WWE Royal Rumble 2016: Updated Match Card and Rumors
The Royal Rumble is less than two weeks away, but only the Rumble match is advertised. Here is the latest update on the list of participants, as well as rumored matches in the upcoming pay-per-view event.
30-Man Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
After the latest edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE champion Roman Reigns, Chris Jericho, Big Show, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Dolph Ziggler, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman, and Bray Wyatt will be joined by 20 other WWE superstars.
Stardust, Goldust, Kevin Owens, Jey and Jimmy Uso, Titus O'Neil, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus, Mark Henry, D-Von Dudley, Bubba Ray Dudley, Adam Rose, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Kalisto, and Dean Ambrose were all added to the list of participants, per Wrestling Inc.
The biggest name to be added in the Rumble match is Brock Lesnar who made his television return after two months of inactivity. He cleaned house at the end of RAW and hit an F5 to Roman Reigns, making the Rumble much more interesting.
This makes the list of participants complete, but Wrestle Zone noted that WWE has advertised names for a Rumble match in the past that don't end up competing. Other members of the "League of Nations" like Rusev and King Barrett might replace some names in the match as well as other surprise entrants like Triple H, NXT superstars, and the rumored NJPW wrestlers.
Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens for the Intercontinental Championship
With the WWE title up for grabs in the Rumble match, it makes sense that the secondary titles will be defended in the event. The Ambrose-Owens storyline has been very consistent as of late and is almost a lock to be booked in the event.
Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio for the United States Championship
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer via 411 Mania, the original plan for John Cena was to challenge Del Rio for the US Title. Cena is out for six to nine months and Del Rio just lost the championship to Kalisto.
A rematch is set on SmackDown, but the "League of Nations" could always interfere and cause a disqualification finish, setting up another title at the Royal Rumble.
Charlotte w/ Ric Flair vs. Becky Lynch for the WWE Divas Championship
Lynch attacked his former best friend on RAW before her match and she could challenge for the title at the Rumble. In a recent post on Facebook, Mick Foley pitched the idea of managing Lynch given his history with Ric Flair.
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