9 WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Results Predictions

3. Retirement? What Retirement?

RR 2019 RESULTS PREDICTIONS
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The Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer openly discussing Ronda Rousey's alleged desire to call it quits following WrestleMania so she can start a family may very well have buggered her run completely. See: Goldberg, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns.

Of course, two of those men actually were leaving. In Roman's case, the journalist announcing him as WWE's golden boy effectively destroyed his popularity. It's a similar case here; even if Ronda's staying put - and she quickly moved to call bullsh*t on the story - a certain subset of the audience will already be practicing their best boo.

If WWE's anything, it's steadfastly stubborn. Remember: they went to Saudi Arabia again. They'll stay the course with Rousey.

Prediction: Ronda's winning, but this'll be an interesting test of her enduring appeal.

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