A SmackDown Women’s Championship match between champion Sasha Banks and Carmella was officially announced for the Royal Rumble tonight on SmackDown.
Braun Strowman also returned tonight on SmackDown and it was speculated on commentary that he would be in the men’s Royal Rumble match. King Corbin, Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio have also been added.
Natalya has also been announced for the women’s Rumble.
The Royal Rumble PPV will take place this Sunday, January 31 on WWE Network. The current card and list of entrants is below.
Card
WWE Championship
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Goldberg

WWE Universal Championship
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens

WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
Sasha Banks (c) vs. Carmella

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Asuka & Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax

Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Announced Participants (21 of 30): AJ Styles, Big E, Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Dominik Mysterio, Edge, Jey Uso, John Morrison, King Corbin, The Miz, Mustafa Ali, Otis, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura

Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Announced Participants (14 of 30): Bayley, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, Dana Brooke, Liv Morgan, Mandy Rose, Natalya, Nia Jax, Ruby Riott, Tamina


WWE SmackDown Notes: Randy Orton, Damian Priest, & Ilja Dragunov Declared for Men’s Royal Rumble, WWE Accidentally Spoils Bron Breakker Being #1 Entrant for Men’s Royal Rumble
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