7 WWE Royal Rumble rumors you need to know: Returning star to eliminate Brock Lesnar; 11-time world champion returning?

#4 Naomi could make her return at the Royal Rumble

Naomi

Naomi has been absent from WWE television for a number of months. She addressed her absence herself on Twitter last year, saying that she had to take time off because of personal reasons.

However, it looks like we will see the former SmackDown Women's Champion back in the ring soon. Mike Johnson of PWInsider is reporting that Naomi could return during the Women's Royal Rumble this Sunday. He also added that she would probably be on SmackDown going forward:

"The word making the rounds is that she will be returning shortly and will be placed on the Smackdown brand. The Royal Rumble would be the most logical place for that return."

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#3 Edge could still be returning at the Royal Rumble

Edge

Despite Edge's denial, rumors of him returning at the Royal Rumble continue to persist. Mike Johnson of PWInsider recently spoke about this and he also believes that the 11-time World Champion could return at the Royal Rumble. Here's what Johnson said:

"I've heard that Edge signed a new deal with WWE that has a pretty nice upside. We also reported a few months ago he was in Pittsburgh for WWE business and that's where WWE Wellness Policy head Dr. Joseph Maroon is headquartered. My gut feeling is we'll see Edge in the Royal Rumble as a surprise (as that seems like the perfect place to make a big splash with a return for Wrestlemania season) and possibly even see him do a few matches on major events.

I will point out that Edge has denied on social media that he's doing anything, but the talk has persisted internally that he's on the way back to the ring and I do believe there is something to it. We will see if I am right soon enough."