New blue brand names have been confirmed for the WWE Royal Rumble.
Tonight’s SmackDown on FOX saw Ricochet defeat “Top Dolla” AJ Francis to qualify for the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match. Ricochet joins WWE NXT Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston as confirmed entrants for the Men’s Rumble.
The first SmackDown of 2023 also featured a backstage promo from Liv Morgan, who declared her spot and said she wants to be the #1 entrant. Morgan is the first name to be confirmed for the 30-Woman Royal Rumble Match.
The 2023 WWE Royal Rumble Premium Live Event will air live on Saturday, January 28 from The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Below is the updated card, along with related shots from tonight’s SmackDown:
Live Performance: Hardy performs his “Sold Out” single
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Kofi Kingston, Ricochet, 28 other competitors TBA
Winner earns a title shot at WrestleMania 39.
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
Liv Morgan, 29 other competitors TBA
Winner earns a title shot at WrestleMania 39.
Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match
Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (c)
Pitch Black Match
Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight
Ricochet is going to the #RoyalRumble!@KingRicochet #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/36f9fbaMfh
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) January 7, 2023
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