The upcoming WWE Royal Rumble 2024 is set to host the seventh edition of the women’s Rumble, where 30 superstars will vie for a chance to join the illustrious list of past winners. Notable names like Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair, who have contributed to establishing the match’s significance on the road to WrestleMania, won’t be part of this year’s event. Last year’s women’s Royal Rumble saw Rhea Ripley emerge victorious, and she now stands as a key figure on Monday Night Raw and one of WWE’s most compelling characters.

Ripley’s ascent to the pinnacle of WWE has solidified her status as a main eventer, positioning her to enter WrestleMania 40 as Raw’s champion, barring any unforeseen developments. The question now is, who will follow in her footsteps? Let’s explore the five most likely contenders for the 2024 women’s Royal Rumble.

Nia Jax:

Nia Jax recently scored a notable victory over Becky Lynch, marking a successful return for the colossal star. The ongoing buildup suggests a potential clash between Jax and Ripley, making her a strong candidate for a Royal Rumble win and a subsequent headline bout at Elimination Chamber or a more extended build.

Jade Cargill:

Jade Cargill, a former AEW star, has generated significant buzz despite not yet having a match in WWE. Speculations surround her potential debut in the women’s Royal Rumble, and a victory could establish her as a top star right from the start, providing an intriguing matchup for Ripley or other female stars.

Bianca Belair:

With the originally planned WrestleMania 40 match against Charlotte Flair now uncertain due to Flair’s injury, Bianca Belair finds herself in a unique position. Having never lost at WrestleMania, Belair could become the first two-time women’s Royal Rumble winner, setting the stage for a marquee clash, possibly against Ripley.

Becky Lynch:

If Bayley doesn’t secure the Royal Rumble victory, Becky Lynch emerges as the frontrunner. As the biggest star in WWE’s women’s division, Lynch, who notably avoided facing Ripley in 2023, could make history by becoming the first woman to win the Rumble twice. With her contract expiring shortly after WrestleMania 40, a Royal Rumble victory would be a fitting reward for her contributions to elevating fellow stars.