{"id":122259,"date":"2024-01-22T10:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=122259"},"modified":"2024-01-21T02:40:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T07:40:31","slug":"potential-stars-surprise-wwe-royal-rumble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/01\/22\/potential-stars-surprise-wwe-royal-rumble\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential Stars That Will Surprise Us At The WWE Royal Rumble"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Road to WrestleMania<\/strong><\/em> has begun. The Royal Rumble<\/strong> <\/em>is only a few weeks away, and with that comes the anticipation of the Royal Rumble match. The match is the crown jewel of WWE<\/strong> because of its unique nature. The modified battle royale creates excitement with its incremental introductions. Introductions that could be from wrestlers on the roster or the even more exciting surprise entrant.<\/p>\n

Surprise returns are one of the best parts of the Royal Rumble. It gets an immediate pop from the crowd and presents intriguing matchups during the match. Now that we are close to the Royal Rumble, speculation is running rampant. Who will be the surprise this year? Who will make their triumphant return for their shot at the main event of WrestleMania<\/em>? Let\u2019s look at some candidates.<\/p>\n

AJ Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CM Punk<\/strong> is back, so naturally, everyone will be expecting AJ Lee to make her return as well. Lee is a fantastic professional wrestler. During her time, she was easily the most talented female on the roster, and she brought an air of legitimacy to the women\u2019s division.<\/p>\n

The Royal Rumble would be a perfect time for AJ to resurface. Not only would she get a great reaction from the Tampa crowd, but she could win the entire match. At 36 years of age, Lee still has a ton of time to make a significant run with the company.<\/p>\n

Andrade<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Andrade<\/strong> was a fantastic talent in NXT<\/strong><\/em>. During his time there, he put on several 5-star matches and held the NXT Championship. Unfortunately, he wasn\u2019t booked well on the main roster and failed to realize his potential within the company.<\/p>\n

Since leaving WWE, he has bounced around several promotions but hasn\u2019t gotten to the top of any card. His contract with AEW<\/strong> is coming to an end, and now would be a great time for him to come back to finish his story. Plus, it helps that he is attached to Charlotte Flair<\/strong>, so it would be nice to be closer to his loved ones.<\/p>\n

Liv Morgan <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Morgan has been out with an injury, but that process looks to be coming to an end. She is continuously one of the more popular females on the roster, and having her back would be great. Morgan may not be one to win the Royal Rumble, but she could be thrust into a great mid-card program upon her return.<\/p>\n

Yes, Morgan has recently been in trouble with the law, but that doesn\u2019t seem to have upset many in the company. Unlike others, Morgan\u2019s rep within the company hasn\u2019t been affected by her arrest.<\/p>\n

Naomi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Naomi<\/strong> didn\u2019t exactly leave WWE on the best of terms. Her and Sasha Banks<\/strong> walking out was a huge deal and one that left a bad taste in WWE\u2019s mouth. She has had success in other promotions, but there is no doubt that WWE is her home. It is time for her to return and make a run for one of the women\u2019s world titles.<\/p>\n

Also, Naomi has just finished up her TNA<\/strong> obligations. She got a great ovation after her last match, but she is now a free agent, and it would be great for her to return to WWE. Plus, her entrances are always phenomenal, so that is another bonus.<\/p>\n

John Cena<\/strong><\/h3>\n