The road to WrestleMania officially starts with the upcoming Royal Rumble Pay-Per-View.
So, who's in?
Triple H (Winner, Royal Rumble 2002)
Past Rumbles: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2008
Should he earn his second Rumble match victory, The King of Kings may reclaim his throne atop WWE at WrestleMania XXV.
Past Rumbles: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006
The World's Largest Athlete could well have the most sizeable advantage in this year's 30-man elimination contest.
Vladimir Kozlov
Past Rumbles: None
As dominant as the Moscow Mauler has been, winning his first-ever Royal Rumble Match would be truly historic - and perhaps a sign of championships to come.
Shelton Benjamin
Past Rumbles: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
The U.S. Champion sees the 2009 Rumble as his chance to cement his rep as WWE's "Gold Standard."
Undertaker (Winner, Royal Rumble 2007)
Past Rumbles: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008
A second Rumble win will better The Deadman's chances of remaining perfect at WrestleMania.
Randy Orton
Past Rumbles: 2004, 2006, 2007
With a win at the Rumble, Randy Orton will not only solidify his Legacy, but also his spot in the main event at WrestleMania XXV.
Kofi Kingston
Past Rumbles: None
The Jamaican Superstar had a triumphant 2008, but could have an even bigger 2009 by winning his first-ever Royal Rumble Match.
Rey Mysterio (Winner, 2006 Royal Rumble)
Past Rumbles: 2003, 2005, 2006
The Ultimate Underdog can do the unthinkable by doing what few have done before and win his second Royal Rumble.
The Miz
Past Rumbles: 2007, 2008
World Tag Team Champion and two-time Slammy winner in 2008, can the Chick Magnet continue his success by winning the 2009 Royal Rumble?
John Morrison
Past Rumbles: 2006, 2007, 2008
The Palace of Wisdom might seem empty if the Shaman of Sexy wins the Rumble and finds himself on the Road to WrestleMania.
Cody Rodes
Past Rumbles: 2008
If Rhodes wants a way to really prove himself to Randy Orton, the Royal Rumble is certainly the place to do so.
Ted Dibiase
Past Rumbles: None
DiBiase has the chance to make history by winning his first-ever Royal Rumble, and that would be truly Priceless.
Santino Marella
Past Rumbles: 2008
Though it might be unlikely, if the Braggadocious Italian Superstar is able to win this year's Royal Rumble, it might be considred the Milan Miracle: Part Deux.
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