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

6. Chris Jericho

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Current WWE United States Champions Chris Jericho won't defend his title on Sunday night, but he was one of the first men to confirm himself for the Rumble. Currently in the midst of one of the most stunning career revivals in wrestling history, Y2J continues to dazzle and entertain as Kevin Owens' best friend, and has a good chance of winning this weekend.

Owens vs. Jericho is supposedly on the cards for WrestleMania, and if Owens is successful in defending his Universal Title against Roman Reigns, Jericho could emerge as the Rumble's frontrunner. His best in ring days might be behind him, but Jericho still knows how to put a good match together, and the promo wars between him and Owens would be nothing short of excellent.

Jericho will spend the first part of his evening locked inside a shark cage, but he might still find a way to influence the Universal Title match. Whatever form his actions take, there's a great chance of Chris Jericho making a huge impact this weekend.

Chances: Strong.

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