Royal Rumble 2013 predictions: Guessing the Royal Rumble Match’s best (and worst) performers

WADE BARRETT

With only a fraction of the 30 Superstars announced so far, the 2013 Royal Rumble field already boasts plenty of hard-hitters, including past winners John Cena, Sheamus and Randy Orton. But if you’re zeroing in on the Superstar most likely to toss more competitors than anyone else, Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett is as good a bet as any.

The Bare Knuckle Brawler is all but custom-made for a fight as rugged as the Royal Rumble Match, and newly equipped with the Bull Hammer elbow, he might just have the right recipe for dominance inside the 30-Superstar spectacular. Anyone in need of convincing that The Barrett Barrage is back and stronger than ever, look no further than his decisive win over The Apex Predator on the 20th anniversary of Raw.

With the success Barrett’s enjoyed since returning in September 2012, anything fewer than five or six eliminations might seem like an “off” night.

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