The annual Andre, the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, is one of the most highly-anticipated events in the WWE calendar. Fans are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming ninth edition of the competition. This year, the Battle Royal will take place during next week’s SmackDown on March 31 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Battle Royal is a multi-competitor match in which wrestlers fight to be the last person standing in the ring. The winner of the Battle Royal earns the prestigious Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy, which was first introduced in 2014 to honor the memory of the legendary wrestler Andre the Giant.
This year’s Battle Royal will feature an impressive roster of 28 wrestlers. The list of competitors was revealed during this week’s episode of SmackDown and includes Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, Mace, Mansoor, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander, Angel, Humberto, Ashante Adonis, Top Dolla, Santos Escobar, Dexter Lumis, Butch, Ridge Holland, Dolph Ziggler, Mustafa Ali, Rick Boogs, Elias, Johnny Gargano, Xavier Woods, LA Knight, Bobby Lashley, Karrion Kross, Baron Corbin, Bronson Reed, and Madcap Moss.
The mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars in this year’s Battle Royal promises to make it a thrilling event for fans of the sport. Wrestling enthusiasts can expect a fierce competition as each wrestler battles it out to be crowned the champion of the Battle Royal and take home the coveted Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy.
As always, the Battle Royal is sure to be a fan-favorite event, and fans are eagerly counting down the days until next week’s SmackDown. The event promises to be an unforgettable night of wrestling action, and fans eagerly look forward to seeing which wrestler will emerge victorious in this year’s Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
