WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Predicting All 15 Wrestlers Not Yet Announced

7. Tyler Bate

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You suspect Triple H will be more interested in previewing his favourite NXT guys in the cameo slot than a banter nostalgia slot - although one of those is likely, read on - and Tyler Bate's witty, effervescent style is ideal for such a role.

Incredible at working a long, intricate match from underneath, he's also great at the fun, short ripper match. Incorporating high-flying and slapstick, if anybody from the Enfield graveyard is capable of popping the "go on, impress me" WWE main roster crowd, it's Bate.

While it would be much funnier to watch Wolfgang try, Bate is the one.

 
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