Predicting the Final 4 of the Women's Royal Rumble Match

The image above was how the Royal Rumble was left after Asuka won the first-ever match for the women.

After the excitement around last year's historic Women's Royal Rumble match, the second match will have a lot to live up to. We were treated to some returns from veterans like Michelle McCool, Lita and Trish Stratus as well as surprises from the likes of Kairi Sane and Vickie Guerrero.

If there's anything we should expect from this year's match it is that the WWE will want to do whatever it can in order to up the ante for the 2019 match. Last year's event also marked the official WWE debut of current Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey. Some felt that her appearance somewhat took away from the moment that should have belonged to Asuka.

But as things stand now, I think Asuka isn't too angry since she now holds the Smackdown Women's Title. She won't win a second rumble match but may defend the title at the event.

Last year's final four consisted of Nikki and Brie Bella, Sasha Banks and eventual winner, Asuka. Here are my predictions for who will be a part of the final four in the second Women's Royal Rumble match in history.

#4 Mandy Rose

This one might be a little confusing to some since she's still relatively new to the sport. But a few things lead me to believe she might be one of the last women standing come the end of the match.

One reason is that she has been given more time on the mic during the women's segments on Smackdown Live. She led the heels when they confronted Paige about getting more opportunities and she has been a part of segments on Smackdown Live lately.

Another factor is that recent reports suggest that Vince loves her and wants to give her a huge push. He sees her as what 'Emmalina' was supposed to be. Emma wasn't really suited for the gimmick but Rose certainly is.

We've seen her try to seduce Jimmy Uso and she won a match with the Miz against the Fabulous Truth a couple weeks ago.

Vince loves gorgeous blonde women and Rose epitomizes that trope. Even though there are some others who probably deserve the push more, don't be surprised if Rose is one of the final four or if she starts to get a huge push soon.