Royal Rumble Surprise Entrant Rumor Killer, Booker T Confirms His Rumble Status, Pre-Show Promo

- Booker T participated in a conference call earlier today to promote this Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view, as well as Saturday's "Shooting Straight Panel" during the Royal Rumble Fan Fest. During the call, Booker revealed that he would not be entering this year's Royal Rumble match.

- As he's done the past two years, Wade Barrett joked on his Twitter that Papa Shango would be entering this year's Royal Rumble. It's a joke, although it would be cool to see.

- Here is a promo for the Royal Rumble pre-show this Sunday, which will feature U.S. Champion Antonio Cesaro defending his title against The Miz:

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