The list of names for the 2019 Royal Rumble Match has been growing as the date approaches and WWE revealed today that three superstars have punched their ticket into the 30-man elimination battle.
The first name announced was Bobby Lashley, after he attacked Apollo Crews at a RAW live event in Ft. Myers, FL.
BREAKING NEWS: @fightbobby makes it official…he’s entering the #RoyalRumble match! #WWEFortMyers pic.twitter.com/HyjDRvhYkv
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2019
The next name entering the Rumble is “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe, cutting a promo promising harm to the other 29 men in the Rumble.
The #RoyalRumble just became painful for 29 other men, @SamoaJoe is officially in! #WWEFayetteville pic.twitter.com/G1reqHsfUc
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2019
The third name entering the Royal Rumble is WWE Intercontinental Champion, Dean Ambrose.
Another HUGE announcement for the #RoyalRumble match as the #LunaticFringe @TheDeanAmbrose has declared he’s IN! #WWEFortMyers pic.twitter.com/mirw9c10qx
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2019
The Royal Rumble will air on Jan. 27 live from Phoenix, AZ at Chase Field, streaming on the WWE Network.
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