WWE Royal Rumble 2017 Match Card, Preview And Predictions

Jan 28, 2017 at 5:02 PM

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WWE Royal Rumble 2017 Match Card, Preview And Predictions

Unlike the past few years of Royal Rumble, this year the WWE is finally able to bring back the unpredictability of the event. From the past four years, the winner’s name did not make the fans happy but this year, the card itself is stacked with bigger names and the fans are very much excited. In addition, the WWE is returning to the venue of the historic Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas after 20 long years. The arena has the capacity of more than 60,000 and hence, the crowd is expected to be electric. Here’re the match card and predictions for the night:

 

 

Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens (WWE Universal Championship match)

To be very honest, the fans were not willing to watch this match even at Roadblock and now they are getting the rematch. The only interesting stipulation is the shark cage but this might not help much either. Sadly for the WWE universe, it’s the beginning of the Wrestlemania season which means no other but Reigns should be the one in the main event picture. Hence, the worst nightmare of the fans might come true i.e. Reigns to come out as the new Universal Champion with the whole Alamodome booing him.

Prediction: Roman Reigns wins the title in a convincing fashion.

 

John Cena vs. AJ Styles (WWE Championship)

If you think Reigns’ winning the title will the worst moment of the night, then Cena haters should think twice. It’s Mania time again and the franchise is still here which means he will be carrying the gold with him heading towards Orlando, Florida. The match should be another classic one between these two but this time Cena will be kicking out at twos every single time. This only means one thing and that is he will make history by picking up his record 16th world title to tie Ric Flair’s record.

Prediction: John Cena defeats Styles to win his 16th world title

Charlotte vs. Bayley (Raw Women’s championship)

The audience is probably getting bored to see Charlotte defending the championship over and over again in PPVs and emerging victorious. Honestly, this match does not need any such prediction since Charlotte will retain in a predictable way. Bayley has to wait two more months before taking the title from the Queen. The women’s title match at Wrestlemania is going to be the same, hence there’s no unpredictability here.

Prediction: Charlotte retains the title

Rich Swann vs. Neville (Cruiserweight championship)

This should be a solid matchup where speed is going to be everything. Plus, Swann and Neville were buddies in Japan before coming in the WWE. So we can definitely expect a memorable match. Now, Neville is a sure shot favorite since he has put the Cruiserweight division on notice ever since coming back. He was brought for the sole purpose of being the face of the division. But he has to wait a little bit long to have the title around his waist. Swann will retain via a sudden roll up or distraction so that Neville’s frustrations can go to a whole different level. He will be picking up the title on either Raw or in an episode of 205 Live.

Prediction: Rich Swann retains the title but Neville will not have to wait long to claim it

Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax

It’s bad to see the first-ever women’s Hell in a Cell participant and a two-time Raw main-eventer being pushed into the kick-off show with a rather irrelevant match up. The chances of getting her screwed are high once again to give a push to the bigger woman. Nia will continue to punish the injured leg of the Boss and pick up the win to make her look weaker.

Prediction: Nia Jax to pick up the win

Sheamus-Cesaro vs. Gallows-Anderson (Raw tag team championship)

The Tag Team division on both Raw and Smackdown division have become faded with less number of strong performers. There are only a couple of teams fighting for the gold which makes the booking poor and repetitive. The Smackdown Tag champs are not on the Rumble show. The audience does not care about the result of the match which is pushed to the kick-off show. Luke Gallows- Carl Anderson will have to wait a little bit more to pick up the titles as the WWE would not intend to take the title away from Sheamus-Cesaro, this early.

Prediction: Sheamus-Cesaro retains the tag team title

Six-woman tag team match (Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch, Naomi vs. Natalya, Mickie James and Alexa Bliss)

This match was made at the very last moment so that a women’s match from the Smackdown brand remains on the card. Thinking of the Tag Team contest forces us to think about some random Tag matches popping up onto the screen. However, each member of the Smackdown women’s division was so well utilized for the past few months that we are literally not getting enough of them inside the ring. The face team should pick up the win to set up some individual bouts at the Elimination Chamber PPV but not before giving us an entertaining match.

Prediction: the team of Nikki, Becky & Naomi should pick up the win in an interesting bout.

 

The Royal Rumble match 2017

The presence of Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and the Undertaker in the same ring in this modern era is literally unthinkable. Can you imagine the crowd’s reaction with Taker having a face-off with Goldberg or Strowman? With so many options open, this match will plant seeds for most of this year’s Wrestlemania bouts. The Undertaker is a clear favorite to win it. Even if he gets eliminated, it’ll be in the hands of somebody like Braun Strowman to just put over the guy and have a match with him in his home-turf.

The second option is Chris Jericho. He has not won any Rumble matches despite taking part in it over the years. But, if KO retains his title, then this will set a match between the two best friends. Also, the fans would appreciate the decision giving the GOAT a standing ovation.

Braun Strowman also stands a chance since Vince McMahon is always in favor of the bigger guys without knowing their creditability. Such decision might backfire since the man is not tested for the main event scene. If Reigns wins the title then he’ll have a good chance.

Apart from these three there will some OMG moments like Goldberg-Lesnar face-off and causing each other the spots to set up the final match at Wrestlemania. The audience might come unglued from their seats if Kurt Angle’s music starts playing throughout the arena.

Jerry Lawler is supposed to cause Ziggler his Rumble spot whereas the Miz and Dean Ambrose are supposed to eliminate each other to carry forward their rivalry. Plus, the Wyatts will also start quarreling with each other costing their spots. The New Day might plant the seeds for splitsville in the Rumble match as well.

Prediction: The Undertaker, Jericho or Strowman wins the Royal Rumble match

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