5 Biggest Dark Horses in the WWE Royal Rumble

#4 Baron Corbin

Baron Corbin is coming alive at just the right time in WWE

Baron Corbin is one of the best heels in WWE. He’s cold, he’s merciless, and he’s oblivious to the fans. He carries a massive chip on his shoulder, and he feels that no one is worthy of the top spot but him. While other heels are busy trying to pop the crowd, Corbin instead just goes about his business and gets heat every time he’s on camera.

However could that persona be enough for WWE to elevate Corbin to the main event of WrestleMania? While some fans may believe it won’t happen, the truth is that Corbin may just be the best fit. He’s not become a made man in WWE just yet, but maybe the time has come to make that happen.

Corbin is very capable when it comes to his ring work, and his ability to draw heat is second to none on SmackDown Live. If WWE does want to move forward with the next generation, then maybe Corbin could lead the charge.

Corbin has stepped up in recent weeks, and he’s shown he can handle the spotlight. His growth has been slow and steady, but now his number has been called. If Corbin is one of the next crops of top guys, then it’s time for him to prove it.

There may be no better way to prove it than to win the Royal Rumble. He already has a win in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which was perhaps just a precursor of things to come. Corbin has a tremendous upside, and his career could get very hot very quickly with a win on January 29.