WWE Royal Rumble 2018: Predicting 13 Wrestlers Not Yet Announced

4. Kurt Angle

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As unideal as the idea of having an authority figure not named 'Daniel Bryan' appear in this year's Rumble sounds, WWE can tell a potentially great story with Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan this weekend.

While his name hasn't been confirmed yet, JJ's participation could be announced via social media ahead of the weekend, before pulling a swerve at the pay-per-view. Jordan is carrying an injury. He'll likely be limited in his Raw Tag Title defence earlier in the night, and WWE could play up on this by putting over the idea that he is hurt after the match. Then, they should have his concerned father approach, pull him out of the Rumble for fear of further damage, and insert himself in his place.

Kurt's appearance would pop the crowd in his home state, and being screwed out of his spot would be great fuel for Jordan, who's currently in the midst of a protracted heel turn. Two birds, one stone.

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