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WWE Royal Rumble 2021 is just a few days away from us and while there is a massive buzz around the pay-per-view like every year, the excitement among fans is less than what it usually is. The reason for this could very well be that for the first time in WWE history, Royal Rumble would take place in the ThunderDome without live crowds present in the arena.
To counter this, WWE has already announced the massive return of Edge, who is all set to enter the 2021 Royal Rumble match. But that's not all as the company is set to announce the No. 30 entrant in the men's Royal Rumble match on WWE Backstage on January 30. While it could be argued that the No. 30 spot should ideally be kept a surprise, the announcement of a major name could surely help create the buzz.
In this article, let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who could be announced as the No. 30 entrant in the 2021 men's Royal Rumble match. Be sure to comment down and let us know your predictions for the same.
#5 Brock Lesnar could be announced to return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021
'The Beast Incarnate' Brock Lesnar entered the men's Royal Rumble match last year as the WWE Champion and completely dominated the first half of the match, setting a record of 13 eliminations before getting eliminated by the eventual winner, Drew McIntyre.
Brock Lesnar's last WWE appearance came at WrestleMania 36 where he dropped the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre in the main event. Shockingly, Lesnar's WWE contract reportedly expired in August 2020.
However, there are chances that WWE could announce Brock Lesnar as the No. 30 entrant in this year's men's Royal Rumble match. Looking at the destruction that he caused last year entering at No. 1, him entering at No. 30 this year would surely make him the biggest favorite to win the match. As per reports, WWE is planning a massive triple threat match between Brock Lesnar, Keith Lee, and Drew McIntyre for WrestleMania 37.
#4 Triple H could enter the Royal Rumble for the 10th time in his career
Another huge name that can be announced as the 30th entrant in the 2021 men's Royal Rumble match is Triple H. The Cerebral Assassin has been a part-timer for the last several years and makes appearances when required to save the day. Recently, Triple H stepped up and wrestled on RAW when Drew McIntyre was announced to have tested positive for COVID-19.
Triple H is still a massive name that can attract viewers and make them tune in to watch the Royal Rumble this Sunday. Recent reports suggest that this year's WrestleMania could see several veterans be a part of the show and one of them could definitely be Triple H. Him entering the Royal Rumble match could be used to set-up a WrestleMania match with a young Superstar, maybe even someone from NXT.
#3 Braun Strowman could return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021
One of the major Superstars from the current roster who hasn't been seen on WWE TV for some time now is Braun Strowman. The Monster Among Men reportedly suffered an injury during the 2020 Survivor Series men's elimination match and has been recovering from the same.
During this time-off, Braun Strowman has been posting several pictures of himself, showing off his improved physique. He looks ready to get back and that might happen at the upcoming Royal Rumble match. Braun Strowman is no stranger to these 'throw your opponent over the top rope' match types as he has previously won the Greatest Royal Rumble in 2018 and then Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 35.
Braun Strowman was also the runner-up of the 2019 Royal Rumble match which Seth Rollins won. The Monster Among Men being announced as the No. 30 entrant could make him an instant favorite. Braun Strowman vs. Drew McIntyre was set to happen at WWE TLC 2020 before Strowman's untimely injury. Could that now happen at WrestleMania 37?
#2 The loser of the Drew McIntyre/Goldberg match could enter the Royal Rumble at No. 30
An interesting way of announcing the No. 30 entrant in the 2021 men's Royal Rumble match while still keeping it a secret would be to let the loser of the WWE Championship match between Drew McIntyre and Goldberg be the one to enter the Royal Rumble last.
Before Goldberg returned on RAW and challenged Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship, it looked as if the company was planning a match between him and Universal Champion Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 37. There were also reports that after the amazing 'Champion vs. Champion' match between Reigns and McIntyre at Survivor Series 2020, WWE is considering having another match between the two at WrestleMania 37.
One of the above scenarios could still be possible. If Goldberg loses the WWE Championship match, he could enter the Royal Rumble match, win it and set up a clash against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37, which was previously planned for last year. Otherwise, if Drew McIntyre ends up losing the WWE title to Goldberg, he could enter the Royal Rumble match and go on to win it for the second consecutive year and challenge Reigns at WrestleMania 37.
#1 John Cena could return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021
Announcing the 16-time World Champion John Cena as the No. 30 entrant in the Royal Rumble match this year would be huge. As per recent reports, John Cena is likely going to be a part of WrestleMania 37 later this year. Under normal circumstances, it would have been perfect to keep Cena as one of the surprise entrants in the Royal Rumble match as the entire arena would have popped when his music hit.
However, WWE is trying to generate some buzz and make fans tune in and watch Royal Rumble this year. Just as they did with Edge earlier this week on Monday Night RAW, John Cena could also be announced to enter the Royal Rumble - at the 30th spot.
The Leader of Cenation is one of the only few WWE Superstars who have won the Royal Rumble match twice. Can he do it once again, match the record of WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin, and go on for that record 17th world championship in WWE?
WWE Universe has previously seen a short feud between the babyface Roman Reigns and John Cena in 2017. While Reigns came out victorious in their match at WWE No Mercy 2017, fans remember the feud for the promo segment between the two where John Cena completely destroyed Reigns with the mic.
However, Roman Reigns is no longer that guy and has been doing the best work of his career as The Head of the Table and Universal Champion. A feud between John Cena and a heel Roman Reigns, with Paul Heyman by his side this time, could be gold. It would be interesting to see who the fans cheer this time.
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