Finn Balor appeared poised to join the Men’s Royal Rumble match after his strong showing against CM Punk on RAW a few weeks ago, signaling a potential singles push. However, he was ultimately left out of the event, sparking reactions from peers, including his stablemate Liv Morgan, who shared her thoughts on the omission. This surprising exclusion came despite Balor’s near victory over Punk and the momentum that many expected would carry him into the Rumble match.
The Judgement Day member initially set a goal to bring a championship title home at the start of the year. Though he earned an opportunity facing the “Best in the World” CM Punk in Ireland, he fell short of capturing the gold. Following that, Balor intervened in Punk’s match against AJ Styles, leading to a disqualification, and requested permission from WWE official Adam Pearce to enter the Rumble. Pearce declined, explaining the match was already at capacity.
Speaking to TMZ Sports, Liv Morgan expressed her views on Balor’s absence from the Men’s Royal Rumble.
“I do think that Finn should’ve been in the Rumble. But also maybe there is also a little bit of logic to what Adam Pearce said. He did have a title match the week prior, he did have an opportunity. But I do think if Finn was in the Royal Rumble match he could’ve won it,” she said.
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Balor’s Continuing Rivalry with CM Punk and the Road to WrestleMania
After his loss to CM Punk, Finn Balor remains determined to claim the World Heavyweight Championship and continues to pursue Punk aggressively. A recent video segment on RAW featured Balor outlining his ambition to remove Punk from the title scene. Meanwhile, Punk mentioned Balor during a confrontation with Roman Reigns, who has sided with Punk and set up a championship match at WrestleMania.
This ongoing feud raises questions about how Balor might reinsert himself into the title picture in the months leading to WWE’s biggest event, the Show of Shows. Fans will be watching closely to see if he can turn his momentum into a championship opportunity.
Potential Impact of Balor’s Royal Rumble Exclusion
Finn Balor’s exclusion from the Royal Rumble, despite his evident push and strong performances, may influence WWE’s approach to his character development and storyline progression. His stablemate Liv Morgan’s comments underscore both the missed opportunity and the possible reasoning behind WWE’s decision. Whether this signals a shift toward a future title push or a reevaluation of his role remains uncertain.
With WrestleMania approaching, the trajectory of Balor’s career this year remains a key storyline to follow, especially as he battles to prove himself among top contenders like CM Punk and Roman Reigns.
