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The elation was sky-high for the first PPV of 2020, Royal Rumble, which took place in Houston. The sold-out Minute Maid Park arena saw an incredible show from start to end, paving the way for the biggest show of the year, WrestleMania 36.
The Tag Team Titles were not defended at Royal Rumble, yet the show had some awe-inspiring singles matches. Roman Reigns avenged his previous two losses against Baron Corbin, winning the Falls Count Anywhere match. While Sheamus beat Shorty G, Andrade retained the US Championship against Humberto Carrillo.
Elsewhere on the show, Becky Lynch and The Fiend defended their respective titles successfully. After falling short last year, Charlotte Flair prevailed this year, winning the women's Royal Rumble match. Drew McIntyre will be headlining the Showcase of Immortals after winning the men's Royal Rumble match.
Let's take a look at four things WWE hinted at Royal Rumble this year.
#4 The rivalry between Daniel Bryan and The Fiend is done and dusted
The Universal Championship match between Daniel Bryan and The Fiend was certainly one of the most anticipated matches of the event, and the two men didn't let down the WWE Universe. Daniel Bryan gave his everything in the squared circle, but The Fiend proved too much for the former WWE Champion.
Similar to their last match at Survivor Series, the match had several close moments, but the inclusion of the strap made things exciting. Bryan took some nasty blows from The Fiend early in the match. However, Bryan didn't take long to change the momentum and delivered some of his best shots, which weren't enough to keep the monster down. Subsequently, The Fiend had the last laugh, pinning the five-time WWE Champion.
After receiving two title shots and losing both times, WWE hinted that Bryan will not receive another opportunity of challenging the Universal Championship, and hence The Fiend might set his eyes on his next opponent. Roman Reigns could be a great opponent for The Fiend at the Show of Shows, as the feud between Roman Reigns and Baron Corbin might be over after Royal Rumble.
#3 Beth Phoenix and Natalya might be the new team to challenge the Women's Tag Team Championship
The Women's Tag Team Titles weren't on the line at Royal Rumble this year, as Asuka challenged Becky Lynch for the RAW Women's Championship. Despite a valiant effort from Asuka, she could not replicate the same result from last year, and she was forced to tap out by Becky Lynch.
With no credible challengers left for the Women's Tag Team Titles, it will be interesting to see who gets the opportunity of challenging The Kabuki Warriors. Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair were their last opponents, and they are not going to challenge the twin belts again. However, the answer was probably hinted during the women's Royal Rumble match this year.
Beth Phoenix, the WWE Hall of Famer and a former Women's Champion, entered the Royal Rumble match delivering an impressive performance. She found an alliance in Natalya, and they eliminated a number of women as a team. As a matter of fact, Beth ended up being in the last four. Although Beth eliminated Natalya as well, it's not unusual to see in a Royal Rumble match. The team of Beth Pheonix and Natalya is certainly outstanding, and it will not be surprising if WWE decides to go forward with them to boost the Women's tag team division. Beth and Natalya could be an ideal team to challenge and dethrone The Kabuki Warriors at WrestleMania 36.
#2 Randy Orton and Edge might give us a dream match at WrestleMania 36
Edge's big return was arguably the biggest surprise of Royal Rumble this year. When Edge's music hit, the fans were awestruck to see the former WWE Champion. The Rated R-Superstar entered the match at number twenty-one spot and delivered a stupendous performance, remaining till the last three.
Edge eliminated a couple of notable names at Royal Rumble this year, and Randy Orton was one of the big names he threw out of the ring. The Viper and The Rated-R Superstar initially teamed up to reunite the Rated-RKO, but the former showed a sign of turning on the latter. Having realized that, Edge took the chance and eliminated Orton. Subsequently, Orton shockingly ambushed Edge on RAW, hinting at their feud.
The report suggests that Edge has signed a new contract with WWE, which will allow him to wrestle in big events only. Therefore, the eleven-time WWE Champion has a possibility of wrestling at WrestleMania 36, which is the biggest event of the year. Judging by the elimination at Royal Rumble and the segment on RAW, they might collide at WrestleMania 36.
#1 We might see another women's triple threat match for the RAW Women's Title at WrestleMania 36
Royal Rumble was a colossal night for three horsewomen of WWE. While Bayley and Becky Lynch managed to continue their title reigns, Charlotte Flair was the star of the night, winning the women's Royal Rumble match for the first time in her career. With the victory of Charlotte, the question remains who could be next for The Queen. After appearing on RAW this week, Charlotte didn't announce her decision.
Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair, two former friends and even better enemies, already had a lengthy feud last year, and the fans would be disappointed to see another feud between two Superstars. Bayley, on the other hand, is part of SmackDown, and Charlotte and Bayley collided not too long ago. Neither of the two champions seems to be an interesting opponent for The Queen at the moment. With that in mind, a triple threat match is feasible if Charlotte chooses to go after the RAW Women's Championship at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Similar to last year, a third member could get added to the championship match. There are a couple of women, who could take the third slot in the Triple Threat match. Other than Shayna Baszler and Asuka, Ronda Rousey could be another option if the RAW Women's Championship match becomes a triple threat match at the Showcase of Immortals.
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