This week on RAW, CM Punk finally captured the Intercontinental title from William Regal. Punk will now defend against Regal this Sunday! Plus – Punk, Mark Henry and Finlay were announced as participants for the 30-man Rumble.
Here is the updated card for this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble:
WWE Championship Match
– Jeff Hardy (c) vs. Edge
World Heavyweight Championship Match
– John Cena (c) vs. John “Bradshaw” Layfield
WWE Women’s Championship Match
– Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Melina
ECW Championship Match
– Jack Swagger (c) vs. Matt Hardy
Intercontinental Championship Match:
– CM Punk (c) vs. William Regal
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Confirmed participants (20): R-Truth, Carlito, The Brian Kendrick, Triple H, Big Show, Vladimir Kozlov, Shelton Benjamin, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, John Morrison, Cody Rhodes, Ted Dibiase, Santino Marella, Kane, CM Punk, Finlay and Mark Henry.
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