WWE Women's Royal Rumble 2022: Predicting ALL 30 Entrants

1. Bayley

Paige Asuka Bayley
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The biggest and best return of the bunch, Bayley's return offers a wealth of narrative possibilities and a host of match combinations to get excited over when WWE are looking desperately short of them.

'The Role Model' was phenomenal during the pandemic then went on the injured list just weeks before crowds returned. She's earned the post-absence pop, but the option exists for her to take the babyface route or remain heel such is her skillset.

There are several intriguing potential winners, but only one genuinely deserving one. It's high time the former 'Hugger' was allowed to say "Ding Dong, Hello!" to the 'Show Of Shows' top spot.

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