8 HUGE WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Predictions You Need To Know

8. Roman Reigns (c) Vs. Kevin Owens

On Raw Is XXX, Roman Reigns found Sami Zayn Not Guilty of his alleged crimes against The Bloodline but did so with cold and callous restraint.

’The Tribal Chief’ only pardoned him "for now", and wanted no part of Zayn until his Royal Rumble bout with Kevin Owens, when he’d be forced to do "the right thing". Whatever exactly that is.

The latest gripping twist in The Bloodline saga was perfect go-home fodder, as was Owens’ fight-the-world mentality elsewhere on the show. It suited what all of this has been about since ‘KO’ inserted himself in the group’s business last November. The story is so good at this point that WWE have arrived at a rather unique paradox here - thrillingly, the babyface can’t win.

Reigns is not losing his titles at The Royal Rumble, but could he lose Zayn once and for all regardless? Can the ‘Honorary Ice’ simultaneously protect the gold while revealing that his bone-deep alliance is with the fallen challenger?

Yes, yes and yes, but it is with unfamiliar certainty about WWE’s steady hand that these predictions can be both bold and unclear. The company has rewarded fan faith for sticking with this tale with equal parts euphoria and anxiety. The end is near, but don’t expect a break from the undulations.

Winner - Roman Reigns