The Royal Rumble match is one of the most interesting contests WWE has to offer. It is so unpredictable and anything can happen, which makes it difficult to predict the winner. That doesn’t stop fans from trying, though. Every year, fans, critics, and former WWE Superstars all try to predict who will win the Royal Rumble match and head to the main event of WrestleMania.
The Royal Rumble match is also known for its fair share of surprise debuts and returns, like AJ Styles’ debut in 2016. Fans also try to speculate who could show up at the Rumble as a surprise entrant.
Fightful Select reports that while several WWE veterans have contacted WWE about making a Royal Rumble appearance, WWE are trying to lean towards what they call “non traditional surprises” instead. This is similar to last year when WWE tried to lean out of NXT names appearing in the Royal Rumble match.
Fightful Select has learned that while several veterans have contacted WWE about making Royal Rumble appearances, WWE was said to have been leaning out of that in some cases in favor of what they call “non traditional surprises.” Unsure of what that meant, creative and producers were soliciting pitches for such a thing. Last year, WWE were adamant in leaning out of NXT names appearing in the Royal Rumble match.
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WWE’s decision to steer away from non-traditional surprises makes things even more interesting. Moreover, this is Triple H’s first Royal Rumble show which means he is going to try his best to put his spin on it.
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