The 36th annual Royal Rumble event is edging ever closer, with the action getting underway in just over a month in San Antonio.

Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey won the respective events last year in St Louis, but who will be crowned victor this time around in 2023?

The winners traditionally receive a championship match at that year's WrestleMania. For 2023, both the men’s and women’s winners will receive a choice of which world championship to challenge for at WrestleMania 39, whether that be the Raw belt or the SmackDown belt.

The men can choose to challenge The Tribal Chief Roman Reigns, who is the current Universal Champion, holding both main titles, whilst the women's winner will have a choice between Bianca Belair on the red brand or Rousey on the blue brand.

As of December 6, and the time of writing this article, only one competitor has been officially confirmed, that being Kofi Kingston.

Kingston was the 18th eliminated in 2022, by Kevin Owens, with the remaining 29 entrants still to be confirmed.

Who are the favourites to win the men's Royal Rumble?

Despite only one entrant being announced so far, SkyBet have released the odds for who they think will be men’s Royal Rumble winner.

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

The current bookies favourite is Cody Rhodes, priced at 11/10, who would be competing for the first time since his injury.

Others that SkyBet are expecting to be in the race include The Rock at 7/2 and somewhat bizarrely current champion Roman Reigns at 8/1.

The four clear outsiders, according to the bookies, all priced at 250/1 include: Otis, Mansoor, Commander Azeez and Dominik Mysterio, son of the legendary Rey.

Amongst the odds also includes YouTuber Logan Paul, who recently challenged Reigns at Crown Jewel, priced at 20/1.

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Who will win men's match?

With Royal Rumble fast approaching, the anticipation is high and over the coming weeks, the full line-up will be announced and fans will be eager for the action to begin.