Jey Uso crushed John Cena’s dreams of winning the Royal Rumble 2025 by eliminating the WWE legend to secure a massive victory in Indianapolis. This win booked Jey Uso’s ticket to the WrestleMania 41 main event. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair made a grand return to in-ring action and set a new Women’s Rumble record by clinching her second win. Cody Rhodes and DIY retained their titles in a night filled with incredible moments and surprises.
Men’s Royal Rumble Highlights
The Men’s Royal Rumble kicked off with Rey Mysterio and Penta as the first two entrants, setting an electric pace. Chad Gable and Carmelo Hayes followed, each making their presence felt. The night’s biggest surprise came when YouTube sensation iShowspeed made his WWE debut. Despite some humorous moments, he was eliminated by Bron Breakker.
Jacob Fatu’s entrance at No.12 turned the tide. He eliminated Rey Mysterio, Chad Gable, and Andrade in quick succession. Another big surprise followed as TNA Champion Joe Hendry made his Royal Rumble debut to an enthusiastic crowd.
The action intensified when Roman Reigns entered at No.16 and cleared out four competitors. Former rivals John Cena and CM Punk then entered the fray, setting up a tense stare-off with Reigns before Seth Rollins disrupted the scene.
Logan Paul entered at No.30, immediately eliminating AJ Styles. Reigns and Rollins put on a spectacular show before Punk outsmarted both to eliminate them. However, Paul eliminated Punk, leaving Cena, Uso, and Paul as the final three.
Cena and Uso worked together to eliminate Logan Paul. The final showdown saw Cena attempt an AA on the apron, but Jey Uso capitalized and eliminated him to claim the victory.
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Charlotte Flair Sets Women’s Rumble Record
The night began with the Women’s Royal Rumble match. Iyo Sky and Liv Morgan kicked things off, followed by Roxanne Perez, who delivered an impressive performance and made it to the final two. Crowd favorite Chelsea Green kept the excitement alive until Jordynne Grace, WWE’s latest signing, entered the ring.
Alexa Bliss returned to a thunderous ovation, followed by Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Nikki Bella. Bella, entering at No.30, added more star power to the match. However, Charlotte Flair, making her grand entrance, emerged as the clear favorite.
Nia Jax delivered a dominant performance with six eliminations. The match came down to Charlotte, Roxanne Perez, and Jax. Charlotte showcased her experience and strength by eliminating both competitors to claim her second Women’s Rumble victory, setting a new record.
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Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens: Match of the Night
Cody Rhodes defended his title against Kevin Owens in a brutal ladder match, which many considered the night’s best. The match was intense from start to finish, with both competitors battling all over the arena.
A crucial turning point came when Owens hit a top-rope Fisherman’s Buster on Rhodes through a ladder, bringing out medics. Despite the setback, Rhodes bounced back, ultimately sending Owens through a ladder to retain his title.
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DIY Retain WWE Tag Team Titles
DIY retained their WWE Tag Team Championship in a thrilling 2-out-of-3 Falls match against the Motor City Machine Guns. The champions took an early 1-0 lead with a clever strategy. Shelley and Sabin evened the score with fast-paced action.
The match went into sudden death, where interference from the Street Profits allowed DIY to steal the win. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins made their intentions clear by attacking DIY post-match and posing with the titles.
