WWE Royal Rumble 2017: Match Grades for the 30 Battle Royal Entrants
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1. Big Cass
Entering at No. 1 would be Big Cass. He may be high on WWE’s radar for his charisma, presence, and size in the ring. The microphone skills aren’t quite there yet, but they can be developed.
However, Cass did not get much of a run during the Royal Rumble match. If anything, his pre-match promo lasted more than his time in the ring. He got eliminated by Braun Strowman after not making much noise during the minutes he wrestled to compete for a WrestleMania 33 spot.
One-half of the Realest Guys in the Room didn’t make much of a difference in the Rumble and had a pretty forgettable performance.
Grade: D
2. Chris Jericho
The longest remaining Superstar in the Royal Rumble match would be Chris Jericho. That seems like a great feat and all, right? This is usually the most impressive performer in the Royal Rumble and the one who seemingly stands the best shot at winning a trip to WrestleMania 33.
However, for some reason, Y2J was resting on the ring apron for about half the match. He would randomly jump back in, but then left without much being said. It didn’t lead to a big angle or anything either. The guy needed a breather, albeit a lengthy one. Jericho did survive until the final four, so it bodes well for his grade. Other than that, his performance was somewhat off the map.