WWE Royal Rumble 2017: 5 hints a Smackdown Live superstar wins

WWE Smackdown Live has been on a roll since the brand split and a member of its roster could become a Royal Rumble winner on Sunday based on some hints

If you were to poll a boatload of pro wrestling fans who watch WWE programming on a regular basis, chances are that they will tell you how significantly better Smackdown Live is than RAW. Since the brand split, Smackdown Live has emerged as overall the better product, from the two-hour format to the compelling storylines and more.

It certainly has been an incredible few months for the blue brand and things could only get better on Sunday night in San Antonio if a member from the roster is able to capture a coveted Royal Rumble win.

Will a Smackdown Live star win the Royal Rumble on Sunday? That remains to be seen, but this amazing Tuesday night show may have dropped some clues that the winner is coming from the brand.

5. Dolph Ziggler’s Heel Turn

Throughout his WWE run has Dolph Ziggler always been pushed by management the way he should be? No, not even close, really. Because of this, it’s highly unlikely that after all these years in the company Ziggler will be handed the honor of a Royal Rumble win.

However, his recent heel turn may give way to some hope that they will throw the former Spirit Squad member the bone that he has been waiting for.

While it doesn’t seem like it here initially, with his mini-feud with Apollo Crews, maybe there was a bigger plan behind the turn of “The Showoff.” Maybe the trigger was pulled on the switch with the plan in mind of skyrocketing Ziggler to the top of the blue brand, beginning with a Royal Rumble win.

Again, it’s rather unlikely this is the case, but the turn could be hinting otherwise.