2 Surprise entrants who could feature in the Men's and 2 who may in Women's Royal Rumble match

One of WWE's big four pay-per-views, Royal Rumble, is just around the corner. The road to WrestleMania 35 will officially begin on January 27th, 2019 with WWE Royal Rumble.

Given WWE always has a few shocks and surprises planned for the event, there is always a sense of excitement among the WWE Universe when it comes to Royal Rumble. Well, the case this year is no different.

With a few top stars including the likes of WWE's poster boy Roman Reigns out of WWE due to health issues, creative, this time around would heavily depend upon a few part-timers and NXT rookies to add that element of surprise and star power to the Rumble match.

So, without further ado, let's look at 2 part-timers who could feature in the men's royal rumble and 2 who may in women's rumble match

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#4 Women's Rumble match: Stephanie McMahon

As of late, Stephanie McMahon has not been a part of any major feud or storyline.

Well, Stephanie McMahon has always been advertised as a dominating heel on WWE TV. However, for the past few months, there has not been any major storyline surrounding her. The former Raw Commissioner last featured in a tag team match with Triple H against the team of Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 34. However, all this could change on January 27th at Royal Rumble.

WWE could have Stephanie feature in the Royal Rumble match as a surprise entrant, thereby teasing a potential feud in the due process. This would not only add that element of surprise to the Rumble match but would also set up a potential feud with any top superstar for the following weeks.

Given, Stephanie has featured on a few occasions in WrestleMania matches, WWE could conclude the potential feud with an interesting match at WrestleMania 35.

#3 Women's Rumble match: Lita and Trish Stratus

Lita and Trish Stratus are very likely to feature in the Women's royal rumble match on January 27

Well, a few weeks ago on Raw, WWE teased a potential tag team match between the duo of Bayley and Sasha Banks versus Lita and Trish Stratus at WrestleMania 35. And so, both Lita and Trish Stratus have a very high probability of entering the Women's Rumble match on January 27.

WWE could lay down the breadcrumbs for the rumoured tag team match via creating tension between both the teams at Royal Rumble. On another note, WWE is most likely to introduce Women tag team titles very soon. Thus, the rumoured tag team match at WrestleMania 35 could very well happen for the tag titles.

All in all, a tag team match featuring two all time legends versus two modern era superstars at the grandest stage of them all would be 'best for business'.

#2 Men's royal rumble match: Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle could enter in the Men's Rumble match on January 27.

Well, after the McMahon family took full control of both the rosters, one question which has been reverberating in the minds of WWE fans is, 'What is next for Kurt Angle'? Well, Royal Rumble could be one possible answer to that question. Creative could have him feature in the Rumble match to add the element of surprise, however, expect them to go one step further and tease a potential feud involving Angle for WrestleMania 35.

Going by his recent tweet, the former Olympic gold medalist, in fact, recently teased his Rumble entry on Twitter. Angle last featured on the Raw following TLC where he decimated Baron Corbin to put an end to his era. However, it might not be long before we see the master of ankle lock back in action in WWE ring.

#1 Men's Royal Rumble match: The Rock

The Rock is even rumoured to win the Royal Rumble match.

Even though The Rock vs Reigns for WrestleMania is off the table, The Brahma Bull looks likely to enter the men's royal rumble match on January 27. Well, according to the early betting odds, The Rock was very likely to win the Royal Rumble 2019 in order to main event WrestleMania 35 against Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. However, scenarios have changed drastically after Roman's departure.

With the likes of Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre emerging as the hot favourites to win the Rumble, a win for the 'Great one' if he shows up at Rumble looks highly unlikely, however, with WWE you never know. Who knows, WWE could still decide to have a potential Rock vs Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 35 followed by Seth Rollins vs Rock for the Universal Championship at Summerslam. Looks fascinating on paper, however, to be honest, it would do more harm than good to WWE in the long run.