The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 was absolutely wild at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Jey Uso, who entered at number 24, pulled off a huge win in the Men’s Royal Rumble. He got rid of John Cena to punch his ticket to WrestleMania 41.
As for the Women’s Royal Rumble, Charlotte Flair made an awesome comeback, lasting all the way to the end and eliminating Roxanne Perez to grab her second Rumble victory.
Let’s jump into the highlights of this unforgettable event.
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
The Men’s Royal Rumble match at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble event was definitely one of the best parts of the night. There were tons of surprising moments and some amazing performances from the wrestlers.
Jey Uso Wins
Jey Uso came into the match at number 20 and really showed his skills. As the match went on, he ended up facing off with John Cena, who was looking for his third Royal Rumble win before heading into retirement.
Cena tried to toss Uso out with his signature Attitude Adjustment, but Uso wasn’t having it. He managed to slip out of Cena’s grip and sent him flying off the apron, claiming the win.
Now, Jey Uso has a shot at a world championship at WrestleMania 41. What a surprise move by WWE.
Other Surprise Entrances
The match also featured surprise entrants where AJ Styles made a big return at number 21 after being out with an injury.
YouTube star IShowSpeed jumped in after Akira Tozawa got attacked by Carmelo Hayes. Unfortunately, IShowSpeed didn’t last long and was quickly thrown out by Bron Breakker, the Intercontinental Champion.
The TNA World Champion, Joe Hendry also made his Royal Rumble debut at number 15, but soon got eliminated.
The final six were packed with stars: Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Logan Paul, John Cena, Seth Rollins, and Jey Uso. CM Punk got rid of both Reigns and Rollins, using their rivalry to his advantage, but then Logan Paul sent him packing.
And finally, Jey Uso eliminated John Cena to win the Royal Rumble 2026.
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
The Women’s Royal Rumble at WWE’s 2025 Royal Rumble event was definitely one of the best parts of the night.
Charlotte Flair Wins
Charlotte Flair made an epic return after being out for 13 months because of an injury. She came in at number 27 and wasted no time, eliminating Roxanne Perez with a huge boot. This win marked Charlotte’s second Royal Rumble victory, making her the first woman to win more than once.
Roxanne Perez was a total fighter, entering at number 3 and lasting over 67 minutes—setting a new record for the longest time in a Women’s Royal Rumble match. She fought hard against everyone, making it all the way to the final two before Flair sent her packing.
Other Surprise Entrances
The 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble had some awesome surprises that really got the crowd going. Roxanne Perez, the former NXT Women’s Champion, came in at number three and totally rocked it.
She stayed in the match for over 67 minutes, breaking the record for the longest time spent in a Women’s Royal Rumble. In the end, she was eliminated by Charlotte Flair, but she definitely made an impact.
Then, we had WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, who showed up at number 25. She had some epic moments before getting tossed out by Nia Jax.
On top of that, Nikki Bella made a big comeback at number 30 after not being in a match since 2022. Sadly, Nia Jax eliminated her too.
Last but not least, Jordynne Grace, former TNA Knockouts Champion, came in at number 19. It was her second Rumble, and her first since joining WWE, but she was eliminated by Giulia.
Final Words
The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 was full of jaw-dropping surprises. Uso won the Men’s Rumble, shocking everyone, while Charlotte Flair made a big comeback to win the Women’s match. Their victories have set up exciting battles for WrestleMania 41. Fans are now excited to see who they will challenge for the championship titles.
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