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Welcome to another edition of the daily WWE Rumor Roundup, where we bring you the biggest stories and rumors from the world of WWE. Today's edition is all about the Royal Rumble.
We will take a look at several reported surprises in the men's and women's Rumble matches, along with a retired star who is set to be in St. Louis this weekend. There is also an update on Ronda Rousey's potential status for the event after multiple reports regarding her return.
WARNING: Potential Spoilers for the Royal Rumble
If you do not wish to know about the rumored surprise entrants for this Saturday's event, stop reading now. Anyway, without any further ado, let us dive right in and take a look at the biggest rumors as we head towards the most exciting WWE show of the year.
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#5 Update on Ronda Rousey before her potential WWE return at the Royal Rumble
The wrestling world has gone wild as rumblings of a Ronda Rousey return began to surface this week. She would be an instant favorite to win the Women's Royal Rumble Match if she was in it, but will it happen?
Paul Davis of WrestlingNews.co has reported that the former RAW Women's Champion isn't expected to be at the WWE hotel in the next 24 hours or so. However, major returns like this are usually treated with more caution.
The promotion flies these stars in at the last moment to keep these returns as under wraps as possible. This may very well be the case with Rousey, whose return is an instant headline-grabber. She hasn't wrestled in nearly three years.
If Ronda Rousey returns and wins the women's Rumble match, we are likely to finally get a one-on-one showdown between her and Becky Lynch at WrestleMania.
#4 Bad Bunny could be in the Men's Royal Rumble Match
Bad Bunny made his first WWE appearance at last year's Royal Rumble, performing his track "Booker T" and diving onto The Miz and John Morrison from the top rope. According to Ringside News, the Grammy-winning music artist might be on his way back for the Rumble.
This would be a welcome surprise, as Bad Bunny performed exceptionally well in his WrestleMania match alongside Damian Priest, against Miz and Morrison. The report states that he is set to be "in the Rumble" this Saturday.
However, it is unclear whether this potential Royal Rumble return will lead to a second straight 'Mania match for Bad Bunny.
#3 WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle will be in St. Louis
It looks like Kurt Angle will be in St. Louis this weekend, which is where the Royal Rumble is taking place. WWE sources have reportedly informed Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful that he is set to have discussions regarding an "on-screen presence" on television.
This does not necessarily confirm a Rumble appearance for The Olympic gold medalist, though. Angle may still be a part of the 30-man match, which would mark his first in-ring outing since retiring in 2019 at the hands of Baron Corbin.
#2 Former WWE Superstar Aksana is in town as well
Several returning stars have been announced for the Women's Royal Rumble Match, but a few surprises have yet to be revealed. One of them might be former WWE Superstar Aksana.
According to PWInsider, she is in St. Louis and has been penciled in for the 30-woman Rumble. Aksana was part of the promotion from 2009 to 2014 and is most remembered for her on-screen romance with Goldust. If she shows up, the Rumble would be her first appearance since being released.
#1 Shane McMahon is set to return at the Royal Rumble
Shane McMahon's last WWE appearance came at WrestleMania 37, where Braun Strowman threw him off the top of a steel cage. It looks like he will be back in the Royal Rumble Match.
Ringside News has reported that the former SmackDown commissioner is booked for the 30-man free-for-all on Saturday. However, like Bad Bunny, there is no confirmation whether Shane O'Mac would stick around for a 'Mania program.
Based on how Vince McMahon has taken an interest in Austin Theory's career, Shane McMahon could begin a feud with the budding RAW Superstar. He can put Theory over at WrestleMania 38 if he does return at the Rumble.
