Predicting the Superstars that will make up the final four of the Men's Royal Rumble match 

There are many names that could feasibly make it to the final four of the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble bout, and around ten names who are very likely to end up there.

While the men have obviously participated in the contest more over the years, because it has been offered to them since the late 1980s, the women have only had three Royal Rumble matches to speak of. This makes deciding the final female four a little easier to imagine.

Since the roster has more men, there are more names that make sense in terms of lasting until the end of the Royal Rumble. Randy Orton is always a threat due to his standing in WWE, along with the fact that he's already won two Royal Rumbles.

Someone like Bobby Lashley has been greatly protected since he joined up with MVP. While he may not win the entire thing, his handling suggests he'll have a strong showing this year.

There's also always the threat of a returning star or WWE Legend lasting until he end of the mach. Just revisit Edge returning in the 2020 Royal Rumble and making it to the final four. So which current WWE stars have the best shot at comprising this year's final four? Here are predictions for the male combatants that will battle it out for a title shot at WrestleMania 37.

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#5 Superstar that will make the final four of the 2021 Men's Royal Rumble - The last two final Fours

Who will last until the end this year?

2019 - Seth Rollins, Andrade, Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler

2020 - Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, Edge, Randy Orton

Just like Charlotte Flair and the Women's Royal Rumble contests, if Roman Reigns is in the match for the men, he's making the final four. He's done so every year he's been in a Rumble match including 2014-2018 and last year. The Big Dog did not compete in the 2019 Royal Rumble due to illness. Since he's not in this year's melee, he will obviously not be in the final four.

That opens it up for some other stars to finally get a chance to last until the end. Braun Strowman bucked the trend of big guys being unceremoniously eliminated in 2019. He was the last person eliminated by 2019 winner Seth Rollins.

While the likes of Andrade and Dolph Ziggler may seem like outliers in the group, Ziggler is a trusted WWE veteran that could have helped move the action along. Andrade's spot might have been a good sign moving forward for El Idolo, but after his 2020, the spotlight hasn't lasted for the former NXT Champion.

#4 Superstar that will make up the final four of the Men's Royal Rumble match - Keith Lee

Bask in his glory!

Keith Lee is making the final four of this year's Royal Rumble. Despite the reports that he was among the WWE stars sent back to the WWE PC for "additional training", he's consistently been booked in the main event. He defeated Randy Orton in his first main-roster PPV match and he's had a few shots at the WWE Championship. If his standing was hurt, he would not have defeated Sheamus in order to earn his title shot on Legends Night.

It might sound like beating a dead horse by now, but WWE needs to create new stars. In an ideal world, they'd do so with at least one or two Superstars per year ascending the ladder and staying in the main event picture. It happened last year and has continued this year with the booking of Drew McIntyre. The Royal Rumble is a perfect stage to do just that each year.

The Limitless One proved that he can be the top star of a brand in NXT, but since Mr. McMahon is apparently unfamiliar with NXT, he isn't really up to date regarding what the newer stars are capable of. While losing his original theme song and presentation might have been a bit disappointing for Lee, his trajectory since his August debut has continued on the same upward path. That path will continue as he lasts until the final four of the Royal Rumble.

#3 Superstar that will make up the final four of the Men's Royal Rumble Match - AJ Styles

AJ Styles

The Phenomenal One has defended the WWE Championship at three of the last four Royal Rumbles (2017-2019). He debuted in the 2016 Royal Rumble and was eliminated from last year's bout by Edge. Simply put, he hasn't had many chances to show off in these types of matches.

It's for that reason that AJ Styles could very well be one of the last men standing in this year's contest. He has the towering Omos by his side, who could be used to stave off his elimination for the duration he is in the Royal Rumble.

Styles is also one of the top stars in WWE, so he needs to be around until the very end. If he's supposed to be in the conversation with Seth Rollins, Reigns and McIntyre, he deserves a spot in the 2021 final four. There could also be the scenario where Edge returns from injury during the Royal Rumble and eliminates Styles again.

That could set up a potential match at the Show of Shows for both men. The Phenomenal One has stated a few times that he'd like to face the Rated R Superstar on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

McIntyre has already dispatched of Styles in a title match but that doesn't automatically mean that the Phenomenal One is or isn't winning. Lasting until the final four combatants of a Royal Rumble, however, is definitely in the cards for Styles.

#2 Superstar that will make up the final four of the Men's Royal Rumble match - Braun Strowman

Braun Strowman

The perfect stage to return to WWE is the Royal Rumble. Stars returning and debuting are two of the most anticipated things about the match. Last year, Edge and MVP came back for appearances. Who will make a similar impact this year?

There's been a rather large absence from Monday nights ever since Team RAW swept Team SmackDown at Survivor Series in November. That absence is the Monster Among Men. Following the PPV, every member of the victorious team wanted a shot at WWE Champion Drew McIntyre.

Braun Strowman didn't mix words and accosted WWE Official Adam Pearce. Because of those actions, the Monster Among Men was "suspended" and he has been off TV since then. Strowman has also not fought McIntyre for the WWE Championship since moving from SmackDown to RAW in the 2020 WWE Draft.

If McIntyre gets past Goldberg (and he should) then he'll have to vanquish another monstrous obstacle following the Royal Rumble. If Strowman wins, then that showdown would be at the Show of Shows in April. Will WWE book the Monster Among Men in a title match at back-to-back 'Manias?

Like the Big Show and Nia Jax, it usually takes a herculean effort to eliminate someone like Strowman. Whether it's multiple stars or a feat of strength from a face like Rollins in 2019, Strowman is one of the biggest potential obstacles in any Royal Rumble.

#1 Superstar that will make up the final four of the Men's Royal Rumble match - Daniel Bryan

Will Bryan's work putting others over be paid back in the Royal Rumble?

Daniel Bryan was the first person to announce his involvement in this year's Royal Rumble match. He has long been a fan favorite and one of the most dedicated performers in all of pro wrestling. Bryan was a sentimental favorite in both 2014 and 2015 but was either not involved in the match or was eliminated half-way through those Royal Rumble contests.

This is the best chance that he has to win or at least last until the very end. He could end up in the "iron man" spot in the match. Last year's Royal Rumble did not have that spot due to it being basically split into two halves. The first half saw Brock Lesnar eliminate every competitor while the second part was more of the traditional over-the-top-rope affair.

Bryan has competed in matches for WWE titles at the last two Royal Rumbles so he hasn't been in one in a few years. When looking at the field of potential challengers for Roman Reigns at the Show of Shows, the two logical choices are Big E and Bryan. Kevin Owens had his shots and Nakamura might get a shot on the Road to WrestleMania. If there was ever a time for Bryan to win a Royal Rumble, it's this year.