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#4. US Title Open Challenge
Sami Zayn revived the US Title Open Challenge after winning the title in August last year. Ilja Dragunov and now Carmelo Hayes have kept the tradition alive since becoming champions.
Hayes has been defending the title nearly every week, and there could be no better way to elevate the prestige and credibility of the United States Championship than by hosting an open challenge on a stage like the Royal Rumble.
Moreover, it would allow WWE to pull off a surprise return as well, making the event more exciting.
#3. Jade Cargill should defend the WWE Women’s Championship
Jade Cargill has yet to defend the WWE Women’s Championship since winning it in November. The Storm has been embroiled in a feud with Jordynne Grace on SmackDown, and it should result in a one-on-one title match at the Royal Rumble.
There’s still an episode of the blue brand’s show left before the marquee event, which could be used to make the match official for Saturday. Grace has already declared her entry into the Women’s Royal Rumble, but could retract it if she receives a title match.
#2. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu II
The rules of a traditional singles match could not contain the animosity between Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu, as seen at Saturday Night’s Main Event. They didn’t wait for the bell to ring and brawled all over the arena.
Rivalries like these call for a stipulation like Street Fight or Falls Count Anywhere. They are far from being done with each other, and since Drew McIntyre is occupied with a title defense against Sami Zayn, Rhodes and Fatu could settle their issues in a rematch at the Royal Rumble.
While both stars are scheduled to enter the Men’s Royal Rumble Match, they could pull off double duty and lock horns prior to the 30-person bout.
#1. CM Punk vs. Finn Balor II
CM Punk and Finn Balor delivered an instant classic for the World Heavyweight Championship on last week’s episode of RAW. The Second City Saint prevailed with the win, and there seemed to be mutual respect between him and Balor.
However, things took a drastic turn on this week’s RAW, as The Prince disrupted the title bout between Punk and AJ Styles, and laid out The Best in the World with three Coup de Grace.
This happened after Balor was denied entry into the Men’s Royal Rumble Match due to all the spots being filled. However, he could still find a way to be on the card with a rematch against CM Punk.
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