5 Superstars who could be surprise entrants in the Men's and Women's Royal Rumble matches this year

#1 Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey is the obvious name to be at the number one spot on this list, and she has a big chance of making an appearance at Royal Rumble this year. The return of the former RAW Women's Champion could mean that she might actually wrestle at WrestleMania 36, after main eventing WrestleMania last year.

Making her debut at WrestleMania 34, Rousey had an impressive run of one year in WWE. Following a long unbeaten run, similar to her initial UFC run, Rousey lost the RAW Women's Championship to Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 35. After having lost the belt, Rousey hasn't been around, but it could certainly change on Sunday.

If Rousey surprises everyone at Royal Rumble, it will be a massive boost for the women's division before the Showcase of Immortals. Moreover, Rousey could be the ultimate pick to win the Battle Royal match, earning an opportunity to get her hands on Becky Lynch at WrestleMania 36. Given Lynch was the first woman to beat Rousey in WWE, the latter will be eagerly waiting to avenge the previous loss.