Speaking of Reigns, Raw must close with a blockbuster announcement that changes the Royal Rumble pay-per-view entirely. Initially, The Big Show caused confusion a few weeks ago by seeming to suggest that he would be #1 in the Rumble match itself. That's been cleared up, the promo was supposed to state that Show was simply the first man to announce he wanted to be involved. Vince McMahon could make reference to that following a Reigns win over one of the heels on the roster (possibly even another handicap situation). The boss would state that Big Show can't be the number one entrant, because that position is taken. Obviously, he would then reveal that none other than Roman Reigns will start the match against The Big Show, making his task all the more impossible. This doesn't necessarily mean that WWE need to have Reigns overcome all the odds and leave as the WWE Champion at the Royal Rumble. If Triple H were to enter at #30, it would seem like a cruel way for The Authority to defeat the fighting champ, but would leave them looking like smoking hot heels. Building sympathy for Reigns is something WWE must do before WrestleMania. What else do you think WWE may have planned for Monday Night Raw? What do you make of the booking steps listed here? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below!
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