Royal Rumble 2022 - 5 Possible surprises - WWE legend costs Brock Lesnar his Championship, Roman Reigns attacked by an unexpected name 

Royal Rumble 2022 is bound to be full of surprises because it's going to have fans back in the arena once again. As much fun as the ThunderDome era was, one has to admit there's no Rumble without the live crowd in attendance.

One has to believe that Vince McMahon will go out of his way to make the event feel special. Here are 5 surprises that could potentially happen at Royal Rumble 2022. Feel free to share your own thoughts and views in the comments below.

Is there a person you'd like to see return at the event or a surprise you'd like to see unfold? No option is too crazy or too outrageous because we are all fans speculating about an event we're kicked for!

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#5 Paul Heyman turns on Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble 2022 & costs him the title

Doesn't it seem a bit odd that Brock Lesnar, who is a babyface now has an out-and-out heel as his manager? Paul Heyman's services may be better used in mentoring a brand new superstar, someone like Omos who really requires a mouthpiece. Could Paul Heyman be the man who costs Brock Lesnar his title at Royal Rumble 2022?

It makes sense for a second Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley showdown, maybe at a stage like WrestleMania. Such a massive encounter cannot simply be one-and-done, it needs to have several future installments. This is why Brock Lesnar could be screwed by Paul Heyman, to throw things into disarray.

Maybe Paul Heyman could introduce a brand new client after Royal Rumble 2022 is over and done, to raise the stakes in the WWE Championship picture. Could someone like Austin Theory enter the title picture as well, considering how high Vince McMahon seems to be on him right now?

#4 The final Alexa Bliss vignette plays before her big return

Leading up to Royal Rumble 2022 fans have been treated to a variety of Alexa Bliss vignettes and one has to assume that her return is imminent. Could the final edition play right before the match, as she becomes the first entrant?

Alexa Bliss does not have to win the entire thing either. She just needs to have a strong showing and remind everyone that she's a force to be reckoned with from the roster.

#3 Moose shows up at Royal Rumble 2022 and goes after Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is quickly running out of opponents from the current roster, which is why it may make sense to invite someone from elsewhere to take him on. Moose has been vocal about wanting to face Roman Reigns, which could be set up at the Royal Rumble.

Just as he is about to pick up his win, Seth Rollins could be assaulted by Moose, who destroys both Rollins and Reigns. It sets up two future matches and protects both top stars.

#2 Paige makes her big return

Leading into Royal Rumble 2022 this weekend, Paige has been more active than ever on Twitter. Her career was cut short by an untimely injury but, as Edge proved in today's day of medical marvels, anything is possible. Could Paige return at the 2022 Royal Rumble and even go on to win the whole thing, just as Edge did? Fans would be into that!

#1 Kurt Angle wins Royal Rumble 2022 and challenges old friend, Brooooock Lesnar

Credit where it's due. Sportskeeda Wrestling's own resident star Vince Russo proposed a situation where Kurt Angle returns and wins the Royal Rumble because the company did him wrong with his retirement, well...angle.

Could he go on to WrestleMania this year and face Brock Lesnar, and maybe even have a fairytale moment where he becomes the brand new Champion of the company? Even if he does come up short, imagine what a great moment it would be for fans in attendance. A whole new generation will get to see the greatest-ever have yet another magical moment.