The Royal Rumble is one WWE’s most exciting shows of the year, and it’s probably safe to say that the 2022 Royal Rumble pay-per-view will feature some interesting moments.
So far WWE has confirmed a number of names for the Royal Rumble, and Austin Theory has been confirmed as one of the competitors in the men’s Royal Rumble match. In recent weeks Theory has been involved in a storyline with Vince McMahon on Raw, and it seems that the push is going to continue for the up and comer.
WrestlingNews.co reports that Austin Theory is going to get time to shine in the men’s Royal Rumble match, and word is that he will be one of the final 4 or 5 competitors in the match. It was also noted that Vince McMahon believes Austin Theory can become a main eventer within the next year.
The Royal Rumble will air on Saturday, January 29th and the card for the event can be seen below.
WWE Championship
Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley
WWE Universal Championship
Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
WWE Raw Women’s Championship
Becky Lynch vs. Doudrop
Edge & Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz & Maryse
30 Man Royal Rumble Match
Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Austin Theory, Johnny Knoxville, Sheamus, Damian Priest, AJ Styles, Big E, Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Sami Zayn, Kofi Kingston, Kevin Owens, More TBA
30 Woman Royal Rumble Match
Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H., The Bella Twins, Shotzi, Natalya, Michelle McCool, Dana Brooke, Carmella, Queen Zelina, Mickie James, Tamina, Kelly Kelly, Aliyah, Summer Rae, Naomi, Shayna Baszler, Lita, Charlotte Flair, Bianca Belair, Liv Morgan