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WWE Royal Rumble (Source-Twitter)
It is going to be an exciting Saturday for the WWE Universe as the WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is set to take place. 30 men and women will compete in the traditional match to determine who gets to go to WrestleMania 40.
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This year the list of entrants is star-studded with the likes of Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, and many more. In the women’s division, the likes of Becky Lynch, Bayley, and other stars will battle it out.
In this article, we cast a closer look at the top five possible surprise entrants in WWE Royal Rumble 2024.
Brock Lesnar –
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Termed the ‘Beast Incarnate’ Brock Lesnar hasn’t been seen in the WWE ring since the SummerSlam loss to Cody Rhodes. The former champion is rumoured to be one of the surprise entrants in the Royal Rumble 2024 event. Fans will be excited to have the beast back in the ring considering that it is the WrestleMania season.
Rey Mysterio –
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The greatest high-flier the world has ever seen, Rey Mysterio has been out injured for a while. The Hall of Famer had won the event in 2006 and went on to win the World Heavyweight Title the same year. With Dominik Mysterio also set to be part of the event, an eventual return as the surprise entrant in Royal Rumble 2024 cannot be ruled out.
Sasha Banks –
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It has been two years since the former Women’s champion walked out of WWE due to backstage differences. After plying her trade in New Japan Pro Wrestling, Sasha Banks could be on her way back to the company. One of the original four horsewomen, Triple H will want to hire Sasha Banks back. If she does make it back as a surprise entrant in Royal Rumble 2024, the rumours of her going to AEW will be put to rest for good.
Kazuchika Okada –
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One of the biggest free agents in the history of Professional Wrestling is none other than Kazuchika Okada. The former NJPW champion is set to bid the company goodbye and move to the United States permanently. While there are rumours of him going to AEW, a surprise entrant into the Royal Rumble 2024 cannot be ruled out.
The Rock –
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Just the mere mention of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sets the pulse of many wrestling fans racing. The 51-year-old is set to take a huge role with the TKO holdings in the coming days. This Saturday the Rock could electrify the crowd as a possible surprise entrant in Royal Rumble 2024. One can expect the Great One to come up against the Tribal Chief if he wins the match.