WWE Royal Rumble 2018: Predicting 13 Wrestlers Not Yet Announced

2. Daniel Bryan

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Daniel Bryan's future remains a hot-button topic, but while him potentially returning to a WWE ring would come with a number of complications, rejoining the active roster as a Royal Rumble participant isn't out of the question.

Bookmakers slashed the odds of him appearing in the Rumble this past weekend. This isn't a telltale sign, but it's certainly an encouraging one. On top of this, Bryan's ongoing storyline with Shane McMahon has to lead somewhere, and anything other than some form of in-ring return would be considered a big letdown. Throw the almighty pop he'd receive into the mix, and you're left with an all-time great Rumble moment.

Medical clearance is an issue, and there's every chance WWE will never renege on their enforced retirement. Bryan's definitely going to wrestle again, but we don't know where he'll end up, though this question may be answered this Sunday night.

Let's hope they find a way to make it happen.

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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.