Today’s article features the latest on the early favorite to win the Men’s Royal Rumble match. Also, rumors floating around about some potential main-roster call-ups. Take rumors with a grain of salt as always.
Early Royal Rumble Betting Favorite
According to Sky Bet, the Rock is currently the favorite to win the Royal Rumble match. Here is the top 5:
- The Rock (2/1)
- Daniel Bryan (6/1)
- Seth Rollins (8/1)
- Braun Strowman (9/1)
- Finn Balor (12/1), John Cena (12/1), and Roman Reigns (12/1)
NXT Call-Ups Coming Soon?
On the latest edition of Barnburner’s Fired Up podcast, Joe Peisich mentioned that we could see some NXT call-ups over the next two weeks. Here is a quote (via Ringside News):
“Look for additions to the RAW and SmackDown roster as early as tomorrow or Tuesday’s SmackDown. As late as next Monday and Tuesday in Toronto.”
EC3 Moving Up?
On a related note, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that he has heard the name EC3 in regards to a potential call-up. Here is a quote (via Ringside News):
“EC3 lost so I wonder if he’s going to the main roster. Because I’ve heard his name. You know how things go, they make decisions and they change their minds. I heard his name in the last week. But there’s a lot of names I’ve heard, so that will be interesting.”
On a related note, here is a rumor on another WWE heel turn that has been discussed.
