10 Shocks You Could See At WWE Royal Rumble 2017

10. Finn Balor

Finn Balor's return is reported to be for somewhere nearer WrestleMania itself, but we've seen injured superstars make a hurried January return. Both 2008 and 2010 saw sidelined wrestlers return and win the match (John Cena and Edge, respectively), to the shock of pretty much everybody in attendance.

You might question the wisdom of having Balor return in such an immediate and explosive fashion, especially if he wins, but his main roster debut was similarly dominant - defeating Roman Reigns clean in the main event.

Rumours have swirled regarding a potential 'Mania bout between Finn and The Undertaker, but should he instead win the Rumble, he has a pair of tailor-made opponents in the form of Reigns or Owens. One the man he beat to immediately become a main eventer, the other his old NXT rival.