Four Names Added To WWE Men's Royal Rumble Match
The field is starting to fill up
Four more names from the SmackDown brand have been added to the men's Royal Rumble match, each confirmed on Friday night's broadcast.
The four men entering the match are Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Sami Zayn, and Kofi Kingston.
Regarding Kingston's entry into the match, he read a proclamation from New Day partner Xavier Woods, in which Woods announced he wouldn't be able to enter the Rumble due to injury. However, since the match required "royal representation", Kingston was entering on his behalf.
The card for the 2022 Royal Rumble, taking place Saturday, January 29, at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, is as follows:
* Men's Royal Rumble match: Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, Austin Theory, Sheamus, Johnny Knoxville, Damian Priest, AJ Styles, Big E, Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Kofi Kingston, Sami Zayn, and 16 more TBA
* Women's Royal Rumble match: Carmella, Dana Brooke, Nikki ASH, Queen Zelina, Rhea Ripley, Tamina, Aliyah, Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Natalya, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Lita, Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Summer Rae, and 11 more TBA
* WWE World: Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Bobby Lashley
* WWE Universal: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins
* Raw Women's: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Doudrop
* Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz and Maryse
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
