10 Ways WWE Can Guarantee Royal Rumble 2017 Sell-Out

Shawn Michaels’ name was immediately thrown into the rumour mill as soon as the Alamodome was announced. Not only was he raised in San Antonio, but he headlined the last Rumble to be held in the building (1997) with a successful WWE Championship defence over Sycho Sid. Add the fact that Michaels recently took-up a coaching job at the WWE Performance Center into the mix, and it seems almost certain that he’ll make an appearance in January.

If he does show-up, WWE will want to milk HBK’s presence for all it’s worth. Fans will be excited just to see his name on the line-up, and even if his role is limited to a 10-15 minute talking segment, droves of supporters will show-up just to see Shawn.

What would really tip the 2017 Rumble over the edge, however, is Shawn Michaels wrestling. The prospect of one last HBK match, especially in his hometown, would be a major draw for the event, but it’s a huge ask, particularly for someone of his age and injury history.

Still, if Shawn’s in shape and gets the required medical clearance, why wouldn’t WWE book him in a dream match? There are a number of suitable opponents who’d love to tie up with him, and while the odds of HBK wrestling are slim at best, who wouldn’t want to see him go toe-to-toe with AJ Styles?

If Shawn Michaels wrestling in the Alamodome is even halfway possible, WWE must pursue it, no matter the cost. Styles, the consensus “best wrestler in the world,” would be the perfect opposition, and though Shawn is 51 years old, it's hard to imagine them not having an excellent match. This would almost guarantee those 60,000+ sales alone, and make the 2017 Royal Rumble a real “must see” event.