WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Predicting All 17 Wrestlers Not Yet Announced

by Andy H Murray

1. Braun Strowman

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Finn Balor has replaced him as Brock Lesnar's Royal Rumble challenger, but don't expect Braun Strowman to stay out of the Universal Title picture for long. He's still hovering in and around the scene, could yet face Lesnar as a pre-WrestleMania opponent, and should capture the big red belt for the first time later this year, though he'll probably have to stay patient for now.

Strowman missing out on this year's Rumble would be a major shock. He's one of the favourites to win, and while Vince McMahon may yet exclude him as further punishment for his recent destructive antics, this wouldn't be a popular choice.

He'll be involved.

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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.