WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Predicting All 30 Entrants

19. Mustafa Ali

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Ali has gone from failed contender on WWE's most neglected brand to a hot-shotted SmackDown main eventer in a matter of weeks. Where once he shared a locker-room with Ariya Daivari and Mike Kanellis, he's now sharing rings with Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles. That's one hell of a come-up, and while WWE will dial his push back at some point, his recent ascension should guarantee a Rumble spot.

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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.