WATCH: Jey Uso eliminates John Cena to win WWE Royal Rumble
Uso now has a guaranteed championship opportunity at WrestleMania 41.
News Desk |
February 02, 2025
Jey Uso secured his first-ever Royal Rumble victory on Saturday, outlasting 29 other superstars in a dramatic conclusion that saw him eliminate John Cena.
Cena and Uso were the final two competitors in the 30-man match. Cena appeared to have sealed the win after throwing Uso over the ropes, but the wrestler clung on, narrowly avoiding elimination.
The two then exchanged punches outside the ropes before Cena attempted his signature Attitude Adjustment.
Uso, however, countered and pushed Cena over the top rope, sealing his victory.
WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Full Results, Winners, and Match Highlights
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 was an unforgettable night, delivering shocking eliminations, surprise returns, and intense championship battles.
The event, held in Indianapolis, paved the way for WrestleMania 41, with Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair emerging victorious in their respective Royal Rumble matches.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes retained his Undisputed WWE Championship in a brutal ladder match, and #DIY successfully defended their tag team titles. Here’s a complete breakdown of the night’s action.
Women’s Royal Rumble Match: Charlotte Flair Claims Victory
Charlotte Flair made a dominant return at Number 27, eliminating multiple superstars to win the Women’s Royal Rumble.
Iyo Sky and a former WWE Women’s World Champion started the match at Number 1 and 2, setting the tone with an intense exchange.
The match saw its first elimination when Chelsea Green eliminated B-Fab. Ivy Nile later sent Lyra Valkyria over the ropes, adding to the early eliminations.
Nia Jax dominated the field with eight eliminations, establishing herself as the most dangerous competitor of the night.
The final moments saw Flair, Nia Jax, and Roxanne Perez as the last three standing.
Flair capitalised on an opening, eliminating Perez before throwing Jax over the ropes to win the match.
WWE Tag Team Championship: #DIY Defeats Motor City Machine Guns
#DIY defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against The Motor City Machine Guns in a high-stakes 2-Out-of-3 Falls match.
Tommaso Ciampa secured the first fall for #DIY after hitting Alex Shelley with a knee trembler. Motor City Machine Guns fought back, tying the match 1-1 with a Skull and Bones finisher on Johnny Gargano.
The final fall saw chaos unfold as a hooded figure interfered in the match.
The individual was later revealed to be Montez Ford of The Street Profits, who played a role in turning the tide in #DIY’s favour.
Seizing the opportunity, #DIY hit Meet in the Middle on Shelley to retain their titles.
Undisputed WWE Championship Ladder Match: Cody Rhodes Beats Kevin Owens
Cody Rhodes put his WWE Undisputed Championship on the line against Kevin Owens in a brutal ladder match.
From the start, both superstars used ladders as weapons, with Owens delivering a brainbuster from the top turnbuckle, sending Rhodes crashing through a ladder.
Despite the punishment, Rhodes fought back, executing a Cross Rhodes before taking the battle to the announce table.
Owens attempted a Package Piledriver onto a ladder, but Rhodes countered, hitting an Alabama Slam that sent Owens through the steel.
With Owens incapacitated, Rhodes climbed the ladder and retrieved his championship.
Men’s Royal Rumble Match: Jey Uso Eliminates John Cena to Win
Jey Uso made history by winning the Men’s Royal Rumble, securing his place in the main event of WrestleMania 41.
The match featured intense action, surprise appearances, and shocking eliminations.
The first two entrants were Rey Mysterio and Penta, who kicked off the match with a fast-paced sequence.
The biggest surprise of the night came when YouTube sensation IShowSpeed entered the Rumble, forming a brief alliance with Bron Breakker before being eliminated.
Jacob Fatu made a dominant entry, quickly tossing out Chad Gable, Andrade, and Mysterio. Roman Reigns, entering at Number 16, made an immediate impact by eliminating Sheamus and TNA World Champion Joe Hendry.
However, his night was cut short when CM Punk shockingly eliminated both Reigns and Seth Rollins.
Moments later, Logan Paul capitalised on the chaos, throwing Punk out of the match.
The final three competitors were Jey Uso, John Cena, and Logan Paul. Cena eliminated Paul, setting up a one-on-one battle with Uso. In the dramatic final moments, Cena lifted Uso for an Attitude Adjustment, but Uso countered and pushed Cena over the top rope to claim victory.
Other Highlights from Royal Rumble 2025
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CM Punk stuns the WWE Universe by eliminating Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins before being blindsided by Logan Paul.
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Logan Paul continues to make an impact, eliminating Punk and making it to the final three.
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Jacob Fatu dominates the early match, taking out three competitors in quick succession.
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IShowSpeed shocks fans with his surprise appearance, eliminating Otis before being betrayed by Bron Breakker.
With Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair now set for championship matches at WrestleMania 41,
WWE fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in their journeys. The road to WrestleMania has officially begun.
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