Royal Rumble 2023 is knocking on the door. So, the entire WWE fandom is obsessing over the first premium live event of the year. The Royal Rumble matches are full of suspense and surprises, which keep the fans glued. They make many assumptions and speculations before or during the matches. This time is obviously no exception. Ahead of the big event, many top stars, stars, including Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes have confirmed their participation in the 30-man match. Brock Lesnar was confirmed as a last-minute entrant on yesterday’s WWE SmackDown. Fans couldn’t wait to let out their reactions after this.
Fans reacted to Brock Lesnar’s major announcement
During yesterday’s match, the biggest box office attraction, Lesnar struck Bobby Lashley with an F5 after making a dramatic entry. Following the ambush, Lesnar told Lashley, ”See you at the Royal Rumble, Bobby!”. WWE confirmed the news at the conclusion of the show and fans set their expectations about the result. Some were also apprehensive of the 45-year-old’s appearance. A few of them are listed below.
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Fans desperately want him to win at any cost
if he dosent win we all stop watching
— kris (@6ixKris) January 28, 2023
Some believe that the defending champion can’t stand before Bobby Lashley.
Lashley throws Brock out of the Royal Rumble
— Sakib Arain (@SakibArain) January 28, 2023
Some of them chose to express their emotions with very few yet intense words.
Oh lord
— Anthony 🙂 (@lafazia_anthony) January 28, 2023
Also, remembering what happened at SummerSlam 2022, some fans deliberately wanted him to be on the short end of the stick due to his earlier history.
Don't get me wrong but I love Brock n all but I just hope he gets thrown out by theory or Bobby so he doesn't face Roman again
— Mami Rhea (@brysen2k) January 28, 2023
Brock Lesnar vs. Gunther matchup is certainly one of the few dream matches of WWE. Some fans are quite eager to see them faceoff in this Royal Rumble.
I want a Brock vs GUNTHER moment in the #RoyalRumble #SmackDown
— Drago (@Notorious401) January 28, 2023
Many of the Brock Lesnar and Gunther fans are excited for the potential faceoff and have high expectations.
Brock Vs Bobby Vs Gunther in the same ring? 🔥🔥🔥
— Ozil! ➐ (@xvi_xii_x) January 28, 2023
Another fan is already anticipating Lesnar to win because of his allegiance to Vince McMahon.
If he wins, then it’s official that Vince is back running the show.
— Ya Boy JC (@JCalabration6) January 28, 2023
Will history repeat itself?
The Royal Rumble match is a few hours away. Popular names are confirmed for both the men’s and women’s matches. Brock Lesnar is the 19th person to be announced for the men’s Rumble match at tomorrow’s PPV.
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Despite fans having mixed opinions and reactions, Lesnar has been one of the major attractions since the last decade. There has been speculation about the former UFC Heavyweight Champion’s return since The Beast was featured on the new poster for the 2023 Royal Rumble Premium event. That has now come to fruition.
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The Beast Incarnate is one of just seven legendary superstars to win the Royal Rumble twice in the years 2003 and 2022. Will history repeat itself favour him in 2023? Though the answer is uncertain, fans have their own takes. Some of them don’t seem to want him winning at any cost while some keep their fingers crossed for a historic win. Time will provide us the answer to that mystery.
Do you want Brock Lesnar to win the Royal Rumble? Let us know in the comments below.
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