WWE Royal Rumble 2019: Predicting The 10 Biggest Spots

2. Becky's Blitz

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One of Becky Lynch or Charlotte Flair is almost certainly winning the Royal Rumble, and while there's a case for both, 'The Man' should get the nod.

Setting it up is easy. In the opening match, Lynch falls to Asuka via Ronda Rousey interference (WWE could go for a disqualification if they're feeling wimpy). Becky loses it, kicking up a storm backstage, but finds herself banned from ringside for Rousey's match with Sasha Banks. She finds a new way to take out her frustrations, battering Carmella as the clock counts down for number 30, before entering the match, eliminating a boatload of opponents, winning, and immediately challenging Rousey for WrestleMania 35. From there, WWE can build to the rumoured Triple Threat.

This almost works too well, particularly if it results in Becky winning at 'Mania. Flair jamming herself into Lynch's earned opportunities was what set this badass run off in the first place. If she does it again, and Lynch takes the three-way by pinning her SmackDown rival, the whole thing will come full circle.

It'd also keep things open for a Rousey vs. Lynch singles match, which is definitely on our 2019 wishlists.

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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.