9. It'd Be An Almighty Surprise
Few really expect The Undertaker to be part of the Royal Rumble. The big story heading into the match revolves around Roman Reigns and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. That's enough for some people, who may struggle to see where Undertaker fits into the scenario without being shoe-horned in unnecessarily. Still, it'd be a monumental surprise if that infamous bell did toll and The Undertaker made his presence felt. The character's last appearance in the Royal Rumble came back in 2009, a match from which 'Taker was eliminated by The Big Show after lasting over 30 minutes in total. It's high time he entered the match again. Nobody would be able to resist being excited over the idea of seeing Undertaker compete in the Rumble again. As soon as his music hit, it would feel like the clock has been turned back to the golden era of WWE television, and the Rumble would instantly feel more important. There's something about The Undertaker that makes events feel more special, and the Royal Rumble has been missing him.
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