#1 - Seth Rollins
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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.