WWE Royal Rumble: 3 predictions for the pay-per-view after the recent turn of events

WWE's first landmark in the Road to WrestleMania, the Royal Rumble, is just one week away from this Sunday. However, as of late, things have been moving quickly in WWE.

While Sasha Banks earned a title shot against Ronda Rousey last week on Raw, WWE replaced Braun Strowman with Finn Balor in the Universal Championship match against Brock Lesnar this week on Raw. As a matter of fact, both Balor and Banks have been removed from their respective 30 men/women Royal Rumble matches.

The recent turn of events has made a lot of heads turn. Social media is buzzing with speculations and predictions for the Rumble after the recent developments.

While the recent developments have caused a stir all over the Internet, we might also see WWE making a few last minute changes in their booking decisions.

So, without further ado, we take a look at 3 predictions for the event after the recent turn of events.

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#3 Braun Strowman turns heel

Strowman could turn on Finn Balor on January 27

The Monster Among Men Braun Strowman lost his title shot against The Beast Brock Lesnar after a heated exchange with Vince McMahon. While his injury is assumed to be the real reason behind this, it is a major setback for Strowman nonetheless.

However, we might witness WWE turning him heel on January 27 at Royal Rumble. Given Lesnar is expected to feud with Rollins after Royal Rumble for the rumoured match at WrestleMania 35 between the duo, WWE might involve Strowman in a feud with Balor.

Strowman could show up in the championship match when the referee is knocked out to destroy Finn and turn heel.

This could lay down the breadcrumbs for a potential feud between The Boss of the Balor Club and The Monster Among Men for the following weeks.

#2 The Miz and Shane McMahon become the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions

Shane McMahon and The Miz will face The Bar for the SmackDown championship at Royal Rumble

The Miz and Shane McMahon have been involved in a strange storyline for the last couple of months. However, this newly formed team might emerge victorious when they face The Bar for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship on January 27 at Royal Rumble.

If the storyline surrounding The Miz and Shane McMahon has been strange, the recent stint of The Bar as the SmackDown Tag Team Champions has been underwhelming. Thus, it might be the right time to spice things up a bit on the blue brand.

WWE goofed up a bit when it decided to switch one of the top heels on the blue brand in the likes of The Miz as a babyface and involve in a weird storyline, however, this all might end up being amusing if the newly formed tag teams emerge as the new champs on January 27.

#1 Amidst all the conundrum, WWE teases John Cena vs Lars Sullivan for WrestleMania 35

John Cena announced himself in the Men's Royal Rumble match two weeks ago on Raw

Quite recently, a lot of speculations have been going over John Cena's opponent for WrestleMania 35.

While the WWE Universe has been speculating over the likes of The Undertaker, EC3, and many such names as potential opponents for John Cena at WrestleMania 35, WWE threw the name of Drew McIntyre in the pool of potential opponents his week on Raw.

However, amidst all the conundrum WWE might lay down the breadcrumbs for a potential Sullivan vs Cena at WrestleMania 35 on January 27. As a matter of fact, according to the reports of Cagesideseats, John Cena vs Lars Sullivan could be on the cards for WrestleMania 35.

Sullivan could make his surprise entrance in the Men's Royal Rumble match, Creative could then have him get involved in a confrontation with John Cena and eliminate him to tease a potential match at WrestleMania 35.ss