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Now in its third iteration, the Women's Royal Rumble isn't as predictable as the men's version. There aren't any set themes or tropes that define the match and the statistics among the competitors are too low to be a factor. The previous two winners are embroiled in a bitter feud for the RAW Women's Championship for the second year in a row.
While one of them is likely to make their presence felt in the Rumble itself (like Becky Lynch last year). The winner of the match remains up in arms, especially with the number of unfilled slots the rather small women's roster leaves for Royal Rumble participants. There is no doubt we're in for some surprises and one of them is likely to take the whole match.
As far as those already declared are considered, it's easy to imagine that Charlotte Flair or even Alexa Bliss can go the distance. There's also going to be space for a breakthrough moment from the NXT side of things, with its women's division stacked to the brim. By the end of the night, four women will stare down from each corner. Weirdly enough so far only four women have declared for the Royal Rumble, leaving ample room for surprises.
With those considerations in mind, let's predict which four women shall be left at the end. Finally out of the top four women, who will go on to lay claim at a title shot in the WrestleMania main event.
4. Nia Jax
Though unlikely to get a grand reception from the WWE Universe, Nia Jax shall return in blockbuster fashion at the Royal Rumble. After making a statement last year, she'll dominate the field this year including eliminating a couple of fan favorites particularly any surprises that pop the WWE fans.
She could have a couple of interesting interactions, particularly getting a showdown against NXT UK's Piper Niven and former best friend Alexa Bliss. It is likely that Vince McMahon will want to book Jax to dominate a couple of teams in the Women's tag division. Hopefully, Nia Jax won't single-handedly eliminate the champions; the Kabuki Warriors, once Asuka enters the fray after losing to Becky Lynch.
Eventually, Nia Jax's run of domination comes to an end at the hand of two able women in special entrant Beth Phoenix and forever rival Ronda Rousey. The two blockbuster surprises shall take her to the limit, before dumping her out keeping Jax just a bit strong.
Eliminated by Ronda Rousey and Beth Phoenix
3. Charlotte Flair
Not since Summerslam last year has Charlotte Flair seemed so directionless. The Queen of WWE's Women's division needs an upshot and the Rumble will provide just that. That night she challenged and beat Trish Stratus in a dream match years in the making, this year will be something just as similar.
With it looking likely that Flair won't sniff the title scene come Mania season, she'll need a blockbuster showcase at the grandest stage of them all. What better way to give her that, then with another generation-defining dream match. This time around Charlotte will square up with someone suited to her power game.
In the heat of battle, for the moment Charlotte shall take on the role of a heel once more pushing Ronda to the side. She will then decimate Beth Phoenix for a lengthy period, bringing the crowd in favor of the Glamazon. Eventually, an errant distracted blow towards Ronda leaves Charlotte open to get easily tossed out by Beth Phoenix. This shall provide the impetus for another supreme Charlotte heel turn, beat down on a weakened Phoenix and a match is set for WrestleMania 36.
Eliminated by Beth Phoenix
2. Beth Phoenix
Though it won't be as big a surprise as the return of her husband Edge, Beth Phoenix going all the way will come across as a huge delight for the fans. There's no doubt that the Glamazon is a beloved and stellar performer. Unfortunately in her prime, she was saddled with a subpar women's division and less to no interest in their competitiveness.
For her under the radar contribution to the business, Beth Phoenix deserves a big WrestleMania showcase. While the match itself will be set against Charlotte, that thrilling journey begins at the Royal Rumble. Entering in the middle of the pack, Beth along with Natalya can take the ring by storm until the entry of Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair. The former will be dispatched off after a huge struggle, but it will be the latter haunting her even through the bitter end.
Left beaten down by a seething Charlotte who she just eliminated, Beth becomes easy pickings for Ronda Rousey. Beth's wild return will get the fans on her side as she fights from behind to keep the Rowdy one at bay. Ruthless as she is, Ronda will eventually dismantle Beth Phoenix in an extended final stretch until she tosses over to a roar of boos.
Eliminated by Ronda Rousey
1. Ronda Rousey
As far as social media tells us, Ronda Rousey is pridefully busy on her farm with Travis Browne prepared to raise a family. Similarly, with her championship run on NXT over, Shayna Baszler is increasingly seeming like a coming thorn in Becky Lynch's side. So while the direction might point towards Shayna Baszler challenging Becky Lynch at WrestleMania. Expect this to be used a swerve on 'The Man' for Ronda to settle their score from a year prior.
At the Rumble, as the ticker counts down to entry number 30; Shayna Baszler's music will ring for a brief moment of shock before she introduces the actual entrant herself. Bad Reputation shall blare across the arena, bringing out Ronda Rousey to avenge the ghosts of her past. Yet Rousey isn't coming as a conquering hero, rather a part-timer with a vengeance.
Once again out to expose the business character, Rousey will put some legit hurt on a number of the women in the Rumble tossing them with relative ease. Eventually, she'll help Beth take out Jax, powder and finally destroy a downed Beth taking advantage of Charlotte's rage. It'll be the perfect set up for a win and for the crowd to turn on Rousey in a voracious response. As she rattles her mouth however, Rousey will then be confronted by none other than Becky Lynch setting up the challenge right there and then.
