Predicting Every Male Entrant In The Royal Rumble

It’s the male royal rumble! This has been a tradition for over 30 years and it’s still so exciting all these years later! This royal rumble is very unpredictable as it feels as if WWE has kept their cards close to their chest this year and nobody really knows who’s going to win the match but I’ve got my predictions but to get to my predictions, I’ll need to predict the whole match. Let’s do it.

1) Brock Lesnar

It’s not like I’m going to predict anybody else, it’s Brock Lesnar. It’s already confirmed. I think we’ll see Lesnar last a good while in the match and make it very far in the match. He’ll definitely get a few eliminations, possibly around 10? I see Lesnar dominating this match but I don’t see him winning. It’ll definitely be a good night for the Beast though. Lesnar should last for a good while and get down to the final five at least.

Eliminated By: Matt Riddle

2) Roman Reigns

I’m predicting Reigns coming in at number two as I expect to see him and Lesnar brawl for the majority of the match, planting the seeds for a possible match at Wrestlemania. Reigns coming in this early also gives him more of a ‘odds stacked against him’ vibe which WWE loves to do for the big dog. I think we’ll see Roman win the match and go onto Wrestlemania. Yes, that’s right. I think Reigns will win the 2020 Royal Rumble.

Eliminated By: N/A

3) Dolph Ziggler

This is just kind to stack the odds against Roman Reigns. Ziggler and Lesnar could work together for a little bit but I can’t imagine this partnership lasting too long as Brock doesn’t play well with others. Ziggler could last for a good while in the match, he tends to be one of those wrestlers that can last a while in Rumble matches. I expect him to get eliminated by an upper mid carder later in the match.

Eliminated By: Matt Riddle

4) Tucker Knight

I’m not going to lie, in a dream world, Heavy Machinery would not be in this match. However, it is what it is and I’m obligated to put Tucker Knight in the match. Tucker isn’t the worst wrestler in the company so it’s not like it’s the worst thing ever. It’s not like Tucker is going to get the win but there’s 30 spots to fulfil in the match.

Eliminated By: Braun Strowman

5) Buddy Murphy

WWE’s best kept secret is up next and I think this is the perfect position for Murphy as I don’t think he should enter too late but by being in early on, he can have a good showing, maybe get a little elimination or two before getting eliminated. I really like Buddy Murphy, he’s one of my favourite wrestlers in the WWE and I hope he can win singles gold this year.

Eliminated By: Samoa Joe

6) Elias

Elias recently made his return and it wasn’t exactly earth shattering but it does change things. It’s no secret that Elias won’t win the Royal Rumble however he is a body somebody can eliminate. I wouldn’t have Elias get any eliminations but if he was to eliminate anybody, it would be somebody minor. I really wouldn’t have Elias lasting long, in fact, he should last seconds.

Eliminated By: Brock Lesnar

7) Ricochet

It’s WWE’s superhero! Ricochet is sure to be a standout star in this match as the high flyers often stand out in Rumble matches due to their risky nature. Ricochet is announced for the match and it’ll be his first royal rumble appearance. I can’t imagine Ricochet winning this however it is good that he’s in the match as I’m a fan of Ricochet. I think Ricochet should last about 15 minutes and have a really memorable showing.

Eliminated By: Brock Lesnar

8) Erick Rowan

Erick Rowan. Oh dear. Erick Rowan should win this...if the match was filled with local competitors. I can’t imagine Rowan having too good of a performance in the Rumble and that’s why I think he should last about six minutes but gets eliminated by Roman Reigns.

Eliminated By: Roman Reigns

9) Big E

At number 9, it’s Big E! I’m only putting him in the match as he’s confirmed. I’m sure he’ll enjoy himself and he’ll get a decent reaction from the crowd but I can’t imagine him having a significant impact in the match. Though, I’d keep him in the match until Kofi Kingston gets in the ring.

Eliminated By: Randy Orton

10) Bobby Lashley

This spot can either be filled by Bobby Lashley or Shawn Spears but I think, I just have a feeling that Lashley is more likely. Here’s the thing about Lashley, I would have him come in and do a little thing with Brock however he would be eliminated by the next entrant.

Eliminated By: Rusev

11) Rusev

I would have Rusev run down and attack Lashley, eliminating him and himself in the process. Rusev would last a few seconds as he doesn’t care about winning, he’s more interested in fighting for his relationship.

Eliminated By: Himself

12) R-Truth

R-Truth would be 24/7 Champion at this time of the night, he would enter the match and he’d lose the belt to fellow competitors. This is just for a little comedy act, Truth would possibly get a shocking elimination but I’m not predicting that. I’m predicting Lesnar wins the 24/7 title and eliminates R-Truth.

Eliminated By: Brock Lesnar

13) Otis

The only reason I’d have Otis in for longer than 2 minutes as I want him to be eliminated by our next Entrant. Oh Otis.

Eliminated By: Matt Riddle

14) Matt Riddle

I would be very surprised if Matt Riddle was excluded in this year’s Royal Rumble. Riddle is a big name and there’s a lot of hype for the former UFC star now turned bro. Your favourite Bro and mine would be a perfect addition to the royal rumble and like I previously mentioned, I’d have this man take out a Brock Lesnar. I wouldn’t do it right away as I want this to come near the end of the match. I just want to see him eliminate Lesnar - that would be a big deal and something Riddle could capitalise from.

Eliminated By: John Morrison

15) Kevin Owens

I think this is the perfect position for Kevin Owens. We’re halfway in the match and this is where some of the bigger names come into it. Owens’ best part of his WWE career is still to come I believe, he’ll win another major title before he retires as I think WWE is very high up on him.

Eliminated By: Seth Rollins

16) Braun Strowman

The monster among men won the Greatest Royal Rumble however this is not the greatest royal rumble. I’m not saying this rumble match will be awful, it may be the greatest but he actually won the ‘greatest’. It’s all very confusing but I’ll keep it short. Strowman should eliminate a few men and it should take a few men to eliminate him. Either that or just Drew McIntyre.

Eliminated By: Drew McIntyre

17) Rey Mysterio

I’ve just finished watching the 2018 Royal Rumble and Rey Mysterio returned in the match to a fantastic reaction and I realised that Mysterio always gets good reactions in the royal rumble - well, expect from 2014. Curse you Philadelphia! I’m not expecting a fantastic run from Mysterio however I’m still hoping for a good showing and maybe something cool with Ricochet if he’s still in.

Eliminated By: Buddy Murphy

18) Randy Orton

It’s the winner of the 2009 & 2017 Royal Rumble. Randy Orton should not win this. He shouldn’t have won the 2017 Rumble either but I’m confident he won’t win this one. I just don’t think Orton has too much for a great future in WWE, will he come WWE Champion again? Probably. Will he headline Wrestlemania again? No. Orton is here to pass the torch and I think he should be eliminated by a younger star like Ricochet, Matt Riddle or Aleister Black.

Eliminated By: Ricochet & Matt Riddle

19) Sheamus

It’s the winner of the 2012 Royal Rumble. I’m not going to lie, last month I was thinking about the winner of this royal rumble and I thought of Sheamus. This was when his promos were being shown. Part of me still believes Sheamus will win the Rumble but I don’t think it will happen.

Eliminated By: AJ Styles

20) Aleister Black

I want to see Aleister Black get at least one elimination. Black is definitely a future star in WWE, his potential is unlimited and I 100% see him winning the WWE championship within the next 5 years. Black could win the royal rumble in his career however not this year. Maybe this year or 2022.

Eliminated By: Roman Reigns

21) M.V.P

I was stuck for this. I didn’t know who to put for a surprise entrant so what I did was I looked through list of former United States champions and I saw MVP and I was like, why not? That’s why he’s here. I wouldn’t give him an elimination but he can do his usual moves and his 3 point gimmick. He could even bring his tunnel!

Eliminated By: Sheamus

22) Kofi Kingston

I’ve seen a lot of people predict Kingston will win the Royal Rumble but I just can’t see it. I mean, it’s possible but I don’t think it’s gonna happen. I’m sure the former WWE champion is going to do something insane to avoid elimination like maybe whip out a harpoon gun and hang from the ceiling or something. I’m not quite sure but whatever it is, I’m excited.

Eliminated By: John Morrison

23) Samoa Joe

I want to see Samoa Joe go on an undefeated streak. I just want to see another streak and I think Joe is capable of this. I’ve already had Joe eliminate Murphy, I’d also have him eliminate somebody else. However, he would maybe get into the final four but he’d get eliminated by the Scottish psychopath.

Eliminated By: Drew McIntyre

24) Drew McIntyre

Now, we have many people’s pick for the match, Drew McIntyre. McIntyre was originally my pick and I do think he’ll get to the final four but I don’t see him winning this. McIntyre should get a few eliminations and they should be big names. I’ve already got McIntyre eliminating both Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman but I think he should also take out Seth Rollins.

Eliminated By: AJ Styles

25) Edge

I don’t know if I believe the rumours that the Rated R Superstar will be in the match but I’ve got him down here anyway. It would definitely be exciting as we’ve not seen Edge in a Royal Rumble since 2010 - 10 years ago. I wouldn’t have Edge in for long, he would take as little bumps as possible and would maybe get one elimination. I would have him go on a spear rampage as soon as enters though.

Eliminated By: Drew McIntyre

26) AJ Styles

I hope we see a return to the main event scene for AJ Styles in 2020 as he’s winding down in his career. I also hope to see a Rumble win for Styles before he retires but I think that’s unlikely. Styles would get eliminations over McIntyre and Sheamus. Styles would also be in the final four with Reigns, McIntyre and Rollins.

Eliminated By: Seth Rollins

27) Seth Rollins

One half of the RAW tag team champions, Seth Rollins enters the match at number 27. Rollins won last year’s rumble and I don’t think he’ll win this year’s but I do think he’ll get to final four and I think it’ll be a decent performance for the former WWE champion.

Eliminated By: Roman Reigns

28) Shinsuke Nakamura

The winner of the 2018 Royal Rumble is in at 28 and I think this is a great spot for the king of strong style. He wouldn’t last too long as he would get eliminated by Braun Strowman however this wouldn’t be an immediate elimination - I think Nakamura should be in even after number 30 is in the ring.

Eliminated By: Braun Strowman

29) John Morrison

John Morrison is back in WWE! He’s currently teaming with The Miz but I don’t see this team lasting too long. Morrison is announced for the Rumble and so is The Miz but if I’m being honest, I don’t have enough space to include The Miz so that’s unfortunate for him. Morrison is very entertaining in Rumble matches, remember that time he landed on the barricade? It’s going to be very interesting to see him back in the match. I think Morrison should get a couple of eliminations but I think he should be took out by AJ Styles.

Eliminated By: John Morrison

30) King Corbin

It’s just such a WWE thing to do. King Corbin at number 30 wouldn’t be the best crowd reaction. Honestly, I’m expecting a lot of CM Punk chants but I don’t think we’ll get him in the rumble so let’s counter that by bringing heat to Corbin. I wouldn’t even have Corbin lasting long in the match as he would get eliminated by Reigns in about a minute.

Eliminated By: Roman Reigns