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WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Predictions: Rhea Ripley Will Redeem Herself

By Mark Justice

Apr 11, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Asuka (green/yellow attire) and Rhea Ripley (black attire) during the Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 37 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Asuka (green/yellow attire) and Rhea Ripley (black attire) during the Raw Women's Championship match at WrestleMania 37 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Bobby Lashley (white attire) and Brock Lesnar (black attire) during the Royal Rumble The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2022; St. Louis, MO, USA; Bobby Lashley (white attire) and Brock Lesnar (black attire) during the Royal Rumble The Dome at America’s Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley [Rubber Match]

Brock Lesnar will defeat Bobby Lashley in what seems to be the end of a trilogy because he did not defeat Lashley cleanly at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia and he needs redemption from last year’s Royal Rumble, where he lost the WWE Championship to Lashley due to nefarious interference from Roman Reigns. Lesnar also needs this victory to continue his momentum toward his rumored match with Gunther at Mania. It seems that Lashley is having trouble with Adam Pearce at the moment, so that may play a factor here and lead to a Hurt Business reunion.

Prediction: Brock Lesnar

Gunther (c) vs. Braun Strowman (w/Ricochet) [Intercontinental Title]

Gunther will retain the IC Title against Braun Strowman after already running through World Cup Winner Ricochet because Gunther needs to continue his dominance as the champ on the road to Mania and Strowman ruined any chances of becoming champion anytime soon after his recent unprofessional rant on Twitter regarding indie wrestlers. Gunther is rumored to battle Lesnar at Mania, so he will likely lose his title to McIntyre before then because McIntyre desperately needs a consolation prize from losing to Reigns and finish his feud with Kross for the belt at Mania.

Prediction: Gunther

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