“My fave event of the year,” Wade Barrett reveals his Royal Rumble match picks, including a surprise entrant 

Just hours before the event, Wade Barret shares his views on one of the biggest events of the year while also making his predictions for the Royal Rumble matches.

“My fave event of the year,” Wade Barrett reveals his Royal Rumble match picks, including a surprise entrant 

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The Royal Rumble is one of the biggest and most exciting wrestling events of the year. It is part of WWE’s “Big Four” which comprises the longest-running PPVs in the company. The WWE Universe eagerly waits to see how the next three months will unfold, as the event also marks the beginning of the road to WrestleMania. As this year’s event is just hours away, the SmackDown commentator, Wade Barrett, shares his views and predictions for the annual event.

Wade Barrett recently revealed his sentiments toward the Royal Rumble PLE via Twitter. The former Intercontinental champion tweeted, “The #RoyalRumble has been my fave event of the year since I was a kid. Unmatched drama, suspense and consequences. Loved being in them too.” Barrett also predicted Bobby Lashley and Raquel Rodriguez as the winners of their respective Rumble matches. The former Intercontinental champion disclosed his surprise entrant as well as Papa Shango, who the fans saw as “The Godfather” at Raw 30.

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Wade Barrett jumped ship from NXT to SmackDown in October of last year. This change came as Pat McAfee left WWE temporarily due to his hosting duties at ESPN College Gameday. Barrett has been a great colour commentator for the blue brand alongside Michael Cole. The chemistry between the two seems quite natural. The quick-witted back-and-forth humour is much loved by all the fans.

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Related: Former Tag Team Champion expected to miss out on the Royal Rumble this year

Will Wade Barrett return in the Royal Rumble match?

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The reports and speculations are running wild for the upcoming Royal Rumble match. Wade Barrett is also among all the names thrown around for a possible in-ring return. Barrett’s tweet added fuel to the fire as he reflected on his time competing in the Royal Rumble matches. As per recent reports, the British wrestler can leave his commentary chair to get his moments of glory in the match.

According to Xero News, the list of superstars who are being discussed for a return at the Royal Rumble includes the name Wade Barrett. The former Nexus leader’s last match was in 2016 in WWE against The New Day as a member of the League of Nations. He left WWE soon after, as he was not creatively fulfilled. Barret took a hiatus from wrestling to pursue his acting career. When he stepped down as an in-ring competitor, Wade Barret announced that he would return to the ring when the time was right, and maybe that time has finally come.

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