5 Royal Rumble surprise entrants we don't want to see

The Royal Rumble is a unique PPV in the WWE, where a Superstar's fortunes in the promotion can turn around overnight. Many Superstars over the years have benefitted hugely from a good showing in the Rumble, especially the Royal Rumble match.

This year's Royal Rumble will see the men's and women's Rumble matches, where 30 men and 30 women will face off in a battle royal, with the men's winner getting a shot at the Universal or WWE Championship, while the women's winner can choose between the RAW or SmackDown women's champion.

A surprise entrant in the Rumble match can get a huge pop from the audience, as well as set-up new storylines. A returning Superstar, either after a hiatus due to injury, or a semi-retired Superstar, can be a good addition to the show.

There have been several rumours about certain stars returning at the Royal Rumble.

But these 5 Superstars below, shouldn't be a part of the Royal Rumble match later this month, for a variety of reasons.

Let's take a look at 5 Royal Rumble surprise entrants we don't want to see:

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#5 The Bella Twins

Nikki Bella eliminates Brie Bella at the 2018 Royal Rumble

The WWE Universe dislikes part-timers, as has been evidenced by the reaction that Brock Lesnar gets these days. So, expect a similar reaction if one of the Bella Twins - Nikki and Brie, is one of the last few remaining in the Rumble match.

In last year's first-ever women's Royal Rumble match, Brie and Nikki Bella put up a good showing, with the latter being the last one to be eliminated by Asuka.

The twins haven't featured much in the last year or so, making a handful of appearances. A deep run in the Rumble match for either of them would rob a much more deserving full-time Superstar an opportunity to impress, and even win, the Rumble match.

#4 The Undertaker

The Undertaker

The Undertaker is an icon and a legend in the WWE, but it seems like his career is winding down and we may not see a lot of him in the ring.

Many reports have suggested that he may wrestle his final match in the WWE later this year at WrestleMania. The Royal Rumble shouldn't be on the list of matches that The Undertaker should compete in at this stage of his career, and it would not set-up any notable storyline.

The Undertaker's character has to be the center of any storyline, but with 29 other men in the ring, it is almost impossible for one Superstar to stand out in a Royal Rumble match.

I believe that The Undertaker should have just the one match at WrestleMania, maybe against a younger talent that he can put over, and that should be the end of his storied wrestling career.

#3 Vickie Guerrero

Vickie Guerrero

Vickie Guerrero returned to the WWE in last year's Royal Rumble match, and was #16 entrant in the match. She entered the ring with a mic in hand, shouting "excuse me", much like she did previously, and demanded the women Superstars in the ring to notice her.

She was quickly eliminated by Sasha Banks, Michelle McCool, Becky Lynch, and Ruby Riott in under a minute.

Although her entrance brought comic relief, repeating the same thing this year would be a big let-down. It seems that we could see more NXT women Superstars in this year's Rumble match, and it would be the best for those Superstars to get the opportunity to wrestle at such a big stage like the Royal Rumble, than Vickie Guerrero.

WWE could maybe use her in the pre-show panel to give her some screen time.

#2 The Rock

The Rock

The big rumour before Roman Reigns' sad illness was that his cousin and former WWE Champion, The Rock, would return at Royal Rumble, win it, and set up a match against Reigns at WrestleMania 35.

We aren't sure if The Rock is still in the WWE's plans at the moment, and if he is, the WWE may have few feuds to engage him in.

The Rock has been away from the WWE for three years with his last match coming at WrestleMania 32, while his last appearance at the Royal Rumble PPV was way back in 2013, when he faced CM Punk for the WWE Championship.

The Rock's Royal Rumble appearance will get a huge pop, as well as coverage from the entertainment and mainstream media, which the WWE wouldn't mind, but I think it would serve no purpose, and WWE can instead hold him back for a match at WrestleMania 35.

#1 Finn Balor

Finn Balor

Finn Balor replaced Braun Strowman to face Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble for the Universal title. Strowman was removed from the match after he destroyed WWE Chairman Vince McMahon's car, and Balor, later that night, won a fatal four-way match to earn a chance to face Lesnar.

Balor was also removed from the 30-man Royal Rumble match at the PPV, but there is a possibility that he could make an appearance at the match, after his match against Lesnar.

If that is the case, it would mean that Balor had lost the match earlier that night and would probably be battered and bruised, and not at his best.

That is a story WWE can use to show Balor's courage and determination to get another title shot, but it could also work against him as he may face another defeat at a big PPV.

We would rather WWE tell a story of how Balor was put down by The Beast after putting on a valiant effort.