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I’m surprised but I’m not surprised.
You can bet on the Oscars. That is predetermined in the sense of a select number of people know who is going to win before the actual live event and televised broadcast.
You can bet on almost anything. Betting is fun. Of course, it can get out of hand. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing.
Eating too much spinach is unhealthy because of the amount of oxalic acid which can lead to the formation of kidney stones. Ouch!
There can always be too much of a good thing.
I’m not sure how I feel about the dead pool betting. That’s where it gets a little too creepy for me. Hoping for someone to live longer is great but then we find ourselves looking forward to a person’s death. I’ll pass.
We can, of course, wager on who will be the next president where, interestingly enough, the Donald is now the underdog.
I’ll stop there.
I just wish I had a guy on the inside that could leak me some information but unfortunately for us, that isn’t the case.
For many of us as kids, we were big fans of pro wrestling.
Watching as much television as I did wasn’t optimal for my development but it sure was fun, and pro wrestling was a big part of that.
I can remember seeing my favorites do their thing every week on our giant 20-inch screen and practicing the moves all week long with my friends on the bed or in the yard until the next NWA, WCW, or WWE event.
I wish I would have wrestled in school competitively as it sure would have helped my MMA game throughout the years but I was too busy acting out scenes from Monday Night Raw.
My interest began with Ric Flair (obligatory whooo) and the Four Horsemen then it was the Road Warriors and the Steiner Brothers.
When the WWE was still the WWF and they took over with Degeneration X, The Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Rock, I jumped ship.
These characters, especially the latter two were once in a generation talents and captivated the minds and hearts not only of kids around the world but plenty of adults too.
At this point, I knew it was staged but I didn’t care. It was my soap opera. My mother had All My Children, my Dad had Fox News, and I had pro wrestling.
After UFC 1 and high school graduation/Air Force basic training came, though, my interest fell off.
As of late, though, when I learned that I could bet on the matches, I’ve been catching up and I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces.
As you can see, the two biggest draws of all-time are still at it. These legends are a combined 136 years old but were “this” close to scrapping and slamming “one more time”.
Jerry “The King” Lawler is still calling the matches. His character may come off as a doldrum at times but the man is pure genius.
Alright, enough member berries for today. We are both going to be pre-diabetic in a week if I keep this up.
Let’s talk more about the present, your betting options, how to go about it, and what is your best strategy to win.
The WWE in 2019
The organization is by far the largest of its kind in the world. They put on over 500 events a year!
On a weekly basis, they have 3 live shows.
- RAW is still on Monday night broadcast on the USA Network.
- NXT is the new show and they feature up-and-coming stars or the NXT generation. That is also on USA.
- Finally, SmackDown is on Fridays and is now shown on FOX.
About 7 years ago, RAW and SmackDown split storylines and superstars. They were both still technically WWE but they got their own belts and for the most part, kept to themselves.
Vince McMahon then instituted a wild card rule that allowed 3 or 4 wrestlers to appear on both shows. This includes Becky “The Man” Lynch who we have bettings odds on to compete against Sasha Banks at Hell in the Cell this Sunday on pay per view.
Prediction blog on the way!
It has been said that the wild card rule is going away not so that each brand’s wrestlers can remain exclusive but to go back to the old days with just two shows and one encompassing banner, the WWE.
I think some belts will disappear too. This will be fun, though, because it brings about many unification bouts.
If you think this sounds like too much, we have to ask ourselves: How long can one story be told?
The WWE has been very successful for decades now and they aren’t going to give it up.
Pro wrestling has a worldwide audience and they still make a ton of profit. We just have to expect the unexpected and roll with the fake punches.
Sorry, not fake. “Scripted.”
Safe Betting Sites
Currently, there are betting odds on the upcoming Hell in a Cell PPV event scheduled for this Sunday evening Eastern Standard Time.
I will be releasing a betting preview blog later this week and picking the winners.
If you are thinking you’re going to get rich on these matches, I hate to burst your bubble but the online betting sites place limits on each wager.
Either they are spending most of their time working on the odds for major sports and/or they don’t want to risk losing a significant amount of money on a scripted event.
That’s okay, two can play at that game.
Betting on sports is fun. That’s why we do it.
You see, the Tennessee Titans are playing the Buffalo Bills this weekend and if you aren’t from Nashville or Upstate New York, you might not care too much about the outcome besides some random fantasy players.
Throw a few bucks down on the Bills moneyline and you’ll be ready to throw your remote control through the screen when you realize how much they miss quarterback Josh Allen after he got KO’ed by the Pats.
Oh, wait. I said fun, right?
Imagine if your mother could bet on her favorite soap opera. She really wouldn’t miss a show then.
So, there’s an opportunity as well as fun to be had while betting on WWE but is there value?
And if so, what is our strategy?
Strategy
WWE match outcomes start with the writers, so my colleagues and I should have an upper hand in predicting where the storyline is potentially headed.
You don’t have to be a writer, though. Maybe you’ve been a fan for a long time and are reading this to learn how to add some excitement and make some money in the process.
We are looking for potential patterns that maybe we’ve seen repeat themselves in the past before.
At its core, it’s a television show and it’s quite the long-running television show at that, so I’m sure if we look hard enough, we will find some clues.
Also, what wrestlers or characters are they pushing?
Has one been on top for some time now and their dominance has become boring?
If so, then maybe bet on the challenger who needs validation to be considered elite.
I do this when I’m picking and betting on MMA. I can even see where the UFC and other organizations got some of their ideas from the WWE.
There are also various betting options available to you other than just picking a winner of a match.
- There are battle royals like one of my favorite pay per views of all time the “Royal Rumble”.
- You can bet on which wrestler stays in the longest or if there will be a first-time winner which gives you more than one contestant to pull for.
- Just like you bet on who stays in the longest, you can put a few dollars down on who stays in the ring the longest.
These matches are always fun and the plethora of betting options only adds to it.
I love it!
In Conclusion
Yes, betting on a predetermined outcome is a thing!
I mentioned all of the different betting options that will likely be available to you in case some outcome bets come with unrealistic and expensive odds.
The WWE has survived the days of Monday Night Raw vs Monday Nitro and eventually bought the WCW.
They bought the ECW, if you remember those guys, as well.
Extreme!!!
Hey, I miss Stone Cold and The Rock as much as everybody and another Kevin Hart box office pairing aimed at the Chinese audience just isn’t cutting it anymore.
There are rumors, Dwayne could be coming back for a special appearance.
At least we still have Brock Lesnar!
The real Brock. The fully-roided Brock.
Nobody wants to see his deflation into the Michelin Man.
Now, we can bet on this stuff too!
I think it’s great.
Hell in a Cell is this Sunday.
I will be back with a betting preview for you guys.
Let’s do this!
On Sunday, from Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, the WWE will hold one of their biggest events of the year – the Royal Rumble. This PPV event features a men’s and women’s 30-wrestler battle royal and seven WWE title matches. The card is loaded with the WWE’s top talent as it officially kicks off the “Road to Wrestlemania.”
This year’s Royal Rumble is the 32nd installment of a longstanding tradition that first began in 1988. It’s a PPV extravaganza that’s arguably the most enjoyable WWE event of the year due to the battle royals and the surprise entrants.
On cue, the live crowd always counts down the remaining seconds for each entrant into the match. And, with the WWE continuing the new tradition of having a women’s battle royal as well as the men’s, it allows the WWE Universe to experience twice the excitement.
As of now, there are 9 scheduled matches for the PPV. However, this could change the day of. Even more interesting is the fact that the WWE has not confirmed the full 30 participants for both battle royal matches. This allows for surprise entrances, which many online dirt sheets believe will take place. The WWE Royal Rumble begins at 7 PM ET with a Kickoff Show starting at 5 PM ET.
Let’s take our monthly top rope flying head butt into these WWE betting odds to make some predictions, find the betting value, and hopefully make that money.
WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff Show
The WWE Royal Rumble Kickoff Show is set to begin at 5 PM ET on the WWE Network. This show will feature interviews, in-depth analysis and two championship matches: U.S. title match and Cruiserweight title match. The following betting odds are courtesy of 5Dimes.
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match: Fatal 4-Way
Odds: (c)Buddy Murphy (-150) vs Akira Tozawa (+500) vs Kalisto (+400) vs Hideo Itami (+450)
Murphy enters this fatal four-way having successfully defended the Cruiserweight title since he won it on October 6th in his hometown at the Super Show-Down event on the WWE Network. He’s become the driving force for 205 Live and is a big reason why this show is having any success.
After defeating Alexander at the TLC PPV event, Murphy was up for whatever challenge was thrown his way. So, the WWE decided to do a fatal 4-way match where Buddy will have to defend his title against 3 other wrestlers. Murphy doesn’t even have to be pinned to lose the belt.
Typically, these matches are used for two purposes: to take the belt off a champ without making that wrestler look weak or to have the champ come out looking stronger by defeating multiple opponents.
Which way will the WWE book this match?
Oddsmakers feel that the WWE will keep the belt on Murphy as he’s a big favorite over the other 3 wrestlers. The smart bet is on Murphy, he’s the safest pick for this match. Keep an eye out for Itami who defeated Cedric Alexander to get into this match. Could the WWE finally use Itami for more than an NXT superstar?
United States Title Match: (c)Rusev vs Shinsuke Nakamura
Odds: Rusev (-320), Nakamura (+240)
On the Christmas episode of SmackDown, Rusev surprised his followers with a championship win over Shinsuke Nakamura. Since then, Nakamura has been on a mission to get his United States Championship belt back. This feud has turned personal, or so the WWE wants you to believe, as Rusev’s wife Lana was injured during one of Nakamura’s attacks on Rusev.
A year ago, Nakamura won the men’s battle royal and would go on to face AJ Styles at WrestleMania 34. This year, he’s fighting for a secondary title on the Kickoff Show. This is further proof that the WWE has no idea what they’re doing with Shinsuke.
Ironically, it’s almost as if the WWE is taking the same approach Shinsuke that they took with Rusev. It’s an approach of epic failure and numerous missed opportunities despite what the WWE Universe has clamored for.
Both men deserve better than what they have going for them – a feud that most fans don’t care about. With that said, I expect the WWE to keep the belt on Rusev as he’s a fan favorite and it could give the belt some value until they pass it on to a rising heel like Andrade Cien Almas.
Online sportsbooks have Rusev (-320) as a big betting favorite over Nakamura (+240). Take the safe option and go with Rusev.
WWE RR Main Card, Non-Battle Royal Matches
The non-battle royal portion of the show features 5 championship matches with some of WWE’s biggest stars like Lesnar, Rousey, Bryan, Styles, and Lynch. The Royal Rumble main card begins at 5 PM ET and can be seen on the WWE Network. All betting odds are courtesy of BetOnline.
SmackDown Tag-Team Title Match: (c)The Bar vs The Miz and McMahon
Odds: The Bar (+140), The Miz and McMahon (-180)
At the controversial Crown Jewel event, Shane McMahon took the place of an injured Miz and ended up winning the WWE World Cup tournament and trophy.
Since then, The Miz has gone on and on about how they are co-owners of the trophy and co-winners of the World Cup. This eventually sparked a tag-team between the two and they will now compete against The Bar for the SmackDown tag titles at the Royal Rumble.
The Bar have held the tag titles since mid-October when they won the belts from The New Day. Additionally, The Bar have won the RAW tag-titles on 4 different occasions. The duo of Cesaro and Sheamus have become one of the WWE’s best tag-teams on either show. Their steadiness and in-ring chemistry have endeared them to the WWE Universe as heels and faces.
For this match, The Bar will be the heels and they will most likely lose. The WWE has put a lot of energy into the pairing of The Miz and Shane McMahon. It has all the makings of a dramatic win at the Royal Rumble and a tag-title reign for a couple of months before a major breakup and a match at WrestleMania 35.
Oddsmakers feel the same as I do, considering they have The Miz and McMahon as a -180 favorite over the champs at +140. On a side note, when the WWE decides to merge brand rosters again, The Miz and McMahon would be a sensible vehicle for this merger considering Shane appears on any show he wants.
SmackDown Women’s Title Match: (c)Asuka vs Becky Lynch
Odds: (c)Asuka -190, Becky Lynch +140
At TLC, Asuka defeated Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair in a triple threat tables, ladders and chairs match to become the new SmackDown women’s champion. Instead of giving Lynch a rematch for the title, the WWE booked her in a triple threat match with Flair and Carmella on the New Year’s edition of SmackDown.
Fortunately for “The Man,” she was able to come away with the victory and earn this match against Asuka.
There are two leading thoughts heading into this match: Lynch wins and becomes the champ again or she loses and goes on to win the women’s battle royal match.
If Asuka retains the title, there’s a good chance she holds it until WrestleMania 35 and we can see a rematch against Charlotte Flair. If Lynch wins the match then it will be interesting to see what the WWE does with Asuka as she becomes the odd woman out.
If Lynch does enter the battle royal then she’s almost guaranteed to win it and go on to face Ronda Rousey at WM 35. However, if Lynch defeats Asuka and takes the title then that means Charlotte Flair has a great chance at winning the battle royal and challenging Lynch or Rousey at WM 35. Could we see a triple threat match at WM 35?
If the WWE is going to go with shock value then they will put Asuka over by having her beat Lynch, most likely due to Rousey’s interference or distraction.
To get a better idea on what the WWE will do with this title match is to wait and see where they place this bout on the card. If it’s before the women’s battle royal match then there’s a good chance Asuka wins. If it’s after the battle royal then there’s a good chance Lynch wins.
Looking at the odds, Lynch at +140 provides tremendous betting value. She’s also the safe bet here due to “The Man’s” overall popularity. I’m taking the simple outcome for this match and having Becky Lynch defeat Asuka for the title.
RAW Women’s Title Match: (c)Ronda Rousey vs Sasha Banks
Odds: (c)Ronda Rousey (-1500), Sasha Banks (+575)
Unlike with the SmackDown women’s title match, the RAW women’s title match is pretty much a foregone conclusion. Ronda Rousey is the biggest favorite by a landslide. In fact, I don’t think we will have a bigger betting favorite for any WWE match in 2019. That’s my bold prediction for the year.
Things started out pretty friendly between Rousey and Banks, as the champ came out on an episode of “A Moment of Bliss” on RAW, to heap praises on Sasha. Eventually, Sasha would go on to defeat Nia Jax for the #1 contender’s spot and then challenge Rousey to a match.
Ever since Banks was declared the top contender, things have heated up between the two superstars. The WWE has given Banks more ground to stand on in this feud, but we all know what’s going to happen. Rousey will come away from this match still retaining the title as there’s no way the WWE takes the belt off of her before WM 35.
We could possibly see some assistance from Sasha’s BFF Bayley, but I still don’t think that will prevent Rousey from winning. In the end, Ronda is the WWE’s “golden ticket” to mainstream attention. Banks isn’t even worthy of taking a flyer on.
WWE Championship Match: (c)Daniel Bryan vs AJ Styles
Odds: (c)Daniel Bryan (-350), AJ Styles (+225)
Two months ago, Daniel Bryan shocked the WWE Universe by defeating AJ Styles for the WWE Championship via dastardly deeds. Bryan ended the “yes movement” with one kick to AJ’s groin and a post-match stomping of Styles. Since then, Bryan has been underhanded and conniving as he belittles everyone for their fickleness.
Nevertheless, it has sparked a renewed interest in Bryan’s character and where he may go from here. Right now, Bryan is expected to go on to win his Royal Rumble match against Styles as he’s a big betting favorite. But, if he does defeat Styles, what’s next for the bearded, eco-friendly in-ring warrior?
If you ask him, Daniel says he wants to become “the most hated man in the WWE.”
As for AJ, his name has been tied to several rumors ever since he dropped the belt to Daniel Bryan on an episode of SmackDown just five days prior to the Survivor Series PPV event. It was reported that AJ wanted to drop the belt and have a less demanding schedule so he can spend more time with his family.
There’s a growing rumor that the WWE is looking to have a feud between Orton and Styles that will culminate in a match at WrestleMania 35. This could take place sooner than later. Randy was left standing tall on SmackDown this week.
After WM 35, could be a crazy time for the WWE as it’s also been rumored that Styles’ contract could be ending in April. Of course, with a possible expiring contract comes rumors of AJ Styles jumping ship to AEW with Jericho and Rhodes.
Now, you can see why a lot of fans and wrestling news outlets are curious to see how this match unfolds.
In the ring, we will get some top-level wrestling as these are two of the best workers in the WWE and the world. Hopefully, they get enough time to put on a tremendous show. If the WWE really wants to shock the fans, having AJ lose this match and winning the men’s battle royal would be a great way to accomplish this.
For betting purposes, go with the safe play here and take Daniel Bryan to win.
Universal Title Match: (c)Brock Lesnar vs Finn Balor
Odds: (c)Brock Lesnar (-350), Finn Balor (+225)
The WWE has built this match up as a “David vs Goliath” encounter. When you see these two wrestlers in the ring with each other, the size difference is dramatic. However, rumors are beginning to grow some legs as various wrestling sources are speculating that Balor could pull off the huge upset and defeat Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble.
Lesnar is on the path to a potential UFC return this spring, or summer at the latest, and could very well drop the title. With that said, Lesnar is their top attraction on RAW and it’s hard to imagine him not fighting with the title around his waist come WrestleMania 35.
Balor was the first ever Universal Champion, but his reign was cut short due to a shoulder injury. Since then, Balor has tried to get the title back as he’s slowly worked his way back up the ladder. But, it’s hard to imagine that the WWE trusts in Balor enough to carry the RAW brand during their most critical time of the year – “the Road to WrestleMania.”
It’s been reported that Seth Rollins will be in RAW’s Universal Title match at WM 35 and most likely against Lesnar. Could that be the time that Lesnar finally drops the title? We could also see a tremendous in-ring battle between Balor and Rollins if the WWE decides to pull the trigger on Sunday.
Based on the time of year, the hype of Lesnar, and Rollins waiting for a shot at WM, I can’t imagine any other outcome other than Brock Lesnar winning this match.
Balor will probably take the biggest beating of his life and get the huge rub from this match. But, he will still lose and Brock Lesnar will continue to carry this title until WrestleMania 35. Following Mania, a feud between Balor and Rollins could be great for business.
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
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The women’s Royal Rumble match was a huge success last year, and I expect it to be again this year. This battle royal is stacked with talent from Charlotte Flair and Ember Moon to Nia Jax and Natalya. WWE has put most of their women’s roster in this match with 8 former world champions officially entered.
Without going over everyone’s chances of winning, let’s take a look at some of the favorites, best value bets, and longshots to win this match. Betting odds are courtesy of BetOnline.
The Women’s RR Favorites
The following women are considered the odds on favorites to win the battle royal:
Charlotte Flair (-200)
Charlotte Flair is arguably the best women’s wrestler in the WWE. She certainly is my favorite female superstar and she’s the odds on favorite to win this match. Flair has rediscovered her mojo over the last few months and is back on top of the women’s roster.
The only question now is whether she will feud with the RAW or SmackDown women’s champ. Flair was not a part of the first women’s Royal Rumble match last year, so she’s definitely a serious candidate to win this year. Expect “The Queen” to at least make it to the final four.
Becky Lynch (+150)
This is a tricky bet, but one that has to be taken seriously. As I mentioned above, Becky Lynch could be an entrant into this match if she ends up losing to Asuka at the Royal Rumble. And, if that’s the case, then I expect Becky to win the match and go on to face Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35.
Personally, I would prefer to see Becky defeat Asuka and then face Rousey in a champ vs champ match at WM 35 in the main event.
Alexa Bliss (+1000)
Alexa Bliss announced this week that she will be entering the Royal Rumble. This is good news for Bliss and her fans as she has been out of action for the last few months due to injuries.
Having a healthy Bliss adds to the overall depth for RAW and the entire women’s roster. Although I don’t expect Bliss to win the RR, I do believe she could make the final four.
Ember Moon (+1600)
In my opinion, Ember Moon is 1 year away from being the odds on favorite to win this match. Moon is a very talented wrestler with a unique look and gimmick. I expect her to have a strong showing in this match. She could even be a serious contender for a final four spot and the woman who’s in the match the longest.
Ronda Rousey (+1600)
Although oddsmakers have Rousey listed, I don’t see this happening. Rousey will be in a very tough match against Sasha Banks and there’s no reason for her to enter the battle royal unless the WWE really wants to mix things up.
Imagine if Rousey wins the RR match and prevents anyone from getting a title shot at WrestleMania 35. With that said, Sasha Banks has a better chance to enter this battle royal than Rousey does.
The Best Betting Value to Win the Women’s RR
The following women offer decent to great betting value for winning the women’s Royal Rumble match:
Bayley (+3300)
Despite being in a tag-team with Sasha Banks, Bayley is still one of the most popular female superstars on the roster. She definitely has the resume to win this match. Last year she entered 29th, but was eliminated quickly by her now BFF and tag partner. Bayley has legitimate final four potential. We’ll see if she can hug her way to the end of the match.
Nia Jax (+5000)
Nia has the best value out of all of the women wrestlers officially entered or rumored to be in this match. Last year, Jax entered 22nd, but only lasted just under 18 minutes as she was eliminated by several women left in the match.
Since then, Jax has become a champ, won the battle royal at Evolution, and has been the top heel on RAW. She’s the biggest competitor and certainly deserves to win this match. But, will the WWE put her back in the title hunt so soon?
Natalya (+6600)
Natalya offers solid value because she has been a top competitor on RAW and Rousey’s bestie. She’s also worthy of a big win. Last year, Natalya lasted over 25 minutes in the match after entering 18th. She eliminated three superstars before being thrown out by Beth Phoenix. She could be a darkhorse for the final four.
The Royal Rumble Longshot Women’s Wrestler
Ruby Riott at (+8000) is my candidate for the longshot to have the best shot at winning the battle royal. Riott has come out red hot after her feud against Natalya and her Riott Squad faction is one of the best things going for RAW.
Ruby will have her teammates in this match and she’s definitely the one of the bunch that’s poised for a single’s career in the near future.
The Women’s Royal Rumble Winner Will Be…?
I would love for the WWE to keep us in suspense and have a surprise victory, but the best thing for business is having Charlotte Flair win this match. That’s unless Becky Lynch is in it.
However, for the sake of picking a winner, I’m going to take The Queen to add another significant accomplishment to her resume. I think Nia Jax is worthy of a flyer because of what she accomplished in 2018, but play it smart here and take Charlotte to win.
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Unlike the women’s Royal Rumble match, I believe there’s more uncertainty for the men’s Royal Rumble match despite what the rumors and reports say. Furthermore, there has only been 20 confirmed participants in this year’s battle royal, so you can expect some surprise entrants, which we will talk about below.
For now, let’s examine the betting favorites, longshots and identify the best value. All odds are courtesy of BetOnline.
The Royal Rumble Favorites
The following wrestlers are considered the odds on favorites to win the match:
Seth Rollins (+100)
Rollins is coming off a year where he was the workhorse for RAW and the best wrestler for the Red Brand. Seth has more talent and charisma in his pinky than half of the RAW roster. He’s been rumored to have a spot in the Universal Title match at WrestleMania 35. But, does that mean he needs to win the Royal Rumble to attain that spot?
I think Rollins will still be “the man” on RAW regardless if he wins this battle royal. However, he will be a final four competitor and probably the one man to last the longest in the match.
Braun Strowman (+400)
Strowman was removed from his scheduled title match against Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and it’s unclear whether or not the WWE will put Strowman in this match. Braun is still dealing with the recovery of his elbow surgery and the WWE didn’t think he was 100% healthy for a match against Lesnar.
With that said, the best thing would be to have Strowman in the RR match and have him win it, so he gets a WM match against Lesnar and finally defeats Brock.
John Cena (+500)
Cena is rumored to be “injured” or filming another movie instead of participating in this match. It’s hard to imagine that the former face of the company would not participate in this year’s RR match after coming back to the WWE for the last month. I think he will be in the match and do the “job” for someone else.
Drew McIntyre (+650)
Is there another wrestler poised for a bigger 2019 than Drew? The “Scottish psychopath” has all of the tools and the look to be a champ for a long time. He was once tabbed as “the chosen one,” but failed to live up to that billing.
A few years away from the WWE helped Drew become the superstar he is today. If Strowman isn’t in this match then McIntyre has to be a serious threat to win it all.
The Best Royal Rumble Value
The following superstars offer solid betting value for winning this battle royal:
Dean Ambrose (+3300)
The former Intercontinental champion is one of the most popular WWE superstars despite being a heel. Ambrose recently lost the IC belt to Bobby Lashley and is in need of a purpose other than obsessing over Rollins. He makes a great option for winning this match.
Randy Orton (+3300)
Orton has seen a resurgence in late 2018 and appears to be keeping that momentum heading into 2019. I expect “The Viper” to be a serious contender in this match and one of the top options from the Blue Brand.
There’s a rumor that he could face AJ Styles at WM 35, which would be a great match. With that said, all it takes is one or two RKOs and we could be looking at a 3-time Royal Rumble winner. Randy last won this match in 2017.
Samoa Joe (+3300)
Samoa Joe has become a popular sleeper choice to win this match. Joe is very talented and definitely worthy of a signature win for his career. The WWE failed to put the title on Joe in 2018, but they could make everything better by having him win this battle royal and head to WrestleMania with all of the buzz.
The Top Royal Rumble Longshot
Lars Sullivan (+10000) is the future of the WWE. Both Triple H and Vince McMahon see “big money” with this big man. Lars was supposed to have already made an impact on the WWE’s main roster, but health issues have kept him away from TV.
Sullivan would definitely surprise everyone if he won the match due to the wealth of talent in the ring. With that said, Sullivan is definitely believable enough to win the match and fight Lesnar if the WWE desired.
Rumored Surprise Entrants
Every year, the WWE has surprise entrants into the Royal Rumble match. It’s a big part of the reason why the WWE Universe loves this match so much. This year, names like Matt Hardy, Rowan and Harper, Tye Dillinger and Bray Wyatt are all rumored to be entering the match.
Other longshot possibilities of a surprise entrance are Kenny Omega, The Rock, Batista and CM Punk. All four of these men even have betting odds to win the match.
The Royal Rumble Final Four
BetOnline has offered betting odds on the participants to make the Royal Rumble final four. The favorites are Seth Rollins (-1000), Drew McIntyre (-250), John Cena (-200), and Braun Strowman (-125). R-Truth comes in 5th with +150 odds due to his capturing of the #30 spot in the battle royal.
I’m going against the grain here and not picking Cena to make the final four. Instead, I’m replacing him with Samoa Joe (+700). I also think Rollins is going to be eliminated before the final four by Dean Ambrose and I like Bray Wyatt (+1200) or Lars Sullivan (+2000), if he enters, to be in the final four.
It’s never the four favorites to be in the final four, there’s always one or two surprises.
Who Will Last the Longest in the RR Match?
Seth Rollins (+200) is the odds on favorite to win this Royal Rumble prop bet. I don’t expect Rollins to win the RR, but I do believe he could come in #1 and last until the final 5 or 6 competitors and hit the hour mark. The value bet for this one is Elias at +500 as he needs a big push in 2019.
Who Will Have the Most Eliminations?
In the past, we are used to seeing Kane dominate this stat as he does hold the record for most career eliminations. However, Roman Reigns did break Kane’s record of most eliminations in a single RR match.
If Braun Strowman is in this match, and why wouldn’t he be, then I believe he will easily win this bet. Strowman is listed at +200 odds. The only wrestler listed higher than Strowman is Drew McIntyre at +100. Drew has a great shot at this WWE prop bet too, but I’m going with Braun.
The Royal Rumble Winner Will Be…?
Seth Rollins is the odds on favorite, but I just don’t see “The Architect” needing to win this match to get a major spot at WM 35. This match has two men in particular that need the win: Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre. Now, Strowman isn’t officially entered, but everyone believes he will be in it.
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With that said, I’m going with Drew McIntyre because he’s got “money” written all over him and he’s officially entered. I don’t think you can go wrong betting on either Drew or Braun as they both have decent betting odds, but I’m taking McIntyre to win.
Royal Rumble Betting Value
The following WWE bets offer great betting value based on their odds, the wrestler(s), and the current storylines:
- Becky Lynch (+140) offers great betting value considering she’s the underdog for this match and is arguably the most popular wrestler on SmackDown. “The Man” is on a collision course with Ronda Rousey for WM 35 and their match on the “grandest stage of them all” would be even more impressive if it was champion vs champion.
- Nia Jax (+5000) is overshadowed by many women in the Royal Rumble match, but at those high of odds, she’s definitely worth a flyer. This is excellent value for the biggest competitor in the match and one of the most dominant women in the WWE.
Final Thoughts on the Royal Rumble
This Royal Rumble has a lot of intrigue heading into the PPV and a lot of potential. Both RR matches offer enough doubt and rumors to not take your eyes off the entirety of each match. The men’s world title matches also offer some intrigue.
Conversely, the women’s title matches appear to be a stepping stone to WM 35. The Royal Rumble has always been one of my PPVs since the late 80’s and I’m excited about this weekend’s big event. Like most of you, I’m hoping for some storyline shakeups, surprise returns, and awesome in-ring action.
WWE Royal Rumble Betting Recap:
- Buddy Murphy (-150)
- Rusev (-320)
- The Miz and McMahon (-180)
- Becky Lynch (+140)
- Ronda Rousey (-1500)
- Daniel Bryan (-350)
- Brock Lesnar (-350)
Women’s RR Winner: Charlotte Flair (-200)
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Men’s RR Winner: Drew McIntyre (+650)