WWE Royal Rumble 2024: Early Match Card Predictions
WWE’s next major event will take place in January 2024, marking the formal start of the path to WrestleMania, Royal Rumble. The Royal Rumble will be held for the 37th time this year. The Royal Rumble 2024 will take place in Florida on January 27, 2024. This will be the first WWE pay-per-view event of the year. The Royal Rumble is one of WWE’s four major yearly pay-per-view events.
WWE holds two main Royal Rumble-themed matches for men and women. 30 wrestlers enter the arena and attempt to eliminate each other, with the remaining survivor earning a main event spot at WrestleMania and a championship chance.
Aside from two classic Royal Rumble matchups. WWE often adds three additional matches to the schedule. There were three additional singles matches at Royal Rumble 2023 last year. We shall predict the matches and the possible victors of the Royal Rumble 2024 bout as well as other matchups on the event in this post.
WWE Royal Rumble 2024 predicted match card
- Men’s Royal Rumble 2024
- Women’s Royal Rumble 2024
- GUNTHER vs Ludwig Kaiser
- Iyo Sky vs Bianca Belair
- Roman Reigns vs Randy Orton
GUNTHER vs Ludwig Kaiser
Gunther has cemented his legacy as the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in history, triumphing over formidable opponents like Sheamus, Drew McIntyre, Ricochet, and Chad Gable. However, tensions brew within the Gunther Imperium stable. Ludwig Kaiser, known as The Ring General’s trusted ally, contemplates a pivotal decision—whether to stand by Gunther or challenge him for the title at the upcoming Royal Rumble 2024.
Predicted Winner: GUNTHER
Iyo Sky vs Bianca Belair
The reigning WWE women’s champion, Iyo Sky, is poised to defend her title come to Royal Rumble 2024. Anticipation mounts as this defense sets the stage for a significant clash. It’s projected that the women’s heavyweight champion will take the hometown spotlight at Royal Rumble 2024, potentially featuring Iyo Sky in a headline bout against the formidable Bianca Belair. This scenario creates a compelling narrative, hinting at a monumental showdown between two powerhouse competitors, igniting fervor among fans as they await this potentially historic confrontation.
Predicted Winner: Iyo Sky
Women’s Royal Rumble 2024
In 2023, Rhea Ripley’s Royal Rumble victory led to her dethroning Charlotte Flair for the title. Fast forward to 2024, where Bayley emerges as the favored contender for this year’s Royal Rumble match. Speculation swirls that Bayley faces an imminent departure from the Damage Ctrl stable, transitioning into a fan-favorite role. Rumors hint at her quest for the WWE championship post-Rumble victory, targeting reigning champion Iyo Sky at WrestleMania 40. This potential narrative shift promises a seismic change, propelling Bayley toward a face turn and a high-stakes pursuit of championship glory in a WrestleMania showdown.
Winner: Bayley
Men’s Royal Rumble 2024
This year’s men’s Royal Rumble introduces two standout favorites: The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, aiming for a clash against Roman Reigns, and the renowned CM Punk eyeing a return after nearly a decade. Rhodes, potentially set for a rematch against Reigns, solidified his entry as the first major participant.
Meanwhile, Punk’s anticipated comeback aligns with a probable showdown against Seth Rollins for the WWE heavyweight title at WrestleMania 40. Reports suggest a possible Rollins-Punk faceoff if Punk bypasses the Rumble. Between the two favorites, CM Punk slightly edges as the more probable victor, igniting fervour for his potential resurgence.
Winner: CM Punk
Roman Reigns vs Randy Orton
After an absence of 1.5 years, the esteemed 14-time WWE champion, Viper Randy Orton, staged a remarkable return at Survivor Series WarGames 2023 with a clear agenda: seeking retribution against The Bloodline. His allegiance now lies with SmackDown, solidified by a recent contract signing.
Orton wasted no time, boldly challenging Roman Reigns, setting the stage for an anticipated clash at Royal Rumble 2024. The looming showdown promises an intense collision between the two titans, reigniting a storied rivalry and signaling Orton’s determined quest to settle the score against Reigns and The Bloodline.
Winner: Roman Reigns
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