5 Potential Last-Minute Replacements For John Cena At WWE Royal Rumble
4. Goldberg
It's been quite some time since Goldberg appeared on WWE television. The WCW icon hasn't done anything of significance inside a ring since he lost the Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 33. Although he looked to be in incredible physical condition during his last run, he ended up on the wrong side of the WWE Universe's backlash due to the extreme brevity of his matches.
Having said that, the Royal Rumble is the one event where brief encounters aren't just common, they're applauded. Furthermore, Goldberg was responsible for one of the most memorable moments in Rumble history when he eliminated Brock Lesnar and squared off against The Undertaker for the first time ever in 2017.
As that outing once again proved, he is incredibly reliable when it comes to delivering short performances, and his name carries enough star-power to make him a suitable replacement for John Cena, so perhaps a short-lived Rumble return would be the perfect way for him to make a comeback.