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The women in WWE have indeed come a long way. Once upon a time, their segments were just a means to arouse the interest of the young male demographic, and as a consequence, they had to look pretty, usually appearing in segments that did not necessarily befit their talent.
It began in NXT and soon spread to the rest of the roster like wildfire. WWE witnessed what is called the Women's Revolution, over the last few years. Gifted athletes, who could compete at the same level as the men, ushered in a new era for the company, and for women around the world.
Rumours are rife that with the recent spate of NXT call-ups, a Women's Royal Rumble may soon be upon us. This comes on the heels of WWE's first Women's Hell in a Cell match, the first Money in the Bank match and also the first ever Women's Iron Man Match, over the last few years.
If these rumours did come true, who could be the winner of the inaugural Women's Royal Rumble match? We look at five women who could make history and list them here, for your reading pleasure. Scroll down and read on, sports entertainment enthusiasts...
#5 Kairi Sane
By having Kairi Sane win the inaugural edition of the Mae Young Classic tournament, WWE has proved that they are highly invested in her. To have her debut in the main roster, in the best manner possible, she could be a surprise entrant and eventual winner of this historic match.
If Kairi Sane were to win the Royal Rumble match, as a surprise entrant, not only would it create ripples and an immediate buzz through the roster, it would also establish her as a top-tier star.
She is an intriguing character, who's as babyface as it gets, and could immediately bedazzle the WWE Universe, with her visually stunning elbow drop.
When she does get called up, it makes sense for her to go to SmackDown Live instead of RAW, considering there's already a babyface Japanese superstar, in the RAW brand. SmackDown Live also does a fairly better job of booking talent as per their merit, than RAW does.
#4 Ronda Rousey
Imagine the insane pop that she would receive, if Rousey were to step out during the Women's Royal Rumble!
She may be a huge box office attraction in the UFC, but she's also been a lifelong WWE fan. Ronda Rousey was at ringside during the Mae Young Classic tournament that Kairi Sane won, rooting for Sane's opponent and a fellow Four Horsewoman, Shayna Baszler.
There have been strong rumours that Ronda Rousey will be a featured attraction in WWE, not long from now. How cool would it be to debut her at the Royal Rumble, and probably have her win the whole thing? Rousey's presence would garner attention from a lot of mainstream press.
Rousey is also a credible opponent for Asuka. Having steamrolled through the entire women's division, she could run up against a brick wall in Ronda Rousey.
#3 Paige
Paige made her triumphant return to WWE recently, after being on the shelf for months owing to an injury. The first ever NXT Women's Champion has lost a lot of momentum, and the best way to build her up might be by having her win the first Women's Royal Rumble match.
The British bombshell has a fantastic future ahead of her. For everything she's accomplished in her career, she's only 25 years old. She's got the potential to be a huge player in the RAW Women's Division and needs to be booked in the right way to be positioned as one.
Paige could go on to WrestleMania, to face the reigning Women's Champion at the time. To have her regain the championship on such a big stage would be a massive comeback story.
Of course, the following woman could very well spoil this glorious story of triumph and redemption.
#2 Becky Lynch
We saw Becky Lynch being taken out by the dastardly trio of Ruby Riot, Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan on SmackDown Live, this past week. This happened so that Lynch could be written off television for a short while, as she will be filming the next edition of The Marine with The Miz and 'The Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels.
Imagine the pop she would receive if she were to come back during the Royal Rumble and clear the ring of all the heels. The place would go wild. It would be a story that comes full circle.
Despite the fact that booking hasn't really favoured her, Lynch still remains a big favourite of the WWE Universe. Her winning on such a massive stage would not just be a welcome decision but an overdue one.
#1 Asuka
Asuka is the female version of Goldberg, in his heyday. She has not been pinned or submitted ever since she has stepped into WWE. This includes both NXT and the main roster. Nobody is ready for Asuka, "the Empress of Tomorrow".
The RAW Women's Champion, Alexa Bliss is currently feuding with the invading trio of Mandy Rose, Paige and Sonya Deville from NXT, all of whom are out to steal her crown. It seems like it'll be a while before Alexa Bliss clashes with Asuka for the prize she holds.
What better way to set up the big match, than by having Asuka win the first ever Women's Royal Rumble? And also, inevitably have her win the title at WrestleMania in New Orleans.
Do you think the Women's Royal Rumble will happen, in January 2018? Who do you think will win this first-ever contest? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear from you.
