WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 5 superstars who could benefit the most

The annual Royal Rumble match can be a good showcase for superstars to put on an impressive performance, aiding in their quest to be top stars someday

When it comes to the WWE Royal Rumble match every January, all of the focus is on who the victor will ultimately be, as that person will go on to headline WrestleMania for a top title. It makes all the sense in the world for this to be the case, but the 30-man battle royal is also a showcase of sort for stars to cement themselves as top players for a long time to come.

Whether it’s eliminating everyone in their path for an extended amount of time or sticking around in the match for about 45 minutes, the Rumble contest each January has been a nice showcase for superstars we should maybe get used to seeing in or around the main event scene in the foreseeable future.

This Sunday, the 30th edition of the Royal Rumble match, should be no different for a select few WWE superstars.

5. Big E

Look, we all need to face some facts here. While they’ve been one of the more entertaining groups that WWE has had in quite some time, the New Day’s time as a unit is running thin and chances are they won’t be together by the time 2017 comes to a close. What we also need to face is the fact that when they do split from one another, it will more than likely be Big E who takes the leap into the main event scene.

That transition can get off to a nice start with a solid performance from Big E in the Royal Rumble match on Sunday. All three members of the group are in the match, but Big E has the most riding on wowing everyone in attendance inside the Alamodome and those watching around the world on the WWE Network.

Few people doubt the fact that Big E can thrive in the main event scene, and making people remember his performance in the 2017 Rumble match will further solidify that theory.