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WWE Royal Rumble betting - An introduction

The Royal Rumble has been running since 1988, and is the first event on the WWE calendar, taking place in January each year. It marks the start of the road to Wrestlemania, as the winners of both the men's and the women’s Rumbles go on to get a title shot on the “Grandest Stage of Them All”.

The Royal Rumble takes the form of a traditional battle royal in which 30 participants enter at timed intervals, rather than all at the same time. Contestants are eliminated by being thrown over the top rope and the last wrestler standing is declared the winner. As we briefly mentioned above, there are two main Royal Rumble events - the men’s and the women’s.

Betting on the Royal Rumble PPV event

The two Royal Rumbles make up the showpiece events of an entire PPV. Additionally, there are also plenty of other matches to be found on the undercard. The unique nature of the Royal Rumble itself, plus the number of matches on the undercard means that there are plenty of unique opportunities when it comes to betting. Of course, we do also have to consider the basic fact that WWE betting is unlike wagering on almost any other sport.

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Royal Rumble betting - What you need to know

WWE betting in general is of course unique primarily due to the fact that the outcome of matches and events is scripted. Despite the fact that the outcome of the event is a guarded secret, known only by a handful of legally-bound individuals, you will find that some UK bookmakers will still not offer odds on the Royal Rumble or any WWE event. With that being said though, the best UK bookies will, and the Rumble provides us with some of the most exciting opportunities in the world of WWE betting.

Speculation about the Royal Rumble and who is likely to enter starts months in advance, often straight after the previous event. Things really start to ramp up later on in the summer and you will find that future odds on the Royal Rumble winners will start to be offered by the best sports betting apps as much as six months ahead of the event.

Tips for getting the best Royal Rumble betting odds

Generally speaking, the scripted nature of WWE means that the bookies tend to offer shorter odds than other sports, and that win caps are usually significantly lower. In actual fact, you will often find WWE betting odds catagorised alongside TV betting odds, with the likes of  Love Island and Strictly, than with other sports. While it is still scripted, the Royal Rumble offers some opportunities for finding longer odds, as it is one of the more unique events on the WWE calendar.

Royal Rumble betting odds - Past trends

Despite the fact that it is scripted, betting on the Royal Rumble can be as tricky as betting on any other sport. The main difference is that you are trying to predict what Triple H and his team of writers will do, rather than how the ability of the athletes will influence the outcome. One of the best things that you can look at is past Royal Rumble trends with regard to winners. While the majority of the backlog that we have to look at comes from the Vince McMahon era, reading up on past trends can still help you to throw the bookies over the top rope for this year’s event.

Look for legends

As it is the first step on the Road to Wrestlemania, the Royal Rumble has traditionally been the perfect stage for former legends to return. As well as looking at the current top contenders on the card, it’s always worth looking at what past legends are floating around that could possibly return to set up a showpiece Wrestlemania bout. This is more true for the men’s Royal Rumble than the women’s.

Few people win twice

The record holder for the most career Royal Rumble wins is Stone Cold Steve Austin, with just three. Then there are a handful of wrestlers who have won it twice. It’s worth keeping this in mind, as repeat winners are unlikely, with only the biggest stars achieving such a feat. It’s therefore worth looking at big names who have yet to win it, or an aging star due a second victory.

Genuine shocks are rare

While upsets have happened in both men’s and women’s Royal Rumbles of the past, genuine shocks that no one saw coming are rare. Drew McIntyre’s 2020 victory was considered an upset, with the bookies offering him at 5/1 on the night of the event. However, he was still the bookies’ third favourite behind Edge and Roman Reigns.

Where to find the best Royal Rumble betting odds

You can find the best betting odds for this year's Royal Rumble by using the bookmaker odds comparison right here at Betting.co.uk. We display all of the odds from the best UK bookmakers live and in real-time in the build-up to the WWE Royal Rumble. Here you can find odds on the Royal Rumble winners themselves, as well as prop bets and betting markets for all other matches on the PPV card.

You can also consider other factors when it comes to your Royal Rumble bets, including betting bonuses and the quality of the bookmakers themselves. We have ranked and rated all of the best online bookmakers for boxing and WWE wrestling and you can read our expert reviews in order to find your ideal operator.

Royal Rumble betting odds - The bottom line

Betting on the Royal Rumble can best be summed up by the fact that it offers you the opportunity to find better betting odds than most other WWE events. As 2020 proved with Drew McIntyre, relatively long odds can still be found on the eve of the event. Just remember to closely follow the narrative and think like a sports betting punter, rather than a wrestling mark. Remember that you can always bookmark this page and refer back to the tips found within the article before placing your next Royal Rumble wrestling wager.

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