WWE Royal Rumble 2016: 10 Reasons The Undertaker Will Return

Could The Undertaker be coming for Brock Lesnar in the Rumble?

The full list of entrants for the Royal Rumble match haven't yet been officially announced by WWE, but most fans could figure out who was going to be in the match from a recent segment on Raw. Calling the 'WWE roster' onto the stage with him, Vince McMahon aimed to show Roman Reigns that he had no chance in the upcoming 30-man over-the-top-rope bout. Even though there looked to be a whole load of Rumble entrants on that stage, it's still likely that the promotion will have a few surprises up their sleeves come time for the event itself. This is a tried and tested formula, giving fans some nostalgia pops or genuine shocks on the night. There's every chance that The Undertaker could provide one of those jaw-dropping moments. At this point, Undertaker's WrestleMania match hasn't been announced, despite the rumour mill going into overdrive. It's likely that could well change at the Rumble, and it might become clear what part the legendary Phenom will play on the biggest show of the year. Here I will posit 10 theories as to why 'Taker might return at the Rumble. Just what part could the Deadman play in the annual over-the-top-rope 30-man battle royal? A part, or could he do the unthinkable and actually go all the way?

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