WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Match Grades for the 30 Battle Royal Entrants
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21. Bray Wyatt
In the last third of the Royal Rumble match, Bray Wyatt would enter and take control. He didn’t end up eliminating anyone, which is surprising since he played a key role until the end. Wyatt and Randy Orton controlled the ring before Brock Lesnar, Goldberg, and the Undertaker appeared and again after their were eliminated.
The Eater of Worlds ended up surviving until the final three of the Rumble. He looked to team up with Orton to take on Roman Reigns, who had entered at No. 30. Things broke down quickly for Wyatt, who got eliminated by Reigns and barely missed out on a win. This took away a chance of him squaring off with the Viper in the final moments of the match to tease potential tension.
It’s difficult to be disappointed with someone who survived until the third-to-last spot and may be in line for a significant role in WrestleMania season. This should provide a good sign for Wyatt going forward.
Grade: B+
22. Apollo Crews
As we hear every time, Apollo Crews has all the talent and tools to become a top WWE Superstar. Like we saw in NXT and over the past nine months on the main roster, Crews has still yet to put it together. Granted, he doesn’t get much air time and barely stayed in the Royal Rumble match, but something is still missing there.
Luke Harper eliminated Crews and ended his night somewhat quickly. We’ll see if he gains any steam as WrestleMania season approaches.