WWE Royal Rumble 2019: 10 Things That Must Happen

6. Ronda Rousey Defends Her Title

Ronda Rousey Sasha Banks
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Despite all the talk of shocks and swerves flying around the place, it makes sense to believe that Ronda Rousey will demolish Sasha Banks and prolong her coveted Raw Women's Title reign. If you're prone to putting a punt on with the bookies, then the smart money is on Ronda here.

WWE can't have lost interest in promoting Rousey vs. Becky Lynch just yet. Although that scrap hardly needs a title to make it worthwhile, common WWE booking dictates something will be on the line when it happens, especially if the match is booked for WrestleMania 35. That means the 'Legit Boss' has legit no chance at the Rumble.

Place a bet on Rousey right now.

It's the smart play as far as WWE are concerned anyway. Having Ronda strut around talking to the media before 'Mania with that Raw belt draped over her shoulder gives the title instant credibility in the mainstream press. That's more important than some shock win just for the sake of it.

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