From the WWE Rumor Mill: Backstage details on WWE's plans for Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble
What’s the story?
On a recent edition of the Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer noted that the WWE is likely to go with a Triple Threat Match for Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.
Addressing this week’s Kane vs. Braun Strowman number-1 contender matchup, Meltzer asserted that with several other ideas being pitched, Vince McMahon decided to go with a Triple Threat Match between the aforementioned trio of Superstars for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble.
In case you didn’t know…
This week’s episode of Monday Night RAW saw the show closed out by a number-1 contender match between Kane and Braun Strowman.
The matchup ended in a Double Count-Out; resultantly, no clear challenger for Brock Lesnar’s WWE Universal title defence at the 2018 Royal Rumble emerged.
The heart of the matter
Veteran professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer explained that the WWE extensively brainstormed as to who should face Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble PPV—with several ideas being put forth for the Beast’s opponent at the event.
Nevertheless, WWE boss Vince McMahon opted to go with a Triple Threat Match between reigning Universal Champion Lesnar, Kane & Braun Strowman. Meltzer pointed out that the Triple Threat showdown for the ‘Rumble is the plan for now unless McMahon changes his mind at a later date.
Furthermore, it was also emphasized that Lesnar and Paul Heyman will be on RAW next week in order to speak about the number one contender situation that has arisen with Kane vs. Strowman ending without a significant conclusion. It’s highly likely that the WWE may announce the aforementioned Triple Threat for the ‘Rumble on next week’s episode.
What’s next?
Next week’s episode of Monday Night RAW will take place at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island on December 18th.
Fans can expect the WWE to provide clarity as to who’ll challenge for Lesnar’s Universal title at the Royal Rumble, next week on RAW.
Author’s take
The WWE seems to be maintaining an air of suspense as regards the challenger(s) for the Beast Incarnate’s title at the Royal Rumble.
Regardless, as is tradition, things truly begin heating up around Royal Rumble and road to Wrestlemania Season in the WWE, and one would expect nothing short of phenomenal challengers for the Mayor of Suplex City.
Should the Triple Threat matchup be announced, the odds will be stacked against the Beast, as he could lose his title without being pinned/submitted himself. Stay tuned, folks, things are getting heated up.