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

19. Luke Harper

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It's hard to say what WWE's long-term plans for Luke Harper are. While Bray Wyatt has fallen for Randy Orton's deception, Harper has always been wary of The Viper, and he paid for it this week. Orton handily defeated him in their one-on-one match, but that wasn't the end of it, and Wyatt laid him out with Sister Abigail in the aftermath.

There's a strong chance WWE finally pull the trigger on the Wyatt Family's split this weekend, and Harper will likely be at the heart of it. If they go for it, look for the trio to pull an uneasy team-up spot before Orton sticks the knife between Wyatt's shoulders, with Harper dropping out of the match in the process.

Whether he sides with Bray long-term or splits from him entirely, Harper won't be headlining WrestleMania. He's a tremendous wrestler and one of the company's best big men, however, so here's hoping a decent singles push isn't far away.

Chances: None.

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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.