5 bold predictions for the men's 2018 Royal Rumble Match

#3 Elias survives John Cena's revenge and makes it to the final four

John Cena took exception to what Elias had to say at Raw 25

On the year-end awards for my 'Lost In The Midcard' podcast, Elias won our "Marky" for 'WWE Breakthrough Wrestler of the Year'. Compared to his work in NXT, Elias' in-ring work has tremendously improved as seen in matches against Roman Reigns and John Cena.

Based on the results of Raw 25 when Elias laid out John Cena with a shot below the belt and then another with his guitar, you fully expect that Cena gets his revenge and eliminates Elias on Sunday.

I see it differently because Cena is no longer a full-time WWE Superstar. I think Elias could actually eliminate Cena on his way to an appearance in the final four. Another way that Elias could survive Cena's revenge is on the next slide.