5 shocking things that might happen this Sunday at the Royal Rumble

#1 Underdog winner

Shinsuke Nakamura is one of the most talented wrestlers on the SmackDown roster

Nakamura is a former NXT champion and the youngest IWGP Heavyweight Champion in history, having won the title for the first time at the age of 23 years and 9 months. Shinsuke Nakamura has proved himself to be a special performer thanks to his work for NJPW. But WWE fans around the globe are yet to truly see what he has to offer inside a WWE ring and what he brings to the table.

The betting odds have placed him among the favorites to win the match this Sunday despite being an underdog in a match that has heavyweights including Cena and Reigns. A win for Nakamura could lead to a potential dream match against AJ Styles at WrestleMania.

Both Nakamura and Styles wrestled for New Japan Pro-Wrestling and they have a long history that began several years ago. The two had a memorable match when they met at the Wrestle Kingdom 10 on January 4th, 2016.

This rivalry could be rekindled at the biggest stage should he win the Royal Rumble match this Sunday. A win for Nakamura this Sunday would be a shocking moment for a man who has not utilized his full potential in the WWE.