So i was talking to a friend about new things WWE should try in the Rumble that fans wouldn't see coming, because while returning superstars are a nice surprise, its almost expected every year now, so new ways to surprise us would be great. Here's a few i was thinking.
1. Have the WWE or Universal Champion enter as a surprise. I can totally see AJ or Owens entering as a way to ensure they don't have to defend the title at WrestleMania, or be the first Champion to win the Rumble too! It would be such a cocky thing for them to pull, and again, a shock as no one would expect the champion to enter.
2. Have a 31st entrant! I felt they should have done this last year with Triple H. Have the 30 men enter, and then after 2 minutes, the timer ticks down again, and Triple H enters as an extra 31st entrant. Again, imagine the shock of that could down timer going off when all 30 have entered.
3. Having tag teams enter on one number! It should only be done for maybe 2 teams (the current tag team champions on both brands maybe?). Maybe when Cesaro and Sheamus win the tag titles, they get told they only get one Royal Rumble number, and have to battle for it. A double countout or pin, and Foley declare they BOTH get that number and enter as a pair. Storyline wise, maybe when one is eliminated the other is too, so they have to keep trying to save each other in order to save themselves. So much story potential right there!
So yeah, a few new ideas.