8 things WWE subtly told us at Royal Rumble 2020: Last-minute change in Men's match winner, Lesnar's WrestleMania opponent confirmed? (26th January 2020)

#4. A year-long reign fo The Man

It all comes full circle

It was only a year ago when Becky Lynch and Asuka opened the Royal Rumble PPV, with The Empress successfully defending the SmackDown Women's Championship against Becky Lynch.

The story was of Asuka being the one woman who Becky Lynch was never able to overcome. It was a great story for Becky Lynch and perhaps her best one since becoming RAW Women's Champion.

It looks like The Man will be able to complete a year as RAW Women's Champion. If she faces Charlotte and The Queen wins, there certainly won't be a positive reception. Hopefully, she's able to have a reign that surpasses WrestleMania, further cementing her legacy.

This was a good match but many would prefer their match last year. Perhaps it had to do with the placement on the card, but there was a good bit of storytelling done, with Asuka looking great in defeat and Becky Lynch continuing to prove that she's the best and most consistent babyface in WWE - male or female.