WWE Royal Rumble 2015: 10 Biggest Rumours

What surprises could WWE have in store for fans this Sunday night?

by Erik Beaston

Sunday night, World Wrestling Entertainment presents the 2015 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, live from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event is headlined by WWE World Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar defending against John Cena and Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat match, not to mention the annual 30-man over-the-top-rope Royal Rumble match.

The official start of the road to WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble is annually one of the most eagerly anticipated shows on the schedule. The drama that surrounds the Rumble match itself, the fact that the WrestleMania card begins taking shape and the unforeseen surprises the company books throughout the show have transformed the event over the years.

No longer does the show sell itself based on the main event alone but, rather, the promise of something extraordinary happening that will undoubtedly shape the creative direction en route to the biggest show the industry has to offer.

Just days away from this year's Rumble, rumors and speculation are running rampant. Who might fans see make a surprise appearance in the night's main event? Will the outcome of the WWE title bout leave fans stunned? What about Sting, who made his return to television Monday night?

Find out now what you can expect from this weekend's extravaganza with the 10 biggest rumors surrounding the Royal Rumble.

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Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.