WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Predicting Odds for All 30 Potential Entrants
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5. Roman Reigns
Given the past three Royal Rumbles, Roman Reigns entering the 2017 version would probably make some fans roll their eyes. He has been a focus of each of these, being in the final two In 2014, winning in 2015, and defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in 2016.
This year, the Big Dog will challenge for Kevin Owens’ Universal Championship. If he does not walk out with a win, though, expect WWE to make him pull double-duty and enter the Royal Rumble match. If so, we have an instant favorite here to win and receive a title match at WrestleMania 33.
The reaction to Reigns winning another Royal Rumble or even playing a significant role probably will not be good, especially in a 60,000-seat arena where the most vocal WWE fans will be. It would not quite be like 100,000 people booing him out of AT&T Stadium, but it is close. Seeing him headline WrestleMania for a third consecutive year may not sit well with others either, leading to similar concern that was heard throughout this time in 2016.
Will Roman Reigns win the Royal Rumble match? These doubts will be cast aside if he defeats Kevin Owens. If not, then look out for the former Shield man.