Big qualification match added by WWE, updated Royal Rumble card

It’s One vs All for the champ

The road to wrestleMania 32 officially begins this Sunday at the Royal Rumble and WWE were busy making the final touches to the card this week.

WWE announced a new match for the Royal Rumble Kickoff pre-show show, that would see The Dudleys vs The Ascension vs Mark Henry and Jack Swagger vs Darren Young and Damien Sandow in a qualification match.

The winners of the bout are guaranteed of a spot in the 30-man match for Roman Reign’s WWE World Heavyweight Championship later on in the night. With the latest addition, the Rumble card would feature six matches.

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Below is the updated match card:

30-Man Royal Rumble Match for the WWE World Heavyweight ChampionshipRoman Reigns, Chris Jericho, Sheamus, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Dolph Ziggler, Big Show, Brock Lesnar, Stardust, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman, Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods, Others TBA

WWE United States Championship MatchKalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipKevin Owens vs. Dean Ambrose

WWE Tag Team Championship MatchThe Usos vs. The New Day

WWE Divas Championship MatchBecky Lynch vs. Charlotte

Fatal 4 Way Kickoff Pre-showThe Dudley Boyz vs. The Ascension vs. Jack Swagger and Mark Henry vs. Darren Young and Damien SandowWinners receive Rumble spots.

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