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Perhaps one of the most anticipated pay-per-views in WWE where the heart pounds on a rapid level and wrestling fans go berserk with the entry of every superstar after every 90 seconds, is Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble 2019 will take place in Chase Field, Pheonix, Arizona on 28th January 2019.
The PPV that kicks off the 'Road To WrestleMania' provides an opportunity for a superstar to gain his limelight heading into the 'Grandest Stage of Them All' and solidifies his career by challenging for the top championship in WWE.
In 2018, SmackDown LIVE's Shinsuke Nakamura eliminated Roman Reigns and became the winner of the men's Royal Rumble match. In 2019, it is much more likely that a superstar from RAW will win the Royal Rumble match.
Nakamura went on to feud with AJ Styles for the WWE Championship as the re-match of the NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 10 was a high demand from the fans of the wrestling community and got their wish on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
The excitement of this match grows with the return of former superstars, Hall of Famers or perhaps a new debutant from NXT or a different wrestling company.
As the excitement blooms many hearts of ardent wrestling lovers, let's take a look at 3 Favourites who could win the Royal Rumble Match in 2019.
#3 - Kevin Owens
On 17th December 2018 episode of Monday Night RAW, WWE announced the return of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in the days to come. Even though there aren't any rumors surrounding who Kevin Owens will face at WrestleMania, WWE could pull off a surprise move to make 'The Prizefighter' as the winner of the 2019 Royal Rumble match.
Kevin Owens lost his Universal Championship to Goldberg back in Fastlane 2017 and is yet to invoke his rematch clause for the championship. Considering the return of Sami Zayn too, WWE might put him in the Intercontinental Title picture as his 'heel' run couldn't work pretty well.
If Brawn Strowman beats Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, it would be amazing to witness the rivalry of Brawn Strowman and Kevin Owens with both superstars reigniting their rivalry.
Kevin Owens is out of action since October 2018 as he had surgery on both knees after an assault by Bobby Lashley and was set to be out for months till WrestleMania 35.
Since Royal Rumble match is known for giving surprises as a package, WWE can pull a shocker to its fans by having Owens winning the Rumble.
#2 - Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has had a helluva run ever since his arrival on the main roster. An unused talent who worked for different wrestling promotions arrived in NXT and Monday Night RAW in 2018.
Reports mentioned that the company was high on McIntyre in 2019 and has huge plans for him. It could be a possibility for Drew McIntyre to achieve the top card following the absence of Roman Reigns due to leukemia.
WWE decided to align Drew McIntyre along with Dolph Ziggler in his first appearance after many years. The 'Shawn Micheals - Diesel' sort of alignment focused on pushing Drew's character as a dominant force.
As the run with Dolph ended recently, there is a possibility of a push after his feud ends with both Finn Bálor and Dolph Ziggler.
As Braun Strowman is prepared to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, there might be a title change with Strowman winning the title and then, Drew winning the Royal Rumble match.
#1 - Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins has seen a rollercoaster ride as of 2018 with him winning the Intercontinental championship back at WrestleMania 34 to his former Shield-brother, Dean Ambrose who turned his back on him after Roman Reigns announced his departure due to leukemia.
It is likely that The Architect could win the Royal Rumble considering he dropped the title to Dean Ambrose in the recently concluded TLC PPV. With the Monday Nights lacking a major top-tier superstar, it is the perfect time to book Seth as Reigns' replacement as Universal Champion.
Rollins is a top superstar with the ability to produce exciting matches along with quality in-ring moves. According to the rumors of Wrestling Newsletter Observer, Brock Lesnar could be working with Rollins at WrestleMania which be a perfect time to have Seth Rollins as the new Universal Champion.
The storyline would be emotional as it would focus on Reigns' medical condition and Seth fighting for his brother, Roman Reigns. If WWE considers Rollins' winning the Royal Rumble, this could lead to him defying the odds and have a solidified status as the top-tier superstar of WWE.
