Most of these names have already been rumored for a few days now, but WWE today announced that six wrestlers will be returning to wrestle in the battle royal at the Evolution PPV on October 28. The winner of the battle royal will get a future women’s title match, presumably on whichever brand they’re part of.
The names officially announced today are:
– Alundra Blayze
– Ivory
– Kelly Kelly
– Maria Kanellis
– Michelle McCool
– Molly Holly
Everyone but Maria is a former Women’s or Divas Champion, and Maria is a former TNA Knockouts Champion.
BREAKING: @McCoolMichelleL @Madusa_rocks @MorettiIvory @TheBarbieBlank @MariaLKanellis & #MollyHolly are the latest women to join the #BattleRoyal for a #WomensChampionship opportunity at #WWEEvolution! https://t.co/rk0ZkiOI7U pic.twitter.com/4qosWhVply
— WWE (@WWE) October 19, 2018
Already announced for the battle royal:
– Asuka
– Naomi
– Carmella
– Nia Jax
– Ember Moon
– Alicia Fox
– Dana Brooke
– Lana
– Billie Kay
– Peyton Royce
– Mandy Rose
– Sonya Deville
– Tamina
– Torrie Wilson
Several NXT wrestlers are also scheduled to be at the show, but their role hasn’t been announced yet. It seems like they might end up in the battle royal also.

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