WWE.com has announced that at the Royal Rumble in Madison Square Garden, United States Champion, MVP will face Ric Flair with Flair’s career on the line (but not the U.S. Title). Here is the most up-to-date card for the 2008 Royal Rumble on January 27:
- 30-Man Royal Rumble Match (Participants- Umaga, Snitsky, Hardcore Holly, "The Miz", John Morrison, Hornswoggle, Mick Foley, Batista, & The Undertaker)
- WWE Championship: Randy Orton (c) Vs. Jeff Hardy
- World Heavyweight Championship: Edge (c) Vs. Rey Mysterio
- JBL Vs. Chris Jericho
- Win Or Retire #4: Non- Title: Ric Flair (RAW) Vs. MVP (SmackDown!)