WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Predictions
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Men are being thrown over the top rope, opportunities are being made for Wrestlemania, returns are made and it’s just a big PPV of banter. Ben Hercik is defending his All Things Combat Predictions championship against Impact Recaper and the Irish Warrior, David Ayres and Josh. He doesn’t have a nickname.
Buddy Murphy (C) Vs. Kalisto Vs. Akira Tozawa Vs. Hideo Itami (Cruiserweight Championship)
Ben: It sucks that this match is probably going to be moved to the pre-show. All 4 guys are the guys that have worked the hardest to make 205 Live amazing. You have Buddy Murphy leading the charge for the promotion, which has been a very fun to watch. You have Hideo Itami, who has been fun to watch recently, and is the biggest name in this match with his run in NOAH. You also have two former Cruiserweight Champions in Kalisto and Tozawa in this match. It does make sense. At least to me, it makes sense for Murphy’s reign to end here, but I don’t think that will happen just yet.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
David: I’m picking buddy Murphy he has never let me down and I believe in the Buddy.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
Josh: This is on the pre show but that shouldn’t stop this match from being great, I’m going to continue the trend of predicting Buddy Murphy.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
David: I’m picking buddy Murphy he has never let me down and I believe in the Buddy.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
Josh: This is on the pre show but that shouldn’t stop this match from being great, I’m going to continue the trend of predicting Buddy Murphy.
Prediction: Buddy Murphy
Rusev (C) Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura (United States Championship)
David: There isn’t much to this feud so I'm picking the champion rusev to retain he's just won it so no point taking it off him.
Prediction: Rusev
Josh: The United States Championship is as good as dead so who cares?
Prediction: Rusev
Ben: I think that Rusev has been someone we tend to forget about more than we should. He is someone that has consistently put on good matches and has a great storytelling ability. I am hoping that the plan currently is to have Rusev vs Samoa Joe at Wrestlemania, where does this leave Nakamura? Your guess is as good as mine.
Prediction: Rusev
Prediction: Rusev
Josh: The United States Championship is as good as dead so who cares?
Prediction: Rusev
Ben: I think that Rusev has been someone we tend to forget about more than we should. He is someone that has consistently put on good matches and has a great storytelling ability. I am hoping that the plan currently is to have Rusev vs Samoa Joe at Wrestlemania, where does this leave Nakamura? Your guess is as good as mine.
Prediction: Rusev
The Bar (C) Vs. Shane McMahon & The Miz (Smackdown Tag Team Championships)
Josh: This is an interesting one, The Bar could retain here but at the same time, The Miz & Shane McMahon could win the Smackdown Tag Team Titles which would be crazy. The rumour is Shane will fight Miz at mania so that’s why I think they win it then they’ll lose it and then that’s when the problem starts so that’s why I’m going with the Awesome Money.
Prediction: Shane McMahon & The Miz
Ben: It feels weird to say this, but I am taking Miz and Shane. I think we all know that Miz is going to turn on Shane at some point, but I think that a title run would be something interesting and very new for the division. I like The Bar, but when the titles are rotated between 3 teams only, it gets a bit boring after a while. I just hope Shane stays as a wrestler and out of the management roll during this run.
Prediction: The Miz & Shane McMahon
David: If WWE want us to care about Shane and miz then they have to win the belts so when they break up it will mean more my prediction miz and Shane.
Prediction: The Miz & Shane McMahon
Prediction: Shane McMahon & The Miz
Ben: It feels weird to say this, but I am taking Miz and Shane. I think we all know that Miz is going to turn on Shane at some point, but I think that a title run would be something interesting and very new for the division. I like The Bar, but when the titles are rotated between 3 teams only, it gets a bit boring after a while. I just hope Shane stays as a wrestler and out of the management roll during this run.
Prediction: The Miz & Shane McMahon
David: If WWE want us to care about Shane and miz then they have to win the belts so when they break up it will mean more my prediction miz and Shane.
Prediction: The Miz & Shane McMahon
Asuka (C) Vs. Becky Lynch (Smackdown Women’s Championship)
Ben: I want to keep these explanations brief, and explain more during the Rumble matches themselves. I am taking Asuka for the simple reason of the rumored match we are in for at Wrestlemania. Plus Asuka just won the title, so it would be a bit weird if she lost it already. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a screwy finish in this one.
Prediction: Asuka
David: Asuka will keep the title it's just how will they do it Becky can't lose by pinfall so I'm going for a Becky lynch win by dq whether that's true Ronda interference or something like that.
Prediction: Becky Lynch
Josh: I see this being a decent match, Asuka will most likely win.
Prediction: Asuka
Prediction: Asuka
David: Asuka will keep the title it's just how will they do it Becky can't lose by pinfall so I'm going for a Becky lynch win by dq whether that's true Ronda interference or something like that.
Prediction: Becky Lynch
Josh: I see this being a decent match, Asuka will most likely win.
Prediction: Asuka
Brock Lesnar (C) Vs. Finn Balor (WWE Universal Championship)
David: I would love it if balor wins but he won't lesnar wins cause when he loses it it should be at the biggest show of the year.
Prediction: Brock Lesnar
Josh: I believe in Balor, I know I’ll regret it but you’ve got to chances to take that belt off Ben so I’m doing it.
Prediction: Finn Balor
Ben: I desperately want to pick Finn here. I love the push that he is getting here and how he has been used in past weeks here. But if Brock loses the title at any other show other than Wrestlemania, I think we would all be shocked. Brock does work very well with smaller guys, so expect a great match and Finn to look really strong here.
Prediction: Brock Lesnar
Prediction: Brock Lesnar
Josh: I believe in Balor, I know I’ll regret it but you’ve got to chances to take that belt off Ben so I’m doing it.
Prediction: Finn Balor
Ben: I desperately want to pick Finn here. I love the push that he is getting here and how he has been used in past weeks here. But if Brock loses the title at any other show other than Wrestlemania, I think we would all be shocked. Brock does work very well with smaller guys, so expect a great match and Finn to look really strong here.
Prediction: Brock Lesnar
Daniel Bryan (C) Vs. AJ Styles (WWE Championship)
Josh: I’m saying Bryan wins here, Styles is in the rumble.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
Ben: I am honestly surprised that we are getting this match again. That being said, I still think that we are going to see one of the best matches of the year here. These two guys just get pro wrestling more than anyone. I think it would be weird to see the title change hands here, simply because of how great Bryan has looked in this feud.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
David: This will be a great match, the New Daniel Bryan is just brilliant and I'm picking him cause I think he'll lose it at mania.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
Ben: I am honestly surprised that we are getting this match again. That being said, I still think that we are going to see one of the best matches of the year here. These two guys just get pro wrestling more than anyone. I think it would be weird to see the title change hands here, simply because of how great Bryan has looked in this feud.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
David: This will be a great match, the New Daniel Bryan is just brilliant and I'm picking him cause I think he'll lose it at mania.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan
Ronda Rousey (C) Vs. Sasha Banks (RAW Women’s Championship)
Ben: I love Sasha, but I don’t think anyone really expects her to win here. With the newly announced Tag Titles, she is going to be busy there for a while. I think then she will be busy with those titles, so Sasha as a singles champion is going to be a long ways away, I feel.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
David: Ronda wins I don't think anyone thinks Sasha will win.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
Josh: I hate to agree with David of all people but I also think Ronda Rousey is winning.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
David: Ronda wins I don't think anyone thinks Sasha will win.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
Josh: I hate to agree with David of all people but I also think Ronda Rousey is winning.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey
30 Woman Royal Rumble
David: Unfortunately, I don't see Becky winning this and just saying it feels like I've betrayed the Irish cause I have them all losing (sad face) . Charlotte wins because if the 3 way match at mania happens which I think is going to happen. It makes more sense for Becky to find a way into the match than Charlotte cause if Charlotte finds her way into it after losing the rumble the fan's will probably revolt against Charlotte. My prediction has to be Charlotte.
Prediction: Charlotte
Josh: Who will win? Who will lose? God, I bloody love a royal rumble match and I think Lynch will win - I just do. Her or Charlotte but I’m taking Lynch.
Prediction: Becky Lynch
Ben: I’m taking Ember Moon, and here’s why. The long rumored match at Wrestlemania is Becky Lynch vs Ronda Rousey. Recently rumors have gone around that we are going to see Charlotte Flair added to that match. Will that match be fun? Absolutely, and that is why I took both champions to retain their championships earlier. But then the question becomes where does that leave Asuka for Wrestlemania? The answer to me is simple. Ember Moon. Who was the wrestler that pushed Asuka to her limit in NXT? Ember. Who was the one person that Ember couldn’t beat, but we all knew was right there? Asuka. I fully expect if Asuka didn’t get injured that Ember would be the one to break Asuka’s streak. I fully expect an unpredicted winner here makes sense, and the best choice in my opinion is Ember.
Prediction : Ember Moon
Prediction: Charlotte
Josh: Who will win? Who will lose? God, I bloody love a royal rumble match and I think Lynch will win - I just do. Her or Charlotte but I’m taking Lynch.
Prediction: Becky Lynch
Ben: I’m taking Ember Moon, and here’s why. The long rumored match at Wrestlemania is Becky Lynch vs Ronda Rousey. Recently rumors have gone around that we are going to see Charlotte Flair added to that match. Will that match be fun? Absolutely, and that is why I took both champions to retain their championships earlier. But then the question becomes where does that leave Asuka for Wrestlemania? The answer to me is simple. Ember Moon. Who was the wrestler that pushed Asuka to her limit in NXT? Ember. Who was the one person that Ember couldn’t beat, but we all knew was right there? Asuka. I fully expect if Asuka didn’t get injured that Ember would be the one to break Asuka’s streak. I fully expect an unpredicted winner here makes sense, and the best choice in my opinion is Ember.
Prediction : Ember Moon
30 Man Royal Rumble
Josh: Who will will win the royal rumble? It could be anybody, I think Seth Rollins but the other two think Rollins and I want to win this belt and revive this division so I’m going with Andrade.
Prediction: Andrade
Ben: This one is a little more difficult. I don’t know who makes sense to challenge Bryan, and two guys make sense to challenge Lesnar. Last year, both Rumble winners challenged for the titles from Smackdown. I don’t think the same thing happens here, and the winner challenges for the Universal Championship. And to me, Seth Rollins makes the most sense. If you look at it, who is the person who stole the title from Brock at Wrestlemania 31? Rollins. Brock can see this as a revenge match and a chance to right a wrong in his WWE return. With how hot Seth Rollins is with the WWE Universe right now, it just seems to make sense to me. Although part of me is hoping we get a surprise entrance from Finn Balor and he wins the whole thing.
Prediction: Seth Rollins
David: This could go a few ways but they could go Drew here, I don't see it unfortunately my dream would be EC3. If they do a shock winner it will be more likely Andrade or Ali but I am going with the safe option Seth freaking Rollins he is my prediction.
Prediction: Seth Rollins
Prediction: Andrade
Ben: This one is a little more difficult. I don’t know who makes sense to challenge Bryan, and two guys make sense to challenge Lesnar. Last year, both Rumble winners challenged for the titles from Smackdown. I don’t think the same thing happens here, and the winner challenges for the Universal Championship. And to me, Seth Rollins makes the most sense. If you look at it, who is the person who stole the title from Brock at Wrestlemania 31? Rollins. Brock can see this as a revenge match and a chance to right a wrong in his WWE return. With how hot Seth Rollins is with the WWE Universe right now, it just seems to make sense to me. Although part of me is hoping we get a surprise entrance from Finn Balor and he wins the whole thing.
Prediction: Seth Rollins
David: This could go a few ways but they could go Drew here, I don't see it unfortunately my dream would be EC3. If they do a shock winner it will be more likely Andrade or Ali but I am going with the safe option Seth freaking Rollins he is my prediction.
Prediction: Seth Rollins
