The WWE Royal Rumble 2025 is set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this Saturday, kicking off the road to WrestleMania 41.
With a star-studded lineup and high stakes on the line, all eyes will be on the 30-person Men’s and Women’s Royal Rumble matches, where the winners will earn a coveted World Championship opportunity at WrestleMania.
Full Match Card for WWE Royal Rumble 2025
The highly anticipated event will feature the following matches:
Men’s Royal Rumble Match
Women’s Royal Rumble Match
Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens
Tag Team Championship Two-out-of-Three Falls Match: #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) (c) vs. Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)
Men’s Royal Rumble: Who Will Come Out on Top?
The Men’s Royal Rumble is shaping up to be a star-filled affair. Top names announced for the match include Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, CM Punk, and John Cena, who will be competing in his final Rumble match as part of his farewell tour.
Cena, a 16-time World Champion, is considered a strong favorite to win and secure a chance for his 17th title at WrestleMania 41.
CM Punk, returning to WWE with a focus on headlining WrestleMania, is another key contender. A Rumble victory would catapult him into the main event spotlight, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Other notable names, including Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, are expected to make this year’s Rumble a thrilling contest, but Cena’s experience and popularity may give him the edge.
Women’s Royal Rumble: A Tight Race with Several Contenders
The Women’s Royal Rumble presents a more unpredictable field.
Former champions like Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair could make a dramatic return to reclaim their spot at the top, while current stars like Iyo Sky and Bianca Belair are also strong contenders.
Charlotte Flair, making her comeback after recovering from a knee injury, will be looking for her second Rumble win, having triumphed in 2020.
Becky Lynch, absent since May 2024, could also make her return at the Rumble, possibly securing another shot at glory.
Meanwhile, Liv Morgan, though a promising contender, might not be the best fit for a match against Rhea Ripley, as the Women's World Champion is in need of fresh challenges.
One of the most intriguing potential returns is Jade Cargill, who made a significant impact in her WWE debut in late 2024.
After an attack on SmackDown in December, "The Storm" could make her Rumble debut and potentially secure a win.
Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens
The feud between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens will reach its climax in a ladder match for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
While Owens has been involved in some of his best work to date during this rivalry, it’s unlikely that Rhodes will lose his title here.
There’s speculation that WWE may set up a confrontation between Owens and Sami Zayn for WrestleMania 41, which would mean Rhodes retaining the title.
A potential interference from returning stars like Randy Orton and Sami Zayn could be key in costing Owens the match.
Tag Team Championship: #DIY vs. Motor City Machine Guns
After nearly a year, the WWE Tag Team Championship will finally be defended in a high-stakes two-out-of-three falls match.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) will defend their titles against the legendary Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin).
While this promises to be a hard-fought battle, #DIY is still in the early stages of their reign, and they are expected to retain the titles, possibly with the help of some underhanded tactics.
This will set the stage for a potential defense at WrestleMania 41.
Final Predictions:
Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship
#DIY retains the Tag Team Championship
John Cena or CM Punk wins the Men’s Royal Rumble
Charlotte Flair or Becky Lynch emerges victorious in the Women’s Royal Rumble
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