WWE WrestleMania 30: 10 Most Likely Winners Of Andre The Giant Memorial Trophy

3. Big E

Big E was the early bookies favourite to win the battle royal and it is easy to see why. The Intercontinental champion is on a hot streak, having defended his title many times, and he will be difficult to stop. He only made his WWE debut at last year's Wrestlemania, failing to beat Team Hell No with Dolph Ziggler for the Tag Team championship, but he could use this year's event to launch himself to the next stage of his already prosperous wrestling career. Power and strength seem to be key attributes of many of the wrestlers featured in this list and Big E is no exception. Prior to starting in wrestling, Big E was a successful powerlifter, winning the USAPL Open and Raw Powerlifting championships and breaking national records in the process. This strength and power is noticeable when he is in the ring and performing some of his moves. If he is able to lift wrestlers up on to his shoulder to perform the Big Ending, then lifting wrestlers over the top rope to eliminate them shouldn't be difficult. With their shared wrestling style, characteristics and powerlifting background, Big E is a younger, more agile version of Mark Henry. Many of Mark Henry's weaknesses are also shared by the Tampa resident but he has youth and speed to his advantage and Big E will help eliminate wrestlers quickly in his quest to win the trophy. One of the up and coming stars is likely to be in the final three and many people are tipping Big E to challenge for the win.
 
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