Seth Rollins Vs. Roman Reigns Now Official, Rollins Announced For WWE SmackDown
Seth Rollins vs. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is now official for the WWE Royal Rumble.
Rollins vs. Reigns was teased at the end of last Friday's SmackDown, but the match was made official on tonight's RAW episode. Rollins announced the match with Reigns and promised to win the Brother vs. Brother match. He then defeated Big E in singles action.
It was also announced that Rollins will be on this week's SmackDown to continue the Royal Rumble feud with Reigns.
The 2022 WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled to take place on January 29 from The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Below is the updated card, along with related shots from RAW:
30-Man Royal Rumble Match
Johnny Knoxville, Austin Theory, Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins, Sheamus, WWE United States Champion Damian Priest, AJ Styles, 21 Superstars TBA
30-Woman Royal Rumble Match
SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, Nikki A.S.H., WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella, Shotzi, Natalya, Michelle McCool, WWE 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Carmella, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Queen Zelina Vega, Impact Knockouts Champion Mickie James, Tamina Snuka, Kelly Kelly, Aliyah, Summer Rae, Naomi, Shayna Baszler, WWE Hall of Famer Lita, 11 participants TBA
WWE Title Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Brock Lesnar (c)
WWE Universal Title Match
Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns (c)
RAW Women's Title Match
Doudrop vs. Becky Lynch (c)
Mixed Tag Team Match
WWE Hall of Famers Edge and Beth Phoenix vs. The Miz and Maryse
It is official. https://t.co/zTHmvSCpHE
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 11, 2022
It's ON at #RoyalRumble!@WWERollins vs. @WWERomanReigns #UniversalTitle https://t.co/RLZNjqmkcB
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
BROTHER vs. BROTHER at #RoyalRumble! 😲
But HOW, @WWERollins?!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/eXKnnve1IZ
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
"I don't need a penguin-looking snake oil salesman to do my job for me!" – @WWERollins#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/PmZw0eqDi9
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
"DEATH. TAXES. @WWERollins beats @WWERomanReigns EVERY SINGLE TIME!"#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/SlrPBT1gXh
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
"What's a Gritty?"@WWERollins asking the big questions in Philly tonight!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/E6P5uU3f0W
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
Are YOU ready for @WWERomanReigns vs. @WWERollins for the #UniversalTitle at #RoyalRumble?!
Seth "Freakin" Rollins certainly is. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/Qi8udiaTXy
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
SETH "FREAKIN" ROLLINS!@WWERollins defeats @WWEBigE on #WWERaw in a high-octane match. pic.twitter.com/2cfvbyuYe7
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022
Seth "Freakin" Rollins awaits the Tribal Chief at #RoyalRumble in a highly-anticipated #UniversalTitle clash!@WWERollins pic.twitter.com/cXHDv9eMPP
— WWE (@WWE) January 11, 2022