The Shield to reunite in the Royal Rumble Match to take out 7-time WWE champion? Potential explored; it's not CM Punk!

The 2025 Men's Royal Rumble is set to be one of the biggest editions of the Rumble matches in WWE's history as it will be loaded with star power. It could see the highly anticipated reunion of The Shield as Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns might join forces to take down a common enemy. While many expect it to be CM Punk, the real target could be a seven-time WWE champion.

Drew McIntyre could become the reason for The Shield's reunion in the Men's Royal Rumble match. The Scottish Warrior has been on a rampage against Reigns and the OG Bloodline for several weeks and his disdain has reached a whole new level. On the other hand, McIntyre has been provoking Rollins for quite some time now and things got heated between the two this week on RAW.

The 39-year-old being the common enemy for the former Shield members could work as the catalyst for one of the much-awaited reunions. During the Men's Royal Rumble Match, Drew McIntyre could find himself standing toe-to-toe in the ring with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. His eyes could be filled with disdain as he sees two of his rivals standing before him in the very ring.

In a shocking turn of events, Reigns and Rollins could put their differences aside momentarily, leading to an unholy alliance. The former Hounds of Justice could join forces for the first time in years to fight a mutual enemy in the form of McIntyre. They could work as a cohesive unit and eliminate The Scottish Warrior together, throwing him from over the top rope.

The possibility of a potential reunion of The Visionary and The OTC during the Royal Rumble match is quite high. However, it could be a momentary truce. Well, the above scenario is nothing but speculation at this point.

Royal Rumble 2025 to sow the seeds of a future match between the former Shield members?

Ever since leaving The Shield, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins have evolved as two of the biggest stars in this industry. Both superstars have locked horns in a series of matches over the years and their rivalry is still palpable. The Visionary continued to express his hatred for The OTC on RAW this week.

There is a good likelihood that Royal Rumble 2025 could be where WWE might sow the seeds of another potential match between Rollins and Reigns. Both the former Shield members will participate in the 30-man match this year in Indianapolis and what could be bigger than this?

It is a golden opportunity for the company to lay the foundation of a future showdown between two great rivals as they will be in the same ring. WWE could also showcase a potential angle in the Men's Royal Rumble match where Roman Reigns might eliminate Seth Rollins from the contest or vice versa.

Hence, this could eventually lead to a future match between Roman and Seth at this year's SummerSlam or any other major premium live event.