t like that choice personally. It has nothing to do with disliking Reigns, but in my opinion there are better options. Why is Reigns being pegged to win the Rumble? It’s simple, really. The WWE may be setting him on a collision course with Brock Lesnar who as of now is still WWE Champion. A match at Mania between these two would be nothing new. They’ve faced one another before and oddly enough the last time they met was in the main event of WreslteMania 31. Nothing like rehashing a main event that took place five years prior!
Spotlight on the Women’s Royal Rumble!
The men won’t be the only wrestlers competing at the Rumble. We will also see the women compete in the second annual Women’s Royal Rumble as well. Much like their male counterparts, female superstars will compete under the same rules and regulations as the traditional Rumble event. After headlining the event last year it will be interesting to see what’s in store for the ladies this time out. Obviously, the stakes are the same. Whoever emerges victorious will get a chance to battle for the coveted Women’s title that is still currently held by the champion, Becky Lynch. In fact. I believe the Women’s rumble may prove to be far more unpredictable.
How can that be so? Well, that’s an excellent question and I think I can provide a good answer. As I said earlier it’s not hard to predict Roman Reigns being the last man standing for the men and challenging Lesnar for the title. On the flip side, for the ladies we really don’t know what’s in store. Anyone could truly win the match. So, who is the odds on favorite? That’s what makes it so interesting, because there is no clear odds on favorite. If I had to venture a guess I’d put money on a returning Rhonda Rowsey. Oops! Spoiled it, didn’t I? Or did I? Yes, Rowdy Rhonda is slated to make her long awaited return to the WWE. She’s been absent since losing last year at WrestleMania.
Other matches taking place
In addition to the two Rumble bouts, there will be a few other matches on the show. What will they be? I’m sure that Lesnar will defend the WWE title, but I’m not quite sure who his opponent will be. It may be Tyson Fury, or it could be his old UFC nemesis, Cain Valezquez. You can also expect to see Bray Wyatt in action I’d imagine. “The Fiend” is the hottest thing going in WWE right now and will most likely defend the title against Daniel Bryan. Both will be must see contests no doubt.
An Undertaker sighting?
Let the speculation begin! Could we see the Undertaker return at the Royal Rumble? I’m afraid I can’t give a concrete answer to that question. However, with it being the beginning of WrestleMania season it’s certainly possible. The Phenom hasn’t competed in eight months since Extreme Rules. I’ve heard rumors of a possible match at WrestleMania. If it’s going to happen now would be the time to start planting the proverbial seed as it were. So, does the Deadman make his presence felt? All we can do is wait and see!
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