This Royal Rumble card has ALL title matches on it, which is a far cry from last year's Theodore Long produced tag team special. 5 title matches on the card, all but the main event is a rematch. Let's get into it!
Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose battle over the IC Title in a Last Man Standing match. Now, I'm indifferent on this selecting here, mainly because it's likely that neither man will be competing in the Rumble. That's asinine, especially seeing how the title is on the line this time. I know the other stars will be in from the other titles matches but due to the match type, I won't hold my breath. Anyway, here you have the match of the night. Two hard hitting individuals with a lot of time and no rules equals an awesome title match. Owens and Ambrose's plans at Wrestlemania aren't solid just yet. Many say Owens might be in line to face Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania, which would mean a title win here isn't likely, unless Lesnar is shooting for the IC Title. Ambrose on the other hand, doesn't have that opportunity or such plans in place. There have been talks of having Wyatt face Taker at Mania too so if they go with those plans, the winner of this match isn't affected much by that decision. Anyway, I don't think they'll give Ambrose a 1 month reign with the title. It doesn't seem likely as he's such a heavy fan favorite. After an absolute war, Ambrose will retain the title. Next feud? There are plenty of guys just waiting for an opportunity. Rusev, Barrett, Tyler Breeze, Sheamus, etc. Sheamus seems the most likely and a hard hitting match between the two would exactly what Wrestlemania needs.
Kallisto VS Alberto Del Rio III for the United States title. It should be a fast placed affair with many close falls but once again, I think the title switch was done to garner interest in Smackdown for that week as you know it just moved to the USA Network. Del Rio will retain, hopefully setting up a feud with Neville, who could do amazing things with the title.
I think time is up for The New Day. New Day will face The Usos Sunday and they've been champs since August and have beaten every team in their path. Their next challenge are the two time Slammy award winning team of The Usos, who have also been the tag champs two times, just like The New Day. This should be a fun and hard hitting contest. Big E has never looked better since forming with New Day and his unique moves make for an interesting match. As I said, New Day are having a long reign but I think it's time for them to give them up. I personally don't want to see it just yet but The Usos won the Tag Team of the Year. It's time to prove why. The Usos will win their 3rd Tag Team Championship on Sunday in a great tag team match.
Charlotte VS Becky Lynch will be awesome on PPV. The two didn't have a proper feud in NXT so it's good to see the two feuding now. I like this match a lot. So far, their matches on Raw and Smackdown have been so this one should be no different. I still believe in my heart of hearts that Sasha and Charlotte will meet on the grand stage of Wrestlemania. Sasha has been blessed with a minor injury apparently so that keeps them further away. I think Becky will win the title one day but I just don't think it will be Sunday, unless they plan on doing a triple threat at Mania. I'm still on the bandwagon of a singles match between Banks/Charlotte but at this point, whatever gets the title on Banks is fine with me. Charlotte retains.
Main event is of course the Royal Rumble match, which for the 1st time ever sees the champion defending his title in the match type. Roman Reigns will enter #1 and try to fight to retain his championship. It's One VS All at the Royal Rumble. Let's be serious everybody; of all the announced competitors, there's only a few worthy winners. Reigns because he's the champion and the odds are against him. If Reigns was to win though, he's going to break the history books wide open. 1st superstar to defend his title in the Royal Rumble, 3rd star to win from #1, 4 man to win back-to-back Rumbles and 6th man to win 2. Crazy! Brock Lesnar will enter only his 2nd Royal Rumble. The last one he entered in, he won. Lesnar's name alone allows him to be a favorite. Chris Jericho returning puts him among the favorites. Jericho is one of the biggest name to never win the Royal Rumble and he's definitely due for a championship reign. Bray Wyatt has jumped into the names to watch as he has laid out the top names on Raw and Smackdown before the Rumble. Wyatt is one of WWE's treasures. A great gimmick, amazing mic skills and a hard hitting style. He's the complete package so a championship win would be very deserving here. And we can't forget about the rumor of all rumors; will AJ Styles make his long awaited and anticipated debut in the Royal Rumble match? We'll see. If he does, I will react accordingly.
Anyway, I think it's pretty obvious that WWE is building towards Roman Reigns VS Triple H at Wrestlemania. It's a match that has been building since the Raw after Wrestlemania 30, when Reigns speared Triple H. With all the talent out, it's the only logical match that makes sense to end such a big show. That being said, only two men can win then; Roman Reigns or Triple H. As WWE says, it's more money in the face chasing the heel for the title so I think it makes sense for Triple H to come back and ruin Reigns' moment and finally win one more World Title. Then, at Fastlane you have Lesnar/Reigns in a #1 contender's match where the Wyatts cost him the match. You set up two Wrestlemania main events that way. Triple H win the 2016 Royal Rumble and wins his 14th World Championship.
The Royal Rumble should be a great event. Yes, all the title matches have happened in the past month but the main draw is the Royal Rumble match itself. Will Reigns overcome the odds? What surprise entrants will make it to Orlando? Will the greatest professional wrestler in the world AJ Styles make his long awaited debut?
You don't want to miss what WWE has in store for us this Sunday.
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