Cody rhodes loser and 5 smart reservation decisions

WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2025 will have only four matches, but each one of them will have big wrestlemania branches.

Of course, the royal rumbles of men and women determine the challengers of one of every division’s respective titles on “the biggest phase of them all.” Especially the men’s battle will have a ton of legends and heavy men, ranging from John Cena to Roman Reigns, making it one of the most expected and unpredictable royal rumble -bouts in recent memory.

In addition, Cody Rhodes will put his WWE championship on the line against Kevin Owens in a ladder -match that may well decide who holds the title that comes Wrestlemania 41. Meanwhile, Women’s Royal Rumble has a wide open field, that can set the scene for a surprise winner.

Last year’s Royal Rumble was Most viewed non-wrestlemania In history, it shows that the event is undoubtedly WWE’s # 2-Pay-Per-View. As such, WWE has a lot of important creative decisions to make at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and these five traits would create the business for a successful wrestlemania 41.

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Jey Uso and Penta Shine as WWE ROYAL RUMBLE IRON BUT

A WWE star doesn’t necessarily have to win Royal Rumble for the match being a launch pad for full-blown super status.

This year, it should apply to two rising stars in the men’s Division: Jey Uso and Penta. Wwe allegedly have plans Giving raw newcomers and former AEW star Penta a “Standout” appearance in the Lord’s Royal Rumble. Given that Penta has quickly established herself as a big name in WWE in a few weeks, it is definitely a wise move that would continue his strong start on the red fire.

The same should be the case for USO, who just lost another world’s heavyweight title match against Gunther, but is still one of Wwe’s most beloved stars. Every year, Royal Rumble has an “Ironman” that lasts in large parts of the match and/or has an unforgettable view, and the Uber-Popular Uso is a top candidate for that role this year.

So is also Penta, whose immediate crowd connection in WWE could place him for an epic performance on his way to Wrestlemania. On the women’s side, names like Bianca Belair, Iyo Sky and Lyra Valkyria also stand out as potential show-stealer in 30-Woman Battle Royal.

Cm punk eliminates novel Reigns to start WWE WRESTLEMANIA -Rivalization

Both CM Punk and Roman Reigns are strong candidates to win the Lord’s Royal Rumble -Fight, but what is more likely is that the two stars feud and then collide in Wrestlemania instead.

In fact, Reigns vs. Punk allegedly To be “heavily discussed” For wrestlemania 41, with punk even even pushing the match. This match would be a true dream match between two of Wwe’s biggest stars, and given the recent teasing on the screen of a coward based on their connection to Paul Heyman, there is a ready -made story just waiting to happen.

Punk has already had two epic feuds with Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre since his return at the end of 2023, and there is no reason to believe that a rivalry with Reigns would not be as epic. Although Punk, who potentially wins Royal Rumble and continues to capture a world title on Wrestlemania, is an exciting scenario, there is undoubtedly no major Wrestlemania match than Punk vs. Reigns, even without a title.

After setting the framework for this match in the Survivor series, WWE could and should set the stage for that fight by getting punk to eliminate reigns from Royal Rumble – or vice versa.

Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair can’t win the 2025 WWE WOMEN’S ROYAL RUMBLE

While Charlotte Flair has officially declared Royal Rumble, Becky Lynch is also expected to return to WWE as well. Flair has been attached to a wrestlemania 41 -fight with Tiffany Stratton While Lynch is reportedly set to one Huge match also.

What suggests that? Given the way WWE has failed to push new female stars into neither Raw nor Smackdown’s most important event scene makes it “the queen” and the “man” both the logical and Betting favorites To win the women’s royal rumble. Of course, it would just be more of the same.

Flair, when on TV, is rarely not in the world’s title photo, while Lynch was just in a world’s title match on Wrestlemania 41 against current women’s master Rhea Ripley. Although WWE has a deep and talented women’s division, very few of them are pushed to that main event level.

That’s why Flair and Lynch are wwes “Break Glass in case of emergency” solutions, although if there was ever a year to have a surprising royal rumble winner, that’s it. With Bianca Belair vs. Ripley under consideration For Wrestlemania 41, even Belair would be a better choice.

But in reality, WWE should consider giving the victory to a star that is not as big as Lynch or Flair. It’s time to shake things up.

Kevin Owens defeats Cody Rhodes to become WWE -Master

Kevin Owens has become wwe’s most exciting character as a credible heel seeking revenge and believes he is justified in his actions.

His heel -turn and feud with Cody Rhodes has been absolutely captivating, but if all Owens’ big performances do not result in a WWE -title gains, everything he has done in the last few months will eventually feel like a waste. Of course, there are potential dream matches waiting for Rhodes going into Wrestlemania 41, but he is such a big star that he doesn’t necessarily need a title to create magical moments.

However, Owens’ character will not have anywhere to go if he loses to Rhodes for the third time. For the sake of his gimmick and the future direction of the WWE Championship image, Owens has to win at Royal Rumble, otherwise WWE will risk destroying his momentum on the road to Wrestlemania.

Sami Zayn wins 2025 WWE ROYAL RUMBLE

One of the reasons Owens should win the WWE championship is because of the potential wrestlemania match it could create: a showdown with Sami Zayn.

WWE has a lot of options for the men’s royal rumble winner, considering that there are Marquee stars such as Cena, Reigns, Punk and Seth Rollins in the fight. But all these stars have potentially exciting trails to Wrestlemania that don’t necessarily involve a title, and although Zayn maybe, it would be an incredible story if he won the Royal Rumble.

Consider that Zayn has never won a world title in WWE and has stayed with Owens in the hip in much of their careers. Only two years ago they exceeded Wrestlemania 39 with each other in roofing action, but with Owens turning heel and Zayn cemented themselves as one of Wwe’s most beloved fan favorites, the scene is now set to a wrestlemania showdown – WWE should choose that path.

Zayn, the sentimental favorite to win the Royal Rumble, who surpasses perhaps the most stacked field in the Wrestlemania story to create a clash with his friend became rival? Now it’s a wrestlemania worthy story.