WWE Royal Rumble 2019 Predictions: Ronda Rousey vs Sasha Banks

Can Sasha Banks prove she belongs back in the main event?

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What an opportunity for Sasha Banks! The talented former four-time champion has been stuck in a dead end alliance/feud with Bayley for over a year now.

The relationship between the pair has only succeeded in sucking the aura and drawing power away from. Banks, in particular, has a massive upside with her marketable "Boss" character and at just 26 years of age, she can be a major player in WWE for years to come.

She is willing, but will WWE do the right thing by pushing her once again? Versus Ronda Rousey, WWE has definitely given her a big chance to show the company what she is made of once again.

There is plenty of interest in a Banks-Rousey match and it does have a big-time feel and WWE has done an admirable job of building Banks back up as a legitimate contender. However, in truth, the actual feud and discord between Banks and Rousey has been poor and illogical, but no-one will remember that if they deliver a classic match between the ropes.

So, does Banks have a legitimate shot at dethroning Rousey at the 'Rumble?

Of course not. Rousey is undefeated and will remain that way, at least until Wrestlemania, where she will likely undergo a character transformation and turn heel to give herself a whole host of new opponents to battle throughout 2019 and beyond.

What Banks can do, however, is put herself back into title contention for a championship later in the year. The "Boss" has not held gold since August 2017. She is definitely overdue. Her time will come again if she can put on a good showing here. If she can't, then the tag team ranks might be the only thing in her WWE future.

Prediction: Ronda Rousey