Two WWE legends to return; Cody Rhodes to lose title to major name? - 4 early predictions for Royal Rumble 2025
Royal Rumble 2025 might showcase top talents such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, and Randy Orton, among several other big names. With only four months to go, WWE could be starting to lay the groundwork for this exciting event as we approach the date.
The premium live event could also be the start of John Cena's Farewell Tour. The 16-time world champion recently revealed that he would hang up his boots at the end of next year.
Keeping that in mind, here are four early predictions for the PLE scheduled for February 1, 2025.
#4. CM Punk wins Royal Rumble 2025
CM Punk returned at Survivor Series 2023. He then entered the Men's Royal Rumble Match, earlier this year, with his intentions to main event WrestleMania 40. However, things took a turn for him when Cody Rhodes ended up eliminating him at the last moment.
Punk could try his luck again in 2025 for a shot at headlining The Showcase of the Immortals. The Second City Saint could emerge as a leading contender and claim his inaugural Rumble victory.
#3. Brock Lesnar returns to eye Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship
Brock Lesnar was last seen at the SummerSlam 2023, where he faced defeat against Rhodes. There’s a lot of excitement brewing for his potential return in the future. The 47-year-old could finally grace us with his presence on the first RAW on Netflix, revealing his plans to enter the Men's Royal Rumble Match.
However, the prospects of his return to WWE are still shrouded in ambiguity. While the WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H expressed openness in welcoming Lesnar back, certain legal issues surrounding former Chairman Vince McMahon could pose a threat to The Beast's return.
#2. The Rock enters the 'Rumble and then defeats Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania
The Rock warned Cody Rhodes at the RAW after WrestleMania 40 that their story was just beginning and he would be coming for the latter's championship.
Recent reports also reveal that the Stamford-based promotion is planning a showdown between these two megastars at the next WrestleMania. The Final Boss might make a comeback later this year to declare his participation in the 2025 Royal Rumble.
If he clinches his second 'Rumble victory, it would pave the way for a huge face-off with The American Nightmare at The Grandest Stage of Them All, where the 52-year-old finally wins the world title once again.
#1. Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes could headline the event
Earlier this year, The Original Tribal Chief lost his championship to The American Nightmare and went on a hiatus. While he was gone, Solo Sikoa stepped up as the new leader, but once Reigns came back, he was ready to reclaim his spot in The Bloodline.
These two fierce rivals are poised to join forces against Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood. The former Big Dog promised Rhodes that he would have his back, but he also made it clear that after settling his score with his old Enforcer, his sights would be firmly set on the Undisputed WWE Championship.
It seems pretty clear that once Reigns wraps up his business with The Bloodline, he'll focus on securing his top spot. So, even though the alliance between Roman Reigns and Cody might lead to some epic moments at Bad Blood 2024, we can anticipate them turning back into rivals once Solo Sikoa and his crew are out of the picture.
What better way to settle the score than the Royal Rumble Premium Live Event in January with the title on the line?