WWE Royal Rumble 2020: Full match-card predictions

#5 Sheamus vs Shorty G

The return of the Celtic Warrior!

In a match which is arguably the least interesting one on the card, the returning Sheamus will take on Shorty G to prove "size matters". Coming back to the scene after what was expected to be a career-threatening injury, WWE could have easily booked the Celtic Warrior in a better way.

With him mentioning his desires to win the Intercontinental Championship this year, this match might be nothing more than a stepping stone for him to gain some momentum before challenging the IC Champ next. This is an easy one to predict!

Predictions: Sheamus wins

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#4 Becky Lynch (c) vs Asuka - RAW Women's Championship

Can Becky finally defeat Asuka?

A rematch from last year's Royal Rumble, but for a different title, will see Becky Lynch defend her RAW Women's Championship against one-half of the Women's Tag Team Champions, Asuka. The build-up for the bout has been solid with Lynch putting over Asuka high time.

Unfortunately for the Empress of Tomorrow, the chances of her repeating her last year's heroics and becoming Asuka-two-belts are very low. The Man has had an epic 2019 and has held on to the RAW Women's title ever since winning it in the main event of WrestleMania 35, and is the favorite to retain here. As for Asuka, we hope her Tag Team partner gets well soon and the two can continue solidifying the status of the women's tag titles.

Predictions: Becky Lynch retains