5 Surprise Returns That Could Take Place At The 2019 Royal Rumble

#2. Batista

Will Batista set up his WrestleMania match this Sunday?

Batista hasn't been seen in WWE since the 100th episode of SmackDown Live where he seemingly set up a match between himself and Triple H at WrestleMania. The Animal hasn't wrestled in WWE for more than four years, but it was hoped that he would be able to return to set up this match but Triple H's recent pectorial muscle injury has meant that this match is now up in the air.

It is thought that Batista is one of the most predictable returns for Sunday night, but if Triple H isn't fit to make his return at the same time then The Animal could well set up a match against another top star heading into WrestleMania instead. Batista is one superstar who seems to have a free schedule in the coming weeks, so he's a decent shout as a surprise entrant in The Royal Rumble.

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