WWE Royal Rumble 2018: Predicting 13 Wrestlers Not Yet Announced

1. Roman Reigns

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Of course Roman Reigns is going to be in the 2018 Royal Rumble.

The fact that his name hasn't been announced yet is a huge surprise, particularly after dropping the Intercontinental Title this Monday night, and freeing himself of the midcard belt's shackles means he can now transition into his feud with Brock Lesnar. That they'll likely headline WrestleMania 34 is wrestling's worst kept secret, but does this mean Reigns will win the Rumble? Not necessarily.

Shinsuke Nakamura remains the betting favourite, and with several credible sources suggesting that WWE will opt for a SmackDown wrestler in Philadelphia, the company could get to Roman vs. Brock via a different route. A smart move, as we all remember the nuclear heat that greeted 'The Big Dog' the last time he won the Rumble in this city.

Letting Roman finish second would be a good way to ensure a big pop for the victor, as throwing him out guarantees adulation. Lord help us if he wins, though...

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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.