WWE: 15 Predictions for 2017

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8. A Couple of Rumble Surprises

One of the highlights of the year is, without doubt, the Royal Rumble. It’s that one time of the year when we can all hope to see one of our old favorites, or a new guy, make their main roster debut. The 2017 incarnation can be a great way to throw some of NXT’s top stars into the mix.

One man who would really benefit from a spot in the Rumble match is Tye Dillinger. In NXT he has taken a simple gimmick “The Perfect 10” and got it over massively, to the point that a lot of fans now chant the “Ten, Ten, Ten” in a similar vain to Daniel Bryan’s Yes chant. Now that Dillinger seems to have finished up his NXT commitments, the number ten spot in the Rumble really should be his.

Another man who seems to be done with NXT is Samoa Joe. Having faced Shinsuke Nakamura for the NXT title, having both won and lost the belt in recent months, there seems to be little left for Joe to do down on the developmental brand. At a time when the main roster, be that Raw or NXT needs a main event boost, someone like Samoa Joe could be just the man to answer that call.

Now we know that we currently have an issue between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg. We know that both men are in the Royal Rumble match. We know that they’re probably heading for a match at WrestleMania, so they are very unlikely to win the match. Why not have them both in the ring before Joe comes out and have him eliminate them both? The ultimate way to get Joe instantly over with the main roster crowd.