Final 9 Rumble Participants?

As of early Sunday morning, the day of the 2009 Royal Rumble, WWE.com has let fans know just over a third of the participants. 21 wrestlers have been named, so far, leaving 9 spots open.

Here's 9 possibilities:

1)Mike Knox - current grudge/feud with Mysterio
2)Ezekiel Jackson - feud with R-Truth
3)William Regal - recently lost IC title to CM Punk.
4)MVP - earned his 1st much-needed win over Big Show.
5)Ricky Ortiz - rising star on ECW seems ready for this type of match.
6)DJ Gabriel - he'll look good dancing to and from the ring with Alicia Fox.
7)Boogeyman - possible crawl out from under the ring to yank a wrestler out?
8)Paul Burchill - the wrestler Boogeyman yanks out?
9)Surprise entry???

Of the participants WWE has named, Randy Orton seems to be a favorite. He's never won the Rumble, but will he even be allowed to compete after the vicious attack he committed on Mr. McMahon during his return to Raw? He may win it, then be stripped of his title opportunity.

With 9 unnamed, that leaves the door open for a surprise entry. Check out WWE Characters the Blog's "5 Possible Royal Rumble Winners" to get some insight into a possible surprise entry at the Rumble! Also be sure to check WWE Characters the Blog after 8PM EST for updated results and match recaps from the 2009 Royal Rumble!

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2009 Royal Rumble Predictions

2009 Royal Rumble Participants

2009 Royal Rumble Matches