WWE Royal Rumble 2023 start time, match card, predictions, Rumble participants, live stream

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including what time it starts and how to watch it.

The 36th edition of the WWE Royal Rumble match has arrived. On Saturday, Jan. 28, WWE holds their annual premium live event at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas.

At the show, the focus will be placed on the men’s and women’s Royal Rumble matches. 30 participants will take part in each match, with the winner earning a world championship match at WrestleMania 39, set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Saturday, Apr. 1 and Sunday, Apr. 2. The only way to win the match is for the 29 other competitors to be thrown over the top rope and both feet hitting the ringside floor. The winner will be the last person standing.

There are three other matches scheduled for the card, such as Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss for the Raw Women’s Championship, and Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight in a Pitch Black match.

Below is all the information you need to know regarding the event, including what time it starts, the confirmed participants in each Royal Rumble match, and how to watch the show.

What time does WWE Royal Rumble 2023 start?

The main card for the show will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. There will be a kickoff show at 7:00 p.m. ET, which will catch you up on all of the stories leading up to the event.

What is the theme song for WWE Royal Rumble 2023?

The theme song for WWE Royal Rumble is “SOLD OUT” by country music singer Hardy. The song is featured off of his album, “the Mockingbird and THE CROW.” Hardy will be performing at the event.

How to watch/live stream WWE Royal Rumble 2023

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 28
• Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Alamodome — San Antonio, Texas
• Live Stream: Peacock, WWE Network (outside of United States)

The event will stream primarily on NBC’s Peacock service in the United States. In fact, Peacock is offering for a limited time, a one-year subscription for just $29.99.

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 match card and predictions

• 30 Man Royal Rumble match (Winner receives Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39)
  • Predicted winner: Cody Rhodes
• 30 Woman Royal Rumble match (Winner receives Raw or SmackDown Women’s Championship match at WrestleMania 39)
  • Predicted winner: Rhea Ripley
• Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Kevin Owens
  • Predicted winner: Roman Reigns
• Raw Women’s Championship: Bianca Belair (c) vs. Alexa Bliss
  • Predicted winner: Bianca Belair
• Pitch Black match: Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight
  • Predicted winner: LA Knight

WWE Royal Rumble 2023 participants

Men’s Royal Rumble match participants

• Cody Rhodes
• Ricochet
• Kofi Kingston
• Bobby Lashley
• Seth Rollins
• Gunther
• Drew McIntyre
• Austin Theory
• Sheamus
• Braun Strowman
• Baron Corbin
• Rey Mysterio
• Santos Escobar
• Omos
• Karrion Kross
• Brock Lesnar
• The Miz
• Xavier Woods
• Johnny Gargano
• Otis
• Chad Gable
• Madcap Moss
• Angelo Dawkins
• Montez Ford
• Damian Priest
• Dominik Mysterio
• Finn Balot
• Elias

Women’s Royal Rumble match participants

• Liv Morgan
• Rhea Ripley
• Shayna Baszler
• Raquel Rodriguez
• Candice LeRae
• Zelina Vega
• Emma
• Lacey Evans
• Bayley
• Dakota Kai
• IYO SKY
• Xia Li
• Becky Lynch
• Nikki Cross
• Mia Yim
• Sonya Deville
• Dana Brooke
• Tegan Nox

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