5 opponents that could've replaced Kane in the Universal Title match at the Royal Rumble 2018

#4 Kurt Angle

Angle is worth one more title match

Ever since Kurt Angle took his rightful place among the other legends in the WWE Hall of Fame, wrestling aficionados have clamored to see the Olympic Gold Medallist lace up his boots for one more match. WWE has been generous enough to provide the WWE Universe with two occasions when Angle wrestled again. He first filled in for Roman Reigns at TLC 2017 and then WWE had the former World Champion lead his team into brand warfare at Survivor Series 2017.

Despite the fact that main eventing back to back Pay-Per-Views is an honor, WWE underutilizing one of the last active veterans on the roster in multi-man tag team action is an enormous waste. To be more specific, it is a waste of star power, nostalgia, and opportunities. Angle is a Hall of Famer that has accomplished every feat imaginable in his wrestling, except one, becoming the Universal Champion.

Although having Angle at this stage in his career go after another accolade is unnecessary, going after Raw’s top prize can lead to a programme that will make Angle’s return worthy. Kurt Angle standing toe to toe with his old-time rival in Brock Lesnar would’ve been an unforgettable moment etched in Royal Rumble history. More importantly, it would’ve been the last straw in his shaky relationship with his ‘son’.

Ever since Jordon arrived on the flagship show, he has tried his utmost best to prove himself as a legitimate star, and prove he can be as good as his recently discovered ‘dad’. Jordon witnessing his ‘father’ take a golden opportunity which he as a young talented athlete deserves, would’ve been a perfect reason for him to finally turn on Kurt. Thus, Angle’s involvement in this main event would’ve resulted in a career-defining character shift for Jordon.