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The 2020 Royal Rumble is upon us and there are a few things that fans are looking forward to during the big pay-per-view.
While we will watch some big singles and Championship matches during the night, the fans will be looking forward to the two Royal Rumble matches the most. The surprise factor and the big moments are all that the fans wait for, and this year we could get some of the biggest surprises.
As the clock ticks down to 1 every 90 seconds, fans turn their heads towards the ramp to watch who will enter the match next. This moment allows us to get some of the loudest pops from the WWE Universe as we watch fan favorites make their way to the ring along with a few unexpected entrants.
In this article, we will look at the 5 Superstars who could receive the loudest cheers from the fans during this year’s Royal Rumble.
#5 Drew McIntyre
Cue the bagpipes and hear them roar!
Drew McIntyre is the only man on this list who has announced his participation in this year’s Royal Rumble to date. Not only is McIntyre looking to participate and make an impact in this year’s Rumble, but he is also looking to win the match and headline WrestleMania.
McIntyre was a heel not too long ago, but since he has announced his participation in the match, it seems as though he is turning babyface. The change has been met with a big positive response, and we’ve seen McIntyre get the backing of fans a lot more than before.
This has allowed him to become one of the few active wrestlers who are favorites to win this year’s event, and since McIntyre hasn’t received a major title opportunity since his return to the RAW brand in 2018, it feels like this could be his moment.
Keeping all that in mind, we could watch the fans give The Scottish Psychopath the biggest pop once his music hits even though his participation will be no surprise.
Can he eliminate Brock Lesnar and go on to win the Rumble? We’ll just have to wait to find out!
#4 Keith Lee
Are you ready to Bask in his Glory?
Keith Lee is arguably the biggest breakout star in the past few months. Lee arrived in NXT with a lot of hopes and expectations but received mixed bookings that halted his rise.
The weeks leading up to Survivor Series did a lot of good to The Limitless One, and the Survivor Series men’s elimination match helped him hit the peak of his career. Now that Lee is known as one of the top NXT Superstars without a title, fans can’t wait to see him rip through some top Superstars from the other brands and make a name for himself.
If Lee does appear at this year’s Royal Rumble match, his current red hot streak could help him get a massive response from the crowd!
The WWE Universe would pay anything to watch him come face to face with men like Brock Lesnar, Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, and Samoa Joe along with many other top Superstars and legends.
Since Lee is just picking up pace, it’d be great to see him become a part of the Rumble and earn some memorable moments while garnering some new fans in the process.
#3 Finn Balor
Every competition needs an underdog, and Finn Balor is one man who can arrive at a fight looking like an underdog but pick up the win with ease.
Balor was a part of the ‘main roster’ not too long ago, but a loss to ‘The Fiend’ Bray Wyatt caused him to return to NXT where he was once the longest reigning NXT Champion, and turn heel.
While Balor has made the Black & Gold brand his home now, there is no doubt that he can arrive at the Royal Rumble and take the win by outlasting 29 other men.
In 2018, Balor was the second man in the Rumble and lasted almost an hour before he was eliminated by John Cena towards the end of the match. Last year, Balor did not compete in the Rumble match as he took on Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble PPV.
This year if Balor decides to participate in the Rumble, we could watch him get a massive pop from the WWE Universe as many ‘main roster’ fans are missing the Superstar and are waiting to see him compete.
Balor could give fans a moment to remember by eliminating some fan-favorites to ensure that he receives more heat and becomes a bigger heel character by the end of it.
#2 Triple H
It's all about the game and how you play it.
This line fits perfectly for a match like the Royal Rumble which not only requires a lot of strength and stamina, but also a lot of strategizing.
Triple H has won the Royal Rumble match twice in his career and has been part of the final four in the match several times. He’s one man who is always the favorite to win the Rumble, no matter which year it is.
The Game has spent over 4 hours of his wrestling career in 9 Royal Rumble matches and eliminated a total of 33 men. This makes him one of the specialists of the match, and even though he hasn’t competed in many matches as of late, we could watch him make an appearance during this year’s event.
Having Triple H as a part of the Rumble will help the company make headlines once again and give fans that goosebump-inducing moment. This could lead to a massive pop from the crowd that could blow the roof off the arena, helping the event appeal to a larger audience.
#1 Edge
A man who needs no introduction.
The 2010 Royal Rumble winner’s career was cut short due to an injury and led to many dream matches being put on hold. While Edge could have done so much more in his career, nothing means more to the WWE Universe than the Rated-R Superstar’s health.
However, rumors are circulating that Edge is cleared to compete again, and we could watch him make another rare appearance at this year’s Royal Rumble match.
Even though the chances are extremely slim, it’s these surprises that give us the loudest cheers and the best reactions from the fans.
Appearing in the Royal Rumble and standing toe-to-toe with men like Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton could give fans the moment of the year, and remind them of how big a Superstar Edge once was.
If Edge does appear at this year’s Royal Rumble, he will get the best response from the fans even if he does not go on to win the match. For fans and the Superstar, it’s these little moments that can give them something to remember for a lifetime!
