World Heavyweight Title Match Added To The Royal Rumble

News
Jan 13, 2011

WWE announced this evening that World Heavyweight Champion Edge will defend his title against Dolph Ziggler at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

Ziggler became the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship last week on SmackDown!.

Below is the updated Royal Rumble pay-per-view line-up.

WWE Championship Match
The Miz (c) vs. Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler

30-Man Royal Rumble match for a shot at the WWE Championship or World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXVII

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