10 Reasons Why The 2019 Royal Rumble Will Be The Best Ever

7. Pure Adrenaline

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Something about Ronda Rousey Vs. Sasha Banks sets the nerves jittering.

You don't doubt Ronda Rousey. She takes the finger-wagging arms of doubters and throws them over her shoulder in one seamless, fist-pumping motion. But.

But.

Sasha Banks is an excellent performer, but an exuberant one prone to error - and one who at times struggles to control the adrenaline coursing through her. In a way, despite being far more exciting than many of the slower, basic opponents Ronda has faced so far, Sasha may represent the biggest challenge. This thing is going to be - given the performers and the dynamic, it can only be - absolutely f*cking furiously paced, which may result in either an awesome rush of relentless drama - or a chaotic mess.

We should see at least a version of the Boss in this fight, too. This is long overdue. Over three years overdue, really: to force the less experienced Rousey into a mistake, the old Sasha needs to recover that Full Sail swagger by slapping her plush across the face. If she wants to reduce Ronda to tears, to truly recapture the savage magic of 2015, Sasha should blow her husband a kiss across the barricade.

Fast, Furious or car crash - you'll keep a tight grip of the wheel, whatever happens.

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