2021 Royal Rumble Predictions

2021 Royal Rumble Predictions and what you need to know with the Road to Wrestlemania starting this Sunday, let's take a look at the January classic and see how the card could possibly shake out. 

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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Huge Main Event planned for the Royal Rumble?

So rumor has it that the Main Event for this years +WWE  Royal Rumble will be for the Universal Championship, and will feature Brock Lesnar challenging for the Championship. And of course can be seen on the +WWE Network

If that is the case lets look at what will build to such an event.

Brock will beat Randy Orton at Summer Slam, and we wont hear much out of him until its time for the Rumble, probably announced well in advance that the Champion at that time will face the Beat Incarnate at the event. If he is to be the #1 contender, loosing to Orton should not happen at least a clean win by Orton.

The best speculation, who will be his opponent. As of now Finn Balor or Seth Rollins will have the honor.

Rollins would make for the ideal 1st Universal Champion, he is the total package for a pro wrestler now days and has the brass behind him. We have seen the Beast vs Rollins, and I would love to see it again. This would also allow for Lesnar to win the title and go on to Wrestlemania as Champion and the title can gain a great amount of prestige behind it as well. Brock is also coming off the +UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship win so the iron is hot so to speak. Allowing him to be Champ through Mania will allow for someone special to have a HUGE Wrestlemania moment by conquering the Beast and winning the belt.

Balor is whom most would like to see as the first Universal Champion. The brass is high on him as well, and are looking to him as the future of the company. Lets say he beats Rollins, wins Championship and heads into the Rumble against Brock, what then? Do they let him take the Beast out? Ruining all shots at a truly historic and remarkable moment at Wrestlemania? Or do they let Brock beat / destroy Balor and have him return with the Club in tow to slay the beast?

Or will it be someone else entirely? There is plenty of time between Summer Slam and the Royal Rumble. Only time will tell, as we know everything can change over night, and this is just speculation!

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