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My Royal Rumble Predictions

In an effort to continue bringing new content to my blog, here's something I've never done before. I've been very excited in the build to tomorrow's Royal Rumble, so I've made my list of predictions for the event, including pre-show matches. I'm probably going to be completely wrong, so here goes nothing.





Pre-Show- Sasha Banks vs Nia Jax

My Prediction: Nia Jax

Nia needs a win here, otherwise any mystique her character has will be shot. Sasha's been quite involved in the Raw Women's title scene, so she can take a loss to elevate another talent.


Pre-Show- Raw Tag Team Title Match- Cesaro and Sheamus vs Gallows and Anderson

My Prediction: Gallows and Anderson

Having multiple officials involved in this match and Cesaro and Sheamus in the Rumble makes this one obvious to me. A screwy finish gives the heels a win and some much-needed credibility.


Pre-Show- Team Becky vs Team Alexa

My Prediction: Naomi pins Alexa again

The heels have been one step ahead of Becky for the past few months, so it's time to legitimize the faces. If the company wants Naomi in the title scene, she needs to pin the champ for a second time.


Cruiserweight Title Match- Rich Swann vs Neville

My Prediction: The King claims his throne

Neville's heel run is one fire right now, carrying the Cruiserweights. My brain says Swann on a fluke win, but my heart says Neville.


Raw Women's Title Match- Charlotte Flair vs Bayley

My Prediction: Charlotte retains

This is not the time or the place for Bayley's big title win.


Universal Title Match- Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns

My Prediction: The Best Friends Escape Again

I was all ready to count KO out and give Roman the win, until they added the No DQ stip on Monday. Kev's headed to Mania as champ, likely thanks to an assist from Mr. Levesque.


WWE Championship Match- AJ Styles vs John Cena

My Prediction: Number 16 is held off.........for now

Another match where I felt sure of the build up until the final portion of the build, and Big Match John's promo on SmackDown. At this point, it just makes more sense for AJ to hold onto the belt, as it offers more storytelling possibilities.


2017 Royal Rumble Match

My Prediction: Tuba music intensifies...

Man this Royal Rumble is unpredictable. I've considered Sami Zayn, Braun Strowman, Undertaker, The Miz, Bray Wyatt and many more good options. In the end, I decided to go with the biggest shock. A debuting wrestler has never won the Royal Rumble, and I think it's about time that changed. Samoa Joe is 37 years old, and may never have another opportunity this good. He has legitimacy as a contender thanks to being the first ever two-time NXT champion. My personal choice would be a triple threat at Mania between him, Styles and Cena. On the Raw side, I'd go with Owens vs Balor, as Finn can insert himself right into the title scene, as he never lost the belt.


Those are my Royal Rumble predictions. As I said, most of them are probably going to be wrong. Also, I decided to get involved with some of the Rumble festivities, and got my own random Royal Rumble number, which is 11. Follow me on Twitter @htk0215 for live tweets throughout the event, and a whole bunch of support for the eleventh entrant. Until then, take care.

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