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

5. Shayna Baszler

Shayna Baszler
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As with the men's match, there will almost certainly be an NXT representative or two in this year's women's Rumble. None have been announced so far, but WWE should look no further than the developmental brand's alpha, Shayna Baszler, who'll defend her NXT Women's Championship against Bianca Belair at TakeOver: Phoenix the night before.

The outcome of that bout doesn't even matter. NXT Champion Andrade 'Cien' Almas featured in last year's Rumble after besting Johnny Gargano in their five-star classic, but Baszler falling to Belair would allow WWE to transition 'The Queen Of Spades' into a full-time main roster role. Both Shayna and her fast-rising TakeOver opponent are more than ready for their respective promotions.

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