5 Biggest Dark Horses in the WWE Royal Rumble

#2 Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman could dominate in the Royal Rumble

The notion of Braun Strowman versus The Undertaker was laughed at just one year ago. Strowman was too new on the WWE scene, and simply being physically big was not enough to warrant a match with the legendary Deadman. But Strowman has come a long way over the past 12 months, and now it’s a match that could actually happen.

But a Royal Rumble win could be on the cards instead. Strowman should be the biggest man in the Rumble other than The Big Show, and the former Wyatt Family strongman could be the last man standing in the end. If that happens, then fans could witness Strowman versus Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 33.

Reigns needs a strong heel to work against, mostly because of his struggle to fully connect as a top babyface. Strowman may have gained some respect from the fans, but he’s still hated, and that would allow him to fully heel out on Reigns without fear of a double turn at Mania.

WWE needs more top main event stars, and Strowman is in a prime position to earn that spot. His growth has been slow and steady thus far, and he would have around four more months before stepping onto the WrestleMania stage.

Of all the fresh faces WWE has introduced over the past year, Strowman is one that has shown a great aptitude for the business. He seems to understand his role and is very comfortable in it. With the proper booking and continued improvement along the way, Strowman could be a major player in the coming months.