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WWE Royal Rumble 2025

Date: January 25, 2025

Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada. Theme: Road to WrestleMania Begins

1. Women's United States Championship Finals. Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair

The final match of the Women's United States Championship tournament sees Asuka take on Charlotte Flair. Charlotte dominates early with her technical wrestling, but Asuka uses her striking ability to shift momentum. Midway through the match, Damage CNTRL (Dakota Kai, Giulia, and IYO SKY) storms the ring, distracting Charlotte. Asuka capitalizes, locking in the Asuka Lock, forcing Charlotte to tap out. Winner: Asuka (First-Ever Women’s United States Champion) Post-match, Damage CNTRL celebrates with Asuka as Charlotte looks on furiously, teasing further conflict.

2. Women's World Championship Match. Rhea Ripley (c) (w/ Raquel Rodriguez) vs. Liv Morgan

Liv shows incredible heart, landing high-impact moves like the Oblivion, but Raquel’s interference gives Rhea the edge. Despite Liv’s resilience, Rhea finishes her off with the Riptide, retaining her title. Winner: Rhea Ripley (Still Women’s World Champion) Post-match, Rhea and Raquel promise domination in the women’s division heading into WrestleMania.

3. World Heavyweight Championship Match Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor (c)

This highly anticipated showdown features two of WWE’s finest athletes. Seth gains the upper hand early with his high-energy offense, including a near-fall after a Frog Splash. Finn fights back, targeting Seth’s ribs with pinpoint attacks and grounding him. After a grueling contest, Finn retains his title with a 1916 DDT followed by the Coup de Grâce. Winner: Finn Bálor (Still World Heavyweight Champion)

4. Women’s Royal Rumble Match

Key Highlights: Naomi (#1) lasts an impressive 45 minutes before being eliminated by IYO SKY (#8). Jordynne Grace (#5) makes a shocking debut and eliminates Nia Jax (#3), establishing her presence. AJ Lee (#21) gets a massive ovation in her return, eliminating Bayley (#4) in a surprise moment. Jade Cargill (#14) shines as a dominant force, eliminating Giulia (#11) and Shayna Baszler (#9). Britt Baker (#10) and Jamie Hayter (#29) reunite in the ring, only for Hayter to eliminate Baker in a surprise betrayal. The final four are IYO SKY (#8), Jade Cargill (#14), Becky Lynch (#18), and Toni Storm (#30). Finish: IYO eliminates Becky Lynch with a well-timed dropkick. Jade and IYO engage in a heated back-and-forth, with Jade attempting to powerbomb IYO over the ropes. IYO reverses the attempt and lands a springboard Moonsault to eliminate Jade, winning the match. Winner: IYO SKY (2025 Women’s Royal Rumble Winner)

5. Men’s Royal Rumble Match

Key Highlights: CM Punk (#2) enters early and lasts until the end, delivering a masterclass in endurance. MJF (#1) makes a shocking debut, playing the ultimate villain throughout the match. John Cena (#14) gets one of the loudest reactions, eliminating The Miz (#8) and Seth Rollins (#9) before being eliminated by Solo Sikoa (#23). Kurt Angle (#19) returns to a thunderous ovation, delivering a series of German Suplexes before being eliminated by GUNTHER (#25). Roman Reigns (#17) and Solo Sikoa (#23) go face-to-face, reigniting their rivalry. Zilla Fatu (#24) shockingly eliminates Roman, stunning the crowd. The final four are CM Punk (#2), GUNTHER (#25), Zilla Fatu (#24), and Aleister Black (#30). Finish: GUNTHER eliminates Zilla after a brutal chop battle. Punk and Aleister Black engage in a technical battle, with Punk countering Black’s Black Mass and eliminating him. In the end, Punk fakes a knee injury, luring GUNTHER into a false sense of security before tossing him over the top rope to win the match. Winner: CM Punk (2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Winner)

6. Undisputed WWE Championship Match. The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes (c)

The Rock comes out with the entire Bloodline, but Cody Rhodes enters alone, ready for the fight of his life. The match starts with The Rock taunting Cody, but Cody fires back with quick offense, hitting a Disaster Kick for an early near-fall. The Rock takes control, landing a Samoan Drop and a spinebuster. Solo Sikoa tries to interfere, but Cody counters and sends him out of the ring with a Cross Rhodes. As The Rock sets up for the People’s Elbow, Cody dodges, hitting another Cross Rhodes for the victory. Winner: Cody Rhodes (Still Undisputed WWE Champion) Post-match, Cody celebrates his victory, but The Bloodline ambushes him. The Rock, Solo, Zilla, and Tama Tonga beat Cody down as the show ends with The Rock standing tall, vowing revenge at WrestleMania.

Closing Image:

CM Punk stares at the WrestleMania sign, holding his ticket to the main event, while The Rock looms over Cody, clutching the Undisputed WWE Championship. The Road to WrestleMania 41 has officially begun.