#RoyalRumble 2018 Discussion Thread

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Colossal Triple Threat Match to decide Brock Lesnar's Universal Title
The 30th anniversary of Royal Rumble will come to the WWE Universe from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tomorrow and you can get your tickets now! Relive incredible past Royal Rumble events now on the award-winning WWE Network, and don’t miss out when Royal Rumble returns to Philadelphia this January!

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The 2018 30-Man Over-The-Top Royal Rumble Match
Thirty Superstars from Raw and SmackDown LIVE will fight for sports-entertainment immortality when the 2018 Royal Rumble Match invades the award-winning WWE Network as part of the 30th Anniversary of the winter extravaganza tomorrow with a special start time of 7 ET/4 PT. The winner of the massive melee will go on to challenge for a World Championship at WrestleMania 34.

A tradition dating back to 1988, the Royal Rumble Match starts with two participants, and new Superstars entering the ring every two minutes. This continues until all 30 Superstars have entered the bout. Elimination occurs when a Superstar is thrown over the top rope and both of his feet hit the floor. The last Superstar in the ring will be declared the victor.

So far, the following the Superstars have been announced for the gigantic match:

1) John Cena
2) Roman Reigns
3) Finn Bálor
4) Randy Orton
5) Shinsuke Nakamura
6) The Miz
7) Elias
8) Baron Corbin
9) “Woken” Matt Hardy
10) Bray Wyatt
11) Aiden English
12) Rusev
13) Titus O'Neil
14) Apollo Crews
15 Tye Dillinger
16) Big E
17) Kofi Kingston
18) Xavier Woods

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The first-ever 30-Woman Over-The-Top Royal Rumble Match
The women of Raw and SmackDown LIVE will make history when they compete in the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match at the 30th Anniversary of the event on tomorrow on WWE Network.

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Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Braun Strowman vs. Kane (Triple Threat Match)
At the 2018 Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar puts his Universal Championship on the line against Braun Strowman and Kane in a Triple Threat Match.

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WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn — 2-on-1 Handicap Match for the WWE Title
WWE Champion AJ Styles faces the greatest challenge to his title reign when he defends the championship against both Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match at the Royal Rumble.

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Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan vs. Cesaro & Sheamus
Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan will face off against Cesaro & Sheamus in a huge title rematch at Royal Rumble.

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SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin (2-out-of-3-Falls Match)
The SmackDown Tag Team Champions will defend against Gable & Benjamin in a 2-out-of-3-Falls Match at Royal Rumble.

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Stephanie McMahon to join commentary for Women’s Royal Rumble Match this Sunday
Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon announced on Wednesday, via Twitter, that she will be on commentary this Sunday for the first-ever 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match.

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Three explosive matches and major celebrity panelists announced for Royal Rumble Kickoff tomorrow
As if the Royal Rumble could get any bigger, WWE.com has learned that the special two-hour Royal Rumble Kickoff, beginning at 5 ET/2 PT tomorrow, will feature three hard-hitting showdowns, as well as expert analysis from two current World Champions and two WWE Hall of Famers!

In addition to the in-ring action, Royal Rumble Kickoff will also feature a star-studded array of panel guests, including Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. “Woo!”

Don’t miss a moment of Royal Rumble Kickoff, which streams live tomorrow on the award-winning WWE Network at a special start time of 5 ET/2 PT and can be seen on a free stream on WWE.com, the WWE App, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest.

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Bobby Roode’s United States Championship Open Challenge
Royal Rumble Kickoff just became truly glorious, as newly-crowned United States Champion Boddy Roode will aim to prove himself a fighting champion from the get-go by defending his illustrious red, white and blue title in an Open Challenge. Who will emerge to face him? Will the reigning titleholder be able to best an unknown threat? Or will we see a new U.S. Champion before the Rumble even begins?

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Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson vs. The Revival
On the heels of a heated confrontation with D-Generation X, Scott Hall and The Bálor Club at the legendary Manhattan Center on Raw 25 Monday night, Dash & Dawson will now look to get some retribution on good brothers Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson. Don’t miss what is guaranteed to be an extremely hard-hitting match.

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Kalisto, Lince Dorado & Gran Metalik vs. TJP, Gentleman Jack Gallagher & Drew Gulak
The fierce combatants of WWE 205 Live will also be in action in a fast-paced Six-Man Tag Team Match that promises to ignite the WWE Universe from start to finish. Former Cruiserweight Champion Kalisto joins forces with Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik to battle TJP, Gentleman Jack Gallagher and the outspoken Drew Gulak.
 

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Every single year either PPv or Rumble match was a huge let down for me. I was sad or mad after show was over. I just hope it won't happen this time. Roman v Lesnar can happen, Cena v AJ can happen at Mania, I don't care but I don't want those two to win. Oh, also not Orton for 3rd time please.
 

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I think its a solid looking card, but nothing special. For it to really stand out I think we will need a few surprises/big moments to lift it.

I'm not happy about a handicap match for a title (it telegraphs the result too). I'm a big fan of the Women's rumble. Think its probably the best women's division WWE have had since 2004/05? These girls deserve the big push.
 

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WWE so lucky a Gary Bettman interview made me too mad to watch hockey.
 

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I already regret picking Roman as winner. It's gonna be him at Chamber, isn't he? Because Brock won't wrestle there. Oh..
 

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Otunga on these shows always remind me of his divorce stories where his ex claims he doesn't have a job 8D
 

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I already regret picking Roman as winner. It's gonna be him at Chamber, isn't he? Because Brock won't wrestle there. Oh..
Its gonna be a no contest....Braunnnnnn gonna come out and flip the ring
 

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KO wearing Edge t-shirt. Why not wear a Christian one Sami?
 

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Sam Roberts really looks like he shouldn't be around children
 

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Its gonna be a no contest....Braunnnnnn gonna come out and flip the ring
This would be the best thing ever. Even better than Kurt winning it then Scott Steiner coming in and challenging him but Kurt not accepting as "Kurt knows, he can't beat Steiner"
 

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Women champs can't enter, right? I wonder if they'll make a surprise.
 

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Kings right.....Bliss is a national treasure
 

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i guess they're adding the champion of ... choosing now