With WWE’s Royal Rumble show taking place at the end of January, the promotion is gearing up for their annual event by announcing new entrants for both the male and female over-the-top-rope Rumbles.
Last night, two new competitors officially entered the men’s Rumble match: Mustafa Ali, and the legend Rey Mysterio.
The official WWE Twitter account wrote the following, regarding Mysterio’s involvement:
“It’s official! @reymysterio will compete in the 2019 #RoyalRumble! #SDLive”
It’s official! @reymysterio will compete in the 2019 #RoyalRumble! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/0KiqzyjOCd
— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2019
Mustafa Ali took to his personal Twitter account to make the announcement:
“To say that the last month has been life changing is an understatement but don’t think I haven’t been ready. I’m entering the #RoyalRumble. I’m going to change the world. I’m going to win. #SDLive”
To say that the last month has been life changing is an understatement but don't think I haven't been ready. I'm entering the #RoyalRumble. I'm going to change the world. I'm going to win. #SDLive
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@MustafaAliWWE) January 9, 2019
Royal Rumble 2019
The Royal Rumble event will take place on January 27th at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Women’s Royal Rumble match
Men’s Royal Rumble match
Universal Championship
Brock Lesnar (c) vs Braun Strowman
WWE Championship
Daniel Bryan (c) vs AJ Styles
SmackDown Women’s Championship
Asuka (c) vs Becky Lynch
RAW Women’s Championship
Ronda Rousey (c) vs Sasha Banks
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Fatal 4-Way
Buddy Murphy (c) vs Kalisto vs Akira Tozawa vs TBD
Who do you think is liable to win the Rumble this year? Which Royal Rumble contest are you more excited for?
