WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Rating Each Entrant's Chances Of Winning

14. Big Cass

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WWE clearly see something in Big Cass, and it's easy to see why. Vince McMahon loves a giant, and the 7' New Yorker is one of the biggest competitors in the company. He's not the finished article in the ring yet, but he benefits immensely from having Enzo Amore as a mouthpiece, and he's far from uncharismatic himself.

We don't see much of Enzo in the ring these days, which suggests WWE will eventually look to push Cass as a singles act. The Royal Rumble is probably too soon for him, however, and he'll enter with just an outside chance of victory.

This year's match isn't short of monsters, but WWE will probably give Cass an elimination or two. Rusev seems like a likely target, particularly in the wake of their recent troubles, which could set up their feud's continuation. Whatever happens, Cass will remain protected and come out looking stronger than when he went in.

Chances: Slim.

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