More participants announced for the Royal Rumble

12 of the 30 participants in this year’s Royal Rumble match have been announced so far with 10 of them made public yesterday during Monday Night RAW.

Big E Langston, The Miz, R-Truth, Xavier Woods, Kofi Kingston, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, and Fandango join the other two previously announced Superstars, Alberto Del Rio and Batista for the over-the-top rope match.

Most of the remaining competitors will be announced next week on the final two TV shows prior to the Rumble however some spots will remain open as surprise entrants.

Last year Goldust and The Godfather were the two surprise entrants in the Rumble.