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With TLC: Tables, Ladders, and Chairs in the history books, the WWE Universe now looks ahead, to one of the biggest nights in the company's calendar: the Royal Rumble.
The 2019 event will be the 32nd Royal Rumble pay per view, and if history is anything to go by, the fans should expect some shocking moments.
Who can forget when Mr McMahon won the entire match from #2 in 1999, or when the rookie Maven shocked the world when he eliminated The Undertaker in 2002.
And for the winners of the Royal Rumble match itself, they receive the ultimate prize, a guaranteed spot in a World title match at WrestleMania.
There are plenty of Superstars hoping to win, some who would benefit greatly from the huge victory, and some who wouldn't.
Here are three Superstars who should win the 2019 Men's Royal Rumble, and two who shouldn't.
#3 Should win: Finn Balor
One of the most popular Superstars on RAW, it is a real shame that Finn Balor hasn't held any gold despite his one-day reign as Universal Champion, that was cut short due to injury.
Ever since returning from said injury, Balor has been a fixture of the mid-card and has almost exclusively been booked outside of title opportunities.
Having the Irishman win the 2019 Men's Rumble would be a huge win for him, and allow fans to witness a dream match of the Beast Vs. the Demon at WrestleMania 35.
Balor, who is almost universally beloved by the WWE Universe would also be a solid crowd-pleasing pick, something the WWE have struggled to get in recent years, most notably in 2014 with Batista, 2015 with Roman Reigns, and 2017 with Randy Orton.
#2 Shouldn't win: A part-time Superstar
The Royal Rumble match has allowed for some of the most shocking returns in WWE history, with stars such as Booker T, Rob Van Dam and Big Daddy Cool, Diesel, all making returns during the epic 30-Superstar bout.
But whilst the fans may appreciate seeing these blasts from the past compete, it is a very different story when a part-time Superstar is given the win.
Look at Batista in 2014, who not only was a part-timer winning but also came at the expense of the fan's choice, Daniel Bryan.
With the company battling to regain viewers in recent months, it can seem tempting to have a nostalgic Superstar win, to get back some older viewers.
The WWE will need to fight this urge, in favor of today's product at the Rumble.
#2 Should win: Rusev
If the WWE are looking for Superstars who are massively popular and have maintained their popularity despite some shaky stories, they needn't look much further than Rusev.
Debuting on the main roster at the 2014 Rumble, how fitting would it be for the Bulgarian Brute to win the same match he debuted in, five years later.
Whilst he may be an unexpected pick, Rusev has proven himself to be a huge draw on SmackDown Live, with his Rusev Day chants still popular with the crowd.
And with Daniel Bryan now a fully-fledged heel, Team blue desperately need someone who can gel well with the bearded warrior, which the former US Champion has proven.
What better way for Rusev and Lana to celebrate Rusev Day, than winning the 2019 Royal Rumble on that very same day?
#1 Shouldn't win: A former winner
The Royal Rumble is a huge opportunity for a Superstar to make a name for themselves overnight, by going the distance, and earning themselves a World title match at WrestleMania.
But whilst the Rumble match is practically built to create new stars, the WWE have often relied on former winners, seeing them as safe bets as main eventers.
From 2013-2017, only one winner was a first-time victor, with John Cena (2013), Batista (2014), Triple H (2016) and Randy Orton (2017) all notching up their second Rumble wins.
These choices have often come back to haunt the WWE and shows the company lacking faith in their younger Superstars.
But Cena and Orton won't be there forever, and frankly, the WWE needs to learn to trust their much younger Superstars.
#1 Should win: Seth Rollins
At TLC, Seth Rollins lost the Intercontinental Championship to Dean Ambrose, and whilst this may seem like a setback on the surface, many are seeing it as the Architect moving on the bigger and better things.
Now title-less, Rollins is a prime pick to win the 2019 Men's Rumble match and would be a safe pick for the company, given his popularity with the fans.
The rumour circulating is that Rollins is the company's pick to win, which would guarantee him a WrestleMania main event, presumably against the Beast Brock Lesnar.
Rollins and Lesnar are no stranger to each other, with the Architect cashing in Money In the Bank at WrestleMania, in the middle of the then-WWE World Champion's match with Roman Reigns.
Could history repeat itself, and Rollins take yet another title away from Brock at WrestleMania?
