Following Monday's episode of WWE RAW, the following participants are confirmed for Sunday's 2013 Royal Rumble battle royal match:

- John Cena
- Randy Orton
- Ryback
- Sheamus
- Dolph Ziggler (Entering at #1 or #2)
- Antonio Cesaro
- Wade Barrett
- Kane
- Daniel Bryan
- The Miz
- Cody Rhodes
- Damien Sandow
- Darren Young
- Titus O’Neil
- Heath Slater
- Jinder Mahal
- Drew McIntyre
- Kofi Kingston
- Brodus Clay
- The Great Khali
- Jimmy Uso
- Jey Uso
- Michael McGillicutty

With 23 competitors announced, that leaves 7 spots open. WWE will likely name a few more entrants on SmackDown and will almost certainly leave a few spots open for surprise appearances this Sunday.

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