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WWE Crown Jewel 2019 is set to take place on October 31st at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the company has booked some huge matches for the second edition of the pay-per-view.
This year, we will have more heavyweights collide rather than legends, and the addition of Cain Velasquez and Tyson Fury to the card is sure to make the action much more exciting.
The company has also booked the largest ever Tag Team competition for the WWE World Cup, while a big tag team match between Team Hogan and Team Flair is also set for the event.
To add more Superstars to the international show, the company has booked a 20-man Battle Royal for the event, with the winner set to earn a chance to compete for AJ Styles’ United States Championship on the same night.
In this article, we will try to predict the 20 men who could be a part of the match, and five possible winners who could go on to challenge AJ Styles for the United States Championship.
#1 Eric Young
Eric Young is one of the few Superstars who is extremely talented and has enjoyed a good run in NXT but is struggling to make their mark on the main roster.
Young has been part of many Battle Royals for the company in the past and is no stranger to competing against several men at the same time. Currently part of the RAW brand, it’s likely that Young will once again feature in a Battle Royal this month to give some competition to the other men in the ring.
#2. EC3
Just Like Eric Young, EC3 too has failed to make a mark on the main roster even though he’s scored a huge victory over Dean Ambrose on RAW. EC3 is looking to make his mark on the main roster, before he too fades away, and also competing for the RAW brand.
He can also be made part of the Battle Royal, considering the fact that he is a big name in the wrestling circles and has been successful on other promotions and NXT in the past.
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#3 Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin is a veteran of the game and has competed in a variety of matches in his career. From tag teams to Royal Rumbles and Battle Royals, he’s managed to get himself into some major matches but never been the true star that he once deserved to be.
Part of the RAW roster, there’s a good chance Benjamin will be part of the Battle Royal keeping in mind his experience, athleticism, and also his recent segments. Benjamin stood up for his friend Brock Lesnar on RAW recently and received a beatdown from Cain in return, for bullying Rey Mysterio.
WWE has kept him relevant in recent months, and therefore there’s a good chance they will keep him in the public eye for some time to come.
#4 Apollo Crews
Arguably one of the most athletic and underused Superstar in WWE today, Apollo has proved time and time again why he deserves so much more than he gets on the main roster. He’s now a part of the SmackDown roster where he’ll be looking to acquire a lot more success.
Apollo has received some major opportunities in the past, but hasn’t been booked well enough to get across as a threatening Superstar just yet. He has also been part of several Battle Royals in the past and has given us some memorable and athletic moments which have ended up in the highlights package as well.
Keeping that in mind, the addition of Crews to the Battle Royal seems more than likely, considering how good he is in such matches.
#5 No Way Jose
While there is no doubt that No Way Jose is a talented athlete, he’s recently become nothing more than an enhancement talent, who is now used to being pushed around.
Whenever fans believe that the time for Jose’s rise arrives, the company books him in a squash match to remind them where he currently belongs on the roster.
Jose has been part of the Battle Royals in Saudi Arabia in the past, and he could be added again to the mix to provide other bigger Superstars a man to eliminate memorably. No Way Jose should make the cut for this Battle Royal again!
#6. Sunil Singh
How can WWE travel to Saudi Arabia and not take Bollywood along with them? Sunil Singh has been an interesting and entertaining character who has done well to support Jinder Mahal and also provide some good entertainment to the fans.
The current 24/7 Champion could hold on to his title till Thursday and take it with him to Saudi Arabia, where it could provide fans some comic relief. WWE could book him in the Battle Royal where other Superstars could focus on the title than aiming to win the Battle Royal.
There are many ways the company will try to make all their men's Championships relevant during the event, and this could be a good way to push the 24/7 Championship and Sunil Singh himself.
#7 Akira Tozawa
Akira Tozawa recently made the leap to the RAW roster, and will be looking to make some big initial impacts in order to get the WWE Universe behind him. He’s been part of Battle Royals for the company in the past and provides great entertainment with his unorthodox style and high-flying moves.
All that is necessary to make a Battle Royal successful, and therefore the company will be looking at his name to add to the list of 20 men for the mega match. The match could provide Tozawa a launching pad to build on his main roster career, and a potential rivalry to carry into the next few episodes.
#8 Titus O'Neil
Titus O’Neil is undoubtedly a favorite in Royal Rumbles and Battle Royals simply for his size and strength, which allow fans to see some heavy lifting eliminations before he is eliminated.
As a member of the RAW roster, Titus has been receiving far less in-ring time than he used to before, but his loyal fans style love him and his gimmick, which was once extremely over with the WWE Universe.
Keeping that in mind, O’Neil could easily book his ticket to yet another Battle Royal match in which he will be more of an attraction and less of a potential winner.
#9 Sin Cara
Sin Cara recently returned from injury, but lost his first match on comeback against Andrade. The high flying and electrifying Superstar is another constant member in Royal Rumble and Battle Royal matches, as his style and skills are appreciated by fans members of the WWE Universe.
Since the company will be looking to entertain the crowds, Sin Cara’s inclusion can provide the crowd with another Superstar who can perform great moves and entertain the fans before getting eliminated by his arch-rivals and building on their rivalry.
#10 Mojo Rawley
Whenever WWE heads to Saudi Arabia, Mojo Rawley is at the forefront due to his roots in the country. As a Superstar of Middle Eastern descent, we have learned over the years that he has a part of his family living in the Kingdom. That’s not all, but he is also fluent in Arabic, which is a major plus for the company whenever they travel to Saudi Arabia.
Rawley should be a part of the Battle Royal owing to his connection with the crowd and his overall popularity there. Just like Mansoor, we’ve seen fans cheer for Rawley during the 51-Man Battle Royal at Super Showdown, and WWE could work on that to show Rawley as the underdog favorite who can survive till the final moments of the match.
Who knows, just like Mansoor, Rawley might just end up winning the entire match!
#11 Drew Gulak
Drew Gulak’s move to the SmackDown roster was a welcomed one, as he is arguably one of the most talented new Superstars in the company.
Gulak has traveled to Saudi Arabia earlier too, when he was part of the 205 Live roster, and he should once again make the trip as he provides some great entertainment to the fans.
Gulak will be looking to make a name for himself on the main roster, and a spot in the Battle Royal could provide him adequate screen time to become one of the most talked-about competitors by the end of the night.
#12 Erick Rowan
Erick Rowan has seen many ups and downs in his career. One minute he’s competing with The Rock at WrestleMania, six seconds later he’s lying flat on the mat after an embarrassing loss.
Rowan’s recent feud with Roman Reigns did him a world of good as he was once again in the limelight as part of the SmackDown roster, and his recent move to RAW could open up more opportunities for the mammoth Superstar.
Rowan can bring about some great eliminations using his size and strength, and that could come in handy when WWE looks towards entertaining the WWE Universe.
#13 Luke Harper
Luke Harper could also be made a part of the Battle Royal, as the giant has proven to be much more than just another tag team competitor in recent months.
While the company has never built up Harper to be the monster he could have been, they have still used him well enough to make him look like a threat to the entire locker room.
WWE can tease a victory for either Rowan or Harper in the Battle Royal by teaming them up in the match and becoming a huge threat to the rest of the 18 men, before they decide to work together to eliminate the giants from the match.
#14 Elias
Elias has been a great addition to the main roster, and even though the Superstar hasn’t had the success he’d have hoped for, he became one of the star attractions for the company in quick time. At one point, even fans wanted to see Elias compete against the biggest names in the industry, without having too much past success to back him up.
In recent weeks, we’ve seen less of Elias as WWE has tried to build on newer characters and Superstars, but there’s no doubt that Elias will be back to being in top contention in the coming months, once he recovers from his injury.
Adding him to the Battle Royal can help him stay relevant and remind the fans of all the great entertainment he can provide them with.
#15 Cedric Alexander
Cedric Alexander has had a good time on RAW since his arrival to the brand, and he has battled in some top matches involving big names such as Drew McIntyre, AJ Styles among others.
Alexander has also faced The O.C. on a number of occasions, and has specifically faced AJ Styles for the United States Championship a few times too. This makes him a top contender to take part in the Battle Royal and once again score a chance to get his hands on the Championship belt.
Alexander is an extraordinary performer who we love to watch, and the Cruiserweight Champion should be a participant in the Battle Royal even if he doesn't end up on the winning side.
#16 The Miz - Potential Winner
Another man who should have been in the Team Hogan vs Team Flair match is The Miz. The former WWE Champion has slipped down the ranks on television in recent months, but there is no doubt that he is indeed one of the top wrestlers in the company today.
The former United States Champion should be a part of the Battle Royal and compete as one of the top favorites.
A match later in the night with AJ Styles could work extremely well for the event, as two high profile Superstars going for a top title is always a big draw.
#17 Humberto Carrillo - Potential Winner
What could be bigger than having your debut match on RAW against the Universal Champion Seth Rollins?
Humberto Carrillo lived the dream when he made his RAW debut recently, and the company seems to be in favor of the young Cruiserweight Superstar. With that in mind, we could see him feature in yet another Battle Royal in Saudi Arabia, as his style of wrestling provides a whole lot of entertainment to the crowd.
What’s more is that a match later in the night against AJ Styles could give him another chance to shine after his great match with Rollins, and it could prove to be a leap into the upper card scene for RAW right away.
#18 Buddy Murphy - Potential Winner
Buddy Murphy was a star performer on 205 Live before making his main roster debut, and he has impressed many top Superstars with his talent.
Murphy has already had matches against Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan, and there is no reason to believe that he will be falling down the ranks any time soon. Now that Murphy is part of the RAW roster, the brand will be looking to launch him into becoming a top Superstar for the future.
#19 Andrade - Potential Winner
Andrade has proven to be one of the top talents and heels in WWE today, and has been rewarded for his efforts with some great matches and quality television time.
It’s a shame that Team Flair did not pick him to be on their side for the big tag team match, but that does not mean Andrade won’t be part of the event at all.
Andrade should be added to the Battle Royal as a top Superstar who can be pipped to pick up a win. With RAW looking to build a lot more heel characters in the roster, Andrade could be a worthy choice, given his in-ring abilities.
#20 Rey Mysterio - Potential Winner
Remember the huge pop Rey Mysterio got upon his return to the WWE ring at the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia?
Mysterio has been one of WWE’s top underdogs for a long time, and has transformed into a legendary Superstar over the years. This has increased his value in the international arena, especially in Saudi Arabia, where the crowd can immediately connect with the Superstar.
Keeping that in mind, Rey Mysterio should definitely feature in the event. Even though he is part of the WWE Championship story involving Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez, we could see Mysterio become a part of the Battle Royal and even win the entire affair to have a huge match with Styles afterward.
Having a big championship match at Crown Jewel between Mysterio and Styles could pay off for the company, and it could be the route the creatives might be looking at.
