— There is still talk that Becky Lynch could wrestle two matches at the Royal Rumble – first against Asuka and then as a surprise entrant in the actual Royal Rumble match where she would probably win the whole thing, as per the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. This would get her into the match with Ronda Rousey while if the rumored triple threat for WrestleMania is accurate, Charlotte Flair would earn her way later – likely at the Elimination Chamber PPV.

— Meanwhile, Seth Rollins remains the favorite to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, which would imply that Rollins is either winning the Rumble or the Elimination Chamber match the next month to get his shot. It would also seem to suggest that Lesnar is going to leave Royal Rumble still as champ after beating Braun Strowman.

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