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

21. Mojo Rawley

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Zack Ryder might be on the shelf, but Mojo Rawley's push is far from over. The Hype Bros' more excitable half has continued to feature in his partner's absence, and won a SmackDown battle royal to secure his Rumble spot earlier this week.

Love him or loathe him, WWE see something in Mojo. He has been allowed to speak openly and freely on Talking Smack, and they wouldn't have kept featuring him if they saw him only as a tag guy. SmackDown's midcard is thin at the moment, and it's likely that he'll soon slot into a role just below the Baron Corbins and Dolph Zigglers of the world.

There's no chance he wins on Sunday, however. Mojo is far from the finished article, and he's nowhere near ready for a position of such prominence. A strong Rumble showing isn't out of the question, however.

Chances: None.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.