\u00a0<\/strong>The program between these two men is only a few weeks old, but it has contained the intensity that WWE so desires when promoting a match. Styles has Gunther dead to rights in his calf-crusher finish before the Ring General got creative and eked out the victory. It was a great move and one that led us to this intense showdown in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n Chemistry will not be a problem between these two men. They have shown that they can craft a compelling match, and now that Style\u2019s career is on the line, that\u2019s going to get ramped up. We will see some great wrestling and even better storytelling as Gunther tries to add another notch on his belt.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to think that AJ Styles’ career is going to be over this year, but that\u2019s the reality that we are dealing with. It\u2019s even harder to think that it’s going to be over already, and this writer doesn\u2019t think that\u2019s going to be the case.<\/p>\n We are just now hearing about Styles’ career coming to an end, and WWE hasn\u2019t squeezed the life out of it yet. AJ Styles had Gunther tapping out once before, and this time the referee is going to see the submission. Styles isn\u2019t done just yet.<\/p>\n Winner: AJ Styles<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A surprise WWE Title change led us to this match, which should prove to be a fantastic one featuring a Scottish Psychopath and Ultimate Underdog. A contest that features two men who deserve to be the WWE Champion, but only one can hold the prize when it\u2019s all said and done.<\/p>\n McIntyre and Zayn are going to play their roles perfectly here, with McIntyre beating Samy Zayn down as much as he can. The ground swell of support is going to carry Zayn through, and we can assume that a massive comeback is going to have the crowd going nuts. It\u2019s going to be a fast-paced, back-and-forth match, and WWE has done a great job of giving Zayn all the support that they can.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to pick a winner here. The world wants to see Sami Zayn finally win the big match, but Drew McIntyre is only weeks into a reign that took him years to achieve. The Royal Rumble is the time for stories to start, not finish, and that\u2019s what is going to happen here. Drew McIntyre is going to cheat his way to victory, breaking out hearts but fuelling Sami Zayn for WrestleMania season.<\/p>\n Winner: Drew McIntyre <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This could be the most loaded Women\u2019s Royal Rumble match in WWE history. The best of the best have been rolled in Saudi Arabia, and it will be an amazing match from start to finish. The heavy hitters that have declared for the match make it a must-see, and we all know that there are going to be at least one or two surprises along the way.<\/p>\n For most of the Women\u2019s Rumble matches we have seen one or two contenders make their way to the front, but for this one, just about every woman entering has a great shot. Stephanie Vaquer and Jade Cargill have had continuous issues with various women on their respective brands, and every one of them would make for a great opponent come WrestleMania time.<\/p>\n Names like Rhea Ripley, Jordynne Grace, Liv Morgan, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss are just some of those that could very easily win this match, but we are going to go off board with a returning wrestler for the win.<\/p>\n Bianca Belair has been on the shelf since WrestleMania last year and has been chomping at the bit to get back in the ring. Her timeline puts her back around now, and her return would be a great story. Plus, she has a built-in story to go after her former friend and tag team partner Jade Cargill. It\u2019s a story of broken friendships that WWE loves to tell.<\/p>\n Winner: Bianca Belair<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If the Women\u2019s Match can be described as unpredictable, then the Men\u2019s Match can be categorized as a total crap shoot. There aren\u2019t many men who have been officially declared for the Royal Rumble, but most of them could legitimately claim they are the favourite heading into the match.<\/p>\n On top of a loaded field, there is going to be the chance for some massive surprises during this match. Saudi Arabian officials have been known to request big names for their shows, and no doubt will want some of the best to make a surprise appearance. There have been names thrown out there, but chances are some are going to be out of left field. That\u2019s going to give us some great matchups to see for the Rumble and hopefully allow WWE to build some fun showdowns along the way.<\/p>\n Young stars like Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker have a great shot at victory here, but so do names like Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. Then there are Gunther and Randy Orton, who are always going to be dangerous contenders. It\u2019s impossible to say that one man is going to take the victory over another, and WWE can go in multiple directions after this show.<\/p>\n The possible best victor for business would be Bron Breakker. He\u2019s the young talent that the company is going to build around for the future. 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WWE Championship Match: Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Women\u2019s Royal Rumble Match <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Men\u2019s Royal Rumble Match <\/strong><\/h2>\n