8 WWE Royal Rumble 2016 Surprises That Could Happen

4. Randy Orton Returns

Randy Orton has been sidelined for months, his problematic shoulder keeping him from action. Surgery extended his leave longer than intended. Then reports came out about potential neck surgery, which has never been confirmed or denied by either Randy or WWE. With that in mind, do not discount a potential return from Orton, who not-so-slyly told a fan on Twitter that keeping him off of the Slammy Awards back in December kept him out of mind, suggesting that it would make his return that much more meaningful. Perhaps that return occurs Sunday at the Royal Rumble, where he would instantly generate buzz as one of the biggest stars in the match. A few RKOs and a late-match run could help reinvigorate a performer who has not been at his best since 2013. More importantly, it would bolster a roster in desperate need of recognizable faces, especially as 'Mania approaches.