6) Asuka vs Becky Lynch (Smackdown Women’s Championship)
Becky Lynch defeated Charlotte Flair and Carmella on the January 8th, 2019 episode of Smackdown. As a result, we are getting Becky vs Asuka for the Smackdown Women’s Title at the Royal Rumble.
I am interested to see what happens here. I don’t think that Becky will win the Title. The question is, will she lose to Asuka and enter the Royal Rumble match later in the show?
My gut says that we will get a double count-out or disqualification finish to this match. This protects Becky and would allow her to still enter the Rumble match later in the show. It also sets up another match between Asuka and Becky down the road.
Winner Prediction: Asuka retains the Title after a double count-out or disqualification.
5) Brock Lesnar vs Finn Balor (WWE Universal Championship)
WWE made a big change to the Royal Rumble card. We are now getting Brock Lesnar vs Finn Balor for the WWE Universal Title. The original plans were for Brock to face off against Braun Strowman at the event.
I am excited to see this match. I am hoping that it is similar to what we saw with Brock vs Daniel Bryan or Brock vs AJ Styles. WWE certainly set that up on RAW, pushing the ‘David vs Goliath’ narrative.
I think that Balor is going to lose the match. He will likely come very close to beating Brock but won’t be able to get the job done. This could set up a future match between Brock and ‘Demon’ Finn Balor, where he is finally able to slay the beast. I say that regular Finn loses on Sunday night first though.
Winner Prediction: Brock retains the Title.
4) Ronda Rousey vs Sasha Banks (RAW Women’s Championship)
Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks will be facing off for the RAW Women’s Title at the Royal Rumble. This should be an absolute banger of a match. I am really looking forward to it.
This has a chance to be Ronda’s best singles match of her career. My hopes are high for this one.
Ronda will more than likely retain the title. Sasha seems likely for the tag team Elimination Chamber match next month, so she will probably lose clean here.
Winner Prediction: Ronda retains the Title.
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