Ronda Rousey and Asuka are expected to return at the Royal Rumble, according to Dave Meltzer and FightfulSelect.com. The Royal Rumble pay-per-view is right around the corner and the opening betting odds for some matches at the show have been released ahead of the show taking place next Saturday night.
Brock Lesnar and Bianca Belair could win the respective Royal Rumble matches
It has been noted that WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is the current favorite to win the Men’s Royal Rumble match while Bianca Belair is the favorite to win the Women’s Royal Rumble match. These odds show the favorite as either a (-) or the smallest number while the underdog has a (+) and the bigger number.
For the Royal Rumble matches, they are names listed with odds that have yet to be confirmed for the bouts. Here are the betting odds, courtesy of BetOnline:
Men’s Royal Rumble Match:
Competitors announced thus far – Johnny Knoxville, Dominik Mysterio, Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory, Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, Sheamus, Damian Priest, AJ Styles, Big E, Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Sami Zayn, Kofi Kingston, Kevin Owens
Top 5 favored: Brock Lesnar +350, Big E +350, Roman Reigns +800, Drew McIntyre +900, AJ Styles +1000
Women’s Royal Rumble Match:
Competitors announced thus far – Charlotte Flair, Mickie James, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Michelle McCool, Kelly Kelly, Summer Rae, Lita, Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H, Shotzi, Natalya, Dana Brooke, Carmella, Zelina Vega, Tamina, Aliyah, Naomi, Shayna Baszler, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan
Top 5 favored: Bianca Belair +300, Bayley +500, Alexa Bliss +600, Rhea Ripley +800, Sasha Banks +1000
WWE Championship Match:
Brock Lesnar (champion) -230 vs. Bobby Lashley +160
Mixed Tag Team Match:
Edge and Beth Phoenix -500 vs. The Miz and Maryse +300
WWE Universal Championship Match:
Roman Reigns (champion) -230 vs. Seth Rollins +160
WWE Raw Women’s Championship Match:
Becky Lynch (champion) -1200 vs. Dewdrop +750
