WWE has scheduled the highly anticipated Royal Rumble, a pivotal Premium Live Event, for January 27, 2024. This event, a highlight on the WWE calendar, allows superstars to secure their place in the main event of WrestleMania, often referred to as the ‘Showcase of the Immortals.’ A lot of superstars will vie to be the winners of the marquee bout, however, Dwayne Johnson and LA Knight are the talks of the town.

WWE fans highly anticipate the Royal Rumble matches, as they set the stage for significant WrestleMania showdowns. Speculation is already underway about who will outlast 29 other superstars to secure victory, following in the footsteps of icons like The Undertaker, John Cena, Triple H, and Becky Lynch. This year’s top contenders have emerged, promising an intriguing competition.

The Royal Rumble has The Rock and LA Knight as its top contenders

The Royal Rumble is around the corner. While sports betting odds are typically unpredictable, wrestling differs due to its reliance on backstage information and TV narratives. This makes it a unique field for forecasting outcomes. According to Bet Online AG, the top contenders to win the Royal Rumble are currently The Rock and LA Knight.

LA Knight’s status as a favorite is hardly surprising. He’s been a rising star in WWE for the past year and is currently set to face Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. Winning the Royal Rumble would be a logical step toward a future World Championship opportunity for him.

The Rock’s inclusion in the favorites is intriguing. Rumors have circulated about a potential showdown between The Rock and his cousin, Reigns, at WrestleMania. This match has been a topic of discussion for several years. WrestleMania would undoubtedly be the perfect stage for such an epic clash. 

However, The Rock’s limited appearances on WWE television in recent years make his potential victory a surprising choice.

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Notably, Cody Rhodes is missing from the list of favorites, even though there’s widespread anticipation of him finishing his storyline and winning a WWE World Championship at WrestleMania. Surprisingly, it’s not just the men’s Royal Rumble match that features unexpected frontrunners.

Women’s Rumble favorites and unexpected contenders

Raquel Rodriguez and Nia Jax are leading contenders in the women’s Royal Rumble, according to BET Online AG. It makes the women’s match even more unpredictable than the men’s. Raquel’s impressive journey from NXT has gained her favor, positioning her as a strong candidate for a Women’s Championship opportunity.

On the other hand, Nia Jax’s potential victory would be quite unexpected. The former Raw Women’s Champion doesn’t enjoy widespread popularity among fans. However, her return to the company earlier this year received a mixed reaction among the WWE Universe.

She hasn’t been built up to a level where she appears ready for a major storyline. But that might change if she ends up winning the Rumble. These selections offer an intriguing mix of possibilities for both matches. The outcome in January will be interesting to witness.

What are your thoughts on The Rock and LA Knight being the top contenders? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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