It would come as an interesting change since he has been a focal point of each of the past three of these bouts for the WrestleMania main event spot. Why wouldn’t he want another opportunity?Īs for Reigns, this potentially takes him out of the Royal Rumble match for the first time since 2013. WWE don’t often make Superstars do double-duty if they’re in a world title match earlier in the night, but that could always change since KO wanting to win the over-the-top-rope match after losing his belt would make sense. Owens defending the Universal Championship more than likely takes him out of the Royal Rumble match, unless he loses the belt to Reigns. So, he won’t be able to impact the finish. Given Chris Jericho’s role in the match, he’s going to be suspended above the ring in a shark cage at the Rumble. Roman Reigns on Monday’s episode of Raw after the disqualification finish at WWE Roadblock. We got the announcement of Kevin Owens vs. This is starting off with the only confirmed match outside of the Royal Rumble to close the show. WWE Universal Championship MatchKevin Owens (c) vs. Roman Reigns Reigns? Here are our full match predictions. What else do we think should join the annual match and Owens vs. The Royal Rumble card is only beginning to be developed, though, and should get more matches added to the show as the weeks go on. Will he still make an impact on the only set championship matchup? Given Chris Jericho’s interference in past title matches, he will be suspended above the ring in a shark cage. We also have one title match set with Kevin Owens defending the Universal Championship against Roman Reigns. Who else will join these two along the way? This came just days after their Survivor Series match, which saw the former WCW star win in 86 seconds. The only Superstars set for the Rumble are Brock Lesnar and Goldberg. The company hasn’t noted yet whether the winner of this over-the-top rope bout will get the chance to choose which belt he goes for. 30 Superstars will compete for a chance at main eventing WrestleMania 33 whether it’s for the WWE or Universal Championship. The 2017 show should be no different, especially with how this is currently building.Īs always, there will be the Royal Rumble match. This is the annual show that usually sets WWE up for the WrestleMania event, which has the biggest feuds and matches of the year. On Sunday, January 29, the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view will take place from the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. How could the WWE Royal Rumble match card look by the end of January?

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