WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 10 Shocks That Could Happen
9. Daniel Bryan Hand-Picks An Opponent For The Miz
Ever since September, Daniel Bryan and The Miz have been involved in a quasi-feud that's helped catapult The Miz to his greatest heights in years. It started when The Miz called Bryan a coward for retiring, and then saw Dolph Ziggler stand up for Bryan and challenge the Intercontinental Champion. Though Dolph and The Miz had a great feud, the former WrestleMania headliner ultimately turned "The Showoff" away, and remains champ.
Miz is currently feuding with Dean Ambrose, and it looks like they'll end up fighting for the Intercontinental Title at the Royal Rumble. It's also to be expected that Miz will retain his belt there, as Ambrose doesn't really need the title. That'll open up the door for a brand-new program for The Miz, hopefully a big one that can lead to a WrestleMania culmination.
Bryan could easily bring out Miz's next opponent at the Rumble, but who could it be? Some have speculated that Samoa Joe could get the call-up, but he works better as a heel. Maybe Hideo Itami will be ready to return?