WrestleZone Staff Picks: WWE Royal Rumble Predictions

The WrestleZone staff is back to pick the winners of WWE Royal Rumble. It’s a fun card filled with what should be some exciting matches!

Check out our WWE Royal Rumble predictions below!

Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Akira Tozawa vs. Hideo Itami vs. Kalisto (Crusierweight Championship)

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Buddy Murphy
Tyler Treese: I’d like to see Itami get the belt, but I think the current champ manages to retain. Pick: Buddy Murphy
Harry Kettle: Pick: Hideo Itami
Robert DeFelice: I’m going with Hideo Itami. I really think he’s deserving of a big moment and this could be it. Also, imagine Itami vs. KUSHIDA at WrestleMania. Pick: Hideo Itami
John Clark: Pick: Hideo Itami
Michael McClead: Pick: Buddy Murphy
Christopher McManus: Pick: Buddy Murphy
Kevin Kellam: He’s crafty yet mean. He can get new challengers soon though with NXT call-ups. Pick: Buddy Murphy

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Rusev
Tyler Treese: I don’t think he takes the belt into WrestleMania, but it makes no sense to take it off of Rusev here. Pick: Rusev
Harry Kettle: Pick: Rusev
Robert DeFelice: Rusev retains. Nothing special here. Pick: Rusev
John Clark: Pick: Rusev
Michael McClead: Pick: Rusev
Christopher McManus: Pick: Rusev
Kevin Kellam: This feud fell down the card fast on SD Live quick despite both competitors being able to connect with the audience individually. It’s been on TV for a while now, but it’s simply not turning the wheel over in a sustained way so having it slotted on the kick-off is appropriate. Pick: Rusev

Bill Pritchard: Pick: The Miz & Shane McMahon
Tyler Treese: I’m all aboard the Co-Besties hype train. Pick: The Miz and Shane McMahon
Harry Kettle: Pick: The Miz & Shane McMahon
Robert DeFelice: I’ve heard a lot of opinions to the contrary, but I think Miz turns on Shane and starts their road to WrestleMania. The Bar retain. Pick: The Bar
John Clark: Pick: The Bar
Michael McClead: Pick: The Miz & Shane McMahon
Christopher McManus: Pick: Shane McMahon & The Miz
Kevin Kellam: They wrecked Shane and the Miz on Smackdown in one of the memorable beatdowns this week. They are not to be forgotten for being the hardest hitting team in WWE, and this bout could benefit from the company’s reported renewed interest in tag team wrestling. If The Miz and McMahon come out with the titles, they will get chased by several teams with an interesting two big personas dynamic. Pick: The Bar

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Ronda Rousey
Tyler Treese: Adore her, but Sasha has no chance in hell. Pick: Ronda Rousey
Harry Kettle: Pick: Ronda Rousey
Robert DeFelice: Ronda and Sasha is a no contest after Becky and/or Charlotte interfere. Pick: No Contest
John Clark: Pick: Ronda Rousey
Michael McClead: Pick: Ronda Rousey
Christopher McManus: Pick: Ronda Rousey
Kevin Kellam: The bright lights of Wrestlemania are calling Ronda Rousey, and they have been her destination since joining WWE. If “The Boss” can make it look like the title could indeed change hands, it will be a success. Rousey needs to deliver on this big stage with one of the most tenured members of the women’s division. Pick: Ronda Rousey

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Asuka
Tyler Treese: It makes no sense to give Asuka the belt and have her lose it immediately. However, it makes even less sense to have Lynch pick up a loss at the moment. Pick: Becky Lynch
Harry Kettle: Pick: Asuka
Robert DeFelice: Asuka beats Becky after Ronda interferes. Pick: Asuka
John Clark: Pick: Asuka
Michael McClead: Pick: Asuka
Christopher McManus: Pick: Asuka
Kevin Kellam: Fishy washy ending maybe? But if the Empress can reign on with the MAN jumping in the Rumble unannounced then the women’s division will grow on two folds. Pick: Asuka

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Daniel Bryan
Tyler Treese: Gotta go with the Planet Champion. Pick: Daniel Bryan
Harry Kettle: Pick: Daniel Bryan
Robert DeFelice: Bryan barely gets by AJ Styles to retain. Pick: Daniel Bryan
John Clark: Pick: Daniel Bryan
Michael McClead: Pick: Daniel Bryan
Christopher McManus: Pick: Daniel Bryan
Kevin Kellam: His new eco-warrior persona is so over, it’s like recycling. You pay attentiont because you have to, he’s undeniably doing the most charismatic work he has since his return to action last year. Styles does not need the gold, and he could benefit from a personal issue on the road to Mania. Expect another classic from these two. Pick: Daniel Bryan

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Brock Lesnar
Tyler Treese: They’ve built up Finn Balor so excellent the past few weeks. It feels like it is time to crown him. So, WWE will disappoint in a way only they can. Pick: Brock Lesnar
Harry Kettle: Pick: Brock Lesnar
Robert DeFelice: A new champion would be fun, but I don’t think Balor gets by Brock. Brock retains. Pick: Brock Lesnar
John Clark: Pick: Brock Lesnar
Michael McClead: Pick: Brock Lesnar
Christopher McManus: Pick: Brock Lesnar
Kevin Kellam: Balor/Lesnar is so much more of a compelling match than the tired Braun/Lesnar big man slog. Lesnar’s RAW performance felt more inspired which is something that was also noticeable during his last bout with another light heavyweight in Daniel Bryan, but though Balor is the underdog here he can ‘win’ proverbially by going the distance with the Beast. Pick: Brock Lesnar

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Becky Lynch
Tyler Treese: Woo! I think Charlotte wins and then takes on both champions in a match that is bigger than the belts. Pick: Charlotte Flair
Harry Kettle: Pick: Becky Lynch
Robert DeFelice: I’m going to go with the safe bet and say Charlotte wins solo. However, if Becky gets added, then I see them being co-winners a la Bret Hart and Lex Luger. Pick: Charlotte Flair
John Clark: Pick: Ember Moon
Michael McClead: Pick: Becky Lynch
Christopher McManus: Pick: Becky Lynch
Kevin Kellam: The “Universe” loves seeing Becky Lynch mess things up, so Becky losing a title match, and making a surprise appearance in this match would really set the deck for a big showdown at ‘Mania. Pick: Becky Lynch

Bill Pritchard: Pick: Seth Rollins
Tyler Treese: I want to see McIntyre get it, but I’m doubtful. Pick: Braun Strowman
Harry Kettle: Pick: Seth Rollins
Robert DeFelice: I think this is the year a surprise entrant wins. Gun to my head, I’m picking that surprise to be Batista. Pick: Batista
John Clark: Pick: Seth Rollins
Michael McClead: Pick: Seth Rollins
Christopher McManus: Pick: Seth Rollins
Kevin Kellam: It’s Rollins’ night. Of the stars who have entered the match, he’s been hitting strides. Pick: Seth Rollins