There is a missing link to this puzzle... Whats goin on here?

first of all world champion's cant compete in the royal rumble even if they lose the title that night. so Jeff and John wont be in it. Shawn is in JBL's corner tonight and there still selecting superstars for the royal Rumble sometimes challengers for the world title get a spot right after their match. because the board gives them a second chance to go to wrestlemania. there are rumors that Christian will make his return in the royal rumble match and there also rumors that hes the one whos doing this to jeff.