During Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, several big names were announced for the 2022 Women’s Royal Rumble match.
WWE aired a video package during the show that advertised current Impact Wrestling Knockouts Women’s Champion Mickie James, who was released from WWE on April 15, 2021. As many of you may recall, Mickie James took to Twitter following her release and blasted the company for sending her personal belongings back to her in a trash bag. She would then go on to take several digs at WWE during her time with the NWA.
In addition to Mickie James, the following names have also been announced for the 2022 women’s Royal Rumble match: Aliyah, Brie Bella, Carmella, Charlotte Flair, Dana Brooke, Kelly Kelly, Lita, Michelle McCool, Naomi, Natalya, Nikki A.S.H., Nikki Bella, Queen Zelina Vega, Rhea Ripley, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi, Summer Rae, and Tamina.
It’s worth noting that Pat McAfee mentioned James as the “Impact Knockouts Champion” on commentary. WWE also referenced James as the Impact Knockouts Champion in a tweet, which you can see below.
Has the forbidden door between WWE and Impact Wrestling been opened? It sure appears that way. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!
STAR. STUDDED. 🤩#SmackDown #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/7QxPG5SXPi
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2022
Impact Knockouts World Champion @MickieJames will be in the #RoyalRumble Match! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/TXH0jm6QgE
— WWE (@WWE) January 8, 2022
