WWE Royal Rumble 2021: 5 Potential finishes for Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens - Surprise return, an interesting alliance is formed?

Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens will renew their feud this weekend at the Royal Rumble after Adam Pearce gave his Universal Championship match spot to Owens a few weeks ago on SmackDown.

Owens and Reigns have already collided several times for the Universal Championship and each time Reigns has been able to use outside interference in order to take advantage. The Universal Champion was even able to use Jey Uso when he wrestled Owens inside a Steel Cage, which should have ended their feud.

This weekend, a Last Man Standing match should guarantee that the rivalry between these two men will finally come to an end. A conclusion to this feud with Kevin Owens means that the reigning Universal Champion can then concentrate on the winner of the Royal Rumble, especially if a SmackDown Superstar is able to walk out victorious and then challenge him at WrestleMania.

Ahead of the show, here are just five potential finishes for the Last Man Standing match between Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens at this year's Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

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#5. Roman Reigns is the Last Man Standing at the Royal Rumble

Roman Reigns has dominated SmackDown since he made his return to the company back at SummerSlam last August. The reigning Universal Champion has improved both in the ring and on the mic and is currently the stand-out star on the SmackDown brand.

Heading into this match at the Royal Rumble, rumors state that Roman Reigns is the only star who is currently a lock for WrestleMania, which means that it's likely that the Universal Champion will be walking into the Biggest Show of the Year as one of the main Champions.

Roman Reigns has proved over the past few months that he will use everything he has at his disposal to be able to overcome the threat of any of his opponents. The fact that he proved this with his own family shows how far he's willing to go.

Also, it was Reigns who initially asked for the Last Man Standing match with Adam Pearce before the WWE official decided to substitute himself, which means that the Universal Champion must have had a plan in place from the beginning.

Kevin Owens will be a fierce opponent for Reigns at the Royal Rumble. But at present, The Tribal Chief has what it takes to overcome the threat of The Prizefighter.

#4. Kevin Owens is the Last Man Standing at the Royal Rumble

Kevin Owens is looking to reclaim his Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble. Even though the odds are stacked against him with the likes of Jey Uso, Reigns, and even Apollo Crews on Reigns' side, Owens could come out on top.

On the latest edition of SmackDown, Reigns crossed the line when he brought Owens' father and grandfather into the promo and told him that they were fools and he was a fool because of them.

Owens was obviously hurt by the insults and went off on a rant before the Champion turned off his screen midway through the interview.

This will have only served to fire up Kevin Owens ahead of tomorrow night's Royal Rumble pay-per-view and will give him even more reason to take that Championship away from Reigns.

Owens has come out on top when the odds have been stacked against him in the past, so don't be quick to count out the former Universal Champion before tomorrow night's show.

#3. Jimmy Uso returns and helps Roman Reigns to successfully defend his Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble

Jimmy Uso could make his surprise return at the Royal Rumble this weekend in order to help his cousin Roman Reigns to retain the Universal Championship. Jimmy Uso hasn't been able to wrestle on WWE TV since he suffered a knee injury back at WrestleMania last year, but he has played a part in the storyline between his brother and his cousin in recent months.

Jimmy Uso was reportedly set to return this month, and it's unclear if he will return during the Men's Royal Rumble match or as part of the feud between Reigns and Kevin Owens.

His brother, Jey Uso, has already fought it out with Reigns and Jimmy knows the risks to his family and his wife if he doesn't take his cousin's side and become part of his stable.

A Last Man Standing match will allow interferences to occur, so it's expected that Jey Uso will be part of the match but it would be interesting to see if Jimmy Uso is added to this storyline this weekend.

#2. Kevin Owens finally gains some friends of his own to help fight off Roman Reigns' Bloodline at the Royal Rumble

Kevin Owens will be at a distinct advantage this weekend at the Royal Rumble in a Last Man Standing match. The former Champion has been on the backfoot throughout his feud with Roman Reigns in recent months because the Universal Champion has several men in his corner. Paul Heyman, Jey Uso, and whoever Reigns needs to be on his side seem to be able to help him when needed, but Owens doesn't have any friends.

This weekend at the Royal Rumble in a Last Man Standing match, interferences will be within the rules, which means that Paul Heyman, Jey, and Jimmy Uso can all interfere in the match if they feel that Reigns needs some help.

The only way for Owens to balance the numbers game is to call upon some friends of his own. Whilst in the storyline, there's no one on SmackDown that is friends with Owens at the moment, WWE could bring out several stars to help Owens if need be.

Many Superstars in the back of the locker room don't have a lot to do at present. These stars may find a reason to go against Roman Reigns, so Owens could finally overcome the numbers game and push Reigns to have a normal match.

#1. Jimmy Uso returns at the Royal Rumble but helps Kevin Owens to send a message to Roman Reigns

Jimmy Uso could make his WWE return at the Royal Rumble this weekend, but whilst he's expected to form an alliance with Roman Reigns upon his return, there could be a major swerve in this case.

Jimmy Uso was last seen on WWE TV at Hell in a Cell back in October when he was attacked by his own cousin at the event. The fact that Uso hasn't been seen since then could be a hint that he may not be on the same page as his brother when he makes his return.

It would be interesting if Jimmy Uso aligned himself with Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble and got some revenge against his cousin. Jimmy could make sure that Owens gets a fair match against Reigns this Sunday. It would also mean that Jey and Jimmy would be on opposite sides for the first time in their careers.

WrestleMania 37 is several months away and the Road to this year's WrestleMania could benefit from Jimmy Uso returning to WWE as a babyface.