Many fans were surprised when WWE announced Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Mickie James for the women’s Royal Rumble match. Now, the company is apparently hoping to do the same for the men’s match with a name outside of the company.
WrestleVotes noted today that more than one source stated they believe WWE will try to bring in an unexpected name for the bout. The account wrote the following:
“Had more than 1 source this weekend, w/o me directly asking, state they believe WWE will try for an “unexpected” forbidden door entrant for the Men’s Royal Rumble. Personally I’m skeptical it happens, but I can confirm WWE is at least open to the idea. Which is exciting enough.”
WWE has worked with Impact in the past as Ric Flair, who was under contract with Impact Wrestling at the time, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame after a deal was reached that saw Impact book Christian Cage for a pay-per-view.
Johnny Knoxville, Dominik Mysterio, Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory, Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, and Sheamus are the names so far confirmed for the men’s match.
