5 Superstars who may be entering their final Royal Rumble match

2020 Royal Rumble
2020 Royal Rumble

The 2020 Royal Rumble with less than half of participants announced and just two weeks from the show, is already star-studded. Featuring the likes of the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Rey Mysterio Randy Orton, AJ Styles and many more.

Not to forget, there is also the women's Royal Rumble that features Alexa Bliss and Charlotte. Today we will be looking at five Superstars who may be entering their final Royal Rumble match.

This could be due to age and potentially retiring, being a one-off guest for the event and could even be due to them leaving and going to another promotion. The Royal Rumble will take place on January 26, 2020, at the Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the article belong to the writer and doesn't necessarily represent Sportskeeda's stand.


#5 Kane

Kane
Kane

The Big Red Machine has created an entire career outside of the WWE and has found himself back inside the squared circle. While there is a rumor that Kane will face off with The Fiend in Saudi Arabia, that in itself doesn't mean he will not make from a Royal Rumble appearance.

Kane is a featured Superstar each time in the thirty man match and his dominant performances over the years would fit nicely in this year's event. If we do see the former World Champion inside the Rumble match then it could certainly be his last due to a number of reasons.

The now Mayor of Knox County already has a life outside the ring and being a politician this day constantly demands your attention on the campaign trail.

Also if you take that along with his age then you have to assume this could very well be the last time we see the Devil's Favorite Demon be featured in this match.

If this is the last time in the match he will always be remembered as one of the best Royal Rumble competitors of all time.

#4 Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio

Who is that jumping out the sky? Yes, it is Rey Mysterio and he is confirmed to be in the Royal Rumble match. As of late, the masked legend has been in a feud with Andrade over the United States championship.

It looks like both of them have concluded their feud this coming Monday on RAW in a ladder match. The Lucha legend could be in his last Royal Rumble match simply due to his age and injury history.

It has been rumored over the last month that Rey Mysterio may call it a day after WrestleMania and finally hang up his boots. If this is the last time we ever see the former World Champion we will always remember the 2006 Royal Rumble where he dedicated his victory and eventual title win to his friend and rival, the late Eddie Guerrero.

While his son may begin competing and Mysterio would likely sign a WWE Legends deal with the company, it will be odd to not see the Master of the 619 wrestling anymore.

#3 Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you your reigning, defending, undisputed WWE Champion and the No.1 entrant into the Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar.

This Rumble will be centered and booked around the current WWE Champion. While I have zero doubt that Lesnar will continue working and stay in WWE, I do have a concern that this may be his last Rumble match.

First off, Lesnar is an attraction in himself and doesn't need the Rumble match to give him a reason to work WrestleMania. He could also stay around and just work the Saudi Arabia events for the major payday he receives.

Also so often, he is the champion or competing for the title and history says the titleholder doesn't often compete in the thirty-man match.

This could certainly be the Beast Incarnate's last Royal Rumble match and with him entering at No.1, I have a feeling it will be one you won't forget that easily.

#2 John Cena

John Cena
John Cena

John Cena hasn't been announced for the event and just as many people believe he won't show up as there are people that do believe he will. I for one, believe that not only will Cena show up at this year's Royal Rumble, but he will also have a major impact on the show.

While this is not a predictions post on if he will show up or not, it is a reason why it could be his last.

Cena, who is close to breaking the record for having the most title World Title reigns, could have one last run at the title with a Rumble win this year.

Cena will only become busier with Hollywood over the next five years or so and with that said the opportunities of the Cenation Leader being in a Rumble match are growing smaller.

While I don't believe we have seen the last of the former WWE Champion, I don't believe there are many chances left for Cena to be a potential three-time Rumble winner.

#1 Edge

Edge sets up for a spear on Monday Night Raw
Edge sets up for a spear on Monday Night Raw

Edge had one of the most memorable retirement speeches of all time, on the episode of RAW after WrestleMania 27. Many believed that Edge would never be cleared to wrestle and compete in a ring again.

However, last year Edge would Spear Elias during Summerslam and rumors began that he has been cleared. Also earlier this year it was reported that Edge has signed a new five-year deal with the company. We have reported numerous times on the Rated R Superstar and his potential return to the ring and if he does it will certainly be memorable.

The reason it could also be his last is due to his age, health and status in the company. The injury concerns are still very apparent even with a clean bill of health and a return to the ring.

It's also very unlikely he would return for a full-time run and with him being able to compete just on occasion another Rumble match may not be in the cards.

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