7 Early predictions for WWE Royal Rumble 2021

#6 Asuka def. Reckoning (RAW Women's Championship)

EXCLUSIVE: @ReckoningRTRBTN has a message for @WWEAsuka and the 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 #WWERaw Women's Division.And as @AliWWE puts it..."We have only JUST begun!" pic.twitter.com/YVtqEz2rp2

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) November 3, 2020

The RETRIBUTION story isn't the greatest, but the talent levels of those involved could turn things around. Hopefully, WWE does Mustafa Ali and his group some justice and they are still around making positive contributions by the time Royal Rumble comes around.

It seems like the female member of the faction, Reckoning, formerly known as Mia Yim, is about to run through the women's division. Asuka's RAW Women's Championship reign could seriously do with a well-told story with an opponent who has strong in-ring skills, with Reckoning fitting the bill.

Asuka and Reckoning could have a solid match at Royal Rumble, with some of RAW's biggest stars like Shayna Baszler, Nia Jax, and Charlotte Flair entering the Women's Royal Rumble Match.

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#5 Sasha Banks def. Carmella (SmackDown Women's Championship)

😱 😱 😱 😱#SmackDown @CarmellaWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/MiPUJRWzPM

— WWE (@WWE) November 7, 2020

On the blue side of WWE's women's division, Sasha Banks has seemingly come across her next challenger. After defeating Bayley to retain her SmackDown Women's Championship this past week, Carmella made her return and attacked The Legit Boss. She may be next in line for a title shot.

However, with Carmella having just returned, WWE should draw this feud out and not end it at TLC. It should ideally build to a big title match at Royal Rumble between Banks and Carmella, with the Champion retaining. The January event is generally known for featuring some great, albeit a little predictable, title matches.

This match would be no different, as is the case with most title matches involving Sasha Banks. Carmella would also have the opportunity to showcase herself as a vastly improved in-ring performer.