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WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Match Card, Start Time and How To Watch (Updated)

Mark Izzo / Professional Wrestling, WWE / January 1, 2023

WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Match Card, Start Time and How To Watch (Updated)

WWE Royal Rumble is quickly approaching.

This premium live event marks the official start of the road to WrestleMania. There have been countless iconic moments that happened during the Royal Rumble throughout the years, so the show always has a big feel. The match itself is one of the most iconic bouts in the history of the business. There are always surprise debuts and returns during the Royal Rumble. Kofi Kingston alone has given fans an absurd amount of memorable moments throughout the years.

So with this being the start of the road to WrestleMania, a lot of feuds will start or begin to pick up the pace at this premium live event.

Date: Jan. 28, 2023

Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Start Time: 8:00 p.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. PST

How To Watch: Peacock (U.S.) | WWE Network (International)

Match Card

*Pitch Black Match*

LA Knight vs. Bray Wyatt

*Undisputed WWE Championship Match*

Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns (c)

*Raw Women’s Championship Match*

Alexa Bliss vs. Bianca Belair (c)

Men’s Royal Rumble Match

Women’s Royal Rumble Match

Overview

The Royal Rumble is always a fun night because you never know who is going to return. Legends come back, new stars debut, and even some celebrities partake in the match. There have been some wild moments that happened during these matches, so every year this is a must-see event. Plus, Bray Wyatt’s return to the ring adds so much more excitement to the show.

While Wyatt has been wrestling a few house shows for WWE lately, he hasn’t competed in a televised match since April of 2021. His match against LA Knight is going to be a Pitch Black match. WWE has never done this type of match before, but I think it’s safe to assume that they are just going to be fighting in the dark. I’m nervous about this match because I’m just not sure how WWE can make two people wrestle in the dark entertaining.