WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Match Order Predictions

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WWE Universal Championship
Kevin Owens (c) vs. Roman Reigns

The show will need to start off with a bang to get the crowd going and what better way than for it to involve the Kevin and Chris Show? The Universal Championship will be on the line Sunday night as Kevin Owens will look to defend against Roman Reigns. Perhaps the most significant part of this match is that Owens’ best friend, Chris Jericho will be suspended above the ring in a shark cage. Jericho has managed to get involved in every championship decision since Owens has been champion. That will change here at the rumble.

Owens will be all on his own this time around. It will be refreshing to see Owens actually attempt to defend his title. The WWE Universe deserves a pure finish to this match-up. Can Owens defeat Reigns without the help of his best friend, Jericho? Having this match open the show will also allow for the main title matches to be slightly more dispersed throughout the card and will keep the crowd intrigued throughout the show.