United States Championship - Bobby Lashley (c) vs Riddle:
After having encounters with The Hurt Business over the past few weeks Riddle finally gets a shot to win some gold in the WWE. Bobby Lashley has been a formidable champion, however it has been a less than stellar run to this point. Look for the brass to breathe a little life back into the US Championship by allowing Riddle to win.
Winner and new United States Champion Riddle
Intercontinental Championship - Big E (c) vs Sami Zayn:
This should be a great match between the New Day member and freshly crowned IC Champion BIG E and Sami Zayn. That being said I wouldn't expect the title to change hands this soon as WWE is putting a load of eggs in the basket of Big E.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion Big E
Women's Tag Team Championship - Asuka & Flair (c) vs Nia Jax & Baszler:
The disarray of the women's tag division makes this one a bit more up in the air than one would think. This will all depend on WWE's plans for Flair going into Wrestlemania. If the feud between Evans and Flair continues especially with the recent pairing of Evans with Royce; look for the Tag champs to retain.
Winners Asuka & Flair
WWE Championship match: Drew McIntyre (c) vs Goldberg:
Many are expecting the worst, another championship reign for the ever-aging Goldberg. However, WWE has a lot invested in Drew at this time and seeing how he has really been the flagship of Raw it is hard to imagine that the WWE is not going to let him have his moment in front of a live Wrestlemania crowd.
Winner and still WWE Champion Drew McIntyre *** until the Miz cashes in his Money in the Bank contract and become the NEW WWE Champion setting up Drew to chase the title into Wrestlemania.
Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs Kevin Ownes:
In what has been a tremendous feud that has produced multiple 5-star outings between the two WWE superstars, it looks to spill over and wraps up here at the Rumble. I think this will be the show-stealing match of the night and keep the audience riveted right before the Rumble takes place. With Roman being on the greatest run of his young career we look for that to continue as he shall remain head of the table.
Winner and still Universal Champion Roman Reigns
Women's Royal Rumble:
For the 4th year, the women of the WWE get to showcase their Royal Rumble match and with all the great talent they have this is set to be the best Rumble thus far. I would look for a few surprise nostalgia entrants such as Molly Holly, Alundra Blayze, Lita, Trish, and the Bellas. I also think there is an outside shot we get a returning AJ Lee. Bianca Blair is set for a showcase as I expect her to be IRON WOMEN 2021and then look for NXT darling Rhea Ripley to make her official main roster debut.
Winner: Rhea Ripley
Men's Royal Rumble
For the first time in years, the men's Rumble seems to be an open-ended contest, WWE has done a great job setting up the possibility of multiple winners this year. From Sheamus to Daniel Bryan and everyone in between including the like of Cesaro, Keith Lee (2021 IRON MAN), Big E, Edge, and the possible surprise return of the one and only CM Punk. Only time will tell who walks away Sunday with the main event of WrestleMania on the line. Therefore I can not only choose one pick and will hedge my bets with a trifecta and if the latter of the trio does indeed return, well then there is no question that he will indeed walk to face Roman Reigns in Tampa.
Winner: Daniel Bryan / Sheamus (or a returning CM Punk)
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