One Big Thing
WWE’s Royal Rumble 2024 arrives at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium this Saturday with unprecedented uncertainty about potential winners, marking one of the most unpredictable editions in recent history.
Why It Matters
This year’s Royal Rumble carries extra significance as it kicks off WWE’s WrestleMania season with multiple compelling storylines converging at once:
- It marks John Cena’s final Royal Rumble appearance
- CM Punk enters his first Rumble since 2014
- Charlotte Flair makes her in-ring return from injury
- The event directly impacts WrestleMania 40’s main events
Match Card Breakdown
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Top contenders include:
- CM Punk – Seeking his first WrestleMania main event
- John Cena – Pursuing historic 17th world championship
- Roman Reigns – Looking to reclaim Undisputed WWE Championship
- Cody Rhodes – Aiming to “finish the story”
- Seth Rollins – Defending champion targeting WrestleMania spotlight
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Key participants include:
- Charlotte Flair – Returns from 2023 injury
- Becky Lynch – Potential surprise entrant
- Bayley – Attempting historic back-to-back wins
- Nia Jax – Seeking revenge against Tiffany Stratton
Additional Championship Matches
Two SmackDown titles will be defended:
- Roman Reigns (c) vs. LA Knight – Undisputed WWE Universal Championship
- IYO SKY (c) vs. Bayley – WWE Women’s Championship
By The Numbers
- 30 participants in each Rumble match
- 2 championship matches on the card
- 70,000+ expected attendance at Lucas Oil Stadium
The Bottom Line
With multiple credible winners and intersecting storylines, this year’s Royal Rumble promises to be a pivotal event shaping WWE’s direction through WrestleMania 40.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in both Royal Rumble matches? Share your predictions in the comments below.
