The WWE Royal Rumble is around the corner, and fans are buzzing with anticipation about this year’s winner. The event is set to take place on January 27, 2024, at the Tropicana Field in Florida.
Phil Brooks is the current title holder, with speculations rife about who will challenge him for the Royal Rumble and set the steppingstone for Wrestlemania 40. The stage is set for 30 men and 30 women to participate and fight for the title.
However, the eyes are on the Men’s Royal Rumble title, given that the winner bags a championship match in the most-waited show of the year, Wrestlemania 40. As always, we’ve come up with our predictions about the winners of the Royal Rumble 2024.
1. Who will win the Men’s Royal Rumble 2024?
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are the big favorites to win the Royal Rumble in 2024. Since Rhodes won the title last year, CM Punk is more likely to win it this year.
Punk also has an ongoing plot with Seth Rollins, which he could settle in Wrestlemania 40 after winning the Royal Rumble.
I. CM Punk
Punk has made a spectacular return to WWE with heavy promotion, and his face-offs with Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes have garnered a lot of excitement among fans. Viewers are also eager to see an in-ring return from the wrestler.
It is also the perfect time for Punk to make his in-ring return since it’s been 10 years since his last WWE match, which was also the Royal Rumble 2014. It took place on January 26, 2024.
Moreover, Punk has always been upset about never getting the chance to fight in the main event of Wrestlemania during his previous time with WWE. Therefore, given the promos’ heavy promotions and hints, CM Punk is the most likely candidate to win the Royal Rumble 2024.
II. Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes is likely to be the next candidate to win the Royal Rumble after Punk. Rhodes won it last year, but his WrestleMania dreams came to an end after his face-off with Roman Reigns.
As of now, the story of Rhodes wanting to dethrone Roman Reigns makes him a good contender to win the Royal Rumble 2024. However, the chance of The Rock making an entry into the picture further complicates Rhodes’ chances. It seems like it could take a while for Rhodes to reach his Wrestlemania dream, with a few more hurdles on the way.
2. Other Likely Candidates to Win the Men’s Royal Rumble 2024
Apart from the obvious favorites, Gunther, The Rock, and Drew McIntyre are potential candidates to win the Royal Rumble 2024.
I. Gunther
Gunther is definitely not one of the top contenders for Royal Rumble, but his promos have also turned a few heads. The wrestler’s sudden interruption of Seth Rollins on RAW fueled the discussion even further, as he’s known for his unexpected moves.
Gunther is also the longest-surviving WWE Intercontinental champion as of now, so his winning could add a new layer to his storyline.
II. The Rock
The Rock has gained a lot of attention after his dramatic return to WWE. He has also teased a potential face-off with Roman Reigns for the Tribal Chief title and the King of the Anoa’i family.
He is not one of the main contenders for the Royal Rumble title, but he is a force to be reckoned with in case of a sudden entry.
III. Drew McIntyre
McIntyre is a heel character who adds to the Royal Rumble saga because of its affinity for truth. His contract complications make him the least likely winner on the list, but his storyline has many parallels with previous Royal Rumble dramas.
He is a dark horse in the race, so he is definitely one to look out for.
3. Who will win the Women’s Royal Rumble 2024?
Bayley and Becky Lynch are the top favorites to win the Women’s Royal Rumble 2024. Bayley is more likely to win and move on to Wrestlemania 40.
WWE has been hinting at a match between Rhea Ripley and Becky for a while now, so Becky might not require a Royal Rumble win. Therefore, Bayley is a more likely candidate.
Bayley could win and then challenge IYO Sky for a face-off in Wrestlemania 40.
4. About WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., doing business as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and various other business ventures.
WWE shows are sports entertainment, featuring story line-driven, scripted, and partially choreographed matches; though including moves that can put performers at risk of injury, even death, if not performed correctly. It was founded in 1953 as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation and is the largest wrestling promotion in the world. It is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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