25 Most Revealing WWE Instagram Posts Of The Week (Jan 29th)

Aside from WrestleMania, Royal Rumble is the highlight of the wrestling calendar. Every year the fanbase holds its breath waiting for the expected mystery appearances, big-shot returns and the revelation of just how the hell anyone is going to get Big Show out of the ring. It's also one of the most fertile grounds for rumour-spinners, with big theories on who will win, who will appear and what new feuds will spring out of the back of it heading towards 'Mania.

The big news in the run-up to the event has seen mention of Finn Balor's return, Samoa Joe's likely step up and Randy Orton being installed as the favourite. And of course, with 'Mania looming large, news of John Cena's possible match with Joe spinning some headlines, and the plans for AJ Styles and Shane McMahon again in focus.

Meanwhile The Undertaker reportedly needs a full hip replacement and Ric Flair isn't as down with the kids as he probably hoped...

Comedy gold.

And with the Rumble rumbling onto the horizon, the superstars doubled down on their goading of each other, their work-out selfies and the little glimpses into their private lives that make all this stalking feel worthwhile.

This was the week in WWE Instagram...

Sometimes it's nice to remember that Instagram used to be about beautiful photographs, and they don't come much more beautiful than this aerial shot of new NXT champ Bobby Roode's victory moment at NXT Take-Over.

The new champ was also captured in the traditional "I've never seen a belt this close" pose backstage as well...