2025 WWE Royal Rumble Preview

The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 is set to make history on Saturday, February 1, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This 38th annual event has already broken records, with over 60,000 tickets sold, marking it as the largest Royal Rumble in the event’s history.

Main Event Matches

One of the night’s most anticipated bouts features Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens in a high-stakes Ladder Match.

Men’s Royal Rumble Match

The traditional 30-man Royal Rumble match will see participants entering the ring at timed intervals, each aiming to be the last man standing and earn a championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41.

As of January 27, 2025, the following superstars have declared their entry:

• LA Knight
• John Cena
• CM Punk
• Jey Uso
• Roman Reigns
• Seth “Freakin” Rollins
• Drew McIntyre
• Rey Mysterio
• Sami Zayn
• Shinsuke Nakamura
• Logan Paul
• Penta
• Chad Gable
• Bron Breakker

Women’s Royal Rumble Match

Similarly, the 30-woman Royal Rumble match offers a chance for the winner to challenge for a women’s championship at WrestleMania 41.

The announced participants so far include:

• Nia Jax
• Bayley
• Charlotte Flair
• Naomi
• Bianca Belair
• Liv Morgan
• Raquel Rodriguez
• Lyra Valkyria
• Ivy Nile
• Iyo Sky

Potential Surprise Entrants

The Royal Rumble is renowned for its unexpected returns and surprise debuts. This year, rumors suggest that WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella is in discussions for a comeback during the Women’s Royal Rumble match.

Predictions

In the Men’s Royal Rumble, John Cena’s participation as part of his farewell tour has generated significant buzz. A victory would not only be historic but also set the stage for a monumental WrestleMania main event.

For the Women’s Royal Rumble, Charlotte Flair stands out as a formidable contender, given her track record and recent performances.

How to Watch

In a groundbreaking move, the 2025 Royal Rumble will be the first major WWE event broadcast live on Netflix, following a historic £4 billion 10-year deal. UK fans with a Netflix subscription can watch at no additional cost, while in the U.S., the event will continue to be available on Peacock

As the road to WrestleMania 41 begins, the Royal Rumble 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event, filled with thrilling matches, surprise returns, and the crowning of new contenders.