New Delhi: The road to WrestleMania 41 begins with WWE’s first major event of the year, Royal Rumble 2025. The annual spectacle will take place on February 1st at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is shaping up to be one of the biggest editions in recent memory. With the Royal Rumble match offering a golden ticket to WrestleMania, some of WWE’s top stars have declared their entry, setting up intense rivalries and unforgettable moments.
This year’s Royal Rumble carries even more weight due to several ongoing storylines. John Cena has announced this will be his farewell tour, and winning the Rumble could put him on track to become a 17-time world champion.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens are set to conclude their bitter feud in a high-stakes ladder match, and the possibility of Randy Orton making his return adds another layer of intrigue. Additionally, Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk, three of the biggest names in WWE, are locked in a personal battle inside the Rumble match, with each man vowing to eliminate the others.
With WrestleMania 41 looming, the stakes have never been higher, and these three storylines will define WWE’s path heading into the biggest event of the year.
1. John Cena’s farewell tour and the hunt for his 17th championship
John Cena shocked the WWE Universe when he announced that the Royal Rumble 2025 would be the beginning of his farewell tour. The 16-time world champion is determined to make history by becoming a record-breaking 17-time champion before hanging up his boots for good. By entering the Men’s Royal Rumble match, Cena has one last opportunity to secure a world title shot at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
The fan support behind Cena is undeniable, and many believe this could be his moment. Speculation is running wild about a potential dream match between Cena and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania. However, with a star-studded field of competitors, Cena will have to overcome enormous obstacles to secure a historic victory.
2. Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens feud with Randy Orton’s potential return
Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens have been embroiled in one of the most heated feuds in recent memory, with the Undisputed WWE Championship at the centre of their war. Their rivalry took a shocking turn when Owens stole the Winged Eagle WWE title from Rhodes at Saturday Night’s Main Event, escalating the tensions even further. Now, their battle is set to reach its climax at the Royal Rumble 2025 in a ladder match, with the Undisputed WWE Championship hanging above the ring.
Adding to the drama is the possibility of Randy Orton making a surprise return. Orton has been sidelined since November 2024 after Owens brutally attacked him, causing a serious injury. Rumours suggest that Orton could return at the Royal Rumble, possibly seeking revenge on Owens. If the Viper does show up, it could drastically alter the outcome of the title match and throw a major twist into the WWE Championship picture.
3. Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk’s personal war in the WWE Royal Rumble 2025
Three of WWE’s biggest superstars—Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk—are all set to compete in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. However, their focus isn’t just on winning; it’s also on eliminating each other.
Since CM Punk’s return to WWE in late 2023, tensions have been rising between him and Seth Rollins. Their rivalry intensified when Punk cost Rollins a match against McIntyre, leading to a heated three-way feud. Now, all three men have vowed to eliminate one another from the Rumble, promising chaos inside the ring. With their personal grudges at an all-time high, their battle inside the 30-man match could determine not just the winner, but also set up major WrestleMania feuds.
John Cena’s farewell tour, Cody Rhodes vs Kevin Owens, and a brutal Rumble war between Rollins, McIntyre, and Punk—Royal Rumble 2025 is set for unforgettable moments and surprises. WWE Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
