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WWE Royal Rumble is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated shows of the year for wrestling fans all over the world. The night that begins the Road to WrestleMania 37, WWE Royal Rumble 2021 is all set to take place this year on January 31. With less than a month to go for the event, fans have already started speculating as to which Superstar would win the annual over-the-top-rope match this year.
In this article, let's take a look at five Superstars who should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021 and five others who should. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts on the same.
#5 Should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Goldberg
One of the rumored matches for WrestleMania 37 is the clash between Goldberg and the current Universal Champion, Roman Reigns. During his appearance on The Bump, Goldberg pretty much made it clear that his next match will be against Roman Reigns.
If WWE does plan to book this match for WrestleMania 37, it is entirely possible that the company may decide to let Goldberg enter Royal Rumble 2021, win it, and go on to challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal title. While it would truly be a blockbuster match attracting massive viewership, Goldberg winning the Rumble would lead to a huge fan outbreak, something the company would want to avoid.
#5 Should win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Keith Lee
2020 has been a highly successful year for Keith Lee, well, at least till he was on NXT. Keith Lee became the first Superstar in history to simultaneously hold the NXT Championship and the North American Championship. On the night after SummerSlam 2020, Lee was called up to the main roster and joined RAW.
While his booking has surely been questionable, Keith Lee has still been one of the most featured Superstars on Monday Night RAW. He is one of those massive fan favorites whom fans want to see succeed. The question is, will the management show enough faith in him to let him win WWE Royal Rumble 2021? Rumors do suggest that he is being considered for a massive triple threat at WrestleMania 37 involving Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar.
#4 Should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Charlotte Flair
WWE Royal Rumble 2020 saw Charlotte Flair add yet another feather to her hat as she won the women's Rumble match for the first time. After being out of action for a long time, Flair recently returned at TLC 2020 and on her first night back, won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships with Asuka.
On the next night on the Red brand, Flair teased her intentions to come after the RAW Women's title that Asuka currently holds. With everything that she has achieved in her career, it won't be a major shock for her to become the first woman to win back-to-back WWE Royal Rumble matches. However, it wouldn't really be a great idea and the company should use the match as a platform to make a new star.
#4 Should win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Bianca Belair
One of the brightest young prospects on the current women's division of WWE is Bianca Belair. The EST of WWE has impressed fans and critiques with her performances in NXT as well as during her limited time on the main roster. Belair entered the WWE Royal Rumble last year and went on to set a record by eliminating eight other Superstars from the match.
Bianca Belair is one of the speculated favorites to win the women's WWE Royal Rumble 2021 match. A massive victory on such a stage would surely catapult her to the top and give WWE yet another major Superstar in the women's division.
#3 Should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Brock Lesnar
WWE Royal Rumble has always been a pay-per-view filled with nostalgia. Almost every year, some old-school veteran or legend returns, much to the delight of the fans, and competes in the match. However, it is always best to keep such appearances just for nostalgia purposes rather than going all the way with letting them win.
WWE has often been criticized for its dependence on part-timers and one name that often makes the conversation is that of Brock Lesnar. Without any doubt, The Beast Incarnate is a box-office attraction. In fact, it'll be great to see him make his grand return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021. Only, he should put some young Superstar over by getting eliminated rather than winning the match and main-eventing WrestleMania - yet again.
#3 Should win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Big E
It's been so long since the WWE Universe has wanted to see a singles push for Big E and if the last year was any indication, 2021 might very well be the year of the former New Day member. The current Intercontinental Champion has been highly impressive on SmackDown and the management also seems to be high on him.
Early speculations for WWE Royal Rumble 2021 had Big E as one of the favorites. Last year, WWE booked the men's Rumble match perfectly by putting faith in Drew McIntyre to win the match and it paid off amazingly well for them. Can they show the same faith in Big E this year?
#2 Should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Ronda Rousey
It was after the inaugural women's WWE Royal Rumble match in 2018 when Ronda Rousey shocked the world and joined the promotion. Her short yet highly effective run in WWE proved crucial in taking the women's revolution to a next level. Now, Ronda Rousey hasn't wrestled or even appeared for the company since WrestleMania 35, but fans are speculating her to return at WWE Royal Rumble 2021 and even go on to win it.
Rousey has never entered the WWE Royal Rumble match. While it would be quite a surprise to see her back in action, fans won't be much pleased if WWE books her to go all the way rather than giving a full-time Superstar the opportunity and stage to shine. Yes to Ronda Rousey returning, no to her winning the women's WWE Royal Rumble 2021.
#2 Should win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Rhea Ripley
WWE's third official brand NXT undoubtedly has the best women's division in all of pro wrestling right now. One Superstar who has pretty much done it all on the brand is former NXT Women's Champion and NXT UK Women's Champion Rhea Ripley. The women's division of either RAW or SmackDown could benefit hugely from a talent like Ripley and WWE could consider her to join the main roster full time soon.
Rhea Ripley winning the women's WWE Royal Rumble 2021 match would be a bold step through which the company could make a statement about believing in the future rather than relying on the past. Moreover, she already has had enough exposure on the main roster in the past, having feuded with Charlotte Flair on the Road to WrestleMania 36 last year.
#1 Should not win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: The Rock
The Rock returning at WWE Royal Rumble 2021, winning it, and going all the way to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37 for the Universal Championship is a possibility that can't be denied. There's no doubt to the fact that the return of The Rock would lead to a massive viewership increase on the WWE product and bring a lot of mainstream attention.
However, this would become yet another example of a part-timer taking a spot from someone else. The Rock doesn't need another victory at the WWE Royal Rumble. There are many other ways WWE could book a match between him and Reigns.
#1 Should win WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Samoa Joe
The ongoing angle of 'The Tribal Chief' Roman Reigns has been one of the best storylines on WWE TV in recent memory. It would make perfect sense for WWE to book yet another massive family-centric feud at WrestleMania 37. However, if things don't turn out to be well with The Rock, who else could step-up and face Reigns? Maybe a certain Samoan Submission Machine whom we all know as Samoa Joe.
Samoa Joe has been out-of-action for quite a while now but he continues to appear as a commentator. As great as he is behind the mic, fans do miss him in the ring. WWE Royal Rumble 2021 could be a perfect place for him to make his surprising return, win the match, and book a ticket to WrestleMania 37.
