WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 3 Reasons Shawn Michaels Should Be in the Match

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2. He Could Set Up a Match for WrestleMania 33

For wrestling fans, it’s tough to let go. When a fan favorite retires despite looking like they can still compete for several more years, it can be difficult to accept. This has been the case with Shawn Michaels as he has been the subject of numerous “one more match” pleas from the fans for years now. As mentioned before, AJ Styles caused a stir by suggesting he could face Michaels at the Royal Rumble. And while that’s clearly not in the cards, Michaels could still make his official singles match return at this year’s WrestleMania, sparked by his appearance in the Royal Rumble.

Obviously, it would have to be a worthwhile opponent for Michaels to participate in a full-fledged match at this year’s WrestleMania. A Rumble appearance is one thing, but a one-on-one match at WrestleMania is an entirely different animal. As for opponents that would make sense, it’s a fairly short list. But it certainly starts with the man who initially teased a match with HBK, AJ Styles.

Styles is widely considered the best wrestler of this generation, while Michaels is widely considered the best wrestler of his own. Although Michaels isn’t what he used to be, he still seems physically capable of putting on a great match if he were motivated to do so. If Styles were to lose the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble, then enter the Rumble itself and have a staredown with Michaels, the roof may come off of the Alamodome.