WrestleMania season kicks off on Saturday when WWE brings the Royal Rumble to Indianapolis. The event is one of the most anticipated yearly WWE events and this year is no different.
As is the standard, there will be a men’s and a women’s Royal Rumble match on the card, with the winners being able to challenge any champion for their title at WrestleMania, which takes place on April 19 and 20 in Las Vegas.
Last year, Bayley and Cody Rhodes won the two rumble matches. Bayley went on to win the WWE women’s championship against Iyo Sky at WrestleMania while Rhodes finally finished his story in an epic main event against Roman Reigns that featured tons of run ins.
This year’s Royal Rumble only features two matches in addition to the two Rumble matches, but both are thrilling on paper.
Rhodes, who still holds the undisputed WWE title, will defend his crown against friend-turned-rival Kevin Owens in a ladder match. The two have ramped up their rivalry over the past few months and now meet in one of wrestling’s most iconic gimmick matches. In the card’s other title match, WWE tag team champions #DIY will put their belts on the line against former champions Motor City Machine Guns. #DIY and MCMG will…
