WWE Royal Rumble 2018: 5 potential finishes for Styles v Kami

The first WWE PPV of the year 2018 is coming closer and a stacked card promises a glittering event. AJ Styles will defend his WWE Championship for the second year in a row on the Royal Rumble PPV. His previous attempt was unsuccessful. could things change for him this time around?

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn, both are competing in their first ever World title match(not counting Royal Rumble 2016), and both of these former NXT champions have commanded some authority on Smackdown Live.

The intricate storyline involving these three and the Authorities of Smackdown Live, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon, has been a delight to watch. What could be the endgame for this feud?

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#5: Styles wins clean.

Styles taking out Owens and Sami both will indeed be Phenomenal!

An extremely rare possibility, AJ Styles defeating both Kevin and Sami clean will be a major shocker. AJ Styles is one of the finest booked superstars in the whole of WWE, but a clean win over two main-event talents in a Handicap match will be extremely surprising.

AJ Styles as the Champion is definitely Best for Business, but Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn have proven their worth for a long time. The best friends have some great chemistry together, and a clean loss for them will not be a wise decision.

This feud has been full of shenanigans from the start, how could it end without none of it?

#4: NXT: Revisited?

Could this be the sight at Royal Rumble? Just WWE instead of NXT Championship!

Sami Zayn is one of the finest superstars in WWE today, producing thrilling matches with the likes of Shinsuke Nakamura, Braun Strowman(!) and AJ Styles to name a few. He has a knack of playing his character to inch-perfect precision, and hence a win for the Underdog from the Underground will be instantly loved by the WWE Universe.

However, Kevin Owens is not known to keep his friendships intact for too long. Could a Sami win, followed by a vicious attack by Owens lead to a match between the two long-time rivals at Wrestlemania?

Sami Zayn is a good heel, but is a fantastic babyface. We need him back sooner rather than later!

#3: Styles retains; Owens turns on Sami

Owens has betrayed many superstars in the past

One of the most likely outcomes is Styles retaining and putting an end to this feud followed by a start of Owens-Zayn feud leading into Wrestlemania. The Owens-Zayn relationship is definitely a charming sight but it has to end soon, right?

AJ Styles winning the match, leading to a frustrated Owens taking out Sami will make the crowd go wild. Sami Zayn back as a face will make the WWE Universe happy.

Sami-Owens is a Wrestlemania worthy match, and judging by their previous encounters, it could steal the show!

#2: Could Sami Zayn have a Masterplan?

Would we see a different side of Sami Zayn this Sunday?

Kevin Owens betrayed Sami Zayn back in 2014, after Zayn won his first ever NXT title. Owens had a beautiful friendship with Chris Jericho, who was once again on the wrong side of an Owens betrayal. Most of us are expecting Owens to turn on Sami sooner rather than later.

In what could be a phenomenally executed story, Sami Zayn could turn on KO, complete his revenge from 2014 and also get the biggest babyface pop in recent times! This could be a major swerve, leading to Zayn being firmly positioned as the top babyface on the roster!

Sami Zayn is a national treasure. He should be booked wisely.

#1: Daniel Bryan turns heel and helps Kami

Could Sami and Owens receive a surprising assistance?

Daniel Bryan's support for Kevin and Sami is no secret, as he has helped his former indie colleagues to overcome Shane's anger towards them. Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan have been on crossroads since last few months, and it could reach its boiling point at Royal Rumble.

Bryan turning heel to help Kevin-Sami and forming an alliance of sorts will make Smackdown Live much more interesting and give a fresh new dynamic to this rivalry going into Wrestlemania.

What other options can you think of for this weird WWE Championship match? Sound off in comments below.