WWE News: Multiple Names Announced to Enter the Royal Rumble Match
Jan 10, 2018 at 2:59 PM
The Royal Rumble match card is starting to shape up pretty big with multiple names throwing themselves into the mix, each week. This week, the first name declared was of Matt Hardy. The exciting part is that he had officially debuted his Woken Matt Hardy gimmick with new theme song on this week’s WWE Raw and hence we will see a more modern version of him.
Before his scheduled match against Curt Hawkins on the show, the Woken One cut a short promo after arriving in the ring. He mentioned Royal Rumble as the Rumble of Royalty where he intends to DELETE 29 other superstars. Then he would go on to main event Wrestlemania and become the champion of the Multi-verse.
“At the RUMBLE of ROYALTY, I shall DELETE 29 other Superstars…I will become the CHAMPION of the entire MULTIVERSE!” – #WOKEN @MATTHARDYBRAND #RAW pic.twitter.com/dlpatMCm6d
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018
It is to be noted that Matt Hardy will enter the Royal Rumble after coming back to the company. After eight long years, the veteran pro-wrestler will be joining the match in a new gimmick that will make him the favourite in the contest.
EXCLUSIVE: “I am a GOD, and I will prove it when I WIN the #RoyalRumble Match!” – @WWEBrayWyatt #RAW pic.twitter.com/hlqsLC7ZHV
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018
With Hardy entering his name into the mix, his current rival, Bray Wyatt could not resist himself to enter the fray, as well. In a WWE.com exclusive video, the Eater of the World declared that he would overtake all the other 29 men present in the ring. It will help him to win the contest and then headline Wrestlemania 34.
.@SamoaJoe is officially ENTERING the #RoyalRumble Match, and he has his eyes on a certain 16x World Champion… #RAW @JohnCena pic.twitter.com/WnBU18dRes
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2018
Plus, Samoa Joe cut a promo after defeating Rhyno in a match declaring that he will be entering the Royal Rumble match. Mainly, he will be going after John Cena to eliminate him, early.
We have got two more names in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match, as well on the night. Mickie James gave an interview to Mike Rome stating she would love to compete at the all-women Rumble match.
Plus, after having a confrontation with Alexa Bliss, her best friend, Nia Jax also announced she would be the latest inclusion into the prestigious battle royal.
It is how the Royal Rumble match card stands, right now,
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
John Cena, Elias, Finn Balor, Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura, Baron Corbin, Matt Hardy, Bray Wyatt
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
Asuka, Naomi, Ruby Riott, Natalya, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Carmella, Tamina Snuka, Lana, Natalya, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Mickie James, Nia Jax.