WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Predicting All 30 Entrants

1. Samoa Joe

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Samoa Joe has been ready for a main roster call-up since the day he walked into the Performance Center. He's one of the best pro-wrestlers on the planet, and is currently in the form of his life as NXT's most dominant heel. Whether he lands on Raw or SmackDown, Joe will fit like a glove, and should be treated like a major player from day one.

Shinsuke Nakamura took the NXT Title back in Osaka last weekend, which should clear a path for Joe's main roster call-up. Whether that happens before the Royal Rumble or at the event itself, the Alamodome would be a great place for him to make an impact.

Odds of Winning: Slim.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.