Why is Triple H a Betting Favorite at WWE Royal Rumble 2016?
Triple H has been out of the WWE scene for quite some time now but many are speculating the “King of Kings” will return at some point before Wrestlemania 32.
Could that be at the WWE Royal Rumble, which takes place this weekend? The Bleacher Report calls it an 80 percent chance of happening.
With a lot of WWE stars out of commission, there is a possibility that the WWE COO does return, and there is a fair chance that it could happen at the 30-man battle royal.
Further supporting that belief are the odds released by Bovada. For some reason, Triple H has become a betting favorite (6/5) to win it all.
Triple H was last seen on WWE TLC back in December, where he got destroyed by Roman Reigns. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and Trip’s wife Stephanie McMahon have since been calling the shots, mainly focused on making Reigns’ life as difficult as possible.
Rumors of a Triple H vs. Roman Reigns match at Wrestlemania 32 has long been abuzz, and the Royal Rumble could be the perfect place to start the hype. In fact, it wouldn’t be surprising if the reason behind Triple H’s absence is because he is trying to get back in shape to don his tights once more.
If Triple H does end up being an entry, it won’t be surprising as well if he is the 30th and final man in the ring.
With belief that Reigns will last the full rumble, the Big Dog could be worn down by that time as he goes through tough hombres like Brock Lesnar, the Wyatt Family and the League of Nations.
Should that happen, Triple H could end up as the champion, which brings up more questions as well. Will the WWE COO defend the title as frequently like Reigns and (Seth) Rollins did before?
If Reigns does fail to win it, the title could be up for grabs again at WWE Fastlane.
Reigns is likely to figure for it though the title doesn’t have to be on the line. The WWE could even set a no. 1 contender match for that WWE PPV, where Reigns will likely win it all again and face Triple H at WWE’s big dance in April.
All these are based on rumors, though the Royal Rumble odds released recently via 411Mania could be a sign of actual things to come. Here are the top ten names on that list with indicated odds.
1. Triple H (6/5)
2. Roman Reigns (9/5)
3. Brock Lesnar (3/1)
4. Bray Wyatt (15/1)
5. The Rock (16/1)
6. Daniel Bryan (18/1)
7. Dean Ambrose (20/1)
8. Kevin Owens (20/1)
9. The Undertaker (25/1)
10. Rusev (33/1)
The 2016 WWE Royal Rumble takes place this Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Amyway Center in Orlando, Florida starting at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.
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